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thstone · 12-28-2015, 08:22 AM

All three of my engine failures happened without any strange noises
Two of the three failures the engine would not turn over after they stopped running
Two of the three failures had a reduction in power for about 10-20 seconds before the engine stopped running
Two of the three failures had a puddle of oil under the car
None of the failures were due to IMS bearing failure (two failures caused by lifters and one by crank bearing)
There are ~30 ways that a Boxster engine can fail
178,000 miles is a lot of miles

Like Retroman, I hope that I'm completely wrong, but you can see where I'm going with this....

12-28-2015, 08:22 AM	#12
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	All three of my engine failures happened without any strange noises Two of the three failures the engine would not turn over after they stopped running Two of the three failures had a reduction in power for about 10-20 seconds before the engine stopped running Two of the three failures had a puddle of oil under the car None of the failures were due to IMS bearing failure (two failures caused by lifters and one by crank bearing) There are ~30 ways that a Boxster engine can fail 178,000 miles is a lot of miles Like Retroman, I hope that I'm completely wrong, but you can see where I'm going with this.... __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 12-28-2015 at 08:27 AM.