Fat Rat Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Sorry to hear this Randeep. Very sad news. I think we all have that deep fear when we take them out, but you gotta enjoy them. I will definitely think next time I am out as mine is a 2.7 03. š¬. Good luck and hope you find a decent lump for it. On another note. I to have the Carrera wheels and was thinking of putting the 5mm spacers on. But looking at the rear, clearance to the rear arch is very tight. Does it all fit ok? š¤š» Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randeep Posted April 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fat Rat said: Sorry to hear this Randeep. Very sad news. I think we all have that deep fear when we take them out, but you gotta enjoy them. I will definitely think next time I am out as mine is a 2.7 03. š¬. Good luck and hope you find a decent lump for it. On another note. I to have the Carrera wheels and was thinking of putting the 5mm spacers on. But looking at the rear, clearance to the rear arch is very tight. Does it all fit ok? š¤š» Cheers, hopefully it won't break the bank. A snug fit on the rear compared to the front wheels but there was room even when lowered 30mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rat Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Randeep said: Cheers, hopefully it won't break the bank. A snug fit on the rear compared to the front wheels but there was room even when lowered 30mm. Ok, thanks. I will go ahead and get some. All the best. š¤š» Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ā½cwt Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 Its a b*tch when this happens.Ā I have an import Impreza turbo that did a big end.Ā It had a hard life as a rally recce car before I bought it so it had been abused, but at least I knew that.Ā Tried to work out whether to replace the donkey, sell the car as was or break it.Ā I was offered Ā£1k as was (this was 2004) and broke it for Ā£1600.Ā Not recommending this course necessarily and you may not have the space, but there is always a solution, just don't let emotion rule your head too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizz Posted April 18, 2023 Report Share Posted April 18, 2023 47 minutes ago, Ā½cwt said: Its a b*tch when this happens.Ā I have an import Impreza turbo that did a big end.Ā It had a hard life as a rally recce car before I bought it so it had been abused, but at least I knew that.Ā Tried to work out whether to replace the donkey, sell the car as was or break it.Ā I was offered Ā£1k as was (this was 2004) and broke it for Ā£1600.Ā Not recommending this course necessarily and you may not have the space, but there is always a solution, just don't let emotion rule your head too much. Well if you ever fancy another one I've a very good mate who owns a garage locally. I've bought 4 cars off him over the years when I was into the jap scene.Ā Some of his current stock.Ā That blue scooby is a sti type r and the evolution 6 is a Tommy Mak.Ā Sorry to go off topic but dm me if you ever want more info. š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 @RandeepĀ - sorry to read this. Itās a real kick in a the guts, especially with all the effort you have put into it. Fingers crossed you quickly find your right answer to this one.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 If you have the inclination, the time, the tools and the storage to break it and list all the parts on eBay or Marketplace, I think You'd be surprised at just how much money it would return. Loads of time, hassle, boxes, packing and trips to the post office/drop-off points required though.Ā Just look on the bright side, If it was a Ā£25k 981 with a blown engine, you'd have little choice but to spend Ā£10k+ to repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Codfanglers said: Just look on the bright side, If it was a Ā£25k 981 with a blown engine, you'd have little choice but to spend Ā£10k+ to repair it. Well that's a valid if rather unorthodox viewpoint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randeep Posted April 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 So got a quote for a second hand 2.7 engine with 60k on the clock, new ceramic IMS, new AOS and fitting for Ā£5.2k. Probably what the car would be worth once done š Also considering chucking some more Ā£Ā£ for some sort of conversion, but I think that would not be cheap, circa 10k maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, Randeep said: So got a quote for a second hand 2.7 engine with 60k on the clock, new ceramic IMS, new AOS and fitting for Ā£5.2k. Probably what the car would be worth once done š Also considering chucking some more Ā£Ā£ for some sort of conversion, but I think that would not be cheap, circa 10k maybe? Ā Or buy thisĀ https://wbandsons.com/listing/porsche-boxster-hartech/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) Seems like a good deal - supplied and fitted reconditioned 3.2 engine Ā£3k https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303897676179?