My engine died... not from an IMS failure

[jpc763]

fab986 - This is posted on the classified section Currently for sale - ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************MB MOTORSPORTS

"2000-2002 Porsche Boxster S newly rebuilt 3.2L engine $5,500"

Assuming that you can get it shipped and installed for $8K, you have a zero mile engine Boxster S for $18K. That is not too bad.

[Pdwight]

Originally Posted by jpc763

fab986 - This is posted on the classified section Currently for sale - ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************MB MOTORSPORTS

"2000-2002 Porsche Boxster S newly rebuilt 3.2L engine $5,500"

Assuming that you can get it shipped and installed for $8K, you have a zero mile engine Boxster S for $18K. That is not too bad.

That is what I would do as well.....or try and get that 3.4

[fab986]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

That is what I would do as well.....or try and get that 3.4

Actually thought about it. Since the engine's dead and needs to be replaced why not through in there a better engine? I asked how much more would be to put a 3.4 or 3.6 engine instead but the guy said it'll cost twice as much because those engines are much more expensive and you have to redo the whole harness and reprogram (or replace) the ECU.

[fab986]

Originally Posted by jpc763

fab986 - This is posted on the classified section Currently for sale - ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************MB MOTORSPORTS

"2000-2002 Porsche Boxster S newly rebuilt 3.2L engine $5,500"

Assuming that you can get it shipped and installed for $8K, you have a zero mile engine Boxster S for $18K. That is not too bad.

Thanks, I'll look into it.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by jpc763

fab986 - This is posted on the classified section Currently for sale - ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************MB MOTORSPORTS

"2000-2002 Porsche Boxster S newly rebuilt 3.2L engine $5,500"

Assuming that you can get it shipped and installed for $8K, you have a zero mile engine Boxster S for $18K. That is not too bad.

That's a great idea if you have the money to do it. No core exchange either, so you might find a shop that will swap the motors and keep yours for the labor cost.

$2,000 is what I thought Jake would give for a core, just like those guys, especially one that didn't actually blow.

[Gilles]

Hey Fab986,

Why don't yo remove the valve cover to see if you have a broken spring...?
who knows, you may get lucky..

.

[fab986]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Hey Fab986,

Why don't yo remove the valve cover to see if you have a broken spring...?
who knows, you may get lucky..

.

The shop quoted me $3,900 (27 hrs x $145/hr) for taking the engine apart to see what the problem is. He also said that it's not that simple because you need a special tool that cost $15,000 which is why not all shops can do it.
He also said that based on his experience when something like this happens the valves are most likely bent which is another $2,000 in parts to fix the engine.

I haven't really had the time yet to check around and see if I can get a better quote somewhere else. Is there any experienced Porsche mechanics out there on the forum who could tell me if the estimate he gave me sounds reasonable?

[jdlmodelt]

This mechanic is giving you some strange information. A $15,000 tool? Must be gold plated. The tear down time and the hourly rate don't make sense either. If you own a Boxster, you need to either be mechanically inclined or you need to have deep pockets. I say get on youtube and start learning how to work on your car. If you lived near me, I would buy and fix it and then try to talk the wife into keeping it.

Originally Posted by fab986

The shop quoted me $3,900 (27 hrs x $145/hr) for taking the engine apart to see what the problem is. He also said that it's not that simple because you need a special tool that cost $15,000 which is why not all shops can do it.
He also said that based on his experience when something like this happens the valves are most likely bent which is another $2,000 in parts to fix the engine.

I haven't really had the time yet to check around and see if I can get a better quote somewhere else. Is there any experienced Porsche mechanics out there on the forum who could tell me if the estimate he gave me sounds reasonable?

[patssle]

Originally Posted by jpc763

fab986 - This is posted on the classified section Currently for sale - ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************ ************MB MOTORSPORTS

"2000-2002 Porsche Boxster S newly rebuilt 3.2L engine $5,500"

Assuming that you can get it shipped and installed for $8K, you have a zero mile engine Boxster S for $18K. That is not too bad.

What brand is that IMS they have listed?

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