Crankshaft Failure..........

[MotorChick]

Ok so my Crankshaft on my 996 failed. Lot of cutting off when i rev. Do i really need a whole new engine? Cant help but feel they're taking the mick out of me because i'm a girl!!! Perhaps not. Any comments or similar experiences anyone? Any help appreciated

[TheEnd]

it depends on the true problem, crank failure is the term i'd use if it snapped in half.

[Vixpy1]

If the crankshaft had failed, the engine would not run. The bearings could have failed, a sensor or who knows what.

I would get a second opinion

[MotorChick]

Sometimes it wil start normally and then cut off after about 10 minutes and then at other times (probably half) it wont even start at all. Not broken in half though!!!!

[MotorChick]

Vixpy1 said:

If the crankshaft had failed, the engine would not run. The bearings could have failed, a sensor or who knows what.

I would get a second opinion

I will definetly get a second/third opinion. Cheers

[Vixpy1]

Take it to someone like GT1 in Chertsey or Parr down west sussex way.

[Vixpy1]

http://www.gt-one.co.uk/

http://www.parr-uk.co.uk/

[MotorChick]

Vixpy1 said:

Take it to someone like GT1 in Chertsey or Parr down west sussex way.

Yikes!!! Bit far away from me but will get in touch to see what they say. Once again....thanks

[TheEnd]

that does sound more like the crankshaft position sensor is a little screwed up

[Vixpy1]

TheEnd said:

that does sound more like the crankshaft position sensor is a little screwed up

I agree, sounds electrical to me

[MotorChick]

TheEnd said:

that does sound more like the crankshaft position sensor is a little screwed up

Thanks, i'll take all your comments with me so i sound like i know what i'm talking about

[edb49]

If you're on the west side of London, I can recommend Andy at Ninex Motorsport in Maidenhead. They're a Porsche specialist but they look after my Caterham and always do a good job.

[MotorChick]

edb49 said:

If you're on the west side of London, I can recommend Andy at Ninex Motorsport in Maidenhead. They're a Porsche specialist but they look after my Caterham and always do a good job.

Cool. Thanks a bunch

[gav dunn]

try gt marques at high wycombe, specialise in race and road cars. good luck, from what youve said, doesnt sound anything major, poss straight forward crank shaft sensor as mentioned before.

[MotorChick]

gav dunn said:

try gt marques at high wycombe, specialise in race and road cars. good luck, from what youve said, doesnt sound anything major, poss straight forward crank shaft sensor as mentioned before.

Ta Gav