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There is one small positive action that may help with the cost of the parts but not the labor.A similar problem to the water cooled Porsches exists with some Jaguars - particularly the V12 XJS .One man, Kirby Palm did more to help than all the Jaguar apologists and armchair mechanics. He published a comprehensive PARTS INTERCHANGE LIST. Many GM parts fit or others could be modified to work better than the original.Other parts were also sourced direct from the supplier to the OEM.
For example, the OEM supplier for M96/M97 lifters is INA(I think) -that is why if you buy them with a BMW part number they are cheaper than Porsche.I think Pelican do a fine job of sourcing such items. Another is the DMF -buy a LUK and save a buck(actually several 100!).
Is there a comprehensive parts interchange list for the Boxster? For example - pistons and piston rings -on old 911's there was a direct substitute of Toyota piston rings available !
Hopefully Pelican is working on this to reduce the pain of engine rebuilds. Sadly there is very little diy help for gearbox 2nd gear dogs and bearings.
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2001 Boxster S
Engineers muse
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