Cayman 2.7 - Ticking Noise drivers side??
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Hi guys,
This is my first post, so bare with me.
I am looking to come off my work scheme and spend roughly the same monthly money on something alot more fun for a couple of years, that I can call my own. Therefore I am in the market for a second hand MK1 Porsche Cayman, with a budget of up to £15-£16k. (Another option was the Z43.0si, but i want to stay away from BMW's
if i can help it)
Following advice from almost everyone anywhere on any forum, I'm going for a 2.7 due to the reliability benefits. I know they aren't perfect, but they're alot more robust from what research tells me.
This is where my issue lies - I've found one relatively local, with <50k miles and good service history; however, upon start up and as the engine warmed, there was a slight ticking noise from the drivers side.
This could show the start of the dreaded RMS issue, looking under the car there was no oil leaking. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the issue, as some people are also saying its nothing to worry about, just normal Porsche engine noise.
I understand this has probably been asked thousands of times, so if anyone could point me in the right direction for something that i have missed, or has some advice on anything to look out for upon second viewing, i would be extremely grateful.
Cheers
SpazaB
This is my first post, so bare with me.
I am looking to come off my work scheme and spend roughly the same monthly money on something alot more fun for a couple of years, that I can call my own. Therefore I am in the market for a second hand MK1 Porsche Cayman, with a budget of up to £15-£16k. (Another option was the Z43.0si, but i want to stay away from BMW's
if i can help it)
Following advice from almost everyone anywhere on any forum, I'm going for a 2.7 due to the reliability benefits. I know they aren't perfect, but they're alot more robust from what research tells me.
This is where my issue lies - I've found one relatively local, with <50k miles and good service history; however, upon start up and as the engine warmed, there was a slight ticking noise from the drivers side.
This could show the start of the dreaded RMS issue, looking under the car there was no oil leaking. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the issue, as some people are also saying its nothing to worry about, just normal Porsche engine noise.
I understand this has probably been asked thousands of times, so if anyone could point me in the right direction for something that i have missed, or has some advice on anything to look out for upon second viewing, i would be extremely grateful.
Cheers
SpazaB
Thanks everyone for your input.
I agree, it apears that the 3.4 CS' seem to be much more prone to this sort of issue, and is why I am so concerned that there is a ticking or potential problem with a 2.7!
From what you guys are saying, the best bet is just to get an expert to listen to it and get their opinion.
I have found a local specialist who is willing to view the car with me when he gets back off holiday early next week, so hopefully it wont have been sold by then... The dealer is giving me the usual "we've got alot of interest in this car" malarky!
Having said that... It's a "prefect car" acording to the service record and backgorund check, the price is extremely reasonable for the mileage and visual condition. Which is why I'm even more concerned they've dropped the price by £500 and its not been sold in almost 2 months!!
I agree, it apears that the 3.4 CS' seem to be much more prone to this sort of issue, and is why I am so concerned that there is a ticking or potential problem with a 2.7!
From what you guys are saying, the best bet is just to get an expert to listen to it and get their opinion.
I have found a local specialist who is willing to view the car with me when he gets back off holiday early next week, so hopefully it wont have been sold by then... The dealer is giving me the usual "we've got alot of interest in this car" malarky!
Having said that... It's a "prefect car" acording to the service record and backgorund check, the price is extremely reasonable for the mileage and visual condition. Which is why I'm even more concerned they've dropped the price by £500 and its not been sold in almost 2 months!!
I've actually bought a 2.7 Cayman since last viewing this post; however, not the car the post was originally about!
I had a look at a few more and they all ticked, including the one I own now, so it's nothing to worry about.
Although, I am trying to plan a trip to Belgium to get myself a Carnewal exhaust! Seems like it's an initiation process if you're trying to join the Cayman 2.7 club
I had a look at a few more and they all ticked, including the one I own now, so it's nothing to worry about.
Although, I am trying to plan a trip to Belgium to get myself a Carnewal exhaust! Seems like it's an initiation process if you're trying to join the Cayman 2.7 club
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