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Originally Posted by 3DdesignsBoxster
Is it worth to considering?
The owner has already tried to repair this as they have
- Replaced all 4 oxygen sensors
- Replaced all vacuum hoses and IMS
Obviously the above didn't take care of it.
Thoughts?
TIA
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Sup! I actually bought a REALLY nice 99 boxster myself that had these codes. The owner didnt know what they were and I actually paid 4.5k everything else was absolutely mint. As JFP mentioned it CAN be pricey so just keep that in mind. For me, I was quoted $1,200 at a local German Shop to do a full replacement of the secondary system. However I did diag myself and see that the MAF sensor caused it. no leaks. no code after all good. It can vary per car but it was very simple for me. If you do buy it, Id recommend doing a vacuum leak test.
In my own experience it was a simple diag and replacement. If you do the job yourself it CAN be alot cheaper than even what i was quoted to replace the full thing. For the price, I think itd be a good buy IF you thoroughly checked everything else and it checks out nicely.
Side note: With the owner attempting to repair. It doesnt seem like he really tackled the MAIN issues that can come with these codes. Typically when these codes come up, the first things to look at are the vacuum reservoir (with age, they can lose integrity and no longer hold vacuum. They are also $30-$40 on ebay), and 'Pump' Change Over Valve. In most cases those will be the largest culprits of the codes. If not an old leaking hose.