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MNBoxster · 01-03-2007, 07:33 AM

Hi,

Asking for RMS PN# (999.113.476.40 (obsolete), 999.113.490.40, 999.113.490.41) sales will only be relevant if total sales from all Dealers are combined. And, this still won't account for multiple failures or engine replacements.

These RMS threads go crazy trying to run down the exact number of RMS failures, and this will be near impossible without some input from Porsche and PCNA. It suffices to say that it is a large problem affecting an inordinate number of cars as evidenced by poll results like these, discussions with Service Depts., and the fact that virtually every board for Boxsters and 911's has tremendous bandwidth devoted to the reporting of these problems.

As I've said before, Shaft Seal technology is as old as the Industrial Revolution itself, it's not Rocket Science. Porsche however decided to try and cut engine production costs using a new design and casting technology in order to increase profits which backfired.

The issue isn't so much that the RMS failure rate is so high as much as it is Porsche's reticence to own up to the problem and provide their loyal customers with aid (financial and technical) in dealing with the issue...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

01-03-2007, 07:33 AM	#9
MNBoxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Posts: 3,308	Hi, Asking for RMS PN# (999.113.476.40 (obsolete), 999.113.490.40, 999.113.490.41) sales will only be relevant if total sales from all Dealers are combined. And, this still won't account for multiple failures or engine replacements. These RMS threads go crazy trying to run down the exact number of RMS failures, and this will be near impossible without some input from Porsche and PCNA. It suffices to say that it is a large problem affecting an inordinate number of cars as evidenced by poll results like these, discussions with Service Depts., and the fact that virtually every board for Boxsters and 911's has tremendous bandwidth devoted to the reporting of these problems. As I've said before, Shaft Seal technology is as old as the Industrial Revolution itself, it's not Rocket Science. Porsche however decided to try and cut engine production costs using a new design and casting technology in order to increase profits which backfired. The issue isn't so much that the RMS failure rate is so high as much as it is Porsche's reticence to own up to the problem and provide their loyal customers with aid (financial and technical) in dealing with the issue... Happy Motoring!... Jim'99 Last edited by MNBoxster; 01-03-2007 at 07:36 AM.