Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 1359 | 10/10/2005 | 10018051 | Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines. *tt | 12/14/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 101005 | 10/10/2005 | 10018155 | Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb | 12/16/2005 | |
| 1359 | 09/06/2005 | 10017727 | New crankshaft sealing ring on flywheel side. *tt | 11/21/2005 | |
| 204 | 07/26/2004 | 204 | 10008757 | Engine oil leak by crankshaft seal. *mj | 08/23/2004 |
| 300 | 06/25/2004 | 204 | 10008061 | Engine oil leak by crankshaft seal. *mj | 07/21/2004 |
| 1A01 | 08/22/2003 | 101 | 10003017 | Crankcases and bearing housing use for repairs/replacement parts. *tt | 10/03/2003 |
| 302 | 02/28/2003 | 1000 | 10001461 | Engine oils approved by porsche. *tt | 05/07/2003 |
| 402 | 12/13/2002 | 10000042 | Complaints about the dual mass flywheel due to transmission noises (rattling, knocking noise). *tt | 02/10/2003 | |
| 1586 | 05/01/1998 | 616457 | Technical information on vehicles exhibiting cylinder head oil leak at seal plug. *tt | 02/27/2001 | |
| 1374 | 10/01/1998 | 603127 | Information on the replacement of the crakshft seal - belt pulley side. *yc | 02/03/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 15139 | 08/01/2001 | 624765 | Information regarding rough idle and check engine lamp on. *yh | 11/08/2001 | |
| 1010 | 03/01/1998 | 601948 | Information on replacing crankshaft sealing ring. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/28/2005 | 1 | 06/29/2004 | |
| Dt: the contact's daughter was driving the vehicle and when she arrived home she alerted the contact that there was a milky substance in the oil. the vehicle was not driven again. it was then towed to the dealership. they wanted $14,000 to fix it, but did not tell her what was wrong with the vehicle. she then took it to another mechanic, for a second opinion. the mechanic, determined there was a casting flaw which caused the radiator fluid to leak into the engine . the vehicle has not yet been repaired. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 5 | 08/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 04/24/2004 | 9000 | 1 | |
| Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed flames coming from the intake manifold. this occurred after the consumer installed a new battery, and drove for approximately 2 miles. then consumer turned the vehicle off. *ak | |||