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DPVEzZ1QQgO&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=vXX6E5_nQ8y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY The following works are carried out as part of service provided: Engine block thoroughly cleaned & surfaces treated Engine block surfaces machined flat Tolerances checked on wearable items Oil pumps inspected/replaced if necessary Cylinder head skimmed or replaced if necessary New OEM oil seals installed New OEM valve seals installed Valve seats machined Valve lapped to ensure a tight seal Block cylinders inspected for cracks New cylinder liners fitted Cylinders machined to factory specification New upgraded gas nitride ion piston rings fitted Connecting rods inspected & machined if necessary Crank shaft crack tested, ground & polished to specifications New OEM big end bearings fitted New OEM main bearings fitted New OEM spec Eristic head gasket fitted All bolts torqued to specification in accordance with Auto data Assembled units oil pressure tested Assembled units compression tested Edited April 19, 2023 by Daboy3000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 14 minutes ago, Daboy3000 said: Seems like a good deal - supplied and fitted reconditioned 3.2 engine Ā£3k https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303897676179?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DPVEzZ1QQgO&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=vXX6E5_nQ8y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY The following works are carried out as part of service provided: Engine block thoroughly cleaned & surfaces treated Engine block surfaces machined flat Tolerances checked on wearable items Oil pumps inspected/replaced if necessary Cylinder head skimmed or replaced if necessary New OEM oil seals installed New OEM valve seals installed Valve seats machined Valve lapped to ensure a tight seal Block cylinders inspected for cracks New cylinder liners fitted Cylinders machined to factory specification New upgraded gas nitride ion piston rings fitted Connecting rods inspected & machined if necessary Crank shaft crack tested, ground & polished to specifications New OEM big end bearings fitted New OEM main bearings fitted New OEM spec Eristic head gasket fitted All bolts torqued to specification in accordance with Auto data Assembled units oil pressure tested Assembled units compression tested āPLEASE NOTE:Ā All engines are fitted on anĀ EXCHANGEĀ basis.Ā Ā NON-RUNNERS:Ā We are happy to provide a recovery service for your vehicle to our workshop.Ā For further details & pricing please contact usā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbe Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, iborguk said: āPLEASE NOTE:Ā All engines are fitted on anĀ EXCHANGEĀ basis.Ā Ā NON-RUNNERS:Ā We are happy to provide a recovery service for your vehicle to our workshop.Ā For further details & pricing please contact usā note one feedback for a crankshaft damaged replacement service:- Says no hidden charges but already tried putting Ā£900 on job without seeing car! LAND ROVER DISCOVERY ENGINE 3.0 TDV6 SDV6 SUPPLY & FIT 09-14 (#303280832568) e***lĀ (1261) Ā£2,999.00 More than a year ago Ā Reply by nzengines.Ā Left more than a year ago. Hi, Sorry to hear your unhappy but we offer a recondition service. A quick google search will show you how common crankshaft failure is. We let all our customers know worst case and best case depending the issue with there engine. Hope you sorted your car out regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 @Randeep, presume your car is a facelift - presumably with the M96.23 engine? Just bear in mind that pre-facelift M96.22 and post-facelift M96.23 aren't interchangeable (without a load of other work). Ā Went through something similar, although the failure mode was much more catastrophic. This was on a 133k mile motor. Got lucky, and acquired an engine with 24k miles and FPSH for sub Ā£4k. Have dug out one of my old posts - some of this info may be useful: Ā Wishing you all the best with whatever you decide. