01-07-2013, 08:40 AM
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99 vs 98 Boxster engine reliability
Just wondering as to which Boxster engine has better reliability: 98 or 99?
I would think that the 2000 2.7 trumps them both but ...
They both should have a dual row ims bearing
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01-07-2013, 08:50 AM
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01-07-2013, 08:55 AM
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Yeah...just thought I would ask though..
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01-07-2013, 09:26 AM
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Yeah...just thought I would ask though..
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I wasn't trying to be a smartass, I just don't think tha there is a decernible difference between the two statistically...
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01-07-2013, 10:52 AM
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By this time, the care and feeding of the engine probably matters lots more than the manufacturing date of the engine. We are talking 14-15 years old at this point.
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01-07-2013, 11:07 AM
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there were changes - didn't the 5-speed transmission change from 98 to 99?
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01-07-2013, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Radium King
there were changes - didn't the 5-speed transmission change from 98 to 99?
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I am not sure about this but could be ??
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01-07-2013, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mikefocke
By this time, the care and feeding of the engine probably matters lots more than the manufacturing date of the engine. We are talking 14-15 years old at this point.
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True, yes ....but I am viewing from a particular angle: low mileage over those years and wham she's whistling around a track.
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01-07-2013, 12:47 PM
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Had the Bentley book handy, no mention of 5 speed transmission change from '98-'99 for what that is worth. There was a change highlighted in 2000 to go with the larger engine displacement (2.5 - 2.7).
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01-07-2013, 01:39 PM
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you're right, changed on 2000.
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01-07-2013, 02:31 PM
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No difference.
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01-07-2013, 02:47 PM
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go to the Auto Atlanta online parts catalogue and scroll though the engine section; it shows when all the parts updated. for example, 99 has improved chain tensioners, chain adjusters and ims shaft. improved oil pump, improved hose clamps! etc.
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01-08-2013, 06:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Radium King
go to the Auto Atlanta online parts catalogue and scroll though the engine section; it shows when all the parts updated. for example, 99 has improved chain tensioners, chain adjusters and ims shaft. improved oil pump, improved hose clamps! etc.
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Good thought, yes I didn't think about updated cam drive parts!
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