Update, after workit came back on upon start up. When it didn't come on earlier I did try restarting a couple times, but that didn't work. After work (about 3 hours later) it worked again. Must be the Italian quirks I hear about ;-)
Stuff like this never happens with German cars.....they only catch fire...
http://abcnews.go.com/US/bmw-recalls-million-vehicles-fire-risk/story?id=50922136
or in the case of Porsche have IMS bearings that fail.....requiring a new engine....
What Porsche models are prone to IMS failure and should be replaced?
- All 986 Boxster models.
- 987 Cayman & Boxster models up to engine number 61504715
- All 996 models (not including: GT and Turbo models)
- 997 3.6ltr with M96/05 up to engine number 6950745
What actually goes wrong?
There are so many reasons for bearing failure, and usually each failure is due to a combination of causes, not just a single cause. Spalling (Define: Spalling) occurs as a result of normal fatigue where the bearing has reached the end of its normal lifespan but this is not the most common cause of IMS failure. Spalling detected in bearings can generally be attributed to other factors; a common cause of bearing failure is due to high load and lack of lubrication to the IMS bearing, eventuating in the continuous over heating. This eventually will cook the metals in the bearing and cause large amounts of friction, bringing the bearing past the strength of the steel and fracturing it, leaving behind a jagged depression (or a ‘pit’). Once this cycle begins, wear is a greatly accelerated and the bearing will fail prematurely.
What is the worst case scenario?
In worst-case scenarios, the cam timing can also be thrown off, causing valve to piston contact. In that case, the engine will not be accepted as a core, requiring the purchase of another core or to pay an ever increasing core charge from Porsche on top of the cost of the replacement engine.
One thing is for sure; once you have experienced an IMS bearing failure, there is NO turning back. A complete engine disassembly is required to replace the intermediate shaft and in most cases, complete rebuild or engine replacement is your ONLY option.
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