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Originally Posted by Surfncpa
The current mechanic said you wouldn't see the damage unless you had some reason be checking things on the top side of the engine or actually pulled the engine. I guess that makes sense. I presume an independent PPI would have likely caught such an issue?
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I don't agree with what the mechanic said.
One of the items you must check is the condition of the air filter.
In order to do that you have to access the engine from the top.
Another place that must be inspected is the front of the engine because that's where the secondary systems such as A/C compressor, alternator, water pump, belt, belt idlers & tensioner are located.
By removing the top and front engine covers the inspector can look at almost every nook and cranny in the engine.
An Boxster inspector also needs to use an endoscopy-type viewer to be able lo look at the air/oil separator's bellows which is not visible otherwise.
Also, as I said in a previous post, the inspector needs to use his/her nose as well as eyes and fingers.
So, a properly done inspection would have caught the rodent infestation.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
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