Mussl Kar

My C2S goes in to the dealer for this recall today if my RS is ready for pickup. It seems some C2S engines have an oil hole that lubricates a chain tensioner missing. Anybody else get this? Will I get a new engine if it is missing?

mdrums

2006 C2S..know in the mail yet. I will call my dealer and ask. Do you have a recall code number?

500

Please scan the notice and post it here.

Geez and I've been hearing a very slight squeaking sound coming from the engine at idle...just great


I went to the NHTSA website and Porsche is not even listed under the recall choices for MY 2007 but they are under TSB's etc and this is all that shows for MY 2007 997's:

Report Date : November 14, 2007 at 12:41 AM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
YEAR : 2007
Make : PORSCHE
Model : 911 (997)

Results : 1 | All records displayed
Make : PORSCHE Model : 911 (997) Year : 2007
Manufacturer : PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Service Bulletin Num : 0603 Date of Bulletin: DEC 15, 2006
NHTSA Item Number: 10020287
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Summary:
CARBON CANISTER - SMOKE TESTING. *TT FUEL TANK FLANGE LEAK. *KB

Here's what does show for recalls for MY2006:

Report Date : November 14, 2007 at 12:46 AM
SEARCH TYPE : VEHICLE
YEAR : 2006
Make : PORSCHE
Model : 911 CARRERA S

Results : 1 | All records displayed
Make : PORSCHE Model : 911 CARRERA S Year : 2006
Manufacturer : PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V008000 Mfr's Report Date : JAN 10, 2006
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5094

500

Service campaign is W733, dated may 25, 2007 and affects 112 cars worldwide, if the oil supply bore is missing (cylinders 1-3) a new cylinder head will be installed. The notice also affects a very small # boxsters and caymans; most cars are 997S's about 70, and 9 Carrera non S's.

Mussl Kar

Apparently the inspection process is very time consuming as the dealer has had the car all day. They told me I would prob get a new motor if I have this issue. Break in all over again.

500

As I reported above, the protocol is for a new cylinder head according to the notice given to the dealers from Porsche...perhaps if the car is under a certain # of miles they will go for a new engine? Good luck and keep us posted...hey maybe you can persuade them to get you an X51 engine for all the hassle lol.

BTW, the water cooled engines are all of a modular design and meant to be replaced at the end of their service life vs. being rebuilt...my how things have changed...

axhoaxho

Thanks for the heads-up!

I wonder how can we know if our car is affected by this recall?

Is there a list of VIN that shows those cars are affected? Or all of our cars have to be back to the dealer for them to open the engine and inspect it physically?

Thanks again for any insights,

With best regards,
- Alex.

500

You're most welcome. If Porsche NA has your correct address you will be notified by them.

Here is a vin range for 997S's I was given:

WPOAB29967S732434-WPOAB29917S732504 (Mussul Kar is your VIN in this range?)

and here is the range for Non S 997's:

WPOAA299X7S711380-WPOAA29967S7711389


Hope this helps.

axhoaxho

Thanks again, I just checked my 07 997S, its VIN is:

WPOAA29997S731***

Seems it is out of the recall VIN range, I guess... ?

With best regards,
- Alex.

hjluvjj

Really appreicate for the info.

BTW, how do I read this? If my non S 997's VIN is WP0AA29906Sxxxxxx, does this fall in the range?

Cheers,
Heejin

Mussl Kar

I was thinking more on the line of a GT3 engine.
I'm not holding my breath though.

I'm supposed to pick it up today but have not heard anything yet.

jhbrennan

Use the last 6 digits - so if your VIN ends with 711380 to 711389, you in the range. As 500 said, only a small number of non-S vehicles are in the range.

500

Mine is in the 731 range too...I just hope they don't extend the range at a later date.

500

Tell them you want a GT3 engine, then settle on an X51

Keep us posted.

jhbrennan

The GT3 might be a stretch since it's a completely different engine...but the X51 engine would slide right in - I hope he gets it.