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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-23-2015, 05:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,478
Posted By billj18
Before you begin tearing things apart, try this:...

Before you begin tearing things apart, try this: with the car off and the key out, try the horn. If it works, you have a ground issue in the steering column. A forum search should yield the details....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-21-2015, 04:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Posted By billj18
Another option to consider is to use the same...

Another option to consider is to use the same 17mm spacer up front as you have in the rear. I originally installed 7mm front/ 15mm rear spacers on mine (although I'm using bolts, rather than lug...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,445
Posted By billj18
The tail light holders consist of a metal circuit...

The tail light holders consist of a metal circuit grid press-fit into a plastic carrier. Over time, the holes that retain the metal "pegs" of the grid lose their grip, allowing the grid to push away...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2014, 04:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,261
Posted By billj18
I was considering one of these myself, until I...

I was considering one of these myself, until I saw one in the Porsche Paddock