I know... I know... It's not a 986 but I am just looking for some sympathy. My 997 has a major engine problem. Jake Raby thinks it's a broken chain. I tend to agree. The cam cover on bank 1 is cracked (chain side) and all three cylinders on bank 1 have error codes. Sending the Jӓger4Smobile to Flat 6 Innovations for repair or reconstruction. Also looking for any donations if you feel the urge.
I got over 304,000 miles on the Jӓgermobile (my first Boxster) and I have a chain break on my 997 with less than 90,000... Really??
Thank goodness I still my 986 to drive.