Bore Scoring - Reliability Guide & Repair Costs
Understanding Bore Scoring
Comprehensive analysis of Bore Scoring, including affected engines, models, and cost-saving repair strategies.
Affected Vehicles & Guides
The following detailed guides cover Bore Scoring specifically for the listed models.
Porsche 4.8L V8 Reliability: The Definitive Guide (M48 Engine Family)
The definitive guide to Porsche 4.8L V8 reliability. Alusil bore scoring, coolant pipe failures, and transfer case issues.
Porsche Cayenne 4.8 Common Problems: The V8 SUV Reliability Guide
The breakdown of the Porsche Cayenne 4.8 (957/958) reliability. Common failures with the M48 V8, coolant pipes, transfer case, and air suspension.
Porsche Panamera 4.8 Reliability: The V8 Luxury Sedan Gamble
Is the Porsche Panamera 4.8 (970) reliable? Brutally honest guide to owning the M48 V8 sedan. Bore scoring, thermostat housing leaks, air suspension.
Porsche Panamera Turbo Engine Issues: The 500hp V8 Reliability Guide
The breakdown of Porsche Panamera Turbo (970) reliability. Common failures with M48.70 twin-turbo V8: bore scoring, turbo coolant lines, HPFP.