Hi got a98 Boxster base with 3,4 Carrera engine and lost power and a cloud of smoke, so towed it home and got underneath. And there it was the cam chain failed and went threw the valve cover. After investigation not a single bent valve, only damage is the valve cover and cam shaft sprockets. Any one selling 2000-2001 Boxster cams and cam chain.
I have a 2001 996 C2 as well that I rebuild the engine on this winter due to cylinder scoring. (had it for 2 months dealer said sorry)