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YOUR RESEARCH996 Engine Replacement Due to RMS?
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
The Boxster had RMS failure at 10,000 miles and the block was machined too large in the RMS area - entire engine was replaced under warranty!
Leading evidence: 'Replace under warranty' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'very rare' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair doesn't bother me....buying an entire 996 engine does' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suspected cause · Original poster
Would it be safe to say that 996 engine replacement as a result of the machining problem is very rare and that most of the RMS issues are resolved by nothing more than RMS replacement(s).
Repair doesn't bother me....buying an entire 996 engine does
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Suggestion · Original poster
The cost of an RMS repair doesn't bother me....buying an entire 996 engine does.
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the $ number i saw on the paper work i signed was $10,200 (you know, the warranty repair paperwork they quickly ****** away from you before giving you the copy that lacks the $ numbers?)
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No subsequent leaks or problems but I can only imagine what the same repair would cost without warranty coverage on the 996.
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the $ number i saw on the paper work i signed was $10,200 (you know, the warranty repair paperwork they quickly ****** away from you before giving you the copy that lacks the $ numbers?)
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Suspected cause · Original poster
Would it be safe to say that 996 engine replacement as a result of the machining problem is very rare and that most of the RMS issues are resolved by nothing more than RMS replacement(s).
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Has anyone had to replace an entire 996 engine due to RMS failure? I am considering the purchase of a 2001 996 not under warranty and selling my 2001 Boxster S. The Boxster had RMS failure at 10,000 miles and the block was machined too large in the RMS area - entire engine was replaced under warranty! No subsequent leaks or problems but I can only imagine what the same repair would cost without warranty coverage on the 996. Is Porsche working with owners of 996 models that are out of warranty but continue to have RMS issues? The cost of an RMS repair doesn't bother me....buying an entire 996 engine does.
There has been a need for engine replacements for the same reason as yours. It has been on this forum that Porsche has paid all, part, or none of the cost depending on the situation. It sounds mostly that it depends on your dealer and if they are willing to fight for you. I for one am glad I purchase a CPO car. I just had rms replaced at 40K miles under warranty.
Jeff, thanks for your reply. I am just trying to understand the magnitude of this issue. Would it be safe to say that 996 engine replacement as a result of the machining problem is very rare and that most of the RMS issues are resolved by nothing more than RMS replacement(s). I know that the blocks are made by Kolbenschmidt but when I talked to a friend who worked for Kolbenschmidt, he told me they ship unmachined engine cases to Porsche and the machining in the RMS area is done by Porsche.
mckenna in norwalk (CA) did a flawless job replacing the engine. car is great now. zero issues. not a drop of any form of fluid anywhere (at 40k miles now).
the $ number i saw on the paper work i signed was $10,200 (you know, the warranty repair paperwork they quickly ****** away from you before giving you the copy that lacks the $ numbers?)
i don't know if that would have been my actual cost, or if that's a "dealer-only" special cost.
$10k's not cheap but it sure beats a new turbo motor. i've heard they cost around $40k.
you're probably rolling the dice on whether porsche would help you with an out-of-warranty car RMS-induced engine replacement.
if it was me, and i had a tiny oil leak (RMS) on an out of warranty car, i'd just ignore it and drive the wheels off it. my personal view is that RMS is more a problem for p-car owners' pristine garage floors than it is a real operational issue for the car...it's not like it's some kind of leading indicator that your motor's about to self-destruct.
if it was me, and i had a tiny oil leak (RMS) on an out of warranty car, i'd just ignore it and drive the wheels off it. my personal view is that RMS is more a problem for p-car owners' pristine garage floors than it is a real operational issue for the car...it's not like it's some kind of leading indicator that your motor's about to self-destruct.[/QUOTE]
I agree 100%, As long as my car is covered it will be leak free, however after the warranty expires, Its only small oil spots on the garage floor. I am at 27k (miles) and on my second one, It looks like i will be getting a new (reman) motor soon. Still doesnt stop me from loving driving this car.
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