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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2025, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
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Posted By Randywhatson
I'm being a bit dramatic. But yeah... damaged. Is...

I'm being a bit dramatic. But yeah... damaged. Is replacing the passenger side radiator difficult? Expensive? Any good videos on how to fix? Where can I buy new parts?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2025, 12:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By Randywhatson
Wrecked my 986

So my daughter hit that yellow curb at the gas station with the bumper. Hissing sound and dripping something that is not coolant. Brake fluid? Any ideas on how to fix? I'm taking the bumper off now
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By Randywhatson
Looks like they chewed up the crankshaft position...

Looks like they chewed up the crankshaft position sensor
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2025, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By Randywhatson
Mice problems

So my 99 boxster base runs like ****************. Battery was drained. Took it out along with the tray and noticed a ton of acorns and peanut shells. Even better, three wires are totally severed. I'd...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2025, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 656
Posted By Randywhatson
Thanks for the help so far. I watched the youtube...

Thanks for the help so far. I watched the youtube video. None of that helped, unfortunately. I now think that it's the park/neutral sensor. Like I said, I had to resort to starting in neutral. Then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2025, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 656
Posted By Randywhatson
No start.. no crank... no nothing

My 99 base started only in neutral. I moved it 10 feet because of a summer storm. After the bad storm, went to move it back, it started and ran real rough. I hit the gas, it made a bad sound and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2025, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By Randywhatson
Strange sound... engine running rough

I moved my boxster due to a bad incoming storm.

After the storm, I went to move it back. It started but ran rough. I hit the gas and it made a squeal sound and died. Wouldn't start again.

Any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2025, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 235
Posted By Randywhatson
Strange sound... engine running rough

Years ago, I bought a 99 boxster base with 45k miles off copart.

I finally got it running, thanks to a member suggesting the replacement battery I purchased at autozone was bad. Took it back......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2023, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Randywhatson
Hmmm. The only thing aftermarket is the radio....

Hmmm. The only thing aftermarket is the radio. When i first got the car... radio didnt work. Had a blown fuse. I replaced the fuse and it was around this time i started having issues with the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-23-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Randywhatson
Starting issue/battery drain

So i bought a 986 on copart dith 45k miles.

Put a new battery in. It started and ran great.

About a month later, i washed it. It got cold overnight and froze.

Next day, i noticed it was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 729
Posted By Randywhatson
My 1999 Boxster Base doesnt want to Start

Hey all...

Im a brand new member. I bought a 1999 base on Copart with 45k miles for $4750. I LOVE IT.

When it was delivered... the battery was dead and needed a jump. I bought and installed a...
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