Signs Your Porsche Needs An Engine Rebuild Service

Every Porsche owner knows that specific sound. That is, the sound that their Porsche, regardless of model makes when you drive it. It is the sound of performance in one of the most highly engineered engines in the world. What happens when that engine isn’t performing like it should? There may be a simple solution, or it could mean that your Porsche has a major issue leading to an engine rebuild service. To be sure we understand what an engine rebuild service entails, let’s take a look at the signs that your Porsche needs an engine rebuild.

Engine Rebuild Service

Before looking at the signs your Porsche needs an Engine rebuild service, we will discuss what an engine rebuild consists of. There are two choices Porsche owners have with a motor that is not performing as designed. One is to rebuild the engine with new components, while still using the frame of the original motor, or replace the engine entirely.

If the engine housing is damaged beyond use, or the replacement is the same price as a rebuild, then a replacement is in order. For motors whose housing is in good shape, and cost less than a replacement, a rebuild of the engine is the best choice. Here are a few engine parts that will be replaced during a rebuild.

• Disassembly: Once it is determined that an engine rebuild service is the appropriate path for repair, the first step is to disassemble the engine itself. This means that the moving parts of the engine and some others will be removed, and marked for identification.
• Inspection of Parts: Once the parts are cleaned and marked for identification, each one will be inspected to notate if it can be reused or replaced with a new component.
• Reassembly: After any reused and new parts are ready, the technicians will begin the reassembly process.
• Testing: No engine repair or rebuild is complete until the engine has been tested to ensure it is working precisely as it was designed.

Signs Your Porsche Needs an Engine Rebuild Service

Now that we are clear on what an engine rebuild service entails, we can identify what are the signs your Porsche needs an engine rebuild service.

• Oil Usage: Oil usage is one of the main signs that your engine could be going bad. If no leaks are found then it means the oil is being burned and diverted into the exhaust system. This is why checking your oil regularly is important for any vehicle owner.
• Tailpipe Smoke: As stated when oil is burned and pushed into your exhaust system, you will see a dark colored smoke exit out of the tailpipe. This is a clear indication that you have an engine issue in your Porsche.
• Compression/Performance Loss: Your Porsche’s engine is designed to perform quickly and with torque. Compression of the engine plays a large part in this. If your engine is not performing as normal, have your Porsche checked for compression in the engine. A test at a qualified Porsche service shop will indicate whether you are having compression issues or not.
• Pinging or Knocking Sounds: Your Porsche’s engine, as mentioned, has many moving parts. Lifters, pistons with rings, crankshaft, etc. must be perfectly aligned and working as designed to give your engine performance and keep them and other engine parts from damage. If you begin hearing pinging or knocking sounds coming from your Porsche engine, stop and have the vehicle inspected.
• Metal in Engine Oil: Small metal shavings in your oil will indicate that your engine is damaged. Even if the extent of the damage is not yet bad, it will only get worse. This is why having your Porsche serviced by an expert Porsche technician is important. Testing can be performed during normal oil changes to detect metal in the oil removed.

Servicing Your Engine Rebuild

If you think that your Porsche’s engine may be compromised, make sure you choose experts on your brand of car. Bavarian Performance Specialists is your trusted go to experts for your European import brand car. Serving Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Westlake, Malibu, and Newbury Park, California, since 1983, our highly trained technicians are your dealership alternative for your Porsche. Contact us today to have your Porsche or other European import inspected, serviced, and repaired.