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randeep Posted April 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 15 hours ago, K.I.T.T. said: @Randeep, presume your car is a facelift - presumably with the M96.23 engine? Just bear in mind that pre-facelift M96.22 and post-facelift M96.23 aren't interchangeable (without a load of other work). Ā Went through something similar, although the failure mode was much more catastrophic. This was on a 133k mile motor. Got lucky, and acquired an engine with 24k miles and FPSH for sub Ā£4k. Have dug out one of my old posts - some of this info may be useful: Ā Wishing you all the best with whatever you decide. Thanks KITT, useful info. Don't suppose you know if the M96.23 can be interchanged with M96.24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.I.T.T. Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Randeep said: Thanks KITT, useful info. Don't suppose you know if the M96.23 can be interchanged with M96.24? M96.24 is the 986.2 S 3.2l engine. *Should* work fine, but you'll need to get the ECU reflashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 On 4/18/2023 at 5:30 PM, Ol' Shatterhand said: You're in good hands at Cavendish, they're my go-to indy and they know what they're doing. I'd be very interested in finding out the root cause of your engine failure. In the meantime, here is something to add to the man-maths balance, depending on what you're quoted (I am sorely tempted to bid for this myself and exchange my car): https://wbandsons.com/listing/porsche-boxster-hartech/ Thatās a Ā£10k engine conversion so well worth Ā£7k in my humble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 This may be worth a look. It's a 2.7 litre though so no idea if that will fit but one can always use just the lower end and upgrade the barrels and cylinders? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285246113717?hash=item4269fe47b5:g:O3EAAOSwPl9kBbTl&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4NwSaBMWqyMOIbmHfetooSU%2B%2F8gXDSYmGtU3m1gzUA5OpbRvwglblXO6R23IQ4WBGXTFvSt%2B8XlSAApGPyRVIxQcBSU1%2BkgfYJeJ9DDUKmiXe4zrUfgfoj%2Bbv4cfAEENHaN%2F%2BlGXz9SXHorsrPVBxMTJDziOYpF%2F5%2B5lXsEVUauvWvGNdfTpDpjhlDLnXThGksD6HCCV44YHg4Ex%2FXgYLVHS6Byryk%2BoeVe1zF5TgBppldt%2F1Gw40Z4d4vibJYyGpxPASdWqeVH%2FHj2yS9HFPwMRilRJuE3%2B7rDiYCD6qx%2FF|tkp%3ABk9SR5qOsLT2YQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 Just now, RedBarediver said: This may be worth a look. It's a 2.7 litre though so no idea if that will fit but one can always use just the lower end and upgrade the barrels and cylinders? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285246113717?hash=item4269fe47b5:g:O3EAAOSwPl9kBbTl&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4NwSaBMWqyMOIbmHfetooSU%2B%2F8gXDSYmGtU3m1gzUA5OpbRvwglblXO6R23IQ4WBGXTFvSt%2B8XlSAApGPyRVIxQcBSU1%2BkgfYJeJ9DDUKmiXe4zrUfgfoj%2Bbv4cfAEENHaN%2F%2BlGXz9SXHorsrPVBxMTJDziOYpF%2F5%2B5lXsEVUauvWvGNdfTpDpjhlDLnXThGksD6HCCV44YHg4Ex%2FXgYLVHS6Byryk%2BoeVe1zF5TgBppldt%2F1Gw40Z4d4vibJYyGpxPASdWqeVH%2FHj2yS9HFPwMRilRJuE3%2B7rDiYCD6qx%2FF|tkp%3ABk9SR5qOsLT2YQ Scratch that. I would rather look at this one. Douglas Valley Breakers are well known by everyone and they have never let me down on other stuff I have bought from them. You would still have to fit and get a throttle body etc but this would be worth a punt in my opinion. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295479196044?epid=12017657237&hash=item44cbeeb98c:g:UrgAAOSwa0ljyBw~&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Pk%2B5rC3riR%2Funylj21bisDNf3YiKCHDj%2ByPRrResV3z6xvrRbC2TidTRcaGriRT9JVWDMOsb3OWzw2c%2BiwLDyqG7%2FN0iTvS8yT%2BrO%2Bt1tAcL0MFvSC5ijRIuS3P9VccEFjSugdn0Ut31CyUgmnG6cMhoawu%2FDfkmfnLWHdv2HkP3TjQ%2BfYG%2FjyDqm2c2c%2BMEOz8gR%2BeM0tgu8DOmyZkzmn2nQVhs5ScObHgkIXYs9yhffH%2FV291IQI5IU2XgfXFc8XLlH7grKJW%2Fs%2BFsYvk0tL1PpGFeT8Dmx52lyFaOg9k|tkp%3ABk9SR5qOsLT2YQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 (edited) If you look at their other items, Steve Strange has a few 2.7 engines too Ā https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=stevestrange007&store_cat=0&store_name=stevestrange007&_oac=1&_nkw=boxster+engine&_sop=16 Ā https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284694117110?epid=652900388&hash=item4249177af6:g:3goAAOSwWc1iKhYH Ā https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284309349030?epid=652900388&hash=item42322862a6:g:URAAAOSwpjFgr5te Edited April 24, 2023 by Bike Loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, Bike