Bush Pilot

A potential Win/Win.

Big Paupie

interested but first need to confirm comparability.

csabi

Just in case.

Dr. 914

need an 03 or a couple of years earlier, 04 and up will not work We went through that agony

Big Paupie

That was also my conclusion. Darn.

csabi

Sorry it didn't work out for any of us. I really wanted a matching set of desk chairs and ottomans (base or back of back seat) for the garage.

Big Paupie

If I did find a compatible engine what should I expect to pay to have the old one removed and the new one put in by a competent shop? Thanks.

MM951

I also second (or 3rd/4th/etc) the AOS - when it goes it looks and sounds tremendously bad, especially if you aren't very familiar with DIY work on cars. I highly doubt the engine is "toast" based on what you said.

Big Paupie

It was the AOS. However, the pressure from the oil in the cylinders seems to have bent some connecting rods.

Bush Pilot

I see that a rebuilt Boxster engine can be purchased for $10k. That's a lot of money but not the $23k I was thinking.

Big Paupie

Where do you see that?

Bush Pilot

Vertex Auto
1997 Porsche Boxster Base Porsche Boxster 2.5 L Rebuilt Engine - Years 97-99 PORSCHE_BOXSTER_ENGINE2.5 (vertexauto.com)

Big Paupie

Been looking for a suitable replacement engine for months without any luck. One thing I have noticed is that 00-02 engines seem to be available but 03s are very rare. Is there any issue with using an 00-02 engine in my 2003?

Thanks

Big Paupie

Been looking for a suitable replacement engine for months without any luck. One thing I have noticed is that 00-02 engines seem to be available but 03s are very rare. Is there any issue with using an 00-02 engine in my 2003?

Thanks

Al Allen