Worth it to have used/rebuilt engine installed?

[thstone]

After going through 3 engine failures in the past year and paying $16,000+ for a high end rebuild that also failed, I have decided that a used factory engine is the most cost effective way to keep a Boxster running.

I bought my current 90K mile donor engine for $1,800 and after paying for install and a major tuneup, I was out the door for under $4,000.

[porsche-land]

Originally Posted by thstone

After going through 3 engine failures in the past year and paying $16,000+ for a high end rebuild that also failed, I have decided that a used factory engine is the most cost effective way to keep a Boxster running.

I bought my current 90K mile donor engine for $1,800 and after paying for install and a major tuneup, I was out the door for under $4,000.

Wow, what a story. Interested in the places that you got your 3 engines from. Who did your rebuild? How much did each engine cost you? Please share so everyone will know...

[thstone]

Originally Posted by porsche-land

Wow, what a story. Interested in the places that you got your 3 engines from. Who did your rebuild? How much did each engine cost you? Please share so everyone will know...

Easy - everything is already here on the 986Forum:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/52494-aos-more.html

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/52798-engine-failure-pics.html

And then continue the engine action starting at Post #142 (on page 4) in this ongoing thread: Spec Boxster Build

[wannarace]

Originally Posted by thstone

After going through 3 engine failures in the past year and paying $16,000+ for a high end rebuild that also failed, I have decided that a used factory engine is the most cost effective way to keep a Boxster running.

I bought my current 90K mile donor engine for $1,800 and after paying for install and a major tuneup, I was out the door for under $4,000.

Thstone
Where did you find the donor engine?

[thstone]

Originally Posted by wannarace

Thstone
Where did you find the donor engine?

I found it at a local salvage yard - who specialized in Saab parts.

Great stuff at great prices is out there, you just have to go off the beaten path to find it. So while every other Porsche owner in LA goes to LA Dismantler because they advertise in Excellence/Panorama, I go to the Saab salvage yard right next door and get the same thing for 60% less.