Are there any engine failures in the Porsche Boxster?
There’s no “rumor” about this. Porsche Pete’s Boxster Board is awash in IMS-related discussion much of the time. Several members have experienced IMS failure (one of them twice), and some have left the Porsche brand because of it. Only Porsche knows for sure what the failure rate is, and they’re not talking.
What causes the crankshaft to shuffle on a Boxster engine?
It also may be caused by the fact that the crankshaft carrier support is only pinned minimally in one plane to the outer case. This can lead to shuffling of the carrier: shuffle pinning the crankshaft carrier as is commonly done when prepping an early 911 engine for the track can help the problem.
Can a Porsche 996 Boxster have IMS failure?
If you own a Porsche 996, Boxster 986 or a very early Boxster 987, Cayman 987 or 3.6 or very early 3.8 997, you are sure to have read some of the horror stories about IMS bearing problems.
What kind of engine does a Boxster 2.5 have?
The problem affects mostly the 2.5 and Carrera 3.4 engines: the 3.2 Boxster S engine appears to be unaffected because it has thicker cylinder walls than the 3.4 engine. When this failure happens, you will see oil and coolant begin to mix together, or a slight unexplained coolant loss.
It also may be caused by the fact that the crankshaft carrier support is only pinned minimally in one plane to the outer case. This can lead to shuffling of the carrier: shuffle pinning the crankshaft carrier as is commonly done when prepping an early 911 engine for the track can help the problem.
How much does a Porsche Boxster Spyder 987 cost?
A: The average price of a Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder – 987 is $32,156. Q: How many Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder – 987s were produced?
What causes a Porsche Boxster engine to leak?
On the early cars, Porsche also used a center bolt to secure the IMS bearing that was too weak and sometimes snapped. If this bolt breaks, then the intermediate shaft begins to float around in the bottom of the engine, and you can soon experience catastrophic engine failure. This area is also highly prone to leaks.
What kind of engine does a Porsche RS60 Spyder have?
The RS60 Spyder came only in GT Silver Metallic exterior colour while the standard interior is Carrera Red leather, with dark gray leather as an option. The RS60 came standard with 19 inch SportDesign alloy wheels, Porsche’s Active Suspension Management System, and a sports exhaust that increased the engine output to 223 kW (299 hp).