New Boxster S owner and question

[Boxster-S_dude]

Originally Posted by schoir

Congratulations on your new purchase!

If your Boxster is at or around 60K miles and you get those P1128 and P1130 codes again, be sure to check your AOS, especially if you get some of the other common symptoms. First thing to check is whether it is very difficult to unscrew the oil fill cap with the engine running, indicating excess vacuum and a failing AOS.

Regards, Maurice.

Thanks for the tip Maurice. I'll run that test tomorrow.

How much of a complete tune-up can I expect to perform in my garage with an average set of tools? Ive worked on Japanese imports and 60/70's muscle cars but never a German Car.

[yelojkt]

Buy the Bently manual. Cheapest place I have found it is Amazon. Torx and triple square drivers? I use them on VW/Audi. Havn't worked on the 986 yet but it is starting to look like a piece of cake after owning a turbo NB for years. I have heard that you have to drop the motor to change the plugs. I dont think that is true. German cars are different from Japenese and 70's American, but I think you will find your time wrenching on your Porsche to be enjoyable.