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thstone · 08-13-2016, 08:45 AM

He took the most expensive and time consuming path to address the engine failure and then wasn't happy with the cost or the duration.

These engines are disposable and don't let anyone (usually someone in a position to make a bunch of money off you) convince you otherwise. I am currently on my 4th engine. Engine #2 and #3 were $16K professional rebuilds. Engine #4 was an $1800 long block from a salvage car. After doing it both ways, I'll never pay someone to rebuild a Boxster engine ever again. In fact, I already have engine #5 sitting in my workshop - a salvage engine that cost $2750 - ready to swap in whenever engine #4 fails.

The easy, quick, and affordable answer to an engine failure is to buy a salvage engine for $3K, swap in an LN bearing for $1K, and have a shop install it into the car for $2K. For $6K (or less if you're good at managing costs) you can be back on the road in less than a couple of weeks.

08-13-2016, 08:45 AM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	He took the most expensive and time consuming path to address the engine failure and then wasn't happy with the cost or the duration. These engines are disposable and don't let anyone (usually someone in a position to make a bunch of money off you) convince you otherwise. I am currently on my 4th engine. Engine #2 and #3 were $16K professional rebuilds. Engine #4 was an $1800 long block from a salvage car. After doing it both ways, I'll never pay someone to rebuild a Boxster engine ever again. In fact, I already have engine #5 sitting in my workshop - a salvage engine that cost $2750 - ready to swap in whenever engine #4 fails. The easy, quick, and affordable answer to an engine failure is to buy a salvage engine for $3K, swap in an LN bearing for $1K, and have a shop install it into the car for $2K. For $6K (or less if you're good at managing costs) you can be back on the road in less than a couple of weeks. __________________ 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; 08-13-2016 at 08:52 AM.