996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

Crap - I just got the flashing check engine light...

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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by cybersam69
Car was at the dealership for exactly 60 days. Problem was traced back to a metal strap on top of the cam cover that holds a solenoid in place that was loose. Strap was broken/missing, causing the solenoid to be loose. Tech said he had never seen anything like it in 30 years of Porsche service. 55 hours of labor including engine removal to resolve. All except $450 for spark plugs and some other minor stuff was covered by my warranty. Car is minty fresh once again.


Cybersam69 looks at this pic. This problem of the solenoid bracket is well known by Porsche . This post was in 2008. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index..._1#entry125986
 
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