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Old 10-23-2011, 05:39 PM   #27
Paul
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Originally Posted by Flavor 987S View Post
Really, Paul? No issues. Why the engine replacement at 89K??

20 miles is not much in cold weather.
First one in my long history of Porsche ownership and it was most likely a slipped sprocket on the crankshaft. Since the oil is warmed by the oil "cooler" it quickly matches the coolant temp even in sub zero weather.
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