05 "S' 987 breakdown...so upset. maybe swap to 3.4L?

[hk987]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

I don't think this is very common.

I don't think the new engine will hurt resale...may even help.

I don't think Porsche will "give" you a 3.4L engine.

thanks for the advice...
i want to get a sports exhaust but im worried they are going to void warranty. the stock exhaust is realy too quiet for me.

with regards to resale value.. HK is a weird place. for many sports cars you acutally get LESS money for modified/upgraded cars. if u have the time, we usualy strip the car before we sell it...!!

[FrayAdjacent]

Don't know about in Hong Kong, but in the US, if you change a part ( like the exhaust), the rest of the car is still under warranty.

And yeah, they won't give you a different engine if they are going to replace yours. I'd say take what they put in it and be happy. Be even more happy it was under warranty and you don't have to pay for it.

[eslai]

This would actually be the first 987 I've heard of that's actually blown an engine. Wish my engine would blow up--I have 28,000 miles, could use a free new one.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by eslai

This would actually be the first 987 I've heard of that's actually blown an engine.

Hi,

I can point you to 6 or 7 more documented instances of the M96/23, 24 Engines failing.

There's no reason to believe that it's any more reliable mechanically than the previous M96 variants - no substantive changes were made to the Engine or it's design. Essentially, it was massaged to produce more Power, but it was not improved...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[eslai]

I didn't mean to imply that it was bullet-proof, I was just saying that it was the first 987 engine that I'd heard of that had blown up. 　Haven't seen any on the sites that I frequent.

Not too many bullet-proof engines out there by any manufacturer. One thing's for sure, I don't see any epidemic with the latest series of motors and that's somewhat reassuring as long as the trend continues.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by eslai

I didn't mean to imply that it was bullet-proof, I was just saying that it was the first 987 engine that I'd heard of that had blown up. 　Haven't seen any on the sites that I frequent.

Not too many bullet-proof engines out there by any manufacturer. One thing's for sure, I don't see any epidemic with the latest series of motors and that's somewhat reassuring as long as the trend continues.

Hi,

You're kidding yourself... they aren't any better, and in fact worse, than the M96/20 engines in terms of reliablity due to the improved Intermediate Shaft...

Happy Motoring,... Jim '99

[eslai]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

You're kidding yourself... they aren't any better, and in fact worse, than the M96/20 engines in terms of reliablity due to the improved Intermediate Shaft...

Happy Motoring,... Jim '99

Look out, folks, here comes The Porsche Lords!

Why do you insist on trying to say "OH YOU'RE WRONG NO MATTER WHAT". I swear you and Jim just LIVE to beat down on anyone here that posts Incorrect Information!!!!!

I came from Mitsubishi Eclipse land, where we had motors grenading every other week in our clubs due to crank walk. The problem with Porsche engines is nothing in comparison, and I hold absolutely zero fear of it. Go ahead and save this post as a bookmark for when my engine blows in the future, I know y'all will relish that.

In addition, when I think of all the crap I've put up with on race courses due to under-engineered parts failure, recent Porsche quality looks like Jesus himself.

If I needed a bulletproof engine, I'd have bought something with an LS1 in it.

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by eslai

I didn't mean to imply that it was bullet-proof, I was just saying that it was the first 987 engine that I'd heard of that had blown up. 　Haven't seen any on the sites that I frequent.

Not too many bullet-proof engines out there by any manufacturer. One thing's for sure, I don't see any epidemic with the latest series of motors and that's somewhat reassuring as long as the trend continues.

Actually, there are plenty of engines that do not grenade like the Porsches.

And, they have been doing it since 1997.

Lets not sugar coat this issue, it is real.

[jonnycool]

Originally Posted by jonnycool

this happened alot on the first 986 2.5's, i think you either get a great one or a lemon, it's as simple as that!! resale should be fine (you got 9000K for free!! :dance: )

ALWAYS keep your eye on your opponent....AND your temp gauge! (b.lee 1973)

[jwilson95]

It would be nice if they let you pay the difference between the 3.2 and 3.4 so you could get the extra HP/TQ if it was cost effective.

Jeff

[hk987]

Originally Posted by jwilson95

It would be nice if they let you pay the difference between the 3.2 and 3.4 so you could get the extra HP/TQ if it was cost effective.

Jeff

Mr Factory Manager called back. explained (sounded like BS) that if I had bought the car brand new from the factory they could replace a higher-spec engine with me paying the diference, can even drop in a 3.6L. but since I bought it as "the second owner" they will only replace the 3.2L.

...4 weeks...%@(*#^(

[chgolatin2]

Wow That Sucks!

[Brucelee]

This is not unheard of. The box engine has an issue with Intermediate shaft failures. Sounds like that is what you have.

Design flaw like the RMS leak.