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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-19-2010, 02:28 PM

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shifter and boot ring wanted

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Posted By gcorteen

shifter and boot ring wanted

Does anyone know where I can get a new shift knob and the ring that goes around the boot? Thanks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2010, 08:13 AM

Replies: 5

Where to get replacement shift knob and ring around boot

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Posted By gcorteen

Where to get replacement shift knob and ring around boot

Does anyone know where to get a boxster shift knob and the ring that goes around the boot? My retainer is silver and it looks like someone just put silver tape around it that is starting to lift.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-06-2010, 05:13 AM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

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Posted By gcorteen

Update: Oil cooler was replaced and coolant was...

Update: Oil cooler was replaced and coolant was flushed, but I was told that they were not able to get all the oil out and I would see residual oil for awhile. I was told to drive it and it should...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-23-2010, 01:48 PM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

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Posted By gcorteen

Thanks JFP in PA. Can the radiator be cleaned...

Thanks JFP in PA. Can the radiator be cleaned oil without removing it just as well as it could be if it was removed? I am now being told that the only way they can get everything out of the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-23-2010, 08:05 AM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

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Posted By gcorteen

Just spoke to the shop that replaced the oil...

Just spoke to the shop that replaced the oil cooler. They have flushed the coolant system twice with an additive, but the lines running to and from the radiator are still loaded with oil. Not sure...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-20-2010, 12:40 PM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

Views: 6,191

Posted By gcorteen

Are you saying that even after the system is...

Are you saying that even after the system is flushed I should add something to the coolant to help with the little bit of oil that will inevitably still be in there? What is this product? Oil...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-15-2010, 09:16 AM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

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Posted By gcorteen

I did just get the name of a good local...

I did just get the name of a good local independent Porsche repair shop, I will get it there.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-15-2010, 08:48 AM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

Views: 6,191

Posted By gcorteen

UPDATE: Found a guy a few miles away that has...

UPDATE: Found a guy a few miles away that has done work on boxsters. Car ran fine on the trip there at speeds up to 75. Car temp was good and no funny smells when I got there. First thing noticed...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2010, 07:01 PM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

Views: 6,191

Posted By gcorteen

If there is oil in the coolant would it appear...

If there is oil in the coolant would it appear the usual color of oil? This stuff is very light in color - like a light pair of khaki pants.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2010, 03:53 PM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

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Posted By gcorteen

Thanks for the input everyone. Are any of these...

Thanks for the input everyone. Are any of these potential fixes something I may be able to check out myself (limited skills) or does anyone know of somebody in the Madison area (WI) I may be able to...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2010, 03:00 PM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

Views: 6,191

Posted By gcorteen

There is a layer of the gunk about 1/4" thick on...

There is a layer of the gunk about 1/4" thick on top of the coolant.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2010, 02:56 PM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

Views: 6,191

Posted By gcorteen

Oil color and level is right on.

Oil color and level is right on.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2010, 02:47 PM

Replies: 28

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

Views: 6,191

Posted By gcorteen

Creamy light brown/tan gunk in coolant tank

Thought I found a great deal on an 01 S until I looked in the coolant tank. Coolant level dropped to the bottom of the tank on my 4 hour drive home with car and the top of the pinkish coolant has a...

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