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We've replaced several engines that were damaged by road hazards, much like driving through water and hydro-locking the engine, there is no reason why repairs would not be covered by full-cover insurance.
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I know of at least one other 996 engine replace under an
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We've replaced several engines that were damaged by road hazards, much like driving through water and hydro-locking the engine, there is no reason why repairs would not be covered by full-cover insurance.
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My wife knocked a hole in sump in school car park while fetching kids .She drove home and on the way engine cut out and would not start.After towing car to Porsche they quoted for a reconditioned engine and thankfully our insurers have agreed to pay.Car is a 99 C4 Cab with 75K.
Does anyone know if the engine would be to the newer spec with improved seals etc?
many thanks
It should have all of the latest Porsche upgrades. You might consider getting the porsche skid plate to help protect the sump in the future. Some aftermarket companies also offer versions. Do a search on this forum.
I agree with the previous post.
Also....what insurance do you have? My car insurance guy would tell me to take a flying leap unless you have an extended warranty. Yes?
I don't think warranty and insurance issues are related. If a manhole cover or concrete block busts your enginge when you drive over it, that's an insurance claim. If the engine blows because of an internal (mechanical) failure, that's for the warranty company.
I know of at least one other 996 engine replace under an
insurance claim
when something in the road caused the engine to go kaboom.
-td
Road hazards would be covered under most auto insurance policies. Internal failures are a warranty issue. You might be surprised what is covered under the "comprehensive." My brother once purchased a 350 SL that later turned out to have been stolen in CA and somehow the thief got a title in IL. The IL Sec. of State police came one day and took the car. His insurance company paid him the amount he had paid for the car about 6 months earlier.
I was always amused by the attitude of the Sec. of State police, who took the position that he did not have a valid title to the car even though the Sec. of State had issued the title.
How much is a recon engine in the USA?,I was shocked to see Porsche is charging the insurers $20000.00
for engine and $6000 for labour.Crazy.Thank god I do not have to pay.
We've replaced several engines that were damaged by road hazards, much like driving through water and hydro-locking the engine, there is no reason why repairs would not be covered by full-cover insurance.
Got the car back ,never thought I would miss it so much,runs like brand new .I dont think I will ever sell it.
Best thing it comes with a 2 year warranty
Will any kind of car insurance cover this ? or you would have to subscribe to a special 'all coverage' thing ?
I have geico and between their comprehensive, non insure, insured, bl abla... I wonder which part of the insurance cover for what...
For example they don't mention anything about if the car get stolen. I don't see how I can waive that coverage..
sorry for the newbie question but I understand nothing to insurance
Let this be a lesson to all!!
Early 911's have oil pans with exposed bolt heads making it very easy to break a case from bumping into a curb or similar object.
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