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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-31-2017, 04:51 PM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

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Posted By darkstormvx

I'm just going to sell it as a roller; just don't...

I'm just going to sell it as a roller; just don't have the funds to buy a replacement engine right now or get a rebuild done. I've seen the rebuild DIY and its definitely out of my league. If I'm...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-26-2017, 11:23 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Thanks for all the help!!

Thanks for all the help!!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-22-2017, 05:06 PM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

No, I had it towed to a another mechanic in the...

No, I had it towed to a another mechanic in the area. This guy was straight with me and very detailed. Its a porsche specific indy I found. After he saw the filter and checked the car he showed me...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-22-2017, 10:08 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Is there any way i can get in touch with him. Is...

Is there any way i can get in touch with him. Is he a user on the forum?

Also subtracting the price of the engine and labor makes sense in finding the value. My mechanic told me he might have a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-22-2017, 07:58 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Actually their prices were pretty reasonable in...

Actually their prices were pretty reasonable in the past and I really haven't had anything major done with them besides the wheel bearings. I didn't do my due diligence and re-check for other shops...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-22-2017, 04:23 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Thats what the mechanic said.

Thats what the mechanic said.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-21-2017, 09:39 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

By the way with 200,000 miles on it, if its toast...

By the way with 200,000 miles on it, if its toast is it worth it to do a rebuild or sell it and save up for a 2012-2014 981?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-20-2017, 03:17 PM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

After getting my hands on the filter this is what...

After getting my hands on the filter this is what I found. :(

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-16-2017, 06:50 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

I told them to just put it on the lot so I can...

I told them to just put it on the lot so I can take it back. I'll be able to check the filter myself Friday and I'll post pics. After that I'll tow it home or to a new shop depending on what I find....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-15-2017, 11:03 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Exactly what I thought JFP. It still starts and...

Exactly what I thought JFP. It still starts and makes that tacking sound. This shop mostly deals with old folks that are willing to pay to have parts thrown at problems. I really needed your guys...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-15-2017, 10:19 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Ok, the shop hours are the same as my work...

Ok, the shop hours are the same as my work schedule, making it difficult to be there when they pull the filter. So, I asked if they could take the filter out, cut it open and hold it for me till i...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-15-2017, 05:41 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Yes I'm going to try and stop by there today...

Yes I'm going to try and stop by there today after work and have them pull it while I'm there or do it myself. I just don't feel right not seeing it myself and having them do it.

Also I don't make...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2017, 02:50 PM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

Yes Sir. Ill do it tomorrow.

Yes Sir. Ill do it tomorrow.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2017, 02:22 PM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

They haven't charged me anything yet. The 776.00...

They haven't charged me anything yet. The 776.00 figure is to (diagnose) the problem by pulling the transmission, which means I'll end up spending way more replacing the IMS, and clutch stuff if they...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2017, 10:51 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

See that's the thing. They have not dumped the...

See that's the thing. They have not dumped the oil and checked the filter yet. This is the first thing I would do. Checking the filter, compression, etc. I feel like these are things they should...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2017, 09:20 AM

Replies: 59

987 Engine Failure Help

Views: 4,480

Posted By darkstormvx

987 Engine Failure Help

Hey Guys,

I have a 2005 987 S, 202,000 miles on it. Yesterday after some spirited driving I ran into engine trouble and I am at odds with what I've learned, versus what the shop is telling me. The...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-15-2014, 01:22 PM

Replies: 7

987 Cuts out Briefly Under Acceleration.

Views: 2,804

Posted By darkstormvx

No codes. Got one for a solenoid, but that was...

No codes. Got one for a solenoid, but that was over a year ago and hasn't come up since. Most recent one was for a catalytic converter. Don't think these are related.

I haven't had the fuel...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-10-2014, 07:36 AM

Replies: 7

987 Cuts out Briefly Under Acceleration.

Views: 2,804

Posted By darkstormvx

The ground is solid since I made sure after...

The ground is solid since I made sure after putting in the new fuel pump and reconnecting the battery. When I said losing power I mean a loss of just engine power. Electronics are fine the entire...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-09-2014, 12:37 PM

Replies: 7

987 Cuts out Briefly Under Acceleration.

Views: 2,804

Posted By darkstormvx

987 Cuts out Briefly Under Acceleration.

Hey Guys,
2005 987 S 178,000 miles.
I'm having an issue during acceleration from stops and on the highway. This occurs at any engine temperature. Usually occurs after a stop sign or light. I will...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-23-2013, 06:54 PM

Replies: 36

My Mind is Numb over IMS

Views: 5,096

Posted By darkstormvx

He's right. Cant drive in fear every day. This...

He's right. Cant drive in fear every day. This car is made for fun!!

My 05 box is my daily driver and I'm almost at 150,000 miles. Mostly highway, spirited driving every other day, 10,000 mile oil...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

06-23-2013, 05:39 PM

Replies: 2

Techart by Speedline Italy Formula Wheel/Tire Set

Views: 1,801

Posted By darkstormvx

Techart by Speedline Italy Formula Wheel/Tire Set

Hey guys,

Up for sale is my previous set of Techart by Speedline Italy Formula Wheel Set with mounted tires in shiny silver. They've been sitting for a while since I upgraded. They came off a 987...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-29-2012, 02:08 PM

Replies: 16

100,000 miles easy...How do I get to 200,000??

Views: 2,856

Posted By darkstormvx

Just can't justify spending 2009 money for only...

Just can't justify spending 2009 money for only slight performance increases.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-25-2012, 02:39 PM

Replies: 16

100,000 miles easy...How do I get to 200,000??

Views: 2,856

Posted By darkstormvx

Should I take it to a shop to do a coolant...

Should I take it to a shop to do a coolant flush/trans gear lube change or could I do that myself in the garage? Same question about the serpentine belt and water pump.

The spark plugs.... Ill...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-24-2012, 04:32 PM

Replies: 16

100,000 miles easy...How do I get to 200,000??

Views: 2,856

Posted By darkstormvx

100,000 miles easy...How do I get to 200,000??

Hey guys,

I've reached 110,000 miles and my 2005 987 S still drives the same way it did when I bought it with 18,000 on the odo. I'd like to keep it that way, so I'd like to ask for some advice on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-27-2011, 02:33 PM

Replies: 11

How much do you use engine brakes?

Views: 1,505

Posted By darkstormvx

Its cheaper to replace brakes than it is to...

Its cheaper to replace brakes than it is to replace an engine or clutch that's been doing more work than it needs to.

I suggest you use your brakes instead.

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