[DeTomaso] NPC: Porsche Boxster head gasket

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/17/12 4:12:48 PM, coreyjprice at gmail.com writes:


> I have a coworker that just overheated his '98 Boxster.  The mechanic 
> said that he blew a head gasket.  Anyone have experience replacing this?  A 
> new engine is $12k with $3k labor to remove and install.  A used engine would 
> be $3k plus labor.  The car is worth $8k...  Poor guy.  He isn't a DIY guy 
> either.  Ouch.
> 

>>>Brent Stewart went through this during the POCA Fun Rally.   Apparently 
Porsche uses a plastic impeller in the water pump which is known to fail at 
a certain mileage; he was unaware and drove past that mileage.   It popped 
but fortunately he saw it right away and shut down.   He just had to have a 
water pump change.   But if you don't see it and continue driving, a blown 
head gasket is a sure thing.

Is your friend's engine damaged beyond the head gasket?   Or would it be 
able to get back on the road with just a new head gasket and water pump?

In any case, it sucks. :<(

Mike