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Originally Posted by Chasman10
I just bought a 1999 996 about 6months ago with 47000. LONG STORY SHORT . The oil temperature gauge fluctuates when going aroung curves. Does not drop below 3 however. Dealer said I need a new engine for 15,000 dollar(rebuilt). He has already replaced the oil pump and oil sending unit.
Funny thing is the car runs and sounds great.
Wish I had a chance to do it all over again and not buy the car.
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??!? Did the stealership (oops..did I *say that?
) give you a diagnosis as to why you need to replace the engine?? Did you get a second opinion from a knowledgeable indie?
If it were me, and the engine *really* does need rebuildng, I would get Jake Raby to rebuild the existing core - with the LNE IMS bearing, upgraded IMS, nickies, upgraded pistons, connecting rods - the whole nine yards. Probably cost you 5 grand more, but you would end up with a car in a whole new league from a performance and reliability perspective.