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Even a Porsche can suffer from engine problems. Your Porsche engine is a superb piece of engineering, and one of the reasons you chose your car, but your engine still needs regular services to operate at its peak performance. Over time parts can fail or wear out. If this happens, your Porsche dealer is here for you. Below are a few of the reasons your car may be suffering problems.
Damaged Thermostat
The thermostat is an important part of your engine’s cooling system, as it controls the release of coolant. When your engine temperature rises to 185 F, the thermostat registers this and opens to release coolant. The water pump activates and pumps coolant through your engine at high speed to absorb the heat. Coolant flows into your radiator, where the heat is removed.
If your thermostat fails, it will jam either open or closed. Neither of these options is good. A closed thermostat won’t release coolant, and your engine temperature will soar. An open thermostat will lower your engine’s operating temperature, which uses more gas and can cause damage to engine components. Our Porsche-trained technicians can replace a failed thermostat very quickly.
Worn Head Gasket
The head gasket is the most vital seal in your engine. The seal fits between the upper and lower parts of your engine, perfectly sealing them off from each other. The liquids in the two sections of your engine must never mix, as this will result in extensive and expensive damage to the engine. We automatically check your head gasket during your regular Porsche services.
A gasket that hasn’t been checked can suffer wear that leads to a leak. If our technicians don’t replace the gasket ASAP, it can rupture. This will lead to oil, coolant, and fuel mixing. This is a nightmare scenario for your car, as your engine immediately loses power and the pressure drops. The temperature will increase as the coolant becomes contaminated.
Worn Timing Chain
The timing chain connects the crankshaft to the camshaft. This connection allows the top and bottom sections of your engine to synchronize. Synchronization is essential for your engine, as it allows the cylinder intake valves and the exhaust valve to open and close at the correct times.
The timing chain is very strong and will usually last for at least 160,000 miles. It does, however, need to be regularly checked to ensure it’s working correctly. A timing chain problem can cause damage to the pistons, poor engine performance, and even engine failure.
Don’t risk a small problem damaging your Porsche engine. If something doesn’t seem right, call our service department immediately at Porsche West Broward.
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