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[Aynsley683]

When it arrived it kept cutting out after a few moments with a fair amount of blue grey smoke then it even out into a rough going sound eventually. It’s an ‘03 with 66k miles on it-thought that would show up when I registered.

Runs fairly rough, so am going ahead with spark plugs etc. , as to brake fluid change that’s fairly high on my list to do as is coolant. As will be brakes and callipers checked and maybes redone- brake system is one of those take no prisoners type things for me.

We are planning on driving it around this summer , I mean why not, then maybes getting rid of it next spring unless it’s to much fun. Already have an old ‘04 Range Rover with the bmw M62 engine, and I work on the farm so don’t really need a third vehicle to run around in.

Sounds like I’m going the right way, wanted to makes sure I wasn’t missing something obvious to a Porsche that other makes don’t need checking on.

Next thing I need to search here is the fact the top dosent go all the way down , the clam shell bit dosent seat totally down, that’s for this afternoon to search for.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Aynsley683

When it arrived it kept cutting out after a few moments with a fair amount of blue grey smoke then it even out into a rough going sound eventually. It’s an ‘03 with 66k miles on it-thought that would show up when I registered.

Runs fairly rough, so am going ahead with spark plugs etc. , as to brake fluid change that’s fairly high on my list to do as is coolant. As will be brakes and callipers checked and maybes redone- brake system is one of those take no prisoners type things for me.

We are planning on driving it around this summer , I mean why not, then maybes getting rid of it next spring unless it’s to much fun. Already have an old ‘04 Range Rover with the bmw M62 engine, and I work on the farm so don’t really need a third vehicle to run around in.

Sounds like I’m going the right way, wanted to makes sure I wasn’t missing something obvious to a Porsche that other makes don’t need checking on.

Next thing I need to search here is the fact the top dosent go all the way down , the clam shell bit dosent seat totally down, that’s for this afternoon to search for.

I assume you're aware of the AOS and the IMS? These are two "Achilles heels" of the M96 motor.
If you're NOT aware..... start with a search, and then we'll all start the arguing all over again. hehehe.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by Aynsley683

... then maybes getting rid of it next spring unless it’s to much fun...

My bet is that you'll keep it for a while. Yes,it's that much fun.

[Aynsley683]

The IMS I’m aware of , as well as the rear main seal but not the AOS-I’m assuming is the oil and water separator ? Yes know those hence the pro’s will give it a once over and give me an opinion, seen all the horror YouTube videos on the different subjects.

The ims I can lessen the odds by changing the oil every 5k I hope. I have no maintenance records apart from one little stamp in the little Porsche owners thingy at 6k , then nothing. Hence I’m going to replace everything slowly over time working down the list of importance ( or while the ‘we’re here we might as well replace this’ )

Father in law bought from a dealer as a certified (which don’t mean much in my book ) from his local Porsche dealer, back in 2014 or 15.

Put less than 1k on it , then it just sat ( in a garage thankfully) best as I can tell by air filters conditions and the fact there is only paperwork to ‘15 and a 2015 decal sticker for his license plate that never made it from the envelope to the plate. So am assuming it just sat there for whatever reason.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Aynsley683

The IMS I’m aware of , as well as the rear main seal
The ims I can lessen the odds by changing the oil every 5k I hope. Put less than 1k on it ,then it just sat ( in a garage thankfully)

Hello Aynsley, first of all congratulations to your wife for getting a free Boxter and I wanted to share my personal comments.. BTW how is the condition of the body and interior..?

Since the car was free, (and if the car is in good shape) I would Not drive it yet until you address the IMS issue, as these fail mostly on vehicles that are in storage or seldom driven and your car fits on the models that fail the most (single row bearing..)

Again, if the car is clean IMHO, you should remove the gearbox and replace the IMS and then enjoy the car for many years to come, otherwise you may start driving a car that "could fail" and most likely send the car to the scrape yard :-(

Please don't take me wrong but it seems that you already invested on spare parts and will start the process of bringing the car back on the road.