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Old 10-19-2009, 09:49 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by Bladecutter
The Porsche engine's are not exactly the same as your typical internal combustion engine that you see in every car on the road. They are designed entirely differently internally, and have been built to a certain spec, and to a certain budget.

The engines require a very specialized set of tools, and require a highly skilled technician in order to assemble them properly. You can rebuild the motor in your Mustang simply by buying a box of tools at your local Sears. You can't get any of the specialized tools that you need for the Porsche engine's at Sears.
Bladecutter I love the boxster too but there is no magic in these engines. Just because the factory refuses to sell parts and give out specs really doesnt make them special.

As for requiring specialized tools that is true in some cases ( to make a job easier ) but all makers have some differences in the engine and design. Keep in mind there is no "Engines R Us" where everyone else goes to buy except Porsche that thereby keeps them simple to work on with just an adjustable wrench.

Just a opportunity for the factory to make more money on the customer base.

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