Gambling on a high mileage non-starting 987 3.2
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So looking at the local boxsters and caymans, I spotted a car for sale nearby that is sold as seen, not starting.
It has a lot of miles on it (150k+), but was apparently running fine when the dealer took it in. Would it be worth making a silly offer (it is already down to 5k) and gambling that it is the clutch switch, fuel pump relay, battery or something else relatively cheap to fix? My RX8 stopped starting one day and it turned out to be a loose cable on the starter motor
My question is, basically, are there any problems that these engines suffer at high mileage that cause it to abruptly stop starting, and that are ruinously expensive to fix? I am happy doing most DIY on my car, but draw the line at engine rebuilds
Cheers,
Ed
It has a lot of miles on it (150k+), but was apparently running fine when the dealer took it in. Would it be worth making a silly offer (it is already down to 5k) and gambling that it is the clutch switch, fuel pump relay, battery or something else relatively cheap to fix? My RX8 stopped starting one day and it turned out to be a loose cable on the starter motor
My question is, basically, are there any problems that these engines suffer at high mileage that cause it to abruptly stop starting, and that are ruinously expensive to fix? I am happy doing most DIY on my car, but draw the line at engine rebuilds
Cheers,
Ed
Walk away.
That could and most likely will get very expensive very quickly.
The 3.2 986/987 engine has a few known and potentially ruinous design weakness’s.
IMS is one, Intermediate Shaft Bearing failure. It can go at any point and will destroy the engine.
Bore score, more common and although will not stop the engine running it reduces power, increases oil consumption and won’t get any better.
I’ve just had my engine rebuilt to fix this and it costs Thousands!
There is also D-chunk failure, ovalitiy of the bores, bearing wear and others.
It could well be a minor thing that has stopped it from starting but with out it running you don't know If it’s also suffering one or more of the other issues.
I’d steer clear unless your going to budget another £10k to fix or replace the engine.
That could and most likely will get very expensive very quickly.
The 3.2 986/987 engine has a few known and potentially ruinous design weakness’s.
IMS is one, Intermediate Shaft Bearing failure. It can go at any point and will destroy the engine.
Bore score, more common and although will not stop the engine running it reduces power, increases oil consumption and won’t get any better.
I’ve just had my engine rebuilt to fix this and it costs Thousands!
There is also D-chunk failure, ovalitiy of the bores, bearing wear and others.
It could well be a minor thing that has stopped it from starting but with out it running you don't know If it’s also suffering one or more of the other issues.
I’d steer clear unless your going to budget another £10k to fix or replace the engine.
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