B16DSS
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- 12 Apr 2012
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I don't post very often here but "lurk" regularly as a good source of info. So in mid July this year my 2002 996 Targa blew up after a fairly leisurely 20 mile round trip to take my daughter to swimming on a Sunday evening. I was fortunate as the engine let go as I exited a busy dual carriageway & I managed to pull over safely into a lay by just off the slip road. RAC recovered me to home & a few days later an ex OPC tech mate came to see my car....plugged in his diagnostic laptop
- he knows the car which has had much preventative medicine in my 8 yrs of ownership incl change IMS low temp thermostat. His initial opinion was...could be a valve seat "let go".
Anyway, long story short decided to take the plunge & sent the car to Bolton. Hartech confirmed issue was indeed a valve seat gone on cyl 3. Car is on 93 k miles, FSH OPC & specialist.
After a tortuous few days considering my options I elected to do a proper rebuild with all 6 cylinders re lined & replacement pistons & new IMS & numerous other worn parts sorted. Collected the car yesterday...so despite now being skint I'm happy. I love my car & it's a keeper. The "man maths" works out that when I plan to retire in 3 yrs time I no longer need or want to buy a newer 911.....anyway that's it. Couldn't fault the guys in Bolton. Top engineers & the quick guided tour of their facility was a real insight into these engine issues.
- he knows the car which has had much preventative medicine in my 8 yrs of ownership incl change IMS low temp thermostat. His initial opinion was...could be a valve seat "let go".
Anyway, long story short decided to take the plunge & sent the car to Bolton. Hartech confirmed issue was indeed a valve seat gone on cyl 3. Car is on 93 k miles, FSH OPC & specialist.
After a tortuous few days considering my options I elected to do a proper rebuild with all 6 cylinders re lined & replacement pistons & new IMS & numerous other worn parts sorted. Collected the car yesterday...so despite now being skint I'm happy. I love my car & it's a keeper. The "man maths" works out that when I plan to retire in 3 yrs time I no longer need or want to buy a newer 911.....anyway that's it. Couldn't fault the guys in Bolton. Top engineers & the quick guided tour of their facility was a real insight into these engine issues.