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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,783
Posted By Vista glass
I just did the nutsert installation for the top...

I just did the nutsert installation for the top latch nuts. It worked! The link to Mike Fockes instructions was imensely helpful.
https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/randrcenternuts

I...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-30-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,512
Posted By Vista glass
I have broken tabs. Who needs em. I utilized...

I have broken tabs. Who needs em. I utilized self adhesive velcro to the frame and the insert. i trimmed so it will not show. Very solid, no noise and I can readily remove/replace as needed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2014, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,138
Posted By Vista glass
Keep it if you can ! The segments of my life...

Keep it if you can ! The segments of my life without a Porsche or something close were dreary.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,425
Posted By Vista glass
My wife found my current Porsche for me. She's a...

My wife found my current Porsche for me. She's a keeper, so is the 986. She will drive it occasionally,but is afraid of hosing it up.Decades ago she mangled the transmission of my Porsche with a bad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-23-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,401
Posted By Vista glass
MNICEBOX I just did this job not long ago. Be...

MNICEBOX I just did this job not long ago.
Be sure to note where each bolt comes from because some are of different lengths. I was contorted to get to them and did not realize they were not all the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-03-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,517
Posted By Vista glass
Tank replacement complete

Wow that was a chore. It would be easy if it were not for the elusive fourth hose.
I cannot believe some brilliant german engineer has not re designed that fitting to come into the trunk. An"S"...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-17-2013, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,517
Posted By Vista glass
Thanks for the info. I'm going in

Thanks for the info. I'm going in
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-02-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By Vista glass
Dennis You may be lucky. If you can not find...

Dennis
You may be lucky. If you can not find the cable to release the front trunk where it should be in the wheel well it may have been relocated to the tow plug on the front bumper by a previous...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,743
Posted By Vista glass
That is a fair price for the work and a bargain...

That is a fair price for the work and a bargain for the peace of mind.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,052
Posted By Vista glass
Yes Life is short. I went in aware of the...

Yes
Life is short. I went in aware of the issues. I expect to invest time and money to equal 2K per year average. IMO it's worth it.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-10-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 149,194
Posted By Vista glass
No 1998 base. 83,500 Put in LN IMS ceramic...

No
1998 base. 83,500
Put in LN IMS ceramic with clutch at 78,000.
The original IMS was in good shape, but"while you are in there....."
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,684
Posted By Vista glass
I do enjoy my boxster. There are issues, but what...

I do enjoy my boxster. There are issues, but what a great machine. I even like it when its like this. With the proper equipment it is not hard to work on.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,030
Posted By Vista glass
JD Just a swing in the dark. I have read of...

JD
Just a swing in the dark. I have read of these symptoms being a loose spark plug squealing on cold startup. Anyone been in that area lately?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,064
Posted By Vista glass
Joe What you propose to do is possible, a...

Joe

What you propose to do is possible, a lot of work but possible. I have done one corner for a quick fix when I was away from my garage. I did not want to leave it on a jack and fashioned what...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-29-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,800
Posted By Vista glass
Looks like new parts ! I like the look of black...

Looks like new parts ! I like the look of black on a white vehicle. Nice work. Are you dipping the wheels as well ? This stuff is fun in a spray can. I haven't used it on my Porsche, but I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,705
Posted By Vista glass
I recently installed a low temp thermostat and a...

I recently installed a low temp thermostat and a new cap , along with a coolant pump ,new belt and new coolant. Thats a lot of variables but I have noticed a slight drop in overall operating...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-24-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,827
Posted By Vista glass
Thank you for your service to our country. The...

Thank you for your service to our country. The electrical section of the ignition switch is an inexpensive part. The replacement seems to cure a myriad of mysterious electrical problems. If the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2013, 03:15 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 34,924
Posted By Vista glass
Sorry to hear of your circumstances. I am...

Sorry to hear of your circumstances. I am following along. If local regulations permit you to return this unit to the dealer/seller, cut it loose, and get another regardless of the severity of this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,508
Posted By Vista glass
I used ragg top when i got my boxster. It worked...

I used ragg top when i got my boxster. It worked well. I currently have a 98 model year, 83,5000, Florida car lots of sun and rain. Always garaged at home and the office. After 9 months water...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-16-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,116
Posted By Vista glass
How about a picture of the John Deere beside the...

How about a picture of the John Deere beside the box ?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,802
Posted By Vista glass
No, I have not had to ,ever. I believe the...

No, I have not had to ,ever. I believe the dipstick vs the digital. 83,500, I change every 5K as cheap insurance even though I have the ceramic IMS bearing installed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,611
Posted By Vista glass
Sorry to hear you got a bad set of tires. ...

Sorry to hear you got a bad set of tires. Hopefully someone will address that issue fairly. I have not had any problems with the Michelins pilot sports on the box, or the sets I have run on other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,184
Posted By Vista glass
I replaced mine at 83,500 when I did the water...

I replaced mine at 83,500 when I did the water pump. I had the original cap and was not experiencing coolant loss. I read here to upgrade was recomended by those who know more than I. All knowledge...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,470
Posted By Vista glass
I just went through this exercise. OEM or a least...

I just went through this exercise. OEM or a least composite impeller is the way to go. I did the work myself as I have time and a nice shop. Patience and the knowledge of the forum helped a lot. Did...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-12-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,730
Posted By Vista glass
PM sent about parts

PM sent about parts
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