GTS 4.0 Engine Failure
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scrounger73 said:
c3m said:
Out of interest, where's that figure coming from? And I presume that's a long block?
When the 4.0 was first released and had the engine 'issue' I was shown the invoice for a new 4.0 that was being fitted into the OPC 4.0 demo. It was £37k for the crate engine.Note, the funny part is that the internal warranty spend metrics will be done based on those inflated prices, so if you have a big issue it becomes a BIG issue if your department is where the root cause is found to be. Quite silly - it's wooden dollars.
I guess any new model will have teething problems . As long as Porsche puts it right it's all good but of course inconvenient especially if the OPC isn't handling things well.
This will never be a bore score style issue that they had with 996 and gen 1 997 cars I'm sure.
Lots of lessons learnt there.
Enjoy your 4.0's . Very lovely cars
This will never be a bore score style issue that they had with 996 and gen 1 997 cars I'm sure.
Lots of lessons learnt there.
Enjoy your 4.0's . Very lovely cars
"This will never be a bore score style issue that they had with 996 and gen 1 997 cars I'm sure".
In June 1997 my 1985 Carrera went for a top end rebuild at 112,000 miles.
It came back with new cylinder barrels and pistons due to....bore scoring.
It was thought to have been caused by over fuelling, mixture control was more primitive compared to now and the car was used daily, lots of short journeys etc. But it can happen.
In June 1997 my 1985 Carrera went for a top end rebuild at 112,000 miles.
It came back with new cylinder barrels and pistons due to....bore scoring.
It was thought to have been caused by over fuelling, mixture control was more primitive compared to now and the car was used daily, lots of short journeys etc. But it can happen.
I'll definitely be extending the warranty......
Lordy...
Just had a thought, surely this motor has been widely used in the 718 Spyder and 718 GT4? I thought the only difference to the engine was in software between the Spyder, GT4 and GTS to keep those as halo models?
I wonder how many GT4's \ Spyder's were produced over the last 4 years?
@OP Fingers crossed you get a new engine approved.
T1b
Lordy...
Just had a thought, surely this motor has been widely used in the 718 Spyder and 718 GT4? I thought the only difference to the engine was in software between the Spyder, GT4 and GTS to keep those as halo models?
I wonder how many GT4's \ Spyder's were produced over the last 4 years?
@OP Fingers crossed you get a new engine approved.
T1b
Edited by T1berious on Tuesday 9th April 10:25
scrounger73 said:
c3m said:
Out of interest, where's that figure coming from? And I presume that's a long block?
When the 4.0 was first released and had the engine 'issue' I was shown the invoice for a new 4.0 that was being fitted into the OPC 4.0 demo. It was £37k for the crate engine.Evening.
The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
It certainly takes the shine off a new car. Many of my cars are elderly classics and it takes me time driving the cars to trust them not to let me down. You don't expect this with a new one and it will take you time even once the new engine is fitted ... as above !
You are certainly owed some good luck
You are certainly owed some good luck
Jazzer said:
Evening.
The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
Nice that your getting a new engine and yes, a bit carp for a new car but hate to tell you, if this is your worst nightmare in life you have a ste show ahead of you.The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
As you said, you have a lovely courtesy car for as long as and more than likely a new engine, relax and don’t sweat it.
Edited by Youforreal. on Tuesday 9th April 23:00
Youforreal. said:
Jazzer said:
Evening.
The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
Nice that your getting a new engine and yes, a bit car for a new car but hate to tell you, if this is your worst nightmare in life you have a ste show ahead of you.The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
jules_s said:
Youforreal. said:
Jazzer said:
Evening.
The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
Nice that your getting a new engine and yes, a bit car for a new car but hate to tell you, if this is your worst nightmare in life you have a ste show ahead of you.The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
Jazzer said:
Evening.
The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
If there was swarf in the oil then it will be through the engine . It’s unlikely a short motor would be fitted. The servicing dealer have organised a lovely courtesy car for as long as is necessary and are pushing for a new engine for sure.
So no problems there at all.
I’m confident that Porsche will rectify matters, but it really is an awful experience to go through, my ultimate nightmare!
It would be worth asking that very question if for some reason the dealer is being told by Porsche GB to fit a short engine .
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