02' engine blown!

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by victoreric

That's a good point. They said they did a compression test and 3 of the cylinders are super low. (Max 100 psi). Should I still check?

I'm not a mechanic, but seriously, I'd at least get a second opinion before agreeing to such an expensive engine swap. There is very high incentive for the indie to tell you that you need a whole new engine (if they think you don't know squat about cars), and since it's gonna cost you a lot anyway if you do have to replace the engine, what's another little extra just to see if what they're telling you is true or not?

Just saw on another Boxster board where a guy was all worried he needed a new engine when he noticed all this smoke coming out of his engine while driving, and long story short, all he needed was a replacement of the Air/Oil separator. I can see how a dishonest indie might take the car in due to something like this and just say to an unknowing customer that they need a whole new engine. My advice for you is to get a second opinion. Good luck.

[Daily Driver]

Victoreric, I live in Vancouver.... which indie gave the advice? There are good ones and less good ones(!).

[victoreric]

Originally Posted by Daily Driver

Victoreric, I live in Vancouver.... which indie gave the advice? There are good ones and less good ones(!).

It was MB Euromotors. Do you have any experience with them?

[CT986S]

I second (third?) the "second opinion" opinion.
Except for a few $ to get the car from one to another and a few more $ for the diagnosis, what is the harm? If it was a doctor telling you you needed a new shoulder (insert part of your choice) you'd get a second opinion. This is big dollars - I'd want to be positive.

Good luck, I hope you can get it going before the nice weather. It's snowing here!

Kevin