DEFINITALY get some ratcheting box end wrenches! Extra long. I used the ones with the angling head, even better. Still takes some creative maneuvering but gets it done. Forget torque, basically impossible to get a torque wrench in there...

Nice work getting after that car. You sound like my dad, mid 70's and still wrenching away!:cheers:

Retirement can be fatal! Having a Porsche project car keeps the mind and body active and engaged.Impact tools really save time and effort. I have an air impact that will remove the axle nuts and a Hitachi cordless electric impact that's mighty handy to remove and install the engine mount body bolts. I have an ample supply of Hitachi 18v flashlights too. Way safer than 120v work lights.:eek:

I wouldn't even try to work on my Boxster without a set of ramps, 4 jackstands, and my air operated 12 bottle jack. You've gotta get the car quite high to comfortably work under their

Probably everyone with an older Boxster should check/have checked their motor mount. Mine only had 75,000 miles on it and it was shredded! A good time to do the water pump and the serpentine belt, too.

My car (which arrived yesterday, and I've only driven about 15 miles so far) has what I suspect is likely a failed motor mount... check my symptoms with me, please?

130k+ miles, and an occasional "clunk" and a jerking motion when "unloading" the transaxle suddenly. (Like, 1st gear, accelerating quickly, someone pulls out in front so clutch in and braking just as quickly).

Does that sound like my motor mount to y'all?


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What jackstands are you using? What is the height with which you find it is most efficient working under the car? What are your backups while you're under there?

Thank you.

Does the shift lever move when you get the jerks? That would confirm that is is the front motor mount. If not, it could be a transmission mount.

A wonky engine mount willl typically cause very noticeable vibration in the cabin at ~3000 rpm.
+1 on checking transmission mounts for your clunking, but that doesn’t mean your engine mount isn’t toast too. While you’re down there.... :D

Hmm.... thanks guys. Sounds Luke I better check them both!

I bet that is your engine mount. Mine was split all round the rubber bush. Clonks from rear when using the clutch. On the other hand I also replaced the gearbox mounts some time later with some returned poly versions. The engine mount fixed all the original issues.