2003 boxster blown engine :( $6500 ca

[Jake Raby]

I told him it was worth 3K as it is, guess he didn't believe me.

The 3 chain engine uses a completely different lifter carrier than the 5 chain, along with all other components of the head being altered as well. None of the parts are interchangeable.

This is why 03 and 04 models eat lifters and cams, usually bank 1, cylinder 1, outer intake valve.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

I told him it was worth 3K as it is, guess he didn't believe me.

The 3 chain engine uses a completely different lifter carrier than the 5 chain, along with all other components of the head being altered as well. None of the parts are interchangeable.

This is why 03 and 04 models eat lifters and cams, usually bank 1, cylinder 1, outer intake valve.

So how does one prevent this from happening?

[seningen]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

So how does one prevent this from happening?

Good question -- I would think clean oil is your only defense.

Maybe there is a way to modify the carrier or the head to provide better oiling
to the lifter area Jake pointed out.

Unless Jake can describe his interpretation of the exact failure mechanism
who knows as he's likely the only one that has seen enough of these to comment.

Mike

[Tarek307]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

I told him it was worth 3K as it is, guess he didn't believe me.

The 3 chain engine uses a completely different lifter carrier than the 5 chain, along with all other components of the head being altered as well. None of the parts are interchangeable.

This is why 03 and 04 models eat lifters and cams, usually bank 1, cylinder 1, outer intake valve.

Jake i def believe you- i just dont want to throw it away for 3, would much rather buy another one thats wrecked maybe and swap engines- or see what it would take to just fix this one if i can stay around 4k max

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Tarek307

Jake i def believe you- i just dont want to throw it away for 3, would much rather buy another one thats wrecked maybe and swap engines- or see what it would take to just fix this one if i can stay around 4k max

You could part it out and get way more the 3k for it. The trans alone can net you 2K, wheels and tires if in good shape $1k, then you have many parts that you could sell off the motor like the A/C unit, starter, Throttle body, alternator, air box, the interior parts and exterior parts. You could get back a lot more parting it out.

[Tarek307]

Originally Posted by KRAM36

You could part it out and get way more the 3k for it. The trans alone can net you 2K, wheels and tires if in good shape $1k, then you have many parts that you could sell off the motor like the A/C unit, starter, Throttle body, alternator, air box, the interior parts and exterior parts. You could get back a lot more parting it out.

oh yes, i'm sure i can do that, however it would be a huge project that needs mehcanical skills & space and i have neither Those xenon litronic headlights alone could sell for $700 easy.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Tarek307

oh yes, i'm sure i can do that, however it would be a huge project that needs mehcanical skills & space and i have neither Those xenon litronic headlights alone could sell for $700 easy.

Put it on eBay or Craigslist then and hope for the best. The car itself is low mileage, but not being an S model hurts.