Engine Removal, Rebuild, and Re-installaion

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by flaps10

Jamesp! Why did I have no idea you had an engine thread on here? I knew you'd been inside for sure but didn't see the pictures or get the story behind the tear down.

One thing I cringed for a moment on was when I saw that pic of the wrist pin clip. The phone pic was very clear but it looked to me like the clip wasn't seated properly (some sticking out at the top). Could be the angle I guess. Obviously it's in just fine if it hasn't popped out in all this time.

Your main bearing description sounds identical to mine, at about the same mileage.

I did a double take when I saw the photo too. Look closely and you can tell it is the lighting.

[NewArt]

IIRC, I think that 24" clearance is needed to drop the engine and slide it out on a furniture cart.

[Lapister]

What a great idea, those furniture moving Dollys. Maybe reinforce it a bit with plywood over it. Never owned a mid engine car so it's nice to know the options we have for those without fancy garages with lifts. But for those average Joes like me how does one get a Boxster up to 24 inches? I'm asking those that have done it to replace an engine, just for future reference. I've come from the world of 350Zs or other front engine cars and by the way never looked back after purchasing my Boxster. Don't mind wrenching and just want to know how others have approached this issue.

[jsceash]

I believe you'll need a little more space than 24". The 2.7 motor in storage in my garage is 23.5" top of manifold to bottom of oil pan. My dolly is 4"