Porsche 986 Boxster - Hydraulic Lifter Failure

[irj]

Has anyone had a similar problem?

My well cared for 2003 - 36k miles 2.7 developed a loud ticking noise. OPC said it was a failed lifter, they couldn't ( or wouldn't) say why it failed or whether it was a common fault (like RMS) and all the other lifters are O.K.

Quoted over 2k to fix. ( GRRRR)

Stll trying to negotiate for a 'goodwill gesture' as it is out of warranty and I think is was a 'dodgy' lifter.

Porsche went from 'not interested' to just under 200 quid.

Should they fail for no reason at 36k ( FPSH). I don't think that they should as warranty companies cover them for between 70k and 120k and they are in the business of making money.

Fight continues.

[fastfreddy]

Have you had it fixed or is it still ticking? Sometimes an oil change will cure a sticky lifter. I had one which ticked and it went away after a week or so without doing anything to it and before i could get it in the OPC to be checked!

[irj]

Cheers Fastfreddy. I tried some engine flush in case it was stuck, but it didn't work. Appears that upon inspection the lifter has failed completely.