[Vtx531]

Originally Posted by Starter986

I replaced my AOS just a short while ago. It does have a boot that attaches from the bottom of the AOS to the engine. Yours has been replaced as evidenced by 1. The worm drive clamp, and 2. That's the newer AOS part. The newer AOS round piece on the top is vertical while the older part round top is horizontal. That said... when I removed my old AOS that bottom boot was like butter and, because I was replacing in... I just tugged at it and it came right off. When completely I pulled off the old one I just removed what was remaining of that boot.
See if you can source that boot for a better price (https://www.ebay.com/p/Porsche-Oil-Separator-Boot-996-Carrera-986-Boxster-Genuine-99610723752-Bellows/1822097375?iid=323690532260&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=323690532260&targetid=800915196857&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031411&poi=&campaignid=1497794122&mkgroupid=56281259685&rlsatarget=pla-800915196857&abcId=1139466&merchantid=114749148&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIveC3oPXB5AIVgZOzCh2hEQwMEAkYBCAB EgKnVPD_BwE) and, after removing the rear wheel and shroud... go to town on it. Shouldn't take but 30 minutes jacking up the wheel.... removing shroud... removing old... installing new... reinstall shroud and wheel and your good to go.

Very informative thank you. It seemed like the boot was extremely pliable (that what you meant about butter) and very loose on the mounting. Like if I reused it would be similar to having pants that are way too big and then you cinch up the belt really tight - doesn’t work well.

Originally Posted by maytag

Pretty sure I've got one of these floating around in a box someplace, still in the bag. It's yours for postage, if I can find it.

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That would be great! Let me know

Originally Posted by thstone

This happened to my Boxster at the race track last month. Doesn't matter if its the OEM spring or an aftermarket screw type, the fix is the same - just re-attach the tube/boot and make sure that the clamp is fully engaged to hold it in place.

Glad to hear it sounds like not a really bad job thanks.