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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-22-2025, 08:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By Seadweller
Well, here's an update....Went out this morning,...

Well, here's an update....Went out this morning, hooked the battery back up, got in the car, pressed the brake, and the shifter slid smoothly into P. I ran it back and forth, and it shifts...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-20-2025, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 190
Posted By Seadweller
Odd Situation with Shifter - Tiptronic - Stuck

OK, don't make fun of me, it's my wife's car...... :)

1998 Boxster - Tip - 39,XXX miles

I've noticed the last few times we had the car out, that the shifter was a bit stiff. I took it out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2025, 05:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks guys....I'll get them replaced soon. The...

Thanks guys....I'll get them replaced soon. The car has been garage stored with a cover, but my motorcycle has been in climate controlled storage its entire life, and rubber stuff definitely...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2025, 04:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 499
Posted By Seadweller
Tire Age

I've got 2012 Kumho's on my '98 Boxster and they still have at least 80% tread left. I know rubber degradation is a real issue, but there's no indication that's occurring, at least outwardly. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By Seadweller
I'm happy to report that I replaced the screen...

I'm happy to report that I replaced the screen today, and it looks like new again. Took about 30 minutes. Thanks all for the input!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-12-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By Seadweller
Not sure to be honest. The car has been garage...

Not sure to be honest. The car has been garage kept and covered since new, and has less than 40K miles on it. It happened between the last time I drove the car, and when I did some interior...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks, looking forward to getting it fixed.

Thanks, looking forward to getting it fixed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2024, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks, got a kit on order.

Thanks, got a kit on order.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By Seadweller
Strange "Delamination" on HVAC Control Screen

Greetings!

This just appeared out of the blue on my HVAC control screen. Looks like some sort of delamination. I have no clue what could have caused it. Age I guess. It's just odd that it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By Seadweller
Part Identification Assistance Needed Please

Greetings!

Found this under the car on the garage floor. Looks like 40% of a round, rubber grommet of some sort, but I have no clue where it might have come from. I know it's a longshot. Some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2024, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By Seadweller
HVAC Blend Door Plugs

With summer on the way, I'm getting ready to tackle the HVAC blend doors in my '98. Searching for "Porsche Blend Door Plugs" doesn't yield any results, but I know that the VW plugs also work. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-29-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks gang....Being in Florida, I've been...

Thanks gang....Being in Florida, I've been wanting to do this since I bought the car. Glad to hear that folks have had success with the "behind-the-radio" method. I need to get it on the schedule...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By Seadweller
Blend Door Repair

I know there are several methods to accomplish this. The easiest I've seen, at least on videos, is removing the radio/AC panel, cutting the center duct, and covering the blend doors with HVAC...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By Seadweller
Happened to me...I was braking for a light on...

Happened to me...I was braking for a light on some rough pavement and the horn went off. Scared the hell out of me as I didn't realize it was my car. Got to our destination, sitting by a pool, and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 990
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks all....I went ahead and pulled the C4...

Thanks all....I went ahead and pulled the C4 fuse, and sure enough, the engine would not start, which is exactly what I wanted. My engine fires up the second I hit the key switch, and I wanted to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 990
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks....Will pulling the C-4 fuse accomplish...

Thanks....Will pulling the C-4 fuse accomplish the same thing?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 990
Posted By Seadweller
Turning Engine Over with Fuel Pump Relay Pulled?

Greetings!

I know it's only Monday, but I have a couple ignorant questions: :D

1. I see there is both a fuse and a relay associated with the fuel pump. I assume that removing either would...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks JFP. Are they decent?

Thanks JFP. Are they decent?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By Seadweller
Weize Batteries

Anyone have experience with Weize batteries on Amazon? $120 delivered for an H6 AGM battery is quite affordable, and it seems the company that makes them has been in business forever making...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-04-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By Seadweller
Awesome, thanks gang!

Awesome, thanks gang!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By Seadweller
By the way, if the car has sat for a period of...

By the way, if the car has sat for a period of time, is there any harm in pulling the fuel pump fuse, and turning the motor over a few revolutions to pressurize the system before starting it?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks JFP. Is there much involved with checking...

Thanks JFP. Is there much involved with checking the cam deviation? At what value would you consider the result to be "high"?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2023, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By Seadweller
No, it only rattles at start-up when the car sits...

No, it only rattles at start-up when the car sits for a while. Once the rattle is gone, it's gone for good if I drive it again within 2-3 days.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-31-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By Seadweller
Questions About Start-Up Rattle

Hi gang!

I know this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I have some questions related to this, some of which I can't find answers to. I of course have the notorious start-up rattle, which sounds...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-30-2023, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By Seadweller
Thanks for the lead Javi...Just submitted to join...

Thanks for the lead Javi...Just submitted to join the group.
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