'03 S - Two Mechanics say Yes & One says No - IMS

[Topless]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Correct, which is why I listed the Metzger name since many think that the 996TT motor is simply a forced induction variant of the M96 motors used in 986 and 996's. The engine used in the 996 Turbo is a derivative of the Metzger engine found in the Le Mans winning GT1 race car, it also has none of the supposed weaknesses associated with the standard 996 Carrera engine.......

The 996TT and GT3 Metzger does have other more expensive car-killing weaknesses that must be addressed for reliability and peace of mind. All cars have warts and a 996TT is no different.

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by Topless

The 996TT and GT3 Metzger does have other more expensive car-killing weaknesses that must be addressed for reliability and peace of mind. All cars have warts and a 996TT is no different.

Good Lord......If everyone took to heart what you guy a spouse regarding these cars we'd all be riding rickshaws. On behalf of Ferry Porsche et all I apologize, yes we have intentionally gone out of our way to sabotage our cars for 2nd and 3rd owners who expect nothing short of infinitesimal longevity. I give, don't buy anything, drive it till it dies and when it does please be surprised.................



Jake Raby, I have NO IDEA how you put up with it....................... Drama Over lol.

[woodsman]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Good Lord......If everyone took to heart what you guy a spouse regarding these cars we'd all be riding rickshaws. On behalf of Ferry Porsche et all I apologize, yes we have intentionally gone out of our way to sabotage our cars for 2nd and 3rd owners who expect nothing short of infinitesimal longevity. I give, don't buy anything, drive it till it dies and when it does please be surprised.................



Jake Raby, I have NO IDEA how you put up with it....................... Drama Over lol.

Didn't you say, in a thread about 993's, that you were amazed at how many different ways Jake Raby has found the M96 can (and often will) grenade itself ( 21 and counting, I've heard)?

[coreseller]

Originally Posted by woodsman

Didn't you say, in a thread about 993's, that you were amazed at how many different ways Jake Raby has found the M96 can (and often will) grenade itself ( 21 and counting, I've heard)?

I think it was 23 or maybe more, not sure but Jake will likely correct. The 993 is without a doubt a more robust motor, BUT, the main modes of failure on the M96 motors from what I've read are: IMS, Water Pump, RMS and AOS which I alluded to replacing earlier.

I then stated that replacing these known issues / wear items would likely result in a reliable / fun car for the money. Try buying a nice example of a 993 for what a 996 coupe could be had for.

My prior post was to let the OP'er know things can indeed be addressed, if he wants to or not is his call.

[RawleyD]

Originally Posted by coreseller

Jake Raby, I have NO IDEA how you put up with it....................... Drama Over lol.

It's what he does for what I assume is a "very good" living.

He gets paid very well for "putting up with it". lol :ah:

[Jake Raby]

Originally Posted by RawleyD

It's what he does for what I assume is a "very good" living.

He gets paid very well for "putting up with it". lol :ah:

This is a labor of love, nothing more.

For what they say, or the drama, well its like water off a duck's back. I learned a long time ago that if you aren't pissing people off, you really aren't getting anywhere.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Topless

The 996TT and GT3 Metzger does have other more expensive car-killing weaknesses that must be addressed for reliability and peace of mind. All cars have warts and a 996TT is no different.

the biggest for me is that once that rear end steps out/slides, it cuts power to the rear producing yet even more understeer on top of what you've already have to contend with. Solution: 996 GT2 Or get the commando version

In a perfect world you'd have a NA GT3 engine, in RWD, mid enigne platform...with the cooling pipes all nice and sorted.
This is the car Porsche should have been building long ago instead of making 29 variants of the street-engined Carrera.