Seller says engine has valve problems on right side. Buy or don't buy?

[dimitri]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Most likely a timing issue. Unfortunately the cams probably lost time with the crank, valves collided with the pistons and boom. IF the car is in decent shape, you can find a motor and replace yourself, then it might be a good deal. I don't know anyone who bought their Boxster to go slow though.......

Why you say “and boom”? The engine still runs.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by dimitri

Why you say “and boom”? The engine still runs.

I would suggest the "and boom" to which he is referring is the focked up noise the lifters now are making. Yeah. That "boom.

[Porsche-Eh]

A $3K 2002 Boxster S: buy, buy, buy! The parts alone are worth 2.5x that. DME/ECU & immobilizer with keys: $500; tires and rims: $500-$1000 (depends on shape and size); seats: $500; complete dash: $200; cluster: $200, radio: $100; airbags: $200; steering wheel: $100; each complete door: $500; hood: $300; trunk: $200; crapped out engine: $300; good tranny: $750; suspension bits: $500-$750; S brakes (S calipers): $500; complete roof: $500; good headlights: $500 pair; good taillights: $300 pair; other lights: $100; other odds and ends: $500. TOTAL parting out: $7000-$9000.

I guess I'm one of those few individuals who prefer the cheaper the better, the more problems the better and the more troubleshooting the better.

Why you might ask? For me, I like problem solving and taking something no-one else wanted and bringing it back to life. I've done this with my past 5 cars and have not been burned (i.e., lost money) on any of them. Of course, I do my own work and don't count my labour, which I assign a value of zero. I purchased my current '99 986 for $3500 Canadian (5 speed, with 100K miles/160K kms). It runs great! It just needed a new immo&dme.

BUY BUY BUY or PM me with the details so I can buy it.

[911monty]

Originally Posted by dimitri

Why you say “and boom”? The engine still runs.

Only runs on one half. The other half looks similar to this........when forged aluminum and hardened stainless attempt to occupy the same space....BOOM... Blowed Up!