Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Adam Green (FlatCrankgmail.com) | |
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2014 07:17:44 -0700 (PDT) |
Analysis has revealed that in both cases the engine damage was caused by a loosened piston rod screw connection which damaged the crankcase. In order to avoid this in the future, an optimized screw connection is currently being tested.
Dear Mr. Green:
As advised previously, engineers at Porsche AG have been conducting technical analysis of the Porsche 911GT3 engine in order to find a solution to the problem which led us to recommend you stop driving your car.
This analysis is now completed, and we would like to inform you about the cause of the problem and the planned remedial actions.
As already communicated, two vehicles in Europe suffered engine damage, causing the vehicles to catch fire.
Analysis has revealed that in both cases the engine damage was caused by a loosened piston rod screw connection which damaged the crankcase. In order to avoid this in the future, an optimized screw connection is currently being tested. For the final validation of this solution, Porsche AG is currently carrying out extensive tests.
At Porsche we are rigorous when implementing an engineering solution, therefore, after the successful testing and validation we will be installing new engines with optimized piston rod screw connections in all 2014 Porsche911 GT3 vehicles.
Due to the complexity of the necessary arrangement, we are currently unable to provide you with a specific workshop date for your Porsche 911 GT3. We will be arranging an appointment with you individually, as soon as the logistics planning is finalized. We will be providing you with additional information within the next three weeks.
We continue to remain committed to supporting your individual needs during this time. Your personal contact person will make contact with you within the next days to discuss individual solutions to bridge the gap until you are reunited with your Porsche 911 GT3.
Thank you very much for your patience and your loyalty to the Porsche brand.
Kind regards,
Just a guess, but perhaps it's a locking tab that was poorly set and flexed off.
On 3/18/2014 7:30 PM, Hans E. Hansen wrote:
That recall says the problem is a "loose fastener" ona connecting rod bouncing around inside the engine.
I'd think if you lost a rod nut, the nut itself would bethe least of your problems......
Hans.
On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 3:47 PM, LS <lashdeep [at] yahoo.com> wrote:
WTH
http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/porsche-fixes-fire-prone-911-gt3s-with-free-engine-replacements-220849413.html
A few months ago I wrote:
"I would say that your quandary of 930 based 911 GT3 (even without a clutch pedal) and the Corvette for long term reliability is probably the only valid one out there. I would not want to put any other manufacturers into that gamble..."
I would like to officially retract that statement.
Thanks,
LS
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625 e street nw
washington, dc 20004
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- Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC), (continued)
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Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) LS, March 18 2014
- Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) Matt Boyd, March 18 2014
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Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) Hans E. Hansen, March 18 2014
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Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) Martin Stark, March 19 2014
- Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) Adam Green, March 19 2014
- Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) Fellippe Galletta, March 20 2014
- Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) Doug & Terri, March 20 2014
- Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) A.J., March 20 2014
- Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) LS, March 20 2014
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Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) Martin Stark, March 19 2014
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Re: Porsche 911 GT3 Recall (NFC) LS, March 18 2014
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