Missing a downshift,what did i damage?

[ekam]

Originally Posted by milliemax

John99boxter and I were just talking about this 2 days ago and we think this is where most IMS failures come from. This is a good subject that is not talked about. "Secret Abuse" "Missed Gears" ???? Lets take a good look at our selves, not just the bearing.

Really? Mine went when I was cruising on the highway on 5th at 3000rpm.

Over-revving by downshifting to the wrong gear = bent valves.

[moresquirt]

I did see how high,just touched into the red so approx 7200 rpms and quickly pushed in the clutch when i herd the roar off the engine,seems to be driving ok since,iam sure many that race have this happen.My extended warrany runs out in 2 weeks so if anything goes hope its covered!

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by moresquirt

I did see how high,just touched into the red so approx 7200 rpms and quickly pushed in the clutch when i herd the roar off the engine,seems to be driving ok since,iam sure many that race have this happen.My extended warrany runs out in 2 weeks so if anything goes hope its covered!

Don't know what year your car is or engine size but if 7200rpm was max you should be fine. I would check your oil filter anyway to double check. If "moresquirt" happens to refer to NOS on your car you are on borrowed time anyway! :ah:

[moresquirt]

Thx for the feedback,great forum.I never stated what i have ,its a 2006 boxster s.
Its porsche white with white rollbars,blue roof and blue interior.I am the third owner.Purchased it last year from an owner that only clocked 1500 k in 2 years,previous owner leased it.I got it with 70000 kilometers and an extended warranty something that came in handy when i inserted the wrong key in the ignition and broke something inside when i turned it,had to get towed 2 hrs to nearest dealer ,Fun day! Just changed the plugs myself,wasent that hard,actually this car is pretty easy to work on as the motor is pretty accessable with the covers removed.I don,t care about mileage as i wont be selling it (i dont put plastic on my lamp shades) live life and enjoy every day!

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by ekam

Really? Mine went when I was cruising on the highway on 5th at 3000rpm.

Over-revving by downshifting to the wrong gear = bent valves.

Not necessarily, far more likely to stretch the rod bolts & then sooner or later opportunity comes knocking!