Western General has authorized a replacement motor for my "99" 996 55K. When I purchased my 996 2.5 years ago (43Kmiles) I was offered an aftermarket warranty for 3 yrs or 36K miles. I'm never one to purchase aftermarket warranties, but thanks to the Rennlist Forum and the many stories of RMS problems I decided to pay the $3,600 for the warranty. Just as I was starting to think it was a waste of money my engine started to make a rapping sound. Tech found excessive play, and radial play in the crank. .76 lateral runout. Western General sent an inspector out to the facility in Mass. to verify the problem. The total bill for the engine replacement is $12,683.43 Western General will cover $12,096.96, they do not cover shipping, uncrating, a/c recharge.
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YOUR RESEARCHUpdate: Warranty Co. comes through!!
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Rick - that's GREAT news! Congrats! Including the cost of the warranty, you got a new engine for $4,186.47. Saved $8,496.96: Awesome. Knowing the warranty was a good decision: Priceless!
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