Noted an oil leak from the engine, found to be cam chain tensioner washer leaking, loosened, cleaned and re-tightened (without removing tensioner) now good. The part was delayed, which is why the car was in the shop for 8 days. It was recommended that I have it replaced with an OEM part. The car was in for a minor adjustment to CV boot replaced earlier and mechanic noticed water pump was leaking. no labor)Ĭar running hotter than usual in very hot weather, radiator fans and relays were replaced, 1507.98 Also intermediate shaft bearing update.ĬEL - readout of fault codes replace mass air flow sensor(charged for part only. Took about 3-4 hours and a bit of struggling.īroken exhaust valve spring. I did it myself with hand tools in the driveway with parts from eBay for $300. Porsche dealer wanted $1,060.00 for this 3-item repair. Also replaced the thermostat with 160 deg cooler running thermostat (stock is 180 deg.). Replaced leaking water pump (bad bearing - starting to leak). Steering wheel lock wouldn't engage either. When turned off the engine would shut off, but the parking lights would remain on as if the key was still in the ignition. Was in for a clutch job, decided to get intermediate shaft bearing fix done at the same time, especially with IMS bearing flange showing leakage and metal shavings. Tank sensor was replaced, but because of stray wire it took two tries. Valve cradle was replaced with redesigned version, adding $500 to cost. Cracked ignition coil also replaced.įuel gauge was reading wrong. Only fix was to replace entire engine with new crate engine Porsche.Ĭylinder scoring caused by lose valve spring. Due to leak.Įngine failed due to IMS bearing giving out.
#2000 porsche 911 engine update#
RMS Leak fixed, IMS leak fixed, IMS Update bearing installed, New BeltsĬoolant Expansion Tank Replaced - plus coolant hose, coolant and cap. Unable to find the problem within a reasonable expense limit.Ĭheck engine light indicated issues with oil/emission valves. Replaced coils, plugs, and other maintenance items.Ĭheck engine light reset. Misfire caused catalytic converter damage. Repaired fuel level sender - broken wire.įuel pump replaced again after only 12 months - under warranteeĬoolant leaking into cylinder head, gasket replaced.
#2000 porsche 911 engine cracked#
Repaired a vacuum leak - cracked vacuum reservoir Replaced rattling muffler with used part. IMS bearing failed, though it was a LN Engineering ceramic replacement bearing that had been installed as preventative maintenance when the 911 was purchased. Replaced corroded starter/alternator cable.īlown engine, metallic particles in oil pan and oil filter. IMS bearing upgraded 12k ago, but possible metal not all cleaned out then.Ĭorrosion on several pins of engine wiring harness connector caused severe misfires and multiple fault codes. Metal found in oil filter, engine torn down and rebuilt to eliminate source and replace damaged items: IMS bearing, rod and crank bearings, valve lifters.
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