Dead Boxster?

[Surfncpa]

They did say the motor would start but it was misfiring and they thought likely to seize up any second.

It's just hard for me to fathom that the engine can't be fixed for a few thousand dollars, but then my knowledge of car engines is minuscule.

[jhandy]

if the motor could be rebuilt, the labor alone would be more than a few thousand.


The cheapest way......ebay has running motors for 3-5K. buy it, pull yours drop another in.

Then trade it in and be honest about the motor.

[urban_legend]

I safely assume that your maintenance was flawless and the car provided absolutely no warning prior to failure?

Seems quite unsettling to have your car go boom to all us DIYer and non-wrenchers.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by urban_legend

I safely assume that your maintenance was flawless and the car provided absolutely no warning prior to failure?

Seems quite unsettling to have your car go boom to all us DIYer and non-wrenchers.

No warning whatsoever, no metal or other debris in the oil, all chains intact, IMS intact. No compression in all cylinders.

It failed while trying to start it. Cranked over about 2 times, fired a plug or 2 then spun free, no noises.

This is the first engine failure I've had in a lifetime of enjoying numerous Porsches. I performed all maintenance better and sooner than Porsche recommends. Very unsettling.

Some day I'll have the time to tear the motor down and see what happened. My best guess is that either the sprocket on the IMS or crankshaft slipped on its shaft. I'm in the process of getting a used motor ready to install.