09-24-2007, 01:41 PM
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Location: Illinois
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I think my engine just took a #$%!!
Karma is a b&%ch~!! I just said this past week I've had 0 problems with my car in the last 4 yrs and wouldn't ya know my car is on a flat bed headed to the dealership as we speak. I just got it back from the body shop today (for swirl removal) and as I'm headed to work the engine stumbles and nearly dies as I'm pulling away from a stop sign. I was pretty surprised as this has never happened before so I roll into a gas station and roll down my window. I hear a very loud clack clack noise that sped up as I raised rpms. I shut her down right away and I called a flat bed and it is now picked up and on the way to the dealership. Hopefully I'll have some answers from them tomorrow as to what's wrong with it. I'll keep you guys posted.
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09-24-2007, 01:45 PM
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Sorry to hear that, Adam. I hope it turns out to be something minor, but I know you've got to be pretty worried. Let us know what you find out? Good luck.
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2000 Boxster S, Speed Yellow, Michelin AS/3 tires, 60,000 miles...
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09-24-2007, 01:56 PM
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Yes, please keep us posted. Wishing you a Texas-sized GOOD LUCK! What's up with these unprovoked engine problems. One minute you're riding high, and the next minute riding next to Big Al in his flat bed.
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09-24-2007, 02:02 PM
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Hey Adam, that sucks. Sorry to hear about this.
Did it drop any fluids...oil...coolant? Did the bodyshop drive the car? If so, can you tell how many miles?
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09-24-2007, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
Hey Adam, that sucks. Sorry to hear about this.
Did it drop any fluids...oil...coolant? Did the bodyshop drive the car? If so, can you tell how many miles?
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I've worked with the body shop a couple of times in the past and they are good and honest people. I highly doubt they did anything; I didn't record the mileage before I dropped it off to them. I even called them to ask, and the owner assured me nobody drove it unnecessarily. The car seemed to run fine right up point of meltdown. No leaks, no overheating, nothing. If anything it maybe seemed like it lacked a little power lately, but that may be in my head. I have an extended 7 yr warranty so hopefully any and all cost will be coverered. Something definately let loose in the engine, so I'm expecting the worst 
Last edited by Adam; 09-24-2007 at 03:13 PM.
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09-24-2007, 03:14 PM
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Could it be the dreaded intermediate shaft?
If you have to do an engine replacement, might be a good time to get the 3.6L Carrera motor!
Did you send the car to Indy?
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09-24-2007, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by timothy
Yes, please keep us posted. Wishing you a Texas-sized GOOD LUCK! What's up with these unprovoked engine problems. One minute you're riding high, and the next minute riding next to Big Al in his flat bed.
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Yeah Worries me big time. Makes me wonder if its engine oil or just defective parts...
Whats up with that... One minute your driving and the next, your being towed by Freak Show to his at home garage and touch his wifes tits and get offered a 3 some by Freak Show and his wife... Well maybe only in the movies.
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10-07-2007, 07:29 PM
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I think mine took a dive today too. Just left the gas station 1/2 mile from the house. I pull out and start to accelerate and I hear a clack-clack noise from the rear passenger side and the check engine light comes on and it dies on me. No power steering, all lights on and I pull over. I restart it and barely get it home. No signs of leaking oil. It's a 1998, and I only have 22,000 miles on it and it gets driven 2x a week. Man, I'm pissed. No signs of any problems prior to this and just had the 15,000 done 8 months ago.
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10-07-2007, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by smiledrs
I think mine took a dive today too. Just left the gas station 1/2 mile from the house. I pull out and start to accelerate and I hear a clack-clack noise from the rear passenger side and the check engine light comes on and it dies on me. No power steering, all lights on and I pull over. I restart it and barely get it home. No signs of leaking oil. It's a 1998, and I only have 22,000 miles on it and it gets driven 2x a week. Man, I'm pissed. No signs of any problems prior to this and just had the 15,000 done 8 months ago.
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What is the build date of your car? It's located underneath your driver door.
Don't want to scare you but with that kind of mileage and the year of your car you could have a slipped sleeve=bye bye engine.
Good Luck!
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