Engine Carnage - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

10-07-2009, 02:29 PM

And I thought the engine we tore down today was in bad shape! We've only seen one that rivals those pics.

We tore down a motor today (early variocam 2.7) that had a water pump fail and the owner kept driving. Two cylinders are badly scored, one actually failed, and pretty much all of the pistons have their rings welded to them. We'll have pics posted tomorrow on a separate thread.

texomawaves · 10-08-2009, 01:46 PM

Nice carnage pics!

Reminds me of last year... when I was pulling a boat up the boat ramp when my truck engine suddenly threw a rod through the oil pan (and block). Oil and water everywhere... worst noise imaginable

Topless · 10-09-2009, 08:27 AM

Sorry about your car Cheetah. Nice pics though. I guess it's a "guy thing" but I always enjoy pics of total destruction. Sorta like car porn I guess.

cheetah · 10-09-2009, 01:18 PM

Thanks everyone. I think that when these engines go, they do it in grand fashion.

I am glad there are people like Jake and Charles who can make it where good comes out of bad. It is money that I would have rather not spent for another year or so, but I always knew that I wanted more power to match the great balance and handling that these cars have.

I really enjoy driving the car, and I think that the straight line performance was my only gripe. That will soon be taken care of.

10-09-2009, 02:34 PM

What are your plans now that it's blown up?

cheetah · 10-09-2009, 03:47 PM

Since I live in the midwest, it will be down until spring either way. So I am doing coil-overs, sway bars w links, and toe arms (already have the track arms). I am looking into getting the suspension setup since at 70K, the suspension is feeling a little worn.

Regarding the engine, I am going to be looking into my options with Jake and Charles. Obviously, I need new sleeves, might as well get the Nickies set. Charles is only 45 minutes from me. I want to probably get head work done since they need looked at. I know that I need some other items, and will see what upgrades, etc. can be done.

I will be looking to going with a lower CR to allow a turbo setup maybe the following winter.

It should be an interesting winter.