Lifting and Jacking a Boxster

[lkchris]

It’s maybe difficult for many to understand, but it’s a VERY good assumption to conclude that German cars are not designed for DIY maintenance or repair.

It’s pretty good to assume also that the only lifting points provided by Porsche are those that correspond to Porsche specified lifting equipment all dealers are required to possess. That and what you can do with the supplied tire changing jack.

Something someone posts on a forum is use at your own risk as opposed to engineering tested and approved. Real engineers are well aware of liability.

[boxfix]

Originally Posted by lkchris

It’s maybe difficult for many to understand, but it’s a VERY good assumption to conclude that German cars are not designed for DIY maintenance or repair.

It’s pretty good to assume also that the only lifting points provided by Porsche are those that correspond to Porsche specified lifting equipment all dealers are required to possess. That and what you can do with the supplied tire changing jack.

Something someone posts on a forum is use at your own risk as opposed to engineering tested and approved. Real engineers are well aware of liability.

WHAT?????? Are you kidding? "but it’s a VERY good assumption to conclude that German cars are not designed for DIY maintenance or repair." this is nonsense. I have been working on these cars for 25 years and have NEVER come to this conclusion.

[356Guy]

Originally Posted by lkchris

It’s maybe difficult for many to understand, but it’s a VERY good assumption to conclude that German cars are not designed for DIY maintenance or repair.

It’s pretty good to assume also that the only lifting points provided by Porsche are those that correspond to Porsche specified lifting equipment all dealers are required to possess. That and what you can do with the supplied tire changing jack.

Something someone posts on a forum is use at your own risk as opposed to engineering tested and approved. Real engineers are well aware of liability.

What is difficult to understand is why you made that assumption. The world is full of people that maintain their Porsches safely. The supplied tire changing jack is the worst tool for maintenance. Real engineers can take their Porsche to the dealer if they like.

[Frodo]

+1 on that^^^

Bought my Box 10 years ago, never having done anything more involved on an automobile than changing the oil. Since then I’ve done an alternator, a front wheel bearing, R/R a water pump/low temp thermostat, brakes (pads & flushing), clutch hydraulic flush, transmission fluid changes, R/R a fuel filter, and a front motor mount replacement. I’m sure there’s a thing or two I’ve left out. And, of course, a number of oil changes as well. That’s with no previous experience and no lift---a jack and stands only. And if I can do it…well, you know the rest..