I Bought The Cheapest Porsche Cayman In The World and It's a DISASTER!!

We bought the cheapest Porsche Cayman S in the world and it's a MESS! We bought this car sight unseen at auction for dirt cheap with mechanical damage. We now realize it was cheap for a reason... This is the first startup after a long time of sitting and maybe the engine is blown? This is a total disaster! We have bought so many cheap Porsche Boxsters and have gotten so lucky, but I think that good luck has run out?
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[@SonicProvocateur]

Okay the engine is probably (mostly okay). Think this through: the AOS is *definitely* shot and needs to be replaced. In the process it has likely coated the cats and O2 sensor in oily garbage leading to it struggling to keep idle and rev. 1) Replace AOS, and run a few bottles of injector cleaner+93 octane at high RPM. 2) The old italian tune up + new spark plugs. May need new 02 sensors too. 3) Replace oil and add Liquimoly MOs2. Do not overfill the oil. Keep running 93 octane+injector cleaner and driving the snot out of it to try and de-gunk the cats.

[@MrDustr]

Aos?

[@todaysrealquote]

@@MrDustr air oil separator

[@sexysammij1]

I'm with you on this one, I mean these items shouldn't be an overly costly repair to do, and hey you never know.

[@billhenley6605]

This suggestion overlooks the known facts that the previous owner bought some expensive new rear tires and battery; observed an oil consumption issue; had a spark plug removed and did a compression test, a leakdown test, and an endoscope (or all three); was so discouraged with the results that he/she left the coil pack in the trunk; and gave the car away for the tiny return of an income tax deduction (for a high earner, tax savings of 24% of the claimed value).

[@AndyfromSurrey]

You need to start with correct amount of oil in the engine. Could be as simple as this. Either way, it’s an easy thing to eliminate.

[@CecilBrian]

I'm not a mechanic. But I own a 2008 Cayman S and do the maintenance myself. I'm fairly convinced you have a bad AOS. And if overfilled with oil, basically dumping it straight into the cylinders with crank case pressure. Albeit, that's more smoke than I thought possible. It's likely not bore scoring because the smoke would never have cleared. It's classic AOS failure. My prescription is new plugs, new AOS, new air filter, new coil packs, oil change using Driven DT40, new brake pads, cabin filter, pull the entire intake off and clean it out, a detail and remove that bed liner (fingers crossed), new front tires, maybe some used Porsche turbo wheels from the period, and work that leather until it's soft again. Also replace the radio with a touch screen. Then you can sell it for like $25k. Get a leak down test. That'll tell you if bore scoring is present. A diagnosis that is quite over blown and usually caused by deferred maintenance along with lead footed cold starts. Yes, the nikasil liners can start coming apart. But it's not as prevalent as people think. Plenty of these engines approaching 200k miles out there. If you find that you do indeed have a bore scoring issue, LM Engineering is where I'd go with it.

[@JohnAvantiBK]

Sure you know this, but drain all the oil and add back oil. :)

[@texsquirrel213]

Test the AOS with a Manometer.

[@geraldstanley9692]

Number one - your engine oil is overfilled. Your oil level gauge top bar should not be lit. These engines run better with oil level half way filled. Overfilling will destroy your AOS. You should have drained the oil first.

[@cytherians]

Gets me how they don't do this, with one car after the other. It's such a good step to take and isn't a lot of time either.

[@uk2bx]

Quick easy check, try removing the oil filler cap with the engine running, if you can’t get the cap off it’s the oil separator creating to much vacuum in the oil system and oil is getting sucked into the intake. Hence all the smoke coming out of the exhaust

[@ingresswizard9044]

Guys buy a cheap scope and compression tester. With the amount of cars you buy not having these tools is criminal.

[@florisvanvliet3542]

i think most of the smoke came from overfilling, bad air/oil seperators dont help either though. Drain more oil out, or just simply do a full on oil change. All the smoke coming out after the seperators were plugged in briefly couldnt have been caused by oil seaping past the piston rings and into the combustion chamber, its too much smoke, and too long lasting for that to be it. i'd recomend trying to clean the carter vent hoses leading to the separators, and cleaning/replacing the seperators. Also i'd try to clean the combustion chambers, maybe by using some fuel additive and tanking premium gas for a while, since the oil coming into the chambers cannot folly combust and will likely leave loads of carbon buildup, eventually leading to sticky valves, and at worst complete valve failure making a full on engine rebuild neccesarry. With future cars i'd really really recommend draining and refilling the oil when your not sure at what level it is at, If you get too much non-compressable oil in the combustion chambre, instead of compressable air, you actually have a chance of blowing head gaskekts because of overfilling. And once again the carbon buildup won't do any good for your engine. Wishing you guys the best with this project!

