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BoxsterLS376 · 12-28-2015, 11:15 AM

yeah sounds like the bolts backed out on the IMS cover and/or the bearing failed jumped time etc... either way it sounds like you know what to do...

For what it's worth if you are a handy person a motor swap is not that hard in these cars so you may be able to get a cheap motor and throw it in to make it a running car again, but with 178K on the clock may not be worth it...

Best way to get the most out of it is to part it, like someone mentioned otherwise it is worth about $2k.

12-28-2015, 11:15 AM	#19
BoxsterLS376 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 391	yeah sounds like the bolts backed out on the IMS cover and/or the bearing failed jumped time etc... either way it sounds like you know what to do... For what it's worth if you are a handy person a motor swap is not that hard in these cars so you may be able to get a cheap motor and throw it in to make it a running car again, but with 178K on the clock may not be worth it... Best way to get the most out of it is to part it, like someone mentioned otherwise it is worth about $2k. __________________ John or J.J. - But I answer to most anything~ 2000 Honda Accord 4DR V6 - 220K http://986forum.com/forums/show-tell-gallery/54328-boxsterls376-introduction-ls3-conversion.html