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It will be an interesting test of the merits of the Raby/LN/Pelican filter upgrade.
The engine did not seize. Just rod knock.Or what I speculate was rod knock.
So far there is no bearing debris anywhere but the pan and filter. But it will be a week or two before I have results from further dismantling. The oil was otherwise clear and seemingly recently changed.
If Cheetah/Softronic had a simple 3.4l conversion plan , I would have jumped at that chance because that engine has only 8000 miles,is from a friend, and is $3000. But the
'02 Boxster S/06 Cayman difference and the Tiptronic issue seem too much of an obstacle - for me at least.
If the spin-on filter saved the engine it will be a spectacular endorsement of such an inexpensive(compared to a rebuilt engine) modification.
And just to repeat ,the original 80,000+ IMS was perfect when removed and the LN dual row ceramic replacement is also perfect.No IMS hysteria here.
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