Aluminium Bolts in 4.8L broken engine?!
Aluminium Bolts in 4.8L broken engine?!
Hi All,
I'm about to purchase a Panamera 4S 2011/Cayenne S 4.8L in Hong Kong (drives on the right hand side). There have been no recalls related to the Aluminium bolts broken in the camshaft.
I just heard about this and worried about this issue. Any input is appreciated
I have a few questions that I hope you fellow Panamera owners can help me answer that could lead me to a purchase:
1. I will get an inspection done, if the bolts are aluminium should I be staying away from this car? Or should I get it replaced with steel right away and make the purchase?
2. There seems to be no recalls related to this, shouldn't Porsche fix this for free, if not what are the costs to fix it so the engine doesn't blow up?
3. Is this a concern at all or am I over-worried?
4. Any other important info to share, it can help a lot of potential/current Panamera/Cayenne owners
I'm about to purchase a Panamera 4S 2011/Cayenne S 4.8L in Hong Kong (drives on the right hand side). There have been no recalls related to the Aluminium bolts broken in the camshaft.
I just heard about this and worried about this issue. Any input is appreciated
I have a few questions that I hope you fellow Panamera owners can help me answer that could lead me to a purchase:
1. I will get an inspection done, if the bolts are aluminium should I be staying away from this car? Or should I get it replaced with steel right away and make the purchase?
2. There seems to be no recalls related to this, shouldn't Porsche fix this for free, if not what are the costs to fix it so the engine doesn't blow up?
3. Is this a concern at all or am I over-worried?
4. Any other important info to share, it can help a lot of potential/current Panamera/Cayenne owners
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