986 oil dump

[dtetlock]

No warrenty as it expired last year. I am hoping for the best.

[dtetlock]

Intermediate Shaft failure, engine ruined. To say I am disappointed that the engine did not last 35000 k is an understatement. Sounds like a poor design as I did not abuse the engine in any fashion, though I did use it to it's fullest potential at times ;-)

Dealers estimates $20,000 to repair for a car that is worth $20k.

Both the dealer and I will pursue with Porsche for some compensation as they sold it to me and serviced it.

[yimmy149]

Sorry to hear that. 35,000 km is barely even broken in. I hope Porsche helps you out.

-james

[Brucelee]

Originally Posted by dtetlock

Intermediate Shaft failure, engine ruined. To say I am disappointed that the engine did not last 35000 k is an understatement. Sounds like a poor design as I did not abuse the engine in any fashion, though I did use it to it's fullest potential at times ;-)

Dealers estimates $20,000 to repair for a car that is worth $20k.

Both the dealer and I will pursue with Porsche for some compensation as they sold it to me and serviced it.

Good luck. On balance, they will most likely try to screw you. Have any lawyers in the family?

[tnoice]

Not to post any issues or to look into anything that might not be there, BUT, how come this person joined the forum today, had his first post EVER today at 10:00, and by 3:30 knew that it was an ims issue and that he was going to sue Porsche.

Something seems suspicious.

If this story is true, sorry to hear about your loss.

[AndyA6]

Originally Posted by tnoice

Not to post any issues or to look into anything that might not be there, BUT, how come this person joined the forum today, had his first post EVER today at 10:00, and by 3:30 knew that it was an ims issue and that he was going to sue Porsche.

Something seems suspicious.

If this story is true, sorry to hear about your loss.

^^^^^^^^^^

This!

[Jake Raby]

DO NOT start the engine or even attempt to. This engine more than likely can be saved, despite anything that Porsche tells you. It would be wise to put a call into my Office today.

We have saved a dozen engines this year that were condemned by Porsche after exhibiting the same symptoms that you have explained.