MY 04 Boxster broke down today - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

UKBXSTR · 08-10-2005, 11:42 AM

Sounds like the oil pressure switch - surprised they haven't found this quickly

phrankandbeanz · 08-10-2005, 05:56 PM

needs new engine....the shaft broke, internal failure...thats what the SA said. Also there checking my tranny for any damage. This really sucks. I'm happy that PorscheNA is in Ontario ,CA, about 20 min from my dealer to have it inspected by the PNA rep and get the OK for the new engine.

RandallNeighbour · 08-11-2005, 06:31 AM

Holy Crap! What caused it? Any ideas?

deliriousga · 08-11-2005, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by phrankandbeanz

needs new engine....the shaft broke, internal failure...thats what the SA said. Also there checking my tranny for any damage. This really sucks. I'm happy that PorscheNA is in Ontario ,CA, about 20 min from my dealer to have it inspected by the PNA rep and get the OK for the new engine.

Which shaft? Crank or cam?

Sorry to hear that, but at least you're still under warranty.

phrankandbeanz · 08-11-2005, 08:09 AM

all they said was the internal shaft broke...i also had that same question, "What caused this?" The answer they gave me was, porsche made a defective engine. It will be replaced under warranty. Anyone looking to purchase an 04 boxster with a new engine?

TerryB · 08-16-2005, 10:48 AM

I'm just wondering how the Porsche roadside works. I'm 50 miles from a Porsche dealer. Will they tow to that location and is there a cost?

phrankandbeanz · 08-16-2005, 10:54 AM

yup, they will tow it at now cost.

phrankandbeanz · 08-21-2005, 10:27 PM

i got the car back today with a new engine, and new alignment. I feel some usual shaking/shuddering in the car when in first gear or reverse. WHen I am slowing rolling the car, in reverse or in first, i give it gas and as the tech needle comes down on the RPM the car does a shudder. It is very usual, a little more violent then the normal. Any ideas what could be wrong?