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Old 11-30-2020, 05:22 AM   #1
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Hi all,

Thank you for your responses and info. I was told that 24" is the minimum height to get the engine out. I was able to achieve 25" with some 2X12's and my Quickjack.



I do have the Bentley manual (came with the car).

Husker, you bring up a very good point. Given the car has 123K miles, am I better off getting/buying a rebuilt M96 and installing that? Is there a list of companies who offer rebuilt engines or a rebuild service? I tried calling a couple of Porsche dealers, but their parts departments only sold parts of an engine (block, heads, ect.) not a complete engine on a pallet (like a chevy/ford small block).

I am new to the Porsche world, and while I knew about the IMS issue, I did not know about the other issues that seem to be common to the M96 (bore scoring, chain tensioners, chain guides, main bearings, etc).

I appreciate all of your help as I try to figure this out.
ByProDriver (I think that's her name) has a nice engine for sale. You might give it some consideration. It's bullet proof and likely would outlast the rest of your car. He's on this forum. Look him up. Best wishes.
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Old 11-30-2020, 06:41 AM   #2
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I was able to get the engine out of my 99 Boxster with out having to get the quick jack higher than stock height. I did have to "transfer" the engine off the motorcycle jack, onto a furniture dolly that was an inch or so lower than the motor cycle jack, AND the engine needed to be rotated 90 degrees to fit between the suspension. Then is slid right out.

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Old 11-30-2020, 08:41 AM   #3
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Thanks for all your replies and info. I have the next question, which is :

Am I better off getting a rebuilt engine, and if so, what are my options?

But I will start a new thread for that.

Thanks again!
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Old 11-30-2020, 01:29 PM   #4
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Thanks for all your replies and info. I have the next question, which is :

Am I better off getting a rebuilt engine, and if so, what are my options?

But I will start a new thread for that.

Thanks again!
Fred;
are you still interested in my used motor? I'm becoming "motivated", haha. :dance:

'04 'S' 3.2L'
87k-ish miles.
No IMS no RMS done under my watch (no indication it would want it).
Good compression numbers
Good cam deviation numbers
no bits of anything in the oil filter.

Located in Utah. I'll crate and ship, N/P.

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Old 12-01-2020, 10:35 AM   #5
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Maytag - I have sent you a PM.

It was a bit long to post in this thread.
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Old 12-01-2020, 10:59 AM   #6
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Maytag - I have sent you a PM.

It was a bit long to post in this thread.
saw it. I sent you an equally lengthy reply... that I'm afraid won't help you at all! hahaha.

Good Luck, my friend!
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