Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Porsche 911. The number one most common problem is related to the engine failure (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine oil leaking (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Failure problems | |
| Engine Oil Leaking problems |
It has come to my attention, that there have been a significant number of engine failures on 1998-2004 Porsche boxsters,911's, and 911 carreras. My understanding is that the cylinder blocks were porous on the earlier years and the intermediate shaft fails from 1999 up. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Porsche 911/996. During a routine inspection an independent mechanic discovered an oil leak in the rear main seal of the engine compartment. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. Read details...