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milliemax · 11-07-2011, 02:22 PM

OK ! Tnoice-nice car ! Chuckw-Porsche told me to check DME relay ! Thom4782-got one on order ! Jtinsby- You got that right !!! San Rensho-got no one to help me on this--yet !! Topless-ordered new original Porsche switch, no more nock-offs. For all Boxter owners go to The schillings.com or boxter relay charts and print off a copy to keep !! Thanks again to all of you. Car still ---Dead.. MAX

milliemax · 11-08-2011, 12:02 PM

CAR RUNNING ! Thank you all for your help. Each and every one of you were helpful. Thom4782, special thanks to you ----Puel pump ! Ordered on Monday AM got it today at 3 pm. Installed and she runs great again! I am happy to have found this forum. Thanks again to all of you . Max

milliemax · 11-08-2011, 02:17 PM

Sorry FUEL PUMP ! VDO oem $ 216.95 delivered and done with this problem.

jmatta · 11-08-2011, 04:06 PM

Glad you got the car running again with minimal expense and aggravation. I believe someone noted not to let the cars get too low on fuel, as the fuel also acts as a coolant for the pump. I try to never let mine go below 1/4 tank.

blue2000s · 11-08-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jmatta

Glad you got the car running again with minimal expense and aggravation. I believe someone noted not to let the cars get too low on fuel, as the fuel also acts as a coolant for the pump. I try to never let mine go below 1/4 tank.

Although there is a cooling effect from the fuel, putting the pump in the tank is a relatively new practice. Before the mid-80s, it was rare. So I doubt the cooling from fuel is crucial to the pump's life.