Repair history questions and wing issue/buying my first 996

[mjposner]

Carfax shows the following:

 

At 3 years old and 12k miles: Camshaft(s) replaced/repaired; Engine cleaned; Engine removed to complete repair; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced

 

At 6 years and 29k miles: 30,000 mile service performed; Axle bearing replaced; Clutch release bearing replaced; Valve cover gasket(s) replaced; Engine cleaned; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced
Transmission checked; Transmission removed and reinstalled

 

Seller says car had ims done in 2013.  Car now has 49k miles. Thoughts

 

Also,   car has large rear GT3 style spoiler, doe s that prevent air flow into air box?

 

[mjposner]

Going to have PPI on Thursday

[mjposner]

No comments?

[JFP in PA]

Personally, I'd like to hear why the engine needed the front oil seal replaced twice, and why it needed new cams.  Very low probability repairs that rarely occur, and they both occurred on this engine.  Strange...………..

[Loren]

1 hour ago, JFP in PA said:

Personally, I'd like to hear why the engine needed the front oil seal replaced twice, and why it needed new cams.  Very low probability repairs that rarely occur, and they both occurred on this engine.  Strange...………..

 

Ditto.

[mjposner]

Will likely never know. Here is service history from Carfax (no service reported after 2010, car has 49k miles now.

04/06/2005	5,189	Brumos Porsche	Vehicle serviced
02/08/2006	9,260	Brumos Porsche	Recommended maintenance performed
03/16/2007	12,661	Brumos Porsche	Recommended maintenance performed; Camshaft(s) replaced/repaired; Engine cleaned; Engine removed to complete repair; Battery replaced; battery charging system checked; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced
05/11/2007	12,685	Brumos Porsche	Computer module replaced
05/29/2007	13,742	Brumos Porsche	Front door trim panel replaced/repaired Front window repaired
04/13/2009	>29,532	Tom Bush Autoplex	Vehicle serviced
03/15/2010	29,532	Brumos Porsche	30,000 mile service performed Axle bearing replaced; Clutch release bearing replaced; Valve cover gasket(s) replaced; Engine cleaned; Front crankshaft oil seal replaced; Transmission checked; Transmission removed and reinstalled
04/06/2010	29,856	Brumos Porsche	Front wheel bearing(s)/hub(s) replaced
04/06/2010	32,005	Porsche of Orlando	Maintenance inspection completed Tire condition and pressure checked Wing/spoiler replaced/repaired; Horn replaced; Body electrical system checked; Brakes checked