Hey everyone- New to the forum but after doing some research this seemed to be the most knowledgeable forum for the 986.
I just purchased a 01 Boxster S with 36,9xx miles on it. I bought this from an extended family member in S. Florida as a project- so I knew going into it that it has an issue.
It has a very loud, very distinct engine rattle/tap during the entire RPM band. I had the car shipped to RD Automotive in Albany, NY for their diagnosis and opinion. Listening to it today on the lift the noise seems to be coming from the Left (DS) cylinder head. The car idles and runs quite smoothly- if you can overlook the noise ha!
Has anyone heard a noise like this or similar? Any ideas as to what it might be coming from inside that little engine?
Here is a quick youtube clip I took of the car inside the shop.
2001 Boxster S engine noise 3.2l - YouTube