Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Porsche Boxster

Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Porsche Boxster.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Porsche Boxster

Problem Category Number of Problems
Radiator problems
1
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
1
Gasoline Engine problems
1

Radiator problem #1

The contact's daughter was driving the vehicle and when she arrived home she alerted the contact that there was a milky substance in the oil. The vehicle was not driven again. It was then towed to the dealership. They wanted $14,000 to fix it, but did not tell her what was wrong with the vehicle. She then took it to another mechanic, for a second opinion. The mechanic, determined there was a casting flaw which caused the radiator fluid to leak into the engine . The vehicle has not yet been repaired.

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem #2

Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed flames coming from the intake manifold. This occurred after the consumer installed a new battery, and drove for approximately 2 miles. Then consumer turned the vehicle off.

Gasoline Engine problem #3

No summary listed for above vehicle.


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