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Porsche 986 Boxster Common Torque Specifications
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Maintenance & DIY Jobs — All Variants (1997–2004) | department69.com
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Covers: Boxster 2.5L (1997–99), Boxster 2.7L (2000–04), Boxster S 3.2L (2000–04) | All M96 wet-sump | IMS risk on ALL variants
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VARIANT QUICK REFERENCE
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VariantYearsEngine
Oiling System
IMS Risk?
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Boxster 2.5L1997–1999
M96/05 2.5L flat-6 (NA)
Wet sumpYes — M96
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Boxster 2.7L2000–2004
M96/22 2.7L flat-6 (NA)
Wet sumpYes — M96
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Boxster S 3.2L (Gen 1)2000–2002
M96/21 3.2L flat-6 (NA)
Wet sumpYes — M96
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Boxster S 3.2L (Gen 2)2003–2004
M96/23 3.2L flat-6 (NA)
Wet sumpYes — M96
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⚠️ Unlike the 996, ALL 986 Boxster variants use the M96 wet-sump engine — there is no Mezger or dry-sump variant. Every 986 carries IMS bearing risk. Factor this into any engine-adjacent work (clutch, RMS, flywheel).
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SHEETS IN THIS WORKBOOK
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Sheet NameContents
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Wheels & TiresLug bolt torque — 96 ft-lbs / 130 Nm, all variants
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Engine — All M96Wet-sump engine specs: oil drain, filter cap, plugs, water pump, thermostat, AOS, coils, flywheel TTY
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DrivetrainEngine mounts, transmission mounts, gearbox drain/fill
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BrakesCaliper bolts (63 ft-lbs / 85 Nm), bleeder screws — all variants
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Suspension Front9 front suspension fasteners (MacPherson strut + tuning fork wishbone)
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Suspension Rear10 rear multi-link suspension fasteners
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Hub & Axle Nuts340 ft-lbs / 460 Nm axle nuts — all four corners
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⚠️ Always verify against your Porsche Workshop Manual before wrenching. Values are cross-referenced from 986Forum, PCA tech articles, Pelican Parts, FCP Euro, and RennTech. Proceed at your own risk.
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Source: department69.com/articles/porsche-986-boxster-common-torque-specifications-maintenance-and-diy-jobs
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