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Lil bastard · 04-09-2009, 07:52 PM

I agree, it might take 20-30 minutes, but at least half of that time is spent removing and replacing the firewall hatch. I think the actual time to swap the belt itself for me was 5 min or less. Super easy, but be sure you have the correct wrench (or socket) - 24mm IIRC for the tensioner pulley.

And, be sure that you have the belt w/AC. No Boxster are sold in the US w/o AC, but surprisingly, they will sell you a belt for a non-AC car which is shorter and won't fit.

04-09-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	I agree, it might take 20-30 minutes, but at least half of that time is spent removing and replacing the firewall hatch. I think the actual time to swap the belt itself for me was 5 min or less. Super easy, but be sure you have the correct wrench (or socket) - 24mm IIRC for the tensioner pulley. And, be sure that you have the belt w/AC. No Boxster are sold in the US w/o AC, but surprisingly, they will sell you a belt for a non-AC car which is shorter and won't fit. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!