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[cvhs18472]

After having spent 35+ years as an MG owner I thought that it was time to get a Boxster. After I researched all the potential problems and what to look for in a car I purchased a 98 with app. 38K. After reading the forums I now know that there was a problem with the engines which didn't seem to come up before. Is there anything that I should look for or extra maintenance which should be done to protect the engine? Thanks for you time and consideration. Ed

Edited February 26, 2007 by cvhs18472

[911-996]

Most people generally dont have any problems if the cars been maintained, your more than likely out of the danger period for rms leaks so you should be ok..

I know my boxsters well overdue for a service, but its not my daily driver so its not an issue atm..

But look after it and it'll last you a lifetime as they say.

[Chris_in_NH]

Most people generally dont have any problems if the cars been maintained, your more than likely out of the danger period for rms leaks so you should be ok..

i think he's referring to the 'slipped sleeve' issue.

cvhs - post your VIN here and someone will be able to tell you if your car is one with the cylinder sleeves.

[RascalRuss]

I agree, No matter what people say, Porsches are one of the leading designers in cars that last a lifetime. They just go on on on. I have a Boxster S and have nearly 100k on the clock, there is a design fault with the boxster S big end bearings that causes the engine to fail at around the 95k mark, yet because my car has been maintained requarlly, it is showing no signs of major bangs, click, knocks etc, and just keeps going.

I LOVE PORSCHES......I was fortunately (or stupid) enough to have a Porsche Boxster as my first car, now on my third one, I just cant and will not turn my back on them. Lovely!!!

[cvhs18472]

After having spent 35+ years as an MG owner I thought that it was time to get a Boxster. After I researched all the potential problems and what to look for in a car I purchased a 98 with app. 38K. After reading the forums I now know that there was a problem with the engines which didn't seem to come up before. Is there anything that I should look for or extra maintenance which should be done to protect the engine? Thanks for you time and consideration. Ed

The vin is WPOCA298XWU624954. Thanks, Ed

[Chris_in_NH]

The vin is WPOCA298XWU624954. Thanks, Ed

i did some reading and i think you can only tell the model year from the VIN (yours is X which is 1998).

the build date should be on a sticker on the driver's door jamb. i believe the cars that have the sleeve issues were built from 10/98 to 2/99.

you can also check this forum for more info, search for 'slipped sleeve' and you will find more info.

[Chris_in_NH]

after further reading i found that since the build dates were 10/98 to 2/99, the cars with the slipped sleeve problem would be 1999 cars, so with your 1998 model year the slipped sleeve issue should not be a problem.

sorry for the scare. i just remembered the build dates that included '98. ;)

here is the official story from PCA.

http://www.pca.org/tech/tech_qa_question.a...D-BB4F445F5A8F}

[cvhs18472]

after further reading i found that since the build dates were 10/98 to 2/99, the cars with the slipped sleeve problem would be 1999 cars, so with your 1998 model year the slipped sleeve issue should not be a problem.

sorry for the scare. i just remembered the build dates that included '98. ;)

here is the official story from PCA.

http://www.pca.org/tech/tech_qa_question.a...D-BB4F445F5A8F}

Thanks for the info Chris. Ed