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[Need_for_speed]

Crankshaft position sensor.

[alm001]

no updates on this?

[flouese]

Just got a call this morning from the repair shop. They pulled the oil filter and it was "full" of metal pieces. I decided not to got further with the investigation to determine if it was the IMS or other parts. Time to source a new motor. Looking at:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Boxster-Complete-Engine-Motor-2-5-2-5L-84k-Miles-M96-20-IMS-UPDATED/263021815320?fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3APorsche%7CM odel%3ABoxster&epid=2002468421&hash=item3d3d526618:g:Lc8AAOSwv~1aDInA&vxp=mtr

$3K or best offer. Any suggestions on a best offer?

[thstone]

Originally Posted by flouese

Just got a call this morning from the repair shop. They pulled the oil filter and it was "full" of metal pieces. I decided not to got further with the investigation to determine if it was the IMS or other parts. Time to source a new motor. Looking at:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Boxster-Complete-Engine-Motor-2-5-2-5L-84k-Miles-M96-20-IMS-UPDATED/263021815320?fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3APorsche%7CM odel%3ABoxster&epid=2002468421&hash=item3d3d526618:g:Lc8AAOSwv~1aDInA&vxp=mtr

$3K or best offer. Any suggestions on a best offer?

Sorry to hear that its toast. Bummer.

With only 84K miles and the IMS done, I'd offer $2600 and see what they say. $2750 is about the going price, but even if you had to pay the full $3K you're still not getting a bad deal.

[Cunningr]

Sorry to hear about the motor. Have you considered doning the 3.4l swapp? Since you have to put a motor in oppurtunity knocks! Lol

[flouese]

Originally Posted by Cunningr

Sorry to hear about the motor. Have you considered doning the 3.4l swapp? Since you have to put a motor in oppurtunity knocks! Lol

Is a 2.5L to 3.4L possible for a 99 with manual transmission without too many additional modifications and expense?

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by thstone

Sorry to hear that its toast. Bummer.

With only 84K miles and the IMS done, I'd offer $2600 and see what they say. $2750 is about the going price, but even if you had to pay the full $3K you're still not getting a bad deal.

It has free shipping, from CA to FL, that's probably worth 4 or 5 hundred. So at $3000, it's not a bad deal if the engine is okay. Figure anothe $2 grand or so to have the engines swapped or, as we previously discussed, you can do it yourself. I did mine, and so far it's okay.

[flouese]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

It has free shipping, from CA to FL, that's probably worth 4 or 5 hundred. So at $3000, it's not a bad deal if the engine is okay. Figure anothe $2 grand or so to have the engines swapped or, as we previously discussed, you can do it yourself. I did mine, and so far it's okay.

I plan on doing the swap at home, with help in between the overhaul of my 66 912 which is already in progress.

[thom4782]

Originally Posted by flouese

Just got a call this morning from the repair shop. They pulled the oil filter and it was "full" of metal pieces. I decided not to got further with the investigation to determine if it was the IMS or other parts. Time to source a new motor. Looking at:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Boxster-Complete-Engine-Motor-2-5-2-5L-84k-Miles-M96-20-IMS-UPDATED/263021815320?fits=Year%3A1999%7CMake%3APorsche%7CM odel%3ABoxster&epid=2002468421&hash=item3d3d526618:g:Lc8AAOSwv~1aDInA&vxp=mtr

$3K or best offer. Any suggestions on a best offer?

Looked at the eBay ad. Does Porsche sell 'factory' IMSs? Thought aftermarket were the only options these days

[Cunningr]

Well it appears doable probably not cheap, but then again you would have a hot engine fir a sweet ride. I found instructions that can give you an idea of what is required.

http://carltonbale.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/porsche_boxster_3.4L_engine_swap.pdf

[Geof3]

I would ask some questions on engine 1, says rebuild in listing, but not in description. Definitely want clarity on that. Engine 2 is definitely cleaner looking. Maybe also look into a fresh rebuild? More $$ but new and shiny with a warranty.