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  1. vsmi
    Thanks Jake, I had already perused your site. I wasn't suggesting everyone attempt a total disassembly and rebuild like you show. But in my case if the damage was due to foreign object ingression and not a cylinder failure I could be lucky enough (ugh, can't believe I'm saying that) that the damage is limited to the head, which I was assuming (perhaps erroneously) to be a much less complicated repair than shown in your video. That's why I'd like to diagnose the failure if I can before I start tearing things apart. If it is the cylinder wall then I'll likely look for a used motor and swap them out when I get it (don't like tearing things apart and letting them set - always seems easier to put things back together shortly after taking them apart). If it's the head then I may have some options. Thanks again for the input, it's appreciated.
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    Seafeye, now that's what I'm talking about!! Thanks, and thanks again. I have to say I'm really surprised at how many people just seem to throw up their hands with the motor issues. Yes, a "D chunk" is pretty catostrophic, yet still apparently repairable by some. I own a reasonably sophisticated machine shop, so I don't plan on walking away from the car without some effort first (I just don't like to waste effort). I guess if you've never worked on an engine, these are not what you'd want to start on. I'm not trying to play down the knowledge and skill of those that are supplying the aftermarket. But if everyone is too scared to work on these things few people are going to want to own one and that isn't good for those of us who still have them and those that supply parts for them. Anyway, it aint over till the fat lady sings, and I haven't heard a peep out of my ex :-).
  3. vsmi
    So no way to check for D chunk with the engine in the car???
  4. vsmi
    Bummer on the D failure likelyhood. Is there any remotely easy way of checking for this? I was able to see the top of the piston thru the spark plug hole and it didn't look damaged - if that means anything.
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    Does anyone know if you can remove a cylinder head without removing the engine from the car??
  6. vsmi
    Hello All, I'm new here - found this wonderful site while looking for Boxster info. I've got a '98 with 45,000 miles and severe engine trouble. It does not seem typical of what I've read about here though. I have antifreeze in my oil, antifreeze being blown out the tail pipe, and no compression on the passenger's side front cylinder (running on 5 out of 6 cylinders). The spark plug on said cylinder is smashed but the piston (from what I can see with a lit mirror) is OK. Are these engines known to "drop valves", or something of the sort? Thanks in advance for any input.
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