2K7TTMIA

great work Jim and contributing the information to RL.

Pac996

I use a mix of stainless steel grease and wd40 to soak my guns in when stored since I don't have cosmoline. I notice you cleaned portions of the exterior of your engine. Just wondering if you have any cosmoline to help keep the aluminum fresh.

I just found this in case you want the same deal.

http://www.commercialforms.com/Detail.bok?no=172

PS can I go for the ride when you finally nail it again

philooo

Is there a good DIY guide, steps by step to remove the engine ?

I see a couple of you guys did this, but it is still pretty scary for the newbie, unless there is really a good step by step guide.

Phil

philooo

Is there a good DIY guide, steps by step to remove the engine ?

I see a couple of you guys did this, but it is still pretty scary for the newbie, unless there is really a good step by step guide.

Phil

RPMulli

your my type of DIY'er... except my pocket really regret rebuilding an engine...

DreamCarrera

Nice work Jim B!!! Thanks for posting the great write-up and pics. Best of luck to you.

TheGoodLife996

Now this is why I love this site. Contributions like this are so valuable, two thumbs up Jim!!!

Doug996InKC

http://cannell.co.uk/Manuals.htm
That's a link to 996 workshop manuals in PDF format. Following the "Engine Removal" steps, along with some of your own ingenuity, will get the job done. Also, be sure to follow Jim & Dharn's advice on the rear AC compressor bolt and others here that have experienced various anomalies.

Jim, you got er done yet? My lift is waiting.... LOL

15psi

I'm nearly done- just making all the connections and lifting the engine/trans. I'll post all the shortcuts I found, when I'm done. And the ups and downs from yesterday.
Back to the garage...... here a pic as proof of progress

Shark Attack

WOW.. fantastic. Can you get more pix of the worn cam chain pad after you took it off and got it cleaned up.. How many miles?

15psi

The car started on the first crank! It runs better than before. The chirping from the loose spark plug is gone, it is idling very smoothly, and I don't hear any lifer noise. I would like to say it is faster, but that would would be entirely SoP.

Already cleaned the garage, put all the tools away and ready to call it a day- I'll post pics and all the recent info, learned tips, part numbers and key tools tomorrow.

Just happy to have the car back and happy it started

Pac996

Now the after a wash and wax

Great job man. Really glad it went all good.

Graufuchs

Congrats...you my friend have some biig ***** especially since it was done for preventative maint. !!!

I just went through the manual....looks like a major PITA to drop the motor.

Ill only be dropping the motor when and if it self destructs.

Barn996

Must feel great to listen to the engine now that it's all ready to go with so many 'improvements', nice job!

15psi

Here are some the best resources:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/boxster/boxster_tech.htm

http://www.986fix.com/photos.php

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=glenn986s#g/u

and of course the Porsche Service Manual.