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thstone · 03-23-2015, 07:18 PM

Swap in a replacement donor engine. I got mine from a salvage yard for $1800 with 90K miles.

Buy the 2.7 with the link from above (+$200 shipping). Then pay $2K to have it installed ($1200 to r/r the engine + $800 for a major service and miscellaneous) and you're back on the road for $4200.

Half the price of a rebuild.

03-23-2015, 07:18 PM	#20
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Swap in a replacement donor engine. I got mine from a salvage yard for $1800 with 90K miles. Buy the 2.7 with the link from above (+$200 shipping). Then pay $2K to have it installed ($1200 to r/r the engine + $800 for a major service and miscellaneous) and you're back on the road for $4200. Half the price of a rebuild. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor