Thats the mystery. If strtswpr997 doesnt know, i sure wont.

 

2 words - "tell tale"...it doesn't lie.

 

I guess Rusnak are becoming one of the dealers one might want to avoid:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...059#post484059

 

I understand that Porsche cars log both overrevs for (1) when the rev limiter kicks in and (2) when the engine goes beyond the rev limiter (misshift). At this point, the best strategy is to go to another dealer and have then double check that the service place is reading your ECU properly and not mixing type (1) with type (2).

I read stories about dealers trying to argue that type (1) is bad which should be easy to defeat. The purpose of a rev limiter is to keep the engine in the safe operating range. Reaching that limit should not harm the engine in anyway or the manufacturer set the limit too high.

Now, if indeed your engine was overreved with mechanical misshift, I'm afraid the best way is to get it fixed by a trusted independent mechanic.

Good luck.

AW

 

There are two levels;

TYPE 1
These are when you bump the rev-limiter

TYPE 2
These are mechanical over-revs (ie: a missed shift or wrong gear selected) and are the nasty ones which will void your warantee.

Breakdown of type 2:

Number of ignitions, range 1-RPM Range 7,300-7,500
Number of ignitions, range 2-RPM Range 7,500-7,700
Number of ignitions, range 3-RPM Range 7,700-7,900
Number of ignitions, range 4-RPM Range 7,900-8,400 (Some damage)
Number of ignitions, range 5-RPM Range 8,400-9,500 (Damage)
Number of ignitions, range 6-RPM Range 9,500-11,000 (Damage)

You should visit this thread; similiar issue:
http://www.rennteam.com/showflat.php...fpart=all&vc=1

 

Does the computer keep the info forever or does it get over written at some point - or can it be overwritten? Is this something that should be checked before a used car purchase or can over-rev events be erased?

 

Excellent question and one I would like to know the answer to as I'm getting ready to buy a used one most likely this week.

Mishref - would you pls mind commenting on the above ?

 

Whatever issues you are having with the dealership aside. I think you shouldn't worry too much about the tranny. During the first 500-1000 miles, I remember I was stuck at 3 traffic lights because I couldn't get into gear. It has not happened since. Give your tranny time to loosen up and you shouldn't have any more problems.

BTW: Rusnak Sucks! Paul *** @ Rusnak suck even more!

 

I think it would be a great idea to get it done before you purchase a used porsche. The info stays in the car (like mileage, operating hours, VIN); its insurance for the porsche dealers.

Take the car to your dealer and tell him to hook up the PIWIS and do a full check up.