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Old 05-11-2008, 12:25 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by 2001saxster
So where are these re-manufactured engines the dealers are selling coming from then? It sounds to me like Porsche's policy is to recommend replacement for any engine problem (even if a full dignosis can't be made because they don't want to fully inspect it), then send that engine back to the factory to be rebuilt for the next unlucky Porsche driver to buy for another $10,000. They are probably making a good buck doing after warranty replacements on their faulty design.

The dealers source them from Porsche Germany. They are essentially new engines, with the reuse of some external parts, like injectors, intake and exhaust. Those parts are remanunfactured.
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