My Porsche 996 911 Carrera
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I do love my pork but reading threads like this doesn't help my ownership experience! I really feel for you buddy, there's nothing more gut wrenching than buying a car you've wanted all your life and finding a problem like that out. Might be worth investigating some sensible engine mods so it at least feels as if you get something better back.
Edited by lordlee on Wednesday 23 January 20:02
p4cks said:
Magic919 said:
One or two? The parts are only cheap, but I guess you are paying more labour.
Got it in one. It's an engine rebuild job. 
If it is an engine rebuild then have you considered the Autofarm or Hartech engine sleeving ?
Thanks for the support guys. I'm not convinced that the previous owner would have known about the chain, as it was only diagnosed once the engine and gearbox were out so that he could replace the IMS bearing. I'm not one to 'bodge' as I always prefer doing a job properly and I'm a firm believer in prevention being better than cure.
All in, I'm looking at about £4k but that does include the service, IMS change and brake fluid/pipe change and the engine rebuild which will include an upgrade of some standard parts which could do with being replaced whilst the engine it in bits. A bit like what I have recently done with my Clio Williams but on a much more expensive scale
All in, I'm looking at about £4k but that does include the service, IMS change and brake fluid/pipe change and the engine rebuild which will include an upgrade of some standard parts which could do with being replaced whilst the engine it in bits. A bit like what I have recently done with my Clio Williams but on a much more expensive scale
^ l think the OP is unlucky in this instance though it does prove that cars with Hartech/Autofarm uprated engines should command a premium if they have had a full rebuild. lf the OP is spending that sort of money it should hopefully deal with the big issues & l don't see how service specialist couldn't help but service it given what they are doing workwise! The car should serve you well once you have bedded the engine in & should prove easier to sell in the future.
On the bright side, you'll probably be one of the most confident 911 owners, as in, confident that you shouldn't have any problems after the rebuild.
You'll be able to just enjoy the car without being nervous. Ironically, in the long run could be money well spent, but appreciate it doesn't probably feel like that at the minute.
You've earnt plenty of PH points IMO.
You'll be able to just enjoy the car without being nervous. Ironically, in the long run could be money well spent, but appreciate it doesn't probably feel like that at the minute.
You've earnt plenty of PH points IMO.
FELIX_5 said:
On the bright side, you'll probably be one of the most confident 911 owners, as in, confident that you shouldn't have any problems after the rebuild.
You'll be able to just enjoy the car without being nervous. Ironically, in the long run could be money well spent, but appreciate it doesn't probably feel like that at the minute.
My thoughts *exactly*. You'll be able to just enjoy the car without being nervous. Ironically, in the long run could be money well spent, but appreciate it doesn't probably feel like that at the minute.
GreaseNipple said:
Are they meant to be lifetime parts so changing them isn't easy?
This. You can see part of the chain when you open the engine casing, but it's the bits you can't see which causes the problems as it's right inside the engine and the internals need to be removed. Once the internals are removed it's good practice to replenish/replace/upgrade some of the other parts whilst you're there (a bit like what I did on my Clio) so some of the £4k isn't actually just for the timing chain to be replaced. Ironically the chain is about £30 to buy. The result should be a fully functional 911 with the added confidence that it will not be imploding on itself for at least another 150k miles.
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