2.7L boxster questions

[krn986]

After giving my friend a ride in my boxster, he absolutley fell in love with the car. So we found a 2000 Boxster 2.7L with 68,000 miles. I have a few questions about the car...
1.)The car makes a clicking/ticking noise when you start the car, and we're wondering if that's normal, because I believe the 911 makes a simular noise when you start the car.
2.) Is the clutch on the 2.7L supposed to feel different then the 2.5L? Like is the range/play different?

[arp35]

I have a 2000 and it doesn't make any sound that I would call ticking during the startup. Sounds like a bad starter to me. I can't compare clutches on the 2.5 and 2.7 sorry.

[krn986]

The ticking/clicking noise continues for about a minute or too after start up.

[Jeph]

Originally Posted by krn986

The ticking/clicking noise continues for about a minute or too after start up.

Sticky lifter. ABORT ABORT!
(maybe)

[spongebob]

I made two pre purchase tests on my base 2000.
I have a lot of ticking for about two minutes and none of the mechanics said anything about it.
I plan to change to a lower viscosityoil and se if there is some kind of change.
Btw, is it hard to change the lifters or can it do some damage if you don't rev the engine when cold

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by Jeph

Sticky lifter. ABORT ABORT!
(maybe)

Hi,

Not necessarily. Something to investigate to be sure, but it could just be dirty and in need of an Oil/Filter change. Fresh Oil will clean it and it'll sound OK. The lifter could also be bad, but not likely as the lifters on the M96 aren't usually a problem. I wouldn't automatically run away if everything else checks out, I'd ask the seller to pay for an Oil change (with the proviso that if that fixed the issue and I bought the car, I'd reimburse him for half) Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[krn986]

Octane booster(fuel injector cleaner) would help to i guess?