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Only catch is that the engine was replaced at about 10K miles.
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If it is beyond a certain tolerance, they replace the engine, under warranty.
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If it is beyond a certain tolerance, they replace the engine, under warranty.
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Replace under warr

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If the engine was replaced under warr, for this reason.
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If it is beyond a certain tolerance, they replace the engine, under warranty.
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Only catch is that the engine was replaced at about 10K miles.
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If the engine was replaced under warr, for this reason.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a chance to buy a 2002 C2 coupe for a very good price. Only catch is that the engine was replaced at about 10K miles. The new engine has 6K on it with no apparent problems. Should I be concerned. I have seen several posts about engine problems with the 02's. Thanks, Scott

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Scott: Why not get an extended warranty and then you don't have to worry. I think an extended warranty is good insurance, especially for a Porsche. Good luck

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Do you know why the engine was replaced?

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Scott, There is an inherent design flaw in many of the 996 engines that causes a leak at the Rear Main Seal RMS. If a leak is detected, the dealer has a way of checking if the shaft bearing/hole is concentric. If it is beyond a certain tolerance, they replace the engine, under warranty. If the engine was replaced under warr, for this reason. There should not be an issue at all... I agree with sly tho, look into getting the car certified by a p-car dealer, should cost about 2k. They may have to buy the car (if its from a private seller), certify it, then sell it back to ya for about 2k more....

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