A Love Story!
05-24-2012, 05:17 PM
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A Love Story!
Hello, everyone I am a new boxster owner! I just recently purchased a 2000 Boxster 2.5 with 145K on the clock and absolutly love it! Is there any issues or suggestions that you all have for me.
Thanks,
Trem
05-24-2012, 07:50 PM
#3
um.. in the states, the 2000 boxster had either a 2.7 or a 3.2 motor. 1999 and older had a 2.5l.
There are tons of potential issues.. some small, some not so small..
IMS, RMS, Ignition Switches, Electrical issues, Motor failures etc.
To Do: make sure the car is baselined: New oil, Filter, Brake fluid. At 145K miles, I'd be wary of motor mounts, clutch and suspension. Maybe even a serpentine belt. What kind of records, if any, came with the car? Also, check to make sure the radiators aren't packed with dirt/leaves/debris so that the cooling system works properly.
To do: Enjoy warm sunny days
There are tons of potential issues.. some small, some not so small..
IMS, RMS, Ignition Switches, Electrical issues, Motor failures etc.
To Do: make sure the car is baselined: New oil, Filter, Brake fluid. At 145K miles, I'd be wary of motor mounts, clutch and suspension. Maybe even a serpentine belt. What kind of records, if any, came with the car? Also, check to make sure the radiators aren't packed with dirt/leaves/debris so that the cooling system works properly.
To do: Enjoy warm sunny days
05-25-2012, 07:18 AM
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Enjoy your car. If you're concerned with IMS failure prevention, there are options. http://www.flat6innovations.com/serv...shaft-retrofit
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05-25-2012, 09:41 PM
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Sadly, IMS Failure can happen on ANY 986 (and therefore 996 too). While there were reported improvements in '06, it seems it wasn't until '09 that the IMS was engineered out of the motor and therefore "safe".
Doesn't seem to be any particular rhyme or reason as to failure... sometimes low mile cars, sometimes high mile cars. And, while the internet can distort ANY known issue, I don't know if there is an offical consensus of how many cars (percentage) have become victims.
The 2.7s are preferred over the 2.5 because of cylinder liner issues and porous blocks of certain '98-99 models. Pluse, the 2.7 cars got slight bump in base features and options that make them a bit nicer, not just the small horsepower bump.
Doesn't seem to be any particular rhyme or reason as to failure... sometimes low mile cars, sometimes high mile cars. And, while the internet can distort ANY known issue, I don't know if there is an offical consensus of how many cars (percentage) have become victims.
The 2.7s are preferred over the 2.5 because of cylinder liner issues and porous blocks of certain '98-99 models. Pluse, the 2.7 cars got slight bump in base features and options that make them a bit nicer, not just the small horsepower bump.
05-26-2012, 09:45 AM
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Even the first generation of 987 and 997 could have ims failures. Just do the upgrade. Seriously
De-snorkeling is removing a plastic tube in the intake. It has originally installed to save you from having the cigarette you were smoking and carelessly threw out get sucked into the side intake.
Removing it opens up the intake and makes a wonderful sound when you stomp on the gas, otherwise it is silent
Do a search, you'll find the instructions.
De-snorkeling is removing a plastic tube in the intake. It has originally installed to save you from having the cigarette you were smoking and carelessly threw out get sucked into the side intake.
Removing it opens up the intake and makes a wonderful sound when you stomp on the gas, otherwise it is silent
Do a search, you'll find the instructions.
