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Frank · 03-15-2006, 02:52 AM

I was actually pushing from the bottom of the winshield and steering with my other hand till a road construction guy came over and helped with the last 2 lanes.

The yelling people must have been jeleous

I pulled out my bill and the engine itself was $9,619.30, $2,485 in labor,an the rest was fluid,filters,a/c system recharge,and the belt along with $762 in taxes.

986Jim · 03-15-2006, 04:09 AM

Why did you buy a new engine? www.car-part.com is a National Wrecker search to find parts...

Here are the bottom 4 examples that you could have had delivered... Anyway too late now. Maybe somebody searching for an engine down the road will see this post.

1997
Engine
Porsche Boxster OD05210 $4000 Mid Island Auto Parts, Inc. USA-NY(Deer-Park) E-mail 1-800-414-9726
1999
Engine
Porsche Boxster 2.5 AT EXCHANGE 1000CORE 28,000 05582A $3800 Diamond Auto Parts - QRP Partner USA-WI(Fond-duLac) E-mail 1-800-236-7731
1998
Engine
Porsche Boxster (2.5L, M96.20)- 34K MI GOOD A26051 $3700 Mazda Porsche Parts USA-CA(Rancho-Cordova) E-mail 1-800-699-2664
1997
Engine
Porsche Boxster 2.5L,EFI,RUNS GOOD,GET CORE,Note 100,230 A EE028 $3500 Fann's Auto Parts USA-TN(Manchester) E-mail 1-800-423-1726
1998
Engine
Porsche Boxster 99k RAN GOOD 99,000 CAI1008 $2890 Cunningham Brothers Auto Parts - PRP, PRP-MA USA-VA(Rustburg) E-mail 1-800-828-0707
1997
Engine
Porsche Boxster (6-151) -@85K BURN LESS ACCESS N0192 $1801 Auto Parts of Shelby -PRP USA-NC(Shelby) Request_Quote 1-888-597-7278 Request_Insurance_Quote
1997
Engine
Porsche Boxster -@50K SHORT BLOCK 500 CORE M0650 $1301 Auto Parts of Shelby -PRP USA-NC(Shelby) Request_Quote 1-888-597-7278 Request_Insurance_Quote

Brucelee · 03-15-2006, 05:23 AM

Man, on those 97/98 engines, is anyone else here afraid of buying an engine used from THOSE two years?

It could just be my cynical nature.

03-17-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brucelee

Man, on those 97/98 engines, is anyone else here afraid of buying an engine used from THOSE two years?

It could just be my cynical nature.

Just curious, as I have a 100% stock 98 Box.... what is wrong with those two years' engines?

I will say that I've had mine for 2 years (bought in May of 04), have since put close to 20k on it, and have not had a single problem yet. What am I in for????

MNBoxster · 03-17-2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by creseida

Just curious, as I have a 100% stock 98 Box.... what is wrong with those two years' engines?

I will say that I've had mine for 2 years (bought in May of 04), have since put close to 20k on it, and have not had a single problem yet. What am I in for????

Hi,

The main issues were RMS (continues to plague the M96), a number of engines were assembled with known faulty cylinder liners to avoid falling behind demand with production (but those engines pretty much died an early death, not a problem if you've done 20k+ mi.), and there were some components, such as the MAF which were subsequently re-designed to be more reliable.

There really isn't much more to worry about than the later engines, the reputation is undeserved for the most part. But, these are the oldest engines in the Model Line, and many have now racked up some miles. Some are now naturally having more issues. More a matter of age than any inherent faults...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Brucelee · 03-18-2006, 07:01 AM

What Jim said!

KRZTACO · 03-15-2006, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank

I was actually pushing from the bottom of the winshield and steering with my other hand till a road construction guy came over and helped with the last 2 lanes.

The yelling people must have been jeleous

I pulled out my bill and the engine itself was $9,619.30, $2,485 in labor,an the rest was fluid,filters,a/c system recharge,and the belt along with $762 in taxes.

Hi Frank,

Was the engine a NEW one from Porsche of North America?

I wouldn't dare take a used 2.5 from those model years no matter how cheap. Hope its working out for you.
KRZ

Frank · 03-15-2006, 10:54 AM

I did look into all the used engine options but it seemed that it would end up costing 7 or 8 thousand for one of them to be put in and they could go any time after that.Now this engine,from what I heard is made better and will last a very long time as it is direct from porsche and different from the defective design.

TriGem2k · 03-15-2006, 11:13 AM

Frank why didnt you go with an "S" engine or a 3.4L?

Frank · 03-15-2006, 11:51 AM

I believe my engine does not have e-gas or maybee it's the other way around but all the other engines use it and it would be difficult to convert.That is what I read in other posts.So,i I just chose to go stock even though I would love to have a 3.2

MNBoxster · 03-15-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank

I believe my engine does not have e-gas or maybee it's the other way around but all the other engines use it and it would be difficult to convert.That is what I read in other posts.So,i I just chose to go stock even though I would love to have a 3.2

Hi,

Yep, you're correct, the eGas (Drive-by-Wire) Engine is no easy swap! You also have to change the Accelerator, Fuel and Evac Systems in addition to the DME - OUCH!

BTW, Congrats on getting it all sorted out (I'm sure your current issue will be an easy fix). Now would be a good time to change your Fuel Filter so your new Engine doesn't accumulate a lot of Gunk and gets lots of good Fuel Pressure. About $40 and it's a fairly easy DIY project...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99