I have a really terrible feeling about this

[cbonilla]

2003 Boxster S, tip , 105,000 miles

 

car had been driving great, no problems. All of a sudden it developed a loud metallic rattle, like a loose heat shield on steroids. Pulled over to find a place to park. Looked under the car, nothing visible. Started it again, no noise

 

drove home, about 4 miles. Rattle did not recur. When I pulled into my parking space I could detect a faint rattle. Shut the car off and restarted. No rattle. Got out and looked under the car to see oil gushing from the engine. Never threw a CEL light 

 

I fear that this may be the end of my Boxster. Anyone have a reason why I shouldn't despair?

 

oil was changed last summer (about 6k miles ago) by a good indie shop that looked at the filter   No debris seen then

 

getting it towed tomorrow to the shop that has worked on it 

 

carlos- who is not happy camper at the moment

 

 

Edited September 18, 2016 by cbonilla

[JFP in PA]

As there are many possible outcomes here, your best bet is to get the eyes of someone with Porsche experience on it.

[cbonilla]

I agree. Auto Sport  Systems Group in Fairfax virginia where it's going once they open tomorrow. They work only on Porsches, do lot of track prep, and have done good work for me in the past. Still I'm quite depressed. And I just spent the morning washing and waxing it!

 

sigh

Edited September 18, 2016 by cbonilla

[mikefocke]

ASG has had a good reputation. Good luck.

 

Assuming the worst, might want to consider your options in advance by reading this.  It suggests 11 options! But ASG will guide you right.