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I am looking at a 996 (sold my 964 C4) with a "new" engine. The car is MY99 and the engine was exchanged in 2001 by an authorized dealer with all papers well kept. What is your perception of failures on swapped engines?
I do not want to stir up all the emotions on this topic, just find some comments from owners with experience after an engine exchange. I have gone through alot of searches, and I have Adrians Book on 996.
So the question is basically - What are the improvements done in a new engine from 2001 compared to 98-99?
Thanks
It hasn't happened to me, but this forum and other Porsche mags suggest that a reman. engine is a plus to have , not a negative. So knowing what I do now, I think I'd seek out a 996 with a 'new' engine. GL
I was having the same conversation with my dealer today... he said he did see an RMS failure on a re-man... he also said they are quite rare for re-man motors... but that just tells me that this re-man didn't have the IMS update on it!!! not acceptable Porsche...
