fook my boxster is making a clattering noise from the engine!!!
18 May 2009, 10:31 PM
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**** my boxster is making a clattering noise from the engine!!!
hi my 53 plate boxster s today has started making a clattering noise from the engine it seems to be coming from the bottom of the engine.i had a look on boxster forums and engine repairs are circa 4k
for the ims repair which is the cheapest engine **** ups i dont think its this as the oil wouldve leaked out past that seal i still have oil in the engine!!
i dont have a warranty what would my options be.
1.set it alight
2.take out a warranty then a while later make a claim how long do you normally have to wait before a claim is valid?
3.take it to local porsche specialist and hand him my bank acc details.
4.drop the engine out phone around breakers for another 2nd hand engine fit it then sell it?
5.slit my wrists.
seriously any suggestions?
for the ims repair which is the cheapest engine **** ups i dont think its this as the oil wouldve leaked out past that seal i still have oil in the engine!!i dont have a warranty what would my options be.
1.set it alight
2.take out a warranty then a while later make a claim how long do you normally have to wait before a claim is valid?
3.take it to local porsche specialist and hand him my bank acc details.
4.drop the engine out phone around breakers for another 2nd hand engine fit it then sell it?
5.slit my wrists.
seriously any suggestions?
18 May 2009, 10:53 PM
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why dont i give you my address il leave the keys in it you come up and take it problem solved i claim insurance lol
i know an independant specialist ive been to before seems ok but this time it sounds very expensive and they can say anything they like as to what the problem is which is the scary bit
it sounds like a main part of the engine has loosened off and is now clattering about inside lol
i know an independant specialist ive been to before seems ok but this time it sounds very expensive and they can say anything they like as to what the problem is which is the scary bit
it sounds like a main part of the engine has loosened off and is now clattering about inside lol
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18 May 2009, 11:01 PM
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You never know it could be an ancillary loose? ,if you need any help ,one mate is a Porsche engine builder for a race team the other works at a main dealer,but you might not be local to me ,sunny Liverpool.
18 May 2009, 11:09 PM
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might be no help whatsover but a few years ago on my fiat derv, one day it was making a right racket, took it to nearest garage to sort it, it turned out to be the alternator pulley which was a relief, that said the cheeky gets charged me 464 eruos
18 May 2009, 11:21 PM
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Even if it is serious engine damage a friend on here got a Boxster engine off ebay (I know!) and for the whole lot fitted it was £2,500 and he said the engine was actually better than the one he had in the car before. So all is not completely lost.
Boxster engines do go though - another friend had a 3.2S go in Guildford High Street!! It was £12.5k to fix - just out of warranty.
Boxster engines do go though - another friend had a 3.2S go in Guildford High Street!! It was £12.5k to fix - just out of warranty.
19 May 2009, 12:21 AM
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Could be worse - the engine in my Pork costs £40k according to Top Gear - actually it's only £28k, plus VAT and fitting!
Extended warranty looks a Godsend to me - however at least these engines are not as fragile as Boxsters
Extended warranty looks a Godsend to me - however at least these engines are not as fragile as Boxsters
19 May 2009, 08:36 AM
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Have you checked to see if its a couple of loose Hairclips or maybe the plug from your Tongs bouncing about on the Air filter or something .
You never know !!!!!!
Sorry ,couldnt resist .
Hope its nothing too serious .
You never know !!!!!!
Sorry ,couldnt resist .
Hope its nothing too serious .
19 May 2009, 08:44 AM
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The nosie, does it exist through the rev range, just getting louder, or only happen at certain rev's ? Does the nosie go if you press the clutch in ?
Like the guys suggested, go get the car independantly looked at and work out what's wrong, then decide your options. If you go for the extra warranty, does the garage assess the car first ?? Also, for the type of fault, will the warranty cover it ?? Would you have to pay a certain % of the costs ?
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Like the guys suggested, go get the car independantly looked at and work out what's wrong, then decide your options. If you go for the extra warranty, does the garage assess the car first ?? Also, for the type of fault, will the warranty cover it ?? Would you have to pay a certain % of the costs ?
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19 May 2009, 03:44 PM
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The nosie, does it exist through the rev range, just getting louder, or only happen at certain rev's ? Does the nosie go if you press the clutch in ?
Like the guys suggested, go get the car independantly looked at and work out what's wrong, then decide your options. If you go for the extra warranty, does the garage assess the car first ?? Also, for the type of fault, will the warranty cover it ?? Would you have to pay a certain % of the costs ?
SBK
Like the guys suggested, go get the car independantly looked at and work out what's wrong, then decide your options. If you go for the extra warranty, does the garage assess the car first ?? Also, for the type of fault, will the warranty cover it ?? Would you have to pay a certain % of the costs ?
SBK
19 May 2009, 06:02 PM
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Take it to the Engine Room. Give Robert a call on 01698 260600. There really good guys down there & know there stuff. API use them as there scottish fitter.
Ps there in motherwell
Ps there in motherwell
19 May 2009, 06:25 PM
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just to clarify i had it up on ramps its defo coming from inside the engine the noise is squeaking and rattling sounds fooked!booked in to indy tomorrow morning will let you all know when i find out.
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right i gave it one more try took a cover off the front underneath of the engine and i could see what i thought was oil dripping down.it was coolant!!!!! it looks as if the coolant pump is shot hence the squeaking!!! so hopefully thats all it is i pressed my ear onto a scredriver against the pump and all the noise is coming from there iam sure thats what it is!!!!!