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Old 03-20-2015, 05:49 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by thstone View Post
Yes, three.

1. 145K mile original engine failed due to a lifter failure
2. Professionally rebuilt engine failed due to another lifter failure (re-used lifter cradle)
3. Professionally rebuilt engine (with all new lifters and lifter cradle) failed due to spun bearing (ultimate reason for failure is inconclusive)

Right now, I am racing a donor engine with 90K miles from a Boxster that was totaled for front end damage.

So yeah, 3 months of no major failures feels pretty damn good and I'd like to keep the mojo going!
You are hooked!
But seriously how common are multiple failures like this in BSR?
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