Mattman42 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I had a tick on my 987.2 S which I was told was a sticky lifter. I put some of the Wynns lifter fluid stuff in and have it a damn good thrashing and it went away over the space of a 100 miles or so. like others, not heard of chain stretch before and not sure how a stretch would result in metal in the oil? 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 5 hours ago, BoxstrAl said: Is there a diagnostic/OBD tool that’s available for that? I know the PIWIS scanner will but that’s expensive! Good question. Someone here with a foxwell or similar will no doubt know - I've got a cheapy ebay scanner that doesn't do much. Me I'd nip into the indy but possibly not the one who told me about the chain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 5 hours ago, BoxstrAl said: Is there a diagnostic/OBD tool that’s available for that? I know the PIWIS scanner will but that’s expensive! Durametric? Cheaper than PIWIS but still a touch pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxstrAl Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 So finally got a reply from the garage. They said the metal particles were ferrous/magnetic and they have had 3 9A1 engines with similar issues over 4 years. Now this has really confused me as surely if the timing has stretched and the intermittent tick is the chain touching the casing then the metal particles should be non-ferrous ie alloy. Ferrous particles indicate a bearing going or sprockets. Think I'm going to run it for 500 miles and then get the oil inspected, lets hope it survives that long 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 When they say 'particles' did they give you an indication of size? Also what happened to the other engines? I can tell you what it isn't - IMSB. ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxstrAl Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 No indication of size, one engine had a chain rattle and the other a delaminating chain guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, BoxstrAl said: They said the metal particles were ferrous/magnetic and they have had 3 9A1 engines with similar issues over 4 years. Without knowing their turnover, that makes it sound like a relatively rare event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 9/8/2022 at 11:40 AM, BoxstrAl said: Is there a diagnostic/OBD tool that’s available for that? I know the PIWIS scanner will but that’s expensive! If you indicate your location then there might be someone nearby who can help with the right kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxstrAl Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Near Bristol, Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric in RIchmond-VA Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 9/12/2022 at 4:34 AM, BoxstrAl said: So finally got a reply from the garage. They said the metal particles were ferrous/magnetic and they have had 3 9A1 engines with similar issues over 4 years. Now this has really confused me as surely if the timing has stretched and the intermittent tick is the chain touching the casing then the metal particles should be non-ferrous ie alloy. Ferrous particles indicate a bearing going or sprockets. Think I'm going to run it for 500 miles and then get the oil inspected, lets hope it survives that long 😬 Any results? What happened??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the911sc Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 I also havent heard of 'stretch' to affect gen 2, sounds like a bit of scare mongering from the garage imho . There is a good youtube tear down of a gen 1 987 and rebuild which the guy diagnoses and finds a sticking lifter which is a cam out fix but its just damping so if it were me i wouldnt do it. look for funahead boxster on youtube.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric in RIchmond-VA Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 So did anything ever come of this? Mine has a slight tick around 2000rpm. Not consistent. Thats how I found this page..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 @BoxstrAl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 9/6/2022 at 4:38 PM, Menoporsche said: You're in the right place if it goes wrong Cold..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 You've got a Boxster engine that doesn't make an odd ticking noise every now and then you're in the minority. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric in RIchmond-VA Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Ninesomething said: You've got a Boxster engine that doesn't make an odd ticking noise every now and then you're in the minority. That is what I am learning!!!! They are different!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 On 12/17/2023 at 7:29 PM, Ric in RIchmond-VA said: That is what I am learning!!!! They are different!!! Stand next to an air cooled 911 idling and you'll soon realised how comparitively silent your Boxster engine is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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