RMS and Engine Failure
RMS and Engine Failure
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Vesuvius 996

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35,829 posts

299 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Just a quick note to say that I had neither this morning.

As you were.

hoges11

1,011 posts

256 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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amazing coincidence, me neither !

mojorider

235 posts

287 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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I did, RMS, so sorry to re set the statistics. Fix under Porsche war so no cost and being told they put in a special all new seal (out late June last year) which should sort the problem for good, yeh right.

sleep envy

62,260 posts

277 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Discovered this morning that I've got RMS failure
























probably down the the dodgy ruby I ate last night

fidgits

17,202 posts

257 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Vesuvius 996

Original Poster:

35,829 posts

299 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Tune in for the daily "RMS update" and get "RMS updates" sent to your mobile - call call 08000 HYSTERIA.

mojorider

235 posts

287 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Thank god its an 0800 number, with that many updates it would bankrupt me!!!!

Oh, my washer fluid was low also anyone else had that know Porsche problem and is it covered under war.?

nervous

24,050 posts

258 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Vesuvius 996 said:



Tune in for the daily "RMS update" and get "RMS updates" sent to your mobile - call call 08000 HYSTERIA.



maxxuk

341 posts

247 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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No sign of engine failure this morning, though my baby does need her oil topping up. What does everybody use in their 996's ??

fulham911club

2,046 posts

270 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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My car needed petrol this morning.

I am disgusted and cannot believe that this should happen with a car with the reputation for reliability such as Porsche.

Is this a common fault with the 996?

randlemarcus

13,646 posts

259 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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fulham911club said:
My car needed petrol this morning.

I am disgusted and cannot believe that this should happen with a car with the reputation for reliability such as Porsche.

Is this a common fault with the 996?

I'm afraid its worse than that. As I discovered when I tried to claim from Porsche for goodwilll when I discovered that my 1989 944 Turbo requires "regular" fuelling, as well as needing the occasional dollop of oil.
Disgusted of Blackheath

PS Shouldnt the Government sort this out for us?

magic torch

5,781 posts

250 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Can I say I have RMS failure.

Honestly I have.

Got the oil stain to prove it.

I presume the house will burn down this afternoon, and the wife will leave me now.

r5gttgaz

7,897 posts

248 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Whats RMS?

supermono

7,464 posts

276 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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shed17

246 posts

264 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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OMG I have an oil leak and its a 993

Found out that it is the alu washer on the oil release valve that needs replacing, that will be 2p to replace sir. That goodness it wasn't that dreaded RMS I have been reading about!

nervous

24,050 posts

258 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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Ive just gone out to my car to find that its had a 'total exterior clean-ness failure' with the added complications of an 'aggravated guano assault' on the front main visibility device, and partially on the lower front valance.

Imagine my surprise, when upon contacting Porsche UK I was informed that 'exterior issues of lustre and non-bird-poopedness' are NOT covered by the warranty. Furthermore, the technician advised me that he knew this to be an 'ongoing problem' with the 911, requiring 'constant remedy'. Furthermore, any 'lack of interest from girls' that resulted from this mechanical failure would also not be eligible for claim.

Why oh why didn't somebody mention this to me before i bought the car? Once again, its one rule for the fat cats in Germany and another rule for the rest of us.

I'm off to issue a sternly worded letter to my MP. I strongly suggest fellow aflictees do the same.

yours,
Outraged and Not A Little Disgruntled of Winterton On Sea.

softinthehead

1,550 posts

267 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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nervous said:
Ive just gone out to my car to find that its had a 'total exterior clean-ness failure' with the added complications of an 'aggravated guano assault' on the front main visibility device, and partially on the lower front valance.

Imagine my surprise, when upon contacting Porsche UK I was informed that 'exterior issues of lustre and non-bird-poopedness' are NOT covered by the warranty. Furthermore, the technician advised me that he knew this to be an 'ongoing problem' with the 911, requiring 'constant remedy'. Furthermore, any 'lack of interest from girls' that resulted from this mechanical failure would also not be eligible for claim.

Why oh why didn't somebody mention this to me before i bought the car? Once again, its one rule for the fat cats in Germany and another rule for the rest of us.

I'm off to issue a sternly worded letter to my MP. I strongly suggest fellow aflictees do the same.

yours,
Outraged and Not A Little Disgruntled of Winterton On Sea.


you need a soft-top. then the cack falls on your head, which is easier and cheaper to clean (unless you use zymol shampoo)

BliarOut

72,863 posts

267 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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softinthehead said:
nervous said:
Ive just gone out to my car to find that its had a 'total exterior clean-ness failure' with the added complications of an 'aggravated guano assault' on the front main visibility device, and partially on the lower front valance.

Imagine my surprise, when upon contacting Porsche UK I was informed that 'exterior issues of lustre and non-bird-poopedness' are NOT covered by the warranty. Furthermore, the technician advised me that he knew this to be an 'ongoing problem' with the 911, requiring 'constant remedy'. Furthermore, any 'lack of interest from girls' that resulted from this mechanical failure would also not be eligible for claim.

Why oh why didn't somebody mention this to me before i bought the car? Once again, its one rule for the fat cats in Germany and another rule for the rest of us.

I'm off to issue a sternly worded letter to my MP. I strongly suggest fellow aflictees do the same.

yours,
Outraged and Not A Little Disgruntled of Winterton On Sea.


you need a soft-top. then the cack falls on your head, which is easier and cheaper to clean (unless you use zymol shampoo)
I drive a soft top and once used Zymol wax as aftershave. It makes your neck go red but it does smell nice Do I win a prize?

damianc4s

910 posts

268 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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During my 36k service the technician said your RMS is fine and I shouldn't expect engine failure......I had sleepless nights filled with worry until today

However a cracked ignition coil.....will that cause engine failure? Help!!!!!!

DucatiGary

7,765 posts

253 months

Tuesday 9th May 2006
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dunno, made mine missfire and people bully'd me into submission saying I was ga-ay until i had it fixed.

so had it fixed.