Ticking in warm-up is normal. Previous owner might not have been clear on when it was actually happening. That being said: Guessing it’s likely a failing coil pack, spark plug or fuel injector. That bank of pistons seems to run a bit hotter (a partial contributor to bore scoring in the larger engines - though not the 2.7 or 3.2). With that mileage I’d service everything: coil packs, plugs, serpentine belt, water pump, and all filters (air, oil, cabin) and fluids.
ThumbsUP! Hello and Merry Christmas eve...I'm binge watching the entire project boxter series tonight and tomorrow morning before the holiday/family stuff gets started. I'll be sure to smash the thumbs up for all these videos as well as the others I watch. I'll be watching any/all of the Porsche content. The engine overhauls are excellent, I'm learning a bunch and would feel confident to do some of this myself. The only way I could afford a Porsche is similar to this project and taking a chance on an M96 or M97 car with a depreciated resale price. Even these cars are now seeming to be sought after - lol Excellent content - thanks!
Hey, thanks so much!! I appreciate you watching the vids, and all of the kind words, likes, and comments; you’re a chaaaamp! You’ll have to let me know which rebuild series is your favorite if you end up watching the others. Have a Merry Christmas!
@Fun_Ahead_TV_Official My next guess would be to change the plugs and coils (probably need it anyway) and then check all of the accessories and pulleys. Alternator pulley?
Ohhhh shit Dave! My guess is just a coil pack, but that's because I had a pair of them just crack and disintegrate on my 996 so I'm heavily biased. Okay now to go watch the backlog and see what horror actually awaits you. Good to see you doing cool stuff, man!
Thanks for this video. I have the same car with the same issue. Mine is a 2006 Boxster S with a 3.2 liter engine. I have the same ticking sound at idle. I had the engine bore scoped at my Porsche Specialist independent shop. They went in through the sump and the spark plugs and found slight discoloration on cylinder #6. Their conclusion was that there was nothing to worry about. I'm not using much oil just 1/2 quart between oil changes. I would like to know what the ticking is about if it's not from bore scoring.
Thanks for the comment! Interesting you’ve got the same tick. Well, many more videos to come… currently filming the process of digging into the motor, so we’ll see.
I should mention that the service manager at my independent Porsche Specialist has a Cayman with the same tick. He said his was most notable when he was at a drive up window. That's the same for mine. He has a 3.4 liter and I think it's a 2007. I am very interested in what you find. @@FunAhead_TV_Official
For the P0456, see if your gas cap gasket is still in good shape. Mine was cracking and triggered that code. Also take a look at your strut bump stops to see if they have disintegrated.
Ticking in warm-up is normal. Previous owner might not have been clear on when it was actually happening.
That being said: Guessing it’s likely a failing coil pack, spark plug or fuel injector. That bank of pistons seems to run a bit hotter (a partial contributor to bore scoring in the larger engines - though not the 2.7 or 3.2).
With that mileage I’d service everything: coil packs, plugs, serpentine belt, water pump, and all filters (air, oil, cabin) and fluids.
Thanks for the feedback! If you want to see how it plays out, I end up giving a full breakdown of what went wrong in the subsequent episodes.
Just queued all them up for future viewing.
Brake pad/rotor change video was excellent!
Love it! Much appreciated. Thanks for watching along!
ThumbsUP! Hello and Merry Christmas eve...I'm binge watching the entire project boxter series tonight and tomorrow morning before the holiday/family stuff gets started. I'll be sure to smash the thumbs up for all these videos as well as the others I watch. I'll be watching any/all of the Porsche content. The engine overhauls are excellent, I'm learning a bunch and would feel confident to do some of this myself. The only way I could afford a Porsche is similar to this project and taking a chance on an M96 or M97 car with a depreciated resale price. Even these cars are now seeming to be sought after - lol
Excellent content - thanks!
Hey, thanks so much!! I appreciate you watching the vids, and all of the kind words, likes, and comments; you’re a chaaaamp! You’ll have to let me know which rebuild series is your favorite if you end up watching the others. Have a Merry Christmas!
My 986 2.7litre had the same ticking noise when it was cold started. Went away after a couple of minutes. Fault was rectified with a new drive belt.
Thanks for the input! Dang, awesome you were able to clear it up with the drive belt! Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be so lucky :/
A failed hydraulic lifter? Not all that common but if it is, you probably got a great deal on that car! I look forward to the next video.
It seems that’s plausible! However, I’m still not convinced there isn’t more to the story :/ I’m working through that now.
@Fun_Ahead_TV_Official My next guess would be to change the plugs and coils (probably need it anyway) and then check all of the accessories and pulleys. Alternator pulley?
My wife and I have the same combo. 996.1 and 987.1 S. Looking forward to the restoration on this!
That’s awesome! Absolute power couple right there! Thanks for watching!
Very cool car with a juicy mystery to solve. Looking forward to following this one!
Thanks! I’m excited to get into it and see what we find.
Ohhhh shit Dave! My guess is just a coil pack, but that's because I had a pair of them just crack and disintegrate on my 996 so I'm heavily biased.
Okay now to go watch the backlog and see what horror actually awaits you. Good to see you doing cool stuff, man!
I have an 01 986 manual. Im in Ohio and would love to check out your shop
Hey man, shoot me an email: vfgautowerks@gmail.com.
Thanks for this video. I have the same car with the same issue. Mine is a 2006 Boxster S with a 3.2 liter engine. I have the same ticking sound at idle. I had the engine bore scoped at my Porsche Specialist independent shop. They went in through the sump and the spark plugs and found slight discoloration on cylinder #6. Their conclusion was that there was nothing to worry about. I'm not using much oil just 1/2 quart between oil changes. I would like to know what the ticking is about if it's not from bore scoring.
Thanks for the comment! Interesting you’ve got the same tick. Well, many more videos to come… currently filming the process of digging into the motor, so we’ll see.
I should mention that the service manager at my independent Porsche Specialist has a Cayman with the same tick. He said his was most notable when he was at a drive up window. That's the same for mine. He has a 3.4 liter and I think it's a 2007. I am very interested in what you find.
@@FunAhead_TV_Official
For the P0456, see if your gas cap gasket is still in good shape. Mine was cracking and triggered that code. Also take a look at your strut bump stops to see if they have disintegrated.
Thanks for the tip on the gas gap and bump stops; I’ll check them!
Jeez u can blabber on without getting to the point
I’d like to thank the academy, and my loving wife. I couldn’t have blabbered without them by my side.