Are you referring to a 968 or a 986? A 986 is a series 1 Boxster...Not really
987 or 981 Boxster/Cayman are better and much more engaging drives.
Are you referring to a 968 or a 986? A 986 is a series 1 Boxster...Not really
987 or 981 Boxster/Cayman are better and much more engaging drives.
Recently thought of buying a used Porsche with manual transmission. Came across a one owner 2011 Boxster S with low miles. Asking 38k but sold pretty quick. Been looking for the unicorn. Low miles, single owner with maintenance file.
Any input on model years to avoid, etc.m
Naw, they have a timing belt with teeth on one side and a balance shaft belt with teeth on both sides. I'm not aware of any vehicle in which timing adjustment is not critical.A 968 is, if memory serves, a 3.0 litre (4 cyl) variant if the 944. The car has a timing belt with teeth on both sides. There is a special tool used for setting belt tension. Critical adjustment.
I've heard that the 944 and 968 actually are more labour intensive for mtce. than is a regular air-cooled 911
^^You did it right!6 speed manual
That is American made Volga.Get an American made Porsche I believe it goes by a different name, here we call it a Dodge Viper
volga is honest, “comfortable” and spacious enough, the early one anyway.That is American made Volga.
If a 6MT, I would suggest you drive it from cold. Now I realize it's not cold these days, but driving a car from deep cold up to operating temp can expose certain noises, and with the 6MT, poor synchro action. If the PO was a "downshift artist", then one would hope he/she'd have practised their "art" with a healthy measure of double-declutching. 2nd gear synchro's often get knackered before the rest...My 968 is fun, and fairly easy to work on. Timing belt is not that hard. Parts are hard to find especially body trim and rear glass.
I like driving my 981 better, it's more refined and sounds better .
Get a ppi and if 6 speed make sure you get an over rev count.
Then drive it and have fun. My p cars all bring me smiles and have been mostly trouble free.
Because they are the only ones with money now. Buick is the preferred “old man” car by choice. They grew up when a Buick was a prestige make, not a dolled up Chevy now, and still think it isMy son has a 2018 Mustang GT with a six speed with a slightly modified engine and a few other handling bits and it's really quick.
A lot cheaper to maintain then a Porsche.
Porsche is kind of like the Buick of sports cars that old guys drive.
You would be surprised how many VW parts are in a Porsche. Instead of paying $90 for an ignition switch, I paid $12 for a VW with the same part #. Could buy one for less than that. Just my experience with one…There’s a few Porsche mechanics here that can offer repair advice.
Mustangs are nice, but lack the engineering of a Porsche…… basically a point A to B type of car.
IMO, that IMS issue is way overblown by internet hysteria and parts purveyors building on that. And its not a lubrication issue since that bearing is partially submerged in oil in the sump. Two stroke engine ball bearings are lubricated by just an oil mist and they spin happily at super high rpm’. Doesn’t take a lot.I was salivating over a bunch of 911 (996) for sale cheap ( mid 30's) a couple year ago. This is when I leaned these had poorly designed wasserboxer engine with intermediate shaft bearings that were splash lubed and almost guaranteed an engine failure.
There is a kludgy fix but its not cheap - the trans has to come out. If a fresh clutch disc is due it could work out if you are paying around 30K for a low mileage example.
Then I recalled Porsche drive like a squashed Beetle of yore with good brakes - then I said to meself - forget it!
If you want a Porsche, a Mustang or Z car won't do it.Is this close enough?
The original bearings were sealed and 'lubed for life', and there were several different designs. Most of the upgrade replacement IMS bearings are now splash lubed and are very long lived so far, although some of the manufacturers recommend regular replacement albeit at relatively long intervals. Agree that it is way overblown. That said, we replaced the IMS's on ours (w/ the splash lubed, ceramic roller LN) and I now have two perfectly good OEM bearings on my garage shelf.IMO, that IMS issue is way overblown by internet hysteria and parts purveyors building on that. And its not a lubrication issue since that bearing is partially submerged in oil in the sump. Two stroke engine ball bearings are lubricated by just an oil mist and they spin happily at super high rpm’. Doesn’t take a lot.
and then argue about it! LOLYou need to remember that this is BITOG, where the true European marque "experts" are the individuals who haven't even sat in the car that they are denigrating- never mind driven or owned one.
I did the AOS in mine. Easy to do. $90 for OE part from on line dealer. Super complicated for just a pct valve basically, but the German way. Needless complication. Engine removal? What!?I don't think even the AOS requires engine removal on the Cayman/Boxster.
It doesn't "technically" require it on the 996/997 either but it is way easier.
You did your AOS in which car?I did the AOS in mine. Easy to do. $90 for OE part from on line dealer. Super complicated for just a pct valve basically, but the German way. Needless complication. Engine removal? What!?