[@peterson58]

It seems like they were already aware of the risks but still wanted to try it anyway, possibly in hopes of generating more views when the engine eventually failed.😅

[@carlosbonilla1637]

It’s your AOS… change it. Change spark plugs, and do a proper oil change

[@MrJbipes]

this

[@longtrang7394]

Yup listen to this guy

[@OB928]

Would always recommend oil change before start if you’re not sure. Would ensure proper level and no risk of over/under filling. Cheap way to avoid the grenade.

[@michaelcharlesworth3579]

Cheap Porsche's are starting to become quite a habit on this channel🤨

[@JRGarage]

JR “cheap Porsche” garage

[@CrazyOneToo]

It makes perfect sense. On BMWs the oil separator will stop up also and smoke heavily. My X5 did this. BMWs don't like short trips where the engine doesn't get fully warmed up. Moisture builds up in the valve cover and eventually destroys the oil separator diaphragm causing massive smoke. I had a coworker who sold his car because he thought it was blown up. It was a worn out oil separator.

[@MikePaterson]

Sounds much better than the 996 C4 cabriolet I bought 3 weeks ago. That was banging like Neil Peart used to.

[@BrandonFinleyx]

Long time watcher, this car is such a dream for me, and to see it be brought back to life makes me happy. Some day I'll hopefully be just like you guys! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@JRGarage]

Is our Cheap Porsche luck GONE??

[@MateRimac122]

it's not just a bad day

[@Therealdankyle]

Can we get a motorcycle soon?

[@waynehardwick3100]

Ls swap😉

[@ryansmithza]

LS swap it!

[@GrumpySalmon]

Just buy a reliable fiat panda 4x4

[@ianswann2792]

This brings back memories to me of my denial of bore score on my 2006 987S. Changed the oil air separator, thinker oil, and new filter. Finally was putting in a quart every 300 miles and the knocking was getting so loud! Had a full engine rebuild and had steel liners put in. Now had her back 3 years done 5K miles and doesn’t drink any oil, sounds amazing and pulls so strong. I reckon you need to do a bore scope and keep your fingers and toes crossed.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

Compression test and bore scope to see if it is worth investing in parts. If it has compression and not a lot of scoring, change the oil, plugs and AOS. Maybe the mass air sensors. Then run it. Might have messed up cats by now as well.

[@dontbekurt]

987 owner here.. So I had all the problems demonstrated in the video. I'd say in your case definitely change the AOS. I'd would inspect the engine for scoring, although with the AOS functioning properly, what you would see is a lot of smoke on a cold start, and then it would clear up if the engine had some bore scoring. The end off the video where it struggled to rev. Is most likely the CATs being clogged with oil. I had to have my CATS and AOS and ultimately my engine rebuilt on my 2008 Boxster S.

[@dontbekurt]

Also.. my 987.1 had about 30K miles when I figured out I had Cylinder Wall scoring (looking back it probably had this issue since 20K miles in my case) So the car in the video with 105K in the clock, I'm hopeful for you all, that its just AOS.

[@thomasmiller4596]

Just for shits and giggles since the motor is toast, why not just try that engine restore? Would make great content lol

[@Terminus1962]

I owned a Cayman Base and my AOS went out. The volume of smoke was identical despite the engines being different. Had AOS replaced and issue was resolved. Later saw video on how AOS unit is replaced and almost wish I had done it myself. The gentleman who made that video has posted here. Cayman 987s are very different than Boxters from the same era, and better because of the added rigidity that body is a hardtop. These cars are the best sports cars you can buy for the money. Once fixed, and very dependent on the mileage, a car like this can command as much as $30k+. Especially one like this with lap chronometer right in the top middle of the dash. If the engine did turn out to be toast, you can still recover your investment parting it out. EBay/etc. Oh, after the AOS replacement; expect some smoke, unless anything related is not taken apart and wiped clean. Once AOS is the likely possibility, running it is just adding more oil to associated parts. GOOD LUCK!

