RMS failure - Early warning signs?
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Bah bloody humbug and happy christmas Don't believe anyone who says tiptronics don't have RMS failures
Ah well, it's only money, I'll get it done when she goes in for service over christmas. Anyone had one done at an indie? I hear the going rate is about £750 at an OPC, how much will it cost me at an indie?
Ah well, it's only money, I'll get it done when she goes in for service over christmas. Anyone had one done at an indie? I hear the going rate is about £750 at an OPC, how much will it cost me at an indie?
BliarOut said:
Bah bloody humbug and happy christmas Don't believe anyone who says tiptronics don't have RMS failures
Ah well, it's only money, I'll get it done when she goes in for service over christmas. Anyone had one done at an indie? I hear the going rate is about £750 at an OPC, how much will it cost me at an indie?
much less.
37K.... Be afraid, be very afraid
Having said that, the main crank seal has been gone on my Primula for two years now with no ill effects whatsoever apart from oil spots on my block paving. However, I'm a little more nervous about oil feed around the bearings on the Porker and a new engine will cost a bit more than replacing my shed, so I'll get it done.
Still cheaper than getting a warranty
Having said that, the main crank seal has been gone on my Primula for two years now with no ill effects whatsoever apart from oil spots on my block paving. However, I'm a little more nervous about oil feed around the bearings on the Porker and a new engine will cost a bit more than replacing my shed, so I'll get it done.
Still cheaper than getting a warranty
Hi,
Around this point are the 997's based on the 996's 'cheaper manufactured flywheel offset model' ie. are 997's likely to suffer similarly to 996's.
Some seem to have mentioned that certain 997's have already shown this kind of weakness, is this for sure. I have a 997 4 S on order and am also interested how long run residuals on this car despite warranty protection in the begining.
Around this point are the 997's based on the 996's 'cheaper manufactured flywheel offset model' ie. are 997's likely to suffer similarly to 996's.
Some seem to have mentioned that certain 997's have already shown this kind of weakness, is this for sure. I have a 997 4 S on order and am also interested how long run residuals on this car despite warranty protection in the begining.
franco8 said:
Hi,
Around this point are the 997's based on the 996's 'cheaper manufactured flywheel offset model' ie. are 997's likely to suffer similarly to 996's.
Some seem to have mentioned that certain 997's have already shown this kind of weakness, is this for sure. I have a 997 4 S on order and am also interested how long run residuals on this car despite warranty protection in the begining.
997s are vulnerable to it. Again there is more info on rennlist. There was a suggestion there, that this problem can't really be engineered out and is a fundamental limit of the current design given the size of the engines, weight of drive train & etc. Sorry I can't be more specific, but have a look on rennlist if you are interested.
BliarOut,
I had a pretty bad leak on the rear nearside, and, like you, thought it was RMS. It wasn't... it was a crankcase breather tube that had split.
Just had it replaced (v simple job) and no more leak. Also running smoother now as breather tube affects the mixture. So don't panic just yet..
Apparently it's quite a common problem.
rgds
jon
I had a pretty bad leak on the rear nearside, and, like you, thought it was RMS. It wasn't... it was a crankcase breather tube that had split.
Just had it replaced (v simple job) and no more leak. Also running smoother now as breather tube affects the mixture. So don't panic just yet..
Apparently it's quite a common problem.
rgds
jon
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