Lost timing chain engine toast
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in addition to the usual sources, this place has at least a cpl engines now http://www.ladismantler.com/parts/57...argers-Exhaust
lot's of wrecked porsche's happen here.
lot's of wrecked porsche's happen here.
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Any luck talking to Hans at RAC? I'm sure they could help even if you buy a reman engine.
You might also check with Oklahoma Foreign to see if they have any used TT engines - they do a lot of Porsche scrap.
You might also check with Oklahoma Foreign to see if they have any used TT engines - they do a lot of Porsche scrap.
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Talked to Hans. Found motor with 30k on the clock out of OK, will probably pull the trigger. I know RAC has a stellar rep and Hans was super quick helping me out. The previous owner used RAC for all his service work so Hans knows the car.
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Sorry about your engine, what a nightmare. Did you have any clues, that in hindsight may have hinted that something was going wrong? Or was it just something that let go, totally unexpectedly?
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i'm in Allen. When this is done I need to buy you a beer.
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Car never ran better. The past few days leading up to the end the car seemed to have more torque according to my butt dyno. Was caught totally off guard.
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"They always run stellar and stout right before the demise...."
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Just a thought for you. This had nothing to do with the PO if you enjoyed 37K on it. This is a very rare failure. I am SO glad you stayed away from MM. A stellar example of how some companies manage to stay in business in spite of screwing customers.
You can probably sell a LOT of engine parts right here on 6speed unless you get a decent price for the remaining good bits. I suspect there are a lot of useable parts. If I didn't have 4 engines wondering what to do with themselves i would be asking you more directly. Good luck. Been there.
JR
You can probably sell a LOT of engine parts right here on 6speed unless you get a decent price for the remaining good bits. I suspect there are a lot of useable parts. If I didn't have 4 engines wondering what to do with themselves i would be asking you more directly. Good luck. Been there.
JR