[@msteele3199]

I watched a PCA video discussing the bore scoring issue. From what I remember, the bottom of the cylinder is where the scoring normally occurs. You must scope the engine from the drain pan and look at the bottom of the cylinder walls. Also normally the cylinders on the right bank fail.

[@eduardocandeias7533]

They might have poured oil in the cylinders in order to ensure that they are not locked, you might be burning the oil that they soaked in the cylinders. It looks like the rings are falling tho…

[@pharmacells]

Yup, AOS issue I think. Change it, change the oil and fill to the proper level this time, change the spark plugs and then give it a chance to burn off any residue left in the pipework etc. I think it could be OK. Most bore scoring happens before that mileage.

[@CliffjumperCars]

Bad oil separator is also a massive vacuum leak past the MAF, making it not run right now. Replace that thing, make sure the vacuum hoses are all sealed up properly, drain all the oil, do an oil change and refill the correct amount. Change spark plugs. Clean the heck out of your intake tract BEFORE you try starting it up again.

[@boyracer3477]

Pro Tip. Buy a small Lithium jump battery and keep it in the cockpit somewhere. I know there isn't much room but do it. Along with the battery, get a patch cord that will plug it into the OBD2 port. Opening frunk problem solved. I've done that twice now, at first borrowing a big one from my mechanic. Edit: I saw you have a NOCO. If you had just gotten a cable that would plug into the OBD2 port, the frunk would open.

[@mikemorris7776]

Change the AOS, plugs, coils, oil change. Jake Raby builds a great engine but not all Porsche engines have bore scoring as he suggests. Good luck, hope you get it figured

[@michaellaporta6844]

OMG, just found this - this is so much better on mute...

[@David-nb2bc]

The Boxsters are ugly all because it is a convertible. These not working Porsches are perfect car for engine swaps and race car builds for racing. I say this is great deal with or without engine running as that engine will be out and being replaced with either ls7 or Audi 4.2 V8 swap.

[@RuslanVideoFilms]

The not revving is because your MAF sensor is covered in oil now because of the AOS. gotta clean the MAF sensor

[@handsolo6241]

Use the donkey kick to remove wheels. You know, like a backwards kick. Might take 2 shots with a half spin.

[@carlcarter3478]

James Bond wants his car back!!!🚙💨💨💨

[@PaddyBoy644]

You need one of those obd2 power supply ports that give you enough power to just pop the boot or hood.

[@karlos1060]

Looks like the oil is pouring out the exhaust when it was idleling. The engine does not sound horrible though but the smoke is unreal. Can you manually check the oil level? If so do, maybe the sensor is bad. But for now it burning oil at a unheard rate. But still you could be lucky. Maybe overfilled and so much oil left in the system that just burns? One thing is sure, it's not a healthy enviroment to be in driving it now 😁

[@mired914]

It's easier to just power it through the cigarette lighter using a jumpbox.

[@markphillips2072]

Bought a car smoking like that thought the engine was bad replaced the PCV VALVE and it cleared right up when it stick or goes bad it won't ventilate the engine.

[@paulchinnery6560]

Classic AOS symptoms, change it and your good.

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Drop the oil pan and scope the cylinders. Almost guaranteed it has some scoring, but might not be bad enough to kill the engine. Worth finding out for sure. If the engine is toast, do an LS swap!! 😁

[@jmqwert]

Drain oil, refill with half the needed amount, remove spark plugs and check compresion on all cylinders. If equally and ok, then new aoc, plugs and top up oil.. Perhaps you are still lucky, even though the odds seems almost …0..

[@sachah2400]

Compression test. Figures out issues quickly. Not a hard fix. But being a porsche the engine difficult access makes it very difficult.

[@peterson58]

As an owner of a Cayman 987.2, especially one with the same black paint color, seeing you guys torture the car like this makes me feel really sad. But don't get me wrong, I still like watching you guys videos and I really hope you can get the Cayman running again.

[@mfordy1056]

There are plenty of on line details concerning AOS failure and the evidence suggests thats exactly what you have. When you have extreme bore scoring you would also expect to hear an associated sound to accompany it withnthe extreme oil burn you are seeing. The engine to me (Boxster S owner for some years) did not sound unduly rattly when it was initially running okay. For the cheap cost, AOS, plugs and intake clean of oil may suffice, although you may have damaged the four cats due to continued running. Good luck.

