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Vtx531 · 09-18-2019, 06:11 AM

Background: I bought a 2001 Boxster with check engine light. I traced it down to the bellows boot that slipped off. I reattached it but was surprised how small the mounting flange was on the engine side and no lip to help retain the hose clamp and boot. It was a Uro parts replacement. I resecured the boot and it came off again a week later.

I was ready to order a genuine Porsche replacement this morning but I am wondering if the previous owner installed the wrong style AOS. That would explain why it didnt seem to fit the boot very well.

Is 2001 with 2.7L supposed to be the AOS without the boot?

09-18-2019, 06:11 AM	#1
Vtx531 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Mi Posts: 69	AOS - 2 diff models - boot/no boot - which year is which? Background: I bought a 2001 Boxster with check engine light. I traced it down to the bellows boot that slipped off. I reattached it but was surprised how small the mounting flange was on the engine side and no lip to help retain the hose clamp and boot. It was a Uro parts replacement. I resecured the boot and it came off again a week later. I was ready to order a genuine Porsche replacement this morning but I am wondering if the previous owner installed the wrong style AOS. That would explain why it didnt seem to fit the boot very well. Is 2001 with 2.7L supposed to be the AOS without the boot?