06-05-2016, 06:49 PM
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Man this is the stuff nightmares are made of.....
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06-05-2016, 08:35 PM
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I would start collecting your facts around what causes this damage. Dealer might claim the damage was pre-exisiting and had nothing to do with IMS change. It will be up to you to prove they were negligent. That can be tough on an older car.
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06-05-2016, 09:36 PM
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Ugh, ugh, ugly, idiot mechanic. This is st least a total tear down of the engine. Check tolerances on the crankshaft bearings, rods, pistons. Check for cylinder marking, valve seat damage, etc., etc. Dealer is better off getting you a recertified engine.
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06-06-2016, 03:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Giller
I would start collecting your facts around what causes this damage. Dealer might claim the damage was pre-exisiting and had nothing to do with IMS change. It will be up to you to prove they were negligent. That can be tough on an older car.
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No, this isn't the case. They are accepting responsibility and there's no question that they caused the damage.
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06-06-2016, 07:43 AM
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I agree with others - the dealer needs to get you a Porsche re-manufactured motor.
Steel valves hitting aluminum pistons have most likely damaged the pistons, and probably the connecting rods, rod bearings, etc. Those bent valves probably have damaged the valve seats. Pulling the heads and replacing the valves is not an option. Engine should be pulled, completely disassembled, and every part pretty much checked. But a better, more timely solution would be a Porsche re-manufactured motor. You only had 30K miles on your original motor.
I'm really sorry this happened to you... hang in there, it can be fixed...
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06-06-2016, 08:36 AM
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Location: Wake Forest, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BirdDog
I agree with others - the dealer needs to get you a Porsche re-manufactured motor.
Steel valves hitting aluminum pistons have most likely damaged the pistons, and probably the connecting rods, rod bearings, etc. Those bent valves probably have damaged the valve seats. Pulling the heads and replacing the valves is not an option. Engine should be pulled, completely disassembled, and every part pretty much checked. But a better, more timely solution would be a Porsche re-manufactured motor. You only had 30K miles on your original motor.
I'm really sorry this happened to you... hang in there, it can be fixed...
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Thanks. Trying to get an update from them today... no luck so far. Service Advisor is out today, Service Manager hasn't returned my call. 
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