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Old 09-08-2006, 06:23 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by DVST8
So what about the 98 that I'm looking at that that 'says' it had an engine replaced due to a sleeve failure? Sounds like this should have never been the case; anomaly?
Hi,

I think you're confusing twp separate issues. There were issues with sleeved engines in the '99 model year as described here, but the '98s were unaffected.

Some '97s and '98s suffered engine failures from issues with the Cylinder Lining (Locasil), not Liners. You can't have a raw alloy cylinder because it's too soft to withstand any apreciable wear. The cylinder must be lined with a much harder substance such as a ceramic.

Check out this thread - http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=37846#post37846 and maybe it'll shed a little more light. Again, if the engine has already been replaced (especially if it has racked up a few miles since), it's a non-issue. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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