Loon said: If you look at their other items, Steve Strange has a few 2.7 engines too Ā https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_dkr=1&iconV2Request=true&_blrs=recall_filtering&_ssn=stevestrange007&store_cat=0&store_name=stevestrange007&_oac=1&_nkw=boxster+engine&_sop=16 Ā https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284694117110?epid=652900388&hash=item4249177af6:g:3goAAOSwWc1iKhYH Ā https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284309349030?epid=652900388&hash=item42322862a6:g:URAAAOSwpjFgr5te There seems to be quite a few engines on eBay. Obviously one takes a chance buying them but at least it's already out of the car so any work that needs to be doneĀ shouldĀ be quite straightforward. If my engine does blow up I guess I'll have to do the replacement myself. I'm already too deep into this car to spend a fortune on engine replacement. I'm sort of tempted to get one and keep it in the garage while I take my time refurbishing it myself. It's just mechanical work so it should be doable. The stuff that screws me up is the electricals and getting the ECU to work etc. I have been thinking of the cutch and cam chains on my current engine. It's on 104,000 miles and those items aren't going to last forever. I know it's not the same thing but I did my 1975 VW Beetle engine myself. That was fun. Dropped the engine onto the spare wheel and lifted the rest of the car over it with the help of a friend Ā I also used to do motorcycle engines in my flat (bedsit really) when I was a student. With the help of the Bentley manual, and the right tools I'm very sure one can do the work at home. As long as you don't rush things and any specialist work is undertaken by qualified people (skimming cylinder heads or honing cylinders etc). it should be doable. It's amazing what one can accomplish with very limited knowledge and basic tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 How about this? (you can probably tell I'm bored at work...) This has got to be worth a punt. I know it still has 6 days to run on the auction but if you make the guy an offer of Ā£1,500? The Dansk exhaust on it is worth probably half of that already. You an always sell the bits you don't want (I seem to remember you already have a Dansk exhaust). https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234985820555?hash=item36b63f118b:g:oiYAAOSwcEtkFWnJ&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0ObHo6i%2BVHCAr6620tJvKrMjuhr%2Bq0wN1IqeXc%2Bz0Fdc0D7l1PrMkBj0l%2BliVNM0J%2BJEcE%2B%2BbX3m3zZZ8fbRUo4LhwIxMnJrsVgMLK9pDU2L%2Fs5PD7P45CAufUdpR12cR01FexdbE1FGngvpNRd1h9a%2Fq5xfNxd%2FtJPjWVgkD23T1lCJdptO%2Bzq1jN6hnf8qg1svvfaba46M%2BRpqNOOK9MlJ4TOJ00gC5b%2BmixdBTiEPfCrXbvDo5Kagvav8ek0RRb1NNI1uSGADO0%2BjoJhP10M%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7Tgqrr2YQ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 24, 2023 Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 Volt it, just a thought, something I would consider, you are then future proofing your future classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randeep Posted April 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 hours ago, the baron said: Thatās a Ā£10k engine conversion so well worth Ā£7k in my humble I think its worth the money, although I can't see that its on any of the auctions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randeep Posted April 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2023 3 hours ago, RedBarediver said: Scratch that. I would rather look at this one. Douglas Valley Breakers are well known by everyone and they have never let me down on other stuff I have bought from them. You would still have to fit and get a throttle body etc but this would be worth a punt in my opinion. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295479196044?epid=12017657237&hash=item44cbeeb98c:g:UrgAAOSwa0ljyBw~&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Pk%2B5rC3riR%2Funylj21bisDNf3YiKCHDj%2ByPRrResV3z6xvrRbC2TidTRcaGriRT9JVWDMOsb3OWzw2c%2BiwLDyqG7%2FN0iTvS8yT%2BrO%2Bt1tAcL0MFvSC5ijRIuS3P9VccEFjSugdn0Ut31CyUgmnG6cMhoawu%2FDfkmfnLWHdv2HkP3TjQ%2BfYG%2FjyDqm2c2c%2BMEOz8gR%2BeM0tgu8DOmyZkzmn2nQVhs5ScObHgkIXYs9yhffH%2FV291IQI5IU2XgfXFc8XLlH7grKJW%2Fs%2BFsYvk0tL1PpGFeT8Dmx52lyFaOg9k|tkp%3ABk9SR5qOsLT2YQ Facelift cars have a different ECU to pre-facelift so I need a facelift engine without a whole load of extra work, narrows down the choices :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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