Engine Serial Number Decoding.

[SteelStroke]

Here is my engine serial number.  Was told by local Porsche dealer that it is not the original engine and asked them for some clarification but they never got back to me.  Input appreciated.

[Richard Hamilton]

M96/24 = Boxster 3.2S engine used in MY2003 & 2004

6 = 6 Cylinder

7 = Engine Version

3 = MY2003

06115 = Engine Serial Number

[SteelStroke]

Thanks Richard.  Is there some way to trace when this engine was installed?  I do not have the service records on that.

[Loren]

Only dealers can research service records and then only if the service was documented by the previous dealer.

For security (of the previous owners) they will not likely give you any copies of work done - but you might get them to confirm a date and whether it was done under warranty or not. 

[JFP in PA]

7 minutes ago, Loren said:

Only dealers can research service records and then only if the service was documented by the previous dealer.

For security (of the previous owners) they will not likely give you any copies of work done - but you might get them to confirm a date and whether it was done under warranty or not. 

 

I would also seriously doubt this was a dealer installed engine, as they are usually reman's and bear the letters "AT" in the engine code sequence.

[SteelStroke]

Loren/JFP

1 hour ago, Loren said:

Only dealers can research service records and then only if the service was documented by the previous dealer.

For security (of the previous owners) they will not likely give you any copies of work done - but you might get them to confirm a date and whether it was done under warranty or not. 

 

This is what I was hoping they would do at least but if not installed by a dealer I may never know :-(  I just want to head off an IMS/RMS issue before it develops.  This should be the last Major thing my baby needs.

[Richard Hamilton]

Do you know what the original engine number for your car was?  The one in your car now was manufactured for MY03 & 04, so I am assuming that your car is MY03 or 04.  If it is the correct engine type for the car, but not the original engine, then the only thing you don't know is the mileage it has covered.  That could be the deciding factor in whether you go for a new IMS bearing or not.

[SteelStroke]

The original engine was M96/2467302017.

[Richard Hamilton]

Well, it is a newer engine of exactly the same type, but no way of knowing the mileage it has covered.  Not sure that helps your decision about IMS/RMS.

Edited September 22, 2016 by Richard Hamilton

[SteelStroke]

I am already saving the $$ for an LN engineering IMS and the install.  I have a great indie Porsche shop near me that has no problem with me supplying the parts.