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986 Porsche Boxster: How to avoid issues involving chain guides and cam tensioners

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Chris Tropea
Chris Tropea Associate Editor
2/8/24 8:43 a.m.

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How to avoid common Boxster engine problems caused by worn chain guides and bad cam tensioners?

Porsche technician Sean Mickle tells us the truth about the 986-chassis Porsche Boxster engines.

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jerel77494
jerel77494 New Reader
2/9/24 12:59 p.m.

Any thought I had about owning a Boxter  one day is now gone.

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