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Fintro11 · 05-04-2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by linderpat

Or option number 3 - get a 928 (or a 944 for that matter). The engines are virtually bullet proof. They are good for 300k plus miles, with routine maintenance and regular driving. And contrary to popular belief, the 928 engine is fairly easy to work on. Easy to get to - open the hood, and there she be. Keep up with regular maintenance and they really are trouble free cars with exceptional capabilities. And the more you drive it, the better it runs and the reliability increases - these cars like to be driven, and not just to the ice cream cone stand!

The big issue with 928s on post - '85 automatics is thrust bearing failure, but that is easily checked at home, and an external clamp takes care of it entirely. And it is a very small percentage issue, not like IMS or RMS, or lifters, or separating cylinder sleeves or the other myriad issues that the M96 presents with.

Don't get me wrong, I love Porsches. And many of them are the best designed cars in the world, but this one group seems troubling, and the evidence seems to bear it out. A later year Boxster will eventually fill my driveway (or better yet - gasp - a Cayman - I think that is the most beautiful car of Porsche since the 928). Just got to wait for that depreciation thing to work its magic.

944 reliable? Lol I will take the ims and any day over 30k timing belt changes fun car but the engine was not very well though through. 968 is a better bet

mikefocke · 05-06-2015, 03:35 PM

Always good to hear of one saved.

Timco · 05-03-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thstone

As our Boxster's age (in years and miles), there will be more and more engine issues coming to the forefront.

Well, more and more that failed to have the IMS done at any point during that time.

Otherwise, same is true for any engine it seems.

BIGJake111 · 05-03-2015, 02:16 PM

Thanks all for the nice words. The car is on a wrecker on its way to the dealer and I've made it back home. I got lost on the way.

I ended up ontop of sassafras mountain, the highest point in South Carolina!

This second photo is where the car died.

And don't worry timco, no go fundme for this one.

I had 6k in my first boxster, insurance allowed me to an S, but in the end, the family only spent 6k which is not much more than what a roller goes for.

We will see, hoping it was just a belt, it felt like the car lost power steering as I coasted to a stop.

RedTele58 · 05-03-2015, 05:44 PM

Jake - fingers crossed for you buddy!

Rick

KRAM36 · 05-03-2015, 07:56 PM

Jake how many miles are on this car?

BIGJake111 · 05-04-2015, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KRAM36

Jake how many miles are on this car?

91k I got the car in June. Oddly enough my accident with a bronco was May 5 last year. May is not my month.

dghii · 05-03-2015, 08:35 PM

Hate to hear this for anyone..best of luck!
Did you try to start the car after coasting to the side? If so, what happened (other than not starting)?

Timco · 05-03-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dghii

Hate to hear this for anyone..best of luck!
Did you try to start the car after coasting to the side? If so, what happened (other than not starting)?

The smart ones resist this temptation.

CoBeerToad · 05-04-2015, 05:36 AM

I had a similar sound, but I didn't lose engine power. I lost all other power though. The tensioner fell off so I threw the belt. Got the car home and to my surprise, I found every part of the tensionser and the belt didn't have a nick on it. Hoping you have a similar issue.

amagalla · 05-04-2015, 09:51 AM

How sweet would it be if it was just a seized alternator? I hope Jake is right.

amitmishra4 · 05-04-2015, 10:21 AM

Fingers crossed for you buddy. Let us know what you find out.

Jake Raby · 05-04-2015, 10:36 AM

Let's hope so... You can only imagine how often I assist people with this. The key is the burning rubber, which is why I asked that specific question.

Perfectlap · 05-04-2015, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake Raby

Let's hope so... You can only imagine how often I assist people with this. The key is the burning rubber, which is why I asked that specific question.

A seizing alternator makes a rocks in the blender sound too?

BIGJake111 · 05-04-2015, 11:33 AM

Likely no news tonight as the tow truck just got it back today and it's at the dealer. But there will be news tomorrow. My fingers are crossed for sure! Thanks jake.

The car had a tick before this, most noticeable at idle for the past week or so. And it was centric to the right side of the car. Right inside of the passenger air vent and seemingly near where the belt is.

Perfectlap · 05-04-2015, 03:17 PM

Sound of an alternator on the way out. Man that would scare me...

thstone · 05-04-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

Sound of an alternator on the way out. Man that would scare me...

I was thinking, it can't be that bad sounding, its only an alternator.

I was wrong. I'd have soiled my pants hearing that while driving.

Hoping for the best!

Timco · 05-04-2015, 04:07 PM

The bearing went out on my alt long before it lost any power. It made a crunchy or squishy sound at startup. As I spun it by hand you could hear the bearing skip and chatter.

Retroman1969 · 05-04-2015, 07:57 PM

A lot of up and down emotions here!
I wish the best for you Jake. Look forward to hearing a good verdict.

BRAN · 05-05-2015, 04:19 AM

I keep my fingers crossed, BJ, that it won't be catastrophic!

Btw...while on a parking lot yesterday, i put in the 1st gear kinda sloppy...and it was kicked out again immediately...man, that sounded like a catastrophic engine failure