Shortlived Boxster engines survey

[Bobiam]

I'm a firm NON-believer re extended warrantees, but this engine failure thing scares me and reviewing available warrantees may be worth my time. I believe in self-insuring for such things but with an '01 car, a replacement engine is over half the value of my car! I can't find the one that was refered to by the above member. More info please.

Bob

[Cloudsurfer]

Anyone have any first hand knowledge of LN Engineering? Their prices for a rebuild (which should be better than factory, hypothetically) are certainly attractive.

Patrick

[Bob O]

LN's prices ARE attractive. But read their warranty and disclaimer (link on the bottom of the page)

"The products sold by LN Engineering are designed primarily for off highway use. Check State and Federal laws and emission regulations. Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled vehicles."

Wonder why that's the case?

Bob

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Bob O

LN's prices ARE attractive. But read their warranty and disclaimer (link on the bottom of the page)

"The products sold by LN Engineering are designed primarily for off highway use. Check State and Federal laws and emission regulations. Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled vehicles."

Wonder why that's the case?

Bob

The reason is stated there. These modified engines (pistons, timing and whatever else) may have different emissions outputs, and therefore, the manufacturer takes no responsibility for the vehicle passing an e-test.

[Bob O]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

The reason is stated there. These modified engines (pistons, timing and whatever else) may have different emissions outputs, and therefore, the manufacturer takes no responsibility for the vehicle passing an e-test.

I don't see that stated anywhere on their page. Did I miss something? If this is a rebuild, to the same specs, just using different materials why would emissions be affected? A rebuild with larger pistons, altered timing etc could possibly, probably, affect emissions but a straight rebuild? And not only do they not take responsibility for passing the test, they state that use in a pollution control car is illegal!!! Maybe I'm missing something.

Bob

Sorry about hijacking your thread.