The most likely failure in my 2001 Box base...

[Jake Raby]

See you guys later.

Didn't mean to ruffle feathers, and of course its hard to convey things in a post like in a conversation/ in person.

I might post some in the future, but I'll be very reserved. I hope each of you look forward to Monday mornings as much as I do :-)

[Timco]

Originally Posted by Jake Raby

As we speak I am building a better hiding place... Even further away from the rest of the world than my current one. No cell signal and no internet, just focus between man and machine.

Machines don't have opinions and can't make smart ass remarks. I get along real well with them, and if they piss me off, well I just blow them up on purpose. With a smile.

Sorry bud, but based on your immature "police ourselves" attitude, and your Holier than Thou attitude with regards to pulling all your info off the site, (over someone on the internet not changing a water pump), there is no way in hell I would seek out your services. And the above post does not help.

I spend a decent amount of time on a similar site for boilers and hydronic heating, which has a GD section, and really do enjoy helping others through boiler or radiant issues. I couldn't imagine one stupid poster making me soo offended that I yank my info and refuse to help others. If you are as gifted in your field as I am in mine, you should take pleasure knowing it pays you well, and be able to share basic info with others who cannot afford a tech or simply want to learn how to help themselves...and easily roll with the few who like to disagree or refuse good, honest advise.

Why pollute your image on a board dedicated to the very thing you make a living on??? You should take a class or something. There are many other competent....no...GREAT Boxster guys out there, and you're sending customers their way. Either be gone (some of that self-policing) or man up, shake it off, and welcome back. Don't just post cryptic, stupid comments.

I say this because as a small business owner, this crap burns me up. Simply bad business.

[evomind]

Not sure why some people take stuff so seriously, like water pumps.
Ive often pointed out all parts will fail over time, shall I change out my rods, or just pray they don't break?
Most of the time the water pump will give some indication of failure, even if the vanes break I have to believe the engine will run a bit hotter for a short while before youre engine actually grenades.
Im sure Mr Raby has forgotten more abt these engines than Ill ever know, but Im not one to just randomly change out thousands of dollars in parts and labor "just in case." I have a 99 Boxster with 38k miles. Im not changing the IMS and wont change the water pump till abt 100k miles if I still have the car.
As far as Im concerned its a 12k dollar car. If something breaks Ill fix it. If the engine grenades Ill junk it.
Not worth throwing 15k dollars at a 12k dollar car.
I think some of the tuners here try too hard to sell their service/parts.

[rp17]

Not worth throwing 15k dollars at a 12k dollar car.[/QUOTE]

I agree with that statement. This forum has tons of info. Everyone has the right to do what they want with that info. Its there car. Listen to expert recommendations, and the other forums members experience, and MAKE YOUR OWN DECISION based on your circumstances. Throwing thousand of dollars on your car and doing tons of the while you in there, next thing you know 911tt are now in your price range.

But more seriously something comes up in life with your HEALTH, where you could of spend that money on a wiser condition, than a car that hasn't broke. When I bought my car, dealership told me I needed to change my brakes. Told them I'll pass. Took my time and bought all the replacement parts that still sit in my garage because the pads still have plenty life in them. Maybe they though I was going to put 15k on it in one year. Who knows. Glad they told me and glad I made my own decision also.

Changed my water pump out by the way. It was making a noise.

[evomind]

If I were to partake in putting a big motor in a Cayman or Boxster, which I might, JR would be the guy I call. I just don't believe in overhauling a perfectly good engine and calling it maintenance. Not a big deal, nothing against JR.
If my engine grenades then maybe its a good excuse to go big.

[Mark_T]

Sorry woodsman - my bad.