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Originally Posted by sfkjeld
When my 2000 S motor blew apart (IMS failure) about 10 years ago, I was told no one was rebuilding these motors. Have since heard there are some shops around the Country that sell rebuilds. Someone told me recently there is a shop in SoCal that has been doing it for a while, but I can’t find them. Someone else told me there was a shop in Florida selling them as well. Anyone know the names of any shops doing the rebuilds? Can’t imagine there are many of them. Thanks.
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I bought your S -- and instead of building an electric car -- I along with a colleague ended up rebuilding the engine. I seeded his Boxster/996 engine and services business because of it.
I daily drove it for 4 years before parting ways from that particular car.
I still curse you everyday tho -- that S cost me so much time and money ... lol
I now own 7 Porsches, 2 of the race cars, and I have a Porsche Club Racing license and soon to have a Porsche National Instructors License (already have my BMW instructor license).
So thanks to you -- I'm 1/2 way to the poor house!
Seriously tho -- The 986 and 996 are so cheap now as to be considered nearly expendable, and should you blow the engine -- just buy another whole car.
BTW, your original engine was done in my a water pump failure -- so I do consider those to be wear and tear items I inspect regularly and replace every few years.
Mike