I also like to live dangerously: 2006 Porsche Turbo S
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So we have an update:
There’s been slight stretch in the chain, likely brought on by inconsistent servicing.
They’ve suggested retiming the engine and new timing solenoids as a potential option vs replacing the chain.
They also did a borescope to see if the engine was worth saving, luckily (or unluckily) the bores are in great condition and there’s no sign of any scoring.
I’m awaiting a quote at the moment and then have a good think about what’s next.
There’s been slight stretch in the chain, likely brought on by inconsistent servicing.
They’ve suggested retiming the engine and new timing solenoids as a potential option vs replacing the chain.
They also did a borescope to see if the engine was worth saving, luckily (or unluckily) the bores are in great condition and there’s no sign of any scoring.
I’m awaiting a quote at the moment and then have a good think about what’s next.
Edited by LincolnLovin on Monday 29th January 17:09
I'm not sure, the specialist (understandably) can't say if the issue will come back or not, but it's worth a shot.
Ideally, if I'm to keep this car long term then I need to find a specialist that can do the chain replacement from the front (essentially you take the front end off to access the chain cover.) It's a much smaller job that way.
They will also have replaced the cam cover gaskets that were leaking like a sieve, one of the previous owners had used silkaflex or some other bonding agent to stick them down. Luckily they came off easy enough, so with fresh gaskets the engine should be leak free.
Ideally, if I'm to keep this car long term then I need to find a specialist that can do the chain replacement from the front (essentially you take the front end off to access the chain cover.) It's a much smaller job that way.
They will also have replaced the cam cover gaskets that were leaking like a sieve, one of the previous owners had used silkaflex or some other bonding agent to stick them down. Luckily they came off easy enough, so with fresh gaskets the engine should be leak free.
Put it back together, pay the bill and sell it as a non runner via Copart. There’s no point investing £7-10k in a Cayenne.
Then use whatever I can get for it for the next project car.
Slightly heartbroken, but also not surprised at the same time. I liked the car, sad that our time together was so short.
Then use whatever I can get for it for the next project car.
Slightly heartbroken, but also not surprised at the same time. I liked the car, sad that our time together was so short.
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