[928uk] OFF TOPIC - Boxster S

[Andrew Brierley]

Many thanks Ben and Paul.
I saw the 911 on Wheeler Dealers with bore score, it looked horrendous. Engine rebuilt here in Bolton at Hartech.
Best wishes 
Andrew 


> On 24 Jan 2022, at 11:04, Ben Hodges <benhodges1975 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I’ve had an 3.2S. The ims is something to be aware but not as big a deal as the interweb would make out IMHO. I had the one on mine changed for a ceramic when the clutch was done which added about 500 quid the job price. The old one was still in perfect condition with no sign of engine oil get into the seal and washing out the grease.
> Is good for resell though as everyone wants piece of mind. 
> The 3.2 block is arguably the most sturdy M96 variant. Doesn’t seem to suffer as much from D Chunk failures or scored bores like the 3.4/3.6/3.8 (M97). Great fun engine though - loves to rev and sounds great. 
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>> On Mon, 24 Jan 2022 at 10:53, Paul via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
>> IMS Bearing Failure is probably the Achilles Heel
>> 
>> https://www.revolution-porsche.co.uk/news/ims-bearing-failure-symptoms-and-how-to-spot-them
>> 
>> Also it's a good idea that the oil is changed far more frequently than the
>> official 24k mile frequency
>> 
>> https://lnengineering.com/products/brs-parts-and-upgrades/engine.html
>> 
>> There's also an oil surge issue when used on track, which I experienced
>> last September at the Ring
>> 
>> I wasn't driving thankfully, I was a passenger at the time, when the surge
>> happened I assumed the engine had blown because you couldn't see anything
>> behind at all except smoke
>> 
>> Paul
>> 87 S4 Manual
>> 
>> On Mon, 24 Jan 2022 at 10:05, Andrew Brierley via 928uk <
>> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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>> > A friend is looking to buy a 2003 Boxster S, don’t suppose anyone knows
>> > the car SN03 BHJ?
>> > The mileage is lowish at 74,000 but I believe just like 928s the service
>> > history is more important.
>> > What are the known faults to look for, are there any decent Boxster forums
>> > for info and where is the best place for a professional inspection in
>> > Southampton/Portsmouth area?
>> > Thanks
>> > Andrew
>> >
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>> > Sent from Andy’s iPhone
>> >