[@jonathankoster547]

I am not a car expert. But, I think something is wrong with the engine. I have no idea.

[@JRGarage]

😂😂

[@seezyn5262]

@@JRGarage just some lucas and marvel mystery and it should clear things up no problem👍

[@zekerduzzz]

You guys set whole new york in a big cloud.

[@liveeverydaylikefriday]

Got to love German Engineering LOL

[@kiansnouffer422]

I’m sure you need new plugs in all cylinders since they’ll be fouled from all the oil. Start with that and the separator

[@larrysorenson4789]

You CAN clean fouled plugs.

[@cruiseedwards4657]

​@larrysorenson4789 what do you use to clean them? Having a similar issue with my tts lol

[@callumratcliffe7402]

THATS THE OIL PUMP THEY ARE WELL KNOWN FOR THAT!!

[@arethusa71]

did you check the coolant for intermix? did you check the vacuum on the oil cap when at idle?

[@cytherians]

So what's the increased risk of cancer from inhaling all of that noxious exhaust? I'm surprised you guys didn't wear masks... even after learning the first time.

[@vettesrule3170]

ROFLMAO...🤣With what you found AND it going to auction you don't think it may have been diagnosed by a qualified Professional mechanic?! You have arrogantly thought you would get "lucky" again and find a simple fix??? Well....maybe not this time. Good luck. If not, try Renegade Hybrids again for an LS swap to recoup your a$$$$$$. 😉

[@andrewmace422]

Comment down below...hey guys, I gotta poop, comment down below. Hey I bought another Boxster. Comment down below. Oh yeah, brushed my hair this morning after my shower. Comment down below below. My cat gave birth to kittens. Comment down below. I ate a bologna sandwich while starting my Ferrari. Comment down below. Just messing with you guys...fun channel, I enjoy watching! 😉 but seriously......comment down below!😂

[@danburby7936]

In the 60s I not a 914,6 cyl cheap smoking badly, I changed one cyl and piston it ran for ages, sold it for six ggrand😊

[@JBCustoms333]

While cleaning my 996 yesterday I found the trunk pull on the top of the passenger door jamb. Just above the top of the top hinge.

[@peterkutzing2420]

i believe that is for the fuel door ....

[@geraldstanley9692]

“Staying perfectly cool”. FYI that water temperature gauge will ALWAYS read 175. It’s an idiot light dress like a gauge. Plug in live diagnostics for actual water temperature.

[@alstirling69]

Do you guys not know there's an easier way to open both trunks..?? Take the 3 or 4 wee rubber plugs off the sill cover next to the drivers seat. Then use a 4 or 6mm allen key to remove the blots. Then lift off the cover where the levers are then move the magnet out the way and pull the cable or lever.. works for me every time.. 😊

[@BarsGaming1]

U should do a poshce 911

[@dallinsellers3599]

STOP BUYING MORE CARS AND GIVE UPDATES ON THE 50 MILLION OTHER CARS YOU ALREADY HAVE!!! This channel has lost me 🙄

[@TheEddysGarage]

Search this video title and you can clean the intake after replacing the AOS “Porsche cayman 987 a.d - cleaning intake manifold properly”

[@mercedesc639]

This is the best /funniest video I have ever watched in years of my subscription to JR Garage . Keep it up

[@JRGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@argento4321]

Well look on the bright side. You can go fumigate areas with mosquitoes. Capable that you do the fumigation campaign and recover the investment 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@boyracer3477]

Had an ex-wife. Literally a genius. She checked the oil, it was low. She put in a quart of oil. Checked it again. She put in a quart of oil. She did that 11 times. I go find her. She was looking at the tranny dipstick and fllling the oil tube. It smoked like a smoke machine. I called my mechanic and he said to just drive in it. I followed and it was IMC. My car as I followed was covered in oil.. The mechanic drained the oil, filled it properly and it was fine. Do that.

[@larrysorenson4789]

Most Phoenix FBO’s and private hanger facilities do not allow you to put anything in the hangers other than airplanes. No cars, antiques, condo’s, etc.

[@BrianWhite-kp8wt]

Absolutely don't run that motor! Drop the motor and rebuild it. You might throw a bearing, crack a block, suck a valve, or damage your motor beyond rebuilding.

[@piotr5591]

Put a V8 in it😈

[@jasonruch3529]

Do you actually get more then 75% of trade in since they all have rebuild titles???

