2003 Boxster Engine Blew Up

[beefoodie]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

What are the circumstances surrounding the engine failure? You sure your mechanic is telling you the truth about the IMS failing?

@boxtaboy - my car started smoking in the middle of the fwy and then totally stopped and i couldn't start it anymore after that. The car was towed to the nearest AAA approved mechanic. Yes, I am just trusting what my mechanic is saying. He found a used engine that is apparently only 50k that I don't know if I believe. I am definitely not a car person, but i just love the car i just dont know if i want to spend that much again and not sure if it will last me more than a year.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by beefoodie

@boxtaboy - my car started smoking in the middle of the fwy and then totally stopped and i couldn't start it anymore after that. The car was towed to the nearest AAA approved mechanic. Yes, I am just trusting what my mechanic is saying. He found a used engine that is apparently only 50k that I don't know if I believe. I am definitely not a car person, but i just love the car i just dont know if i want to spend that much again and not sure if it will last me more than a year.

This sounds more like a AOS failure doesn't it??? There is no mention of horrendous engine noises, and this is AAA mech and not Porsche. Any thoughts out there?

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by beefoodie

@boxtaboy - my car started smoking in the middle of the fwy and then totally stopped and i couldn't start it anymore after that. The car was towed to the nearest AAA approved mechanic. Yes, I am just trusting what my mechanic is saying. He found a used engine that is apparently only 50k that I don't know if I believe. I am definitely not a car person, but i just love the car i just dont know if i want to spend that much again and not sure if it will last me more than a year.

Like the guys said here, it sounds like it could instead just be an AOS failure (air/oil separator). I'd get a PORSCHE mechanic to take a look at it, because your engine might not be toast.

[beefoodie]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

Like the guys said here, it sounds like it could instead just be an AOS failure (air/oil separator). I'd get a PORSCHE mechanic to take a look at it, because your engine might not be toast.

Just as a note - there was a lot of OIL leaking from the car. I will get it towed to a Porsche mechanic. Thank you all for the help!!!

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by beefoodie

Just as a note - there was a lot of OIL leaking from the car. I will get it towed to a Porsche mechanic. Thank you all for the help!!!

If the car is at your place, some of the locals here could see if your AOS has failed, it's not too dificult to determine (by removing the intake plennum) and you may only need a new set of plugs and a new AOS.

Please let us know if we can help!

Regards

[beefoodie]

Originally Posted by Gilles

If the car is at your place, some of the locals here could see if your AOS has failed, it's not too dificult to determine (by removing the intake plennum) and you may only need a new set of plugs and a new AOS.

Please let us know if we can help!

Regards

I am getting it towed to a Porsche specialist next week. Everyone have been a big help, you all are giving me hope and i hope its not as bad. I will update everyone after the true diagnosis just in case someone else has the same issue in the future!

This is an awesome forum! I truly learned a lot!

[Smallblock454]

Originally Posted by beefoodie

@boxtaboy - my car started smoking in the middle of the fwy and then totally stopped and i couldn't start it anymore after that.

Sorry guys, but that doesn't sound like an AOS problem.

Regards, Markus

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Sorry guys, but that doesn't sound like an AOS problem.

Regards, Markus

Unless it inhaled liquid oil and hydro locked...........

[Deserion]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Sorry guys, but that doesn't sound like an AOS problem.

Regards, Markus

I respectfully disagree, Markus.

Personal experience here: Mom's '06 987 base started doing a Batmobile impersonation (smokescreen) on a country road, and she immediately pulled over/stopped once she saw that. The car wouldn't restart or turn over after she had shut it down (she did listen to dad on not ignoring things).

Turns out, yes, the AOS went. Oil out the exhaust, and in parts of the engine bay. A new AOS, spark plugs, cleaned MAF/TB/intake, oil change and it's been running awesome since November when it was repaired.