Are there any problems with the Porsche Cayman?
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check. See also: Porsche Cayman Owners’ Reviews.
How much does a 2013 Porsche Cayman cost?
They aren’t built to rust and cost over $50,000 for a 2013 model. This is a bargain compared to the 911 which can cost $172,000 for the top one. The problem cannot be solved by the owner but by a body shop in need of a body. For the owner, it’s a new engine provided by the owner of course.
Why is the Check Engine light back on on my Porsche Cayman?
The fault codes will suggest faulty O2 sensors. This results in many folks just replacing the front O2 sensors in the hopes of solving the problem, only to discover that within a few hundred miles, the check engine light is back on. The problem can also be set in a number of ways.
What causes an oil leak in a Porsche Cayman?
The Porsche Cayman has a number of common sources for leaking oil. Some of the most common include rear main seal (see below), valve covers, spark plug seals and oil cooler seals. Less common are leaks from the cam seals and scavenger oil pump seal. Valve cover leaks are obvious and fairly straightforward to fix on most models.
What causes cylinder scoring in a Porsche Cayman S?
Cylinder scoring (and piston seizure, permanent or temporary) is often caused by lack of oil or severe overheating. If the engine was full of oil when torn down and has been changed regularly then maybe a continued push would get some help on this problem. It’s stated that the oil was changed less than 3k miles ago.
The Porsche Cayman has a number of common sources for leaking oil. Some of the most common include rear main seal (see below), valve covers, spark plug seals and oil cooler seals. Less common are leaks from the cam seals and scavenger oil pump seal. Valve cover leaks are obvious and fairly straightforward to fix on most models.
How much does a Porsche Cayman engine cost?
The 8 year old Cayman is worth a lot of money even without an engine. They aren’t built to rust and cost over $50,000 for a 2013 model. This is a bargain compared to the 911 which can cost $172,000 for the top one. The problem cannot be solved by the owner but by a body shop in need of a body.
Why is my Porsche Cayman smoking at startup?
Extended smoking at startup is more of an issue. Again, there could be a number of reasons why this happens, but it is usually a sign of wear in the cylinders. See cylinder scoring below. Sometimes, replacing the fuel injectors can help this problem. Worn and leaking fuel injectors cause fuel to sit in the intake path while the car is parked.