Blown engine. This sucks!

[Giller]

That's really crappy man. I feel for ya. I just got to a similar place in life where I could stretch it and get a Porsche - and now I too do live with a similar fear.

Good lesson for all new buyers - get a PPI done before purchase and check/change the oil often. Everything I've read says consistent oil changes will give you good notice to hopefully help avoid impending doom. (not foolproof of course).

[kk2002s]

This is the situation most of us lose sleep over. It's the scenario we keep playing through our heads driving down the road.

So we all have a true soft spot for you and your situation

I have a year left on my extended Power train warranty. After that I'm truly flying solo and I maybe I'm flying solo even with it. Would only know if something happens

I would be in the same place if it let go with no warranty.
I have a loan so either I get another loan to fix the engine, part it out or sit it in the garage until I could afford to fix it on my own

And for those who tends to bash Jack as a domes day guy about engine issues - He is the one bring a ray of light and hope into this conversation

[crod]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

This is the situation most of us lose sleep over. It's the scenario we keep playing through our heads driving down the road.

So we all have a true soft spot for you and your situation

I have a year left on my extended Power train warranty. After that I'm truly flying solo and I maybe I'm flying solo even with it. Would only know if something happens

I would be in the same place if it let go with no warranty.
I have a loan so either I get another loan to fix the engine, part it out or sit it in the garage until I could afford to fix it on my own

And for those who tends to bash Jack as a domes day guy about engine issues - He is the one bring a ray of light and hope into this conversation

For sure Jake is the guy and the more knowledgeable one out there on this matter. If I were a new owner, first thing for sure is to take care of the IMS. And then make it a routine, changing it every 25,000 to 35,000 miles with the clutch.

We changed ours at 56,000 miles and it was in good shape as far as I could see. Next time clutch is done, new IMS is going in for sure.

CR

[Jake Raby]

No, this engine is not just another engine. One reason why Cros probably had a better outcome than most is because he didn't have any other engine building experience to relate to this engine.

Thats where people screw up.. They believe this is just another engine, and no it wasn't built by Aliens, it was built by German Accountants.

People treating this engine like any other, is what keeps my reconstruction backlog at 10-13 months and its been that way since 2007 on the M96 side of the house...

[crod]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

No, this engine is not just another engine. One reason why Cros probably had a better outcome than most is because he didn't have any other engine building experience to relate to this engine.

Thats where people screw up.. They believe this is just another engine, and no it wasn't built by Aliens, it was built by German Accountants.

People treating this engine like any other, is what keeps my reconstruction backlog at 10-13 months and its been that way since 2007 on the M96 side of the house...

Whatever it is, I am living proof it can be rebuilt at home by someone that had never attempted anything similar.
As I said mine has never been better, running much stronger and with zero issues. We are keeping a close eye on it of course. So far, 3,000 miles later it is all 100%.

CR

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by crod

Whatever it is, I am living proof it can be rebuilt at home by someone that had never attempted anything similar.
As I said mine has never been better, running much stronger and with zero issues. We are keeping a close eye on it of course. So far, 3,000 miles later it is all 100%.

CR

Your experience should be inspirational for many here and elsewhere.

As I had stated, your lack of experience has proven beneficial in reaching your goal.

More and more people requested my engine classes at an enthusiast level, so the first one is scheduled for January 2015. What makes these engines easier to assemble for a first timer is knowing the order of assembly.

The About to be released Faultless wrist pin/ clip installation tool omits the need for Porsche special tools for this portion of assembly and you don't need a bore scope. Load up a clip and a pin and it's magic from there. The installation of the pins and clips has also been the stumbling block with these engines, especially for heavily experienced pros.

[flaps10]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Thats where people screw up.. They believe this is just another engine, and no it wasn't built by Aliens, it was built by German Accountants.

That is a fact, and something most vehicle enthusiasts don't seem to understand. I often read "why did these engineers make this decision?"

I work for a company that makes machines an order of magnitude more complex and expensive than any Porsche.

The sad truth is that every good idea put forth to improve our product has to be approved by managers and has to "buy its way on" to the vehicle. The number of ideas that die or are replaced by chicken **************** solutions is staggering.

Not to say that we don't make a good product because we do. If engineers ran the cash registers our product would be fantastic - and we'd be bankrupt.

[jotoole]

Originally Posted by flaps10

That is a fact, and something most vehicle enthusiasts don't seem to understand. I often read "why did these engineers make this decision?"

I work for a company that makes machines an order of magnitude more complex and expensive than any Porsche.

The sad truth is that every good idea put forth to improve our product has to be approved by managers and has to "buy its way on" to the vehicle. The number of ideas that die or are replaced by chicken **************** solutions is staggering.

Not to say that we don't make a good product because we do. If engineers ran the cash registers our product would be fantastic - and we'd be bankrupt.

"As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder."

John Glenn

[Swhitcomb]

Well, the car is done. Rebuilt engine, LN IMS, "nickies", new clutch, flywheel, rebuilt starter, alternator, new sensors all the way around, tack welded the rattle in the exhaust heat shield, replaced the hacked up harness, new battery, and a few other small thing. It drives and sounds like a new car. Test drove it today. Going back tomorrow to bring it home. Below is the pile of old engine.