997 engine failure
Discussion
I know its kinda impossible to second guess but with all the expertise on here I was hoping someone could let me know there thoughts on the following...
I bought a 2006 997 3.6 4 months ago and have done 1400mls in it. Earlier this week I was driving it and when i pulled in for fuel it stalled which is unusual, it started again so I thought no more of it, when leaving the filling station the car felt 'tight' I would say, just like it was holding back a bit, but all gauges reading ok and no warnings, it then stalled once more in traffic (on motorway) the traffic cleared and i guess I got to about 55 - 60mph when the engine gave a death rattle and the car vibrated as if rear tyres were flat, i dipped the clutch and the engine cut out, plenty of smoke in the read view mirror.
The engine will not even turn over now, the oil level and coolant levels still look ok, but inside the oil filler is a large amounth of mayonaise type deposit that was not there before the journey when i checked the levels.
Im now stuck with a dead 911 and I was wondering what im likely to be in for, new engine?
As an aside the dealer i bought it off,informed me it had had headgasket work at a Porsche main agent and bores checked shortly before I purchased it.
any advice would be appreciated
sad times
I bought a 2006 997 3.6 4 months ago and have done 1400mls in it. Earlier this week I was driving it and when i pulled in for fuel it stalled which is unusual, it started again so I thought no more of it, when leaving the filling station the car felt 'tight' I would say, just like it was holding back a bit, but all gauges reading ok and no warnings, it then stalled once more in traffic (on motorway) the traffic cleared and i guess I got to about 55 - 60mph when the engine gave a death rattle and the car vibrated as if rear tyres were flat, i dipped the clutch and the engine cut out, plenty of smoke in the read view mirror.
The engine will not even turn over now, the oil level and coolant levels still look ok, but inside the oil filler is a large amounth of mayonaise type deposit that was not there before the journey when i checked the levels.
Im now stuck with a dead 911 and I was wondering what im likely to be in for, new engine?
As an aside the dealer i bought it off,informed me it had had headgasket work at a Porsche main agent and bores checked shortly before I purchased it.
any advice would be appreciated
sad times
Thanks for the advice so far 
I have emailed the supplying dealer, they seemed like reasonable guys when I bought the car, so will see what they come back with.
I certainly feel a £27k car should last longer than 4 months and achieve a little more than 1400mls before it needs a new engine
I have emailed the supplying dealer, they seemed like reasonable guys when I bought the car, so will see what they come back with.I certainly feel a £27k car should last longer than 4 months and achieve a little more than 1400mls before it needs a new engine
Thanks for all your help and advice, the dealer did not hide the fact that Porsche had carried out head gasket
Works and I have seen the invoice.
The dealer called me back after I emailed and I feel more confident an agreeable arrangement can be made. Fingers crossed.
Will keep topic updated!
Works and I have seen the invoice.
The dealer called me back after I emailed and I feel more confident an agreeable arrangement can be made. Fingers crossed.
Will keep topic updated!
Thanks for all the advice. In response to the last two replies, I had not driven the car for 3 weeks prior so before I left I checked the levels and added 1/4 litre of oil, there was no residue in the filler neck at this time and the levels were spot on when we left ( acheiving about 40mls) .
On the other point when I first looked to buy the car there was some straining from coolant present in the engine bay, when I queried this the dealer was open and honest that the car had overheated and pressurised when they had driven it and therefore went to porsche main agent for head gasket repairs, I saw the invoice for 3k but not in detail, I was told the bores were checked and given the all clear, so this was seen as a positive that the engine should be good.
The fateful day was the only time the car has done any significant distance and also on a fairly warm day, I can't imagine there was not some underlying fault from the previous repair or overheating problems, surely it's not too much to expect to be able to drive your 911 without the engine failing?
Whilst there is no further news yet, the supplying dealer is in contact and I hope some sort of resolution can be found !
On the other point when I first looked to buy the car there was some straining from coolant present in the engine bay, when I queried this the dealer was open and honest that the car had overheated and pressurised when they had driven it and therefore went to porsche main agent for head gasket repairs, I saw the invoice for 3k but not in detail, I was told the bores were checked and given the all clear, so this was seen as a positive that the engine should be good.
The fateful day was the only time the car has done any significant distance and also on a fairly warm day, I can't imagine there was not some underlying fault from the previous repair or overheating problems, surely it's not too much to expect to be able to drive your 911 without the engine failing?
Whilst there is no further news yet, the supplying dealer is in contact and I hope some sort of resolution can be found !
Well I know a lot more about Rover's now 
Not a much to update though, have spoken to the supplying dealer, who are having a meeting about what to do tommorrow (about my car, not just about what to do) but they have not indicated their position on things either way.
In the interim I have taken legal advice just in case and the solicitor was very confident that due to the relatively high purchase price of the vehicle and that it only managed to cover 1400mls before retiring,gives
a very strong case under the SOGA regulations for the dealer to cover the costs of repair/replacement of the failed engine.
It feels like a game of high stakes poker, where everyone is afraid of making the wrong move and ending up with a rather big invoice on their lap, although its not my daily drive I am also concerned about the timeframe and dont want a battle whereas the car ends up sitting in a workshop for months on end as the money side of things is disputed either way....
Not a much to update though, have spoken to the supplying dealer, who are having a meeting about what to do tommorrow (about my car, not just about what to do) but they have not indicated their position on things either way.
In the interim I have taken legal advice just in case and the solicitor was very confident that due to the relatively high purchase price of the vehicle and that it only managed to cover 1400mls before retiring,gives
a very strong case under the SOGA regulations for the dealer to cover the costs of repair/replacement of the failed engine.
It feels like a game of high stakes poker, where everyone is afraid of making the wrong move and ending up with a rather big invoice on their lap, although its not my daily drive I am also concerned about the timeframe and dont want a battle whereas the car ends up sitting in a workshop for months on end as the money side of things is disputed either way....
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