[@kali-1313]

After 5 months i remember why i stopped following you guys every 5 minuted the adds come by😅 Any way goodluck with your channel

[@victormackenzie-davis2711]

DRAMA, really compression test, leakdown test, borescope the engines destiny is determined end of story.

[@darrenjones9504]

Drain all the oil and refill with the correct type/quantity. Then replace the AOS and take the car for a burn down the runway 👍 Then you will know 🙈🙈

[@Jakdanyelthe1st]

During the video I was like "OIL is OVERFILLEDDD dont start the engine just get rid of the oil and refill it again,,,, but dudes wanted to start figuring it out when the ozon layer got more than few wholes on it lol.

[@keithandrews1549]

With the amount of money you guys are spending why the hell haven’t you got a 4 post lift? Or at least a 2 poster??? Just don’t make sense man!

[@ZilvinasVilutis]

NOT a good idea to have the oil overfilled. Likely that's why it's been pulling so much oil into the AOS

[@23nedlog]

Valve seals. Engine needs rebuilt. My guess. Or just replaced. LS swap that mofo.

[@henryrodier8024]

We’ll replace the oil separator if it helps great if not send it to compartments or give it away for channel support if someone got this for say $100 for merch it would be worth the car to get the motor rebuilt.

[@MrChicago399]

Lmao did jrgarage just trick himself? The slick 50 is what made it stop smoking

[@vacation_fun_makers]

Give me the Taycan over the Boxter. We love our 07 Cayman it is the base 2.7 but we got it for a song and love it and have done the maintenance they specified for less than 1/10th the cost

[@WeirdNeville]

You also can check the oil with the key in position 2. It does it every time you start the car before the engine turns over. For people who've apparently owned 30 of these you havent learned a lot.

[@AV-sf5xq]

Those 90% of 9x7 having bore scores… does this number count also for the .2 gens since 2009?

[@mikeyshuler432]

Make a video going over each car you own

[@rogercollins2653]

You know, if I knew they were gonna play hide and seek, I would have brought a smoke detector.

[@ericzochowski3749]

The bore scoring is a problem on most Porker boxer engines, isn't it? Such a drama queen👑

[@MrChevyman962000]

That much oil through running through there, I would bet some plugs would be oil fouled, by now...

[@williamhorsley7799]

He put all that extra oil he didn't need which caused the oil to be pushed past the rings so HE BLEW IT HIS SELF

[@paatatutiashvili2853]

Why are you wasting so much time , just boroscope it and see the condition of the engine yourselves

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Love the content.

[@clydelipp9612]

Shot me a message if you are interested in selling. I have a good idea for a project with this car.

[@OfficialCandor]

1:52 i would take 5 boxsters and 10 caymans and use the rest of the money to build them

[@DTJ2024]

Dang Oh crap Dang Oh crap Same memes over and over Yeah, not annoying at all

[@BurritoSenor]

What happened to the white 981 gts you guys got, saw a video a whike ago but havnt seen it since

[@horsecockexpress7612]

why not just drain the oil and put fresh in before you even mess with it. Seems easier than guessing if there is oil, how old the oil is, or what is floating around in the oil

[@tsgrill]

Bad head gasket......or maybe not wow!

[@teles_7772]

Give me that Car, i promice I fixed it,dont have money to buy one ahah😢😢

[@Notourtube]

LS swap?

[@linguini_No1]

Goodbye cats lmao, a lot of ways you could have tested before running it

[@boffam00]

Those are Victor Innsbruck wheels. I have em on my 996.

[@Wantobe123]

Replace the AOS and go from there. Seems easier to replace than than earlier 996/986

[@Therealdankyle]

Send it to me in the UK and I’ll sort it out

[@BryByWire]

Air-Oil separator.... happened to me once too lol

[@abdozargelin6114]

The engine is toast go to autozone & rent a borescope camera & look in the cylinder. There's no way this car would be thrown away for an air oil separator if it's been to shops to get new tires & a battery. Now, if it was sitting, maybe it went bad with time, but the engine in this is done for guaranteed

[@lieberfreialsgleich]

I had the same battery problem. I used battery charger in the cigarette lighter

[@RodrigoVargas72]

That’s why you should only buy japanese cars. Just sayin’.

[@williamhancock9587]

Blown engine, need to bore out cylinders oil passing the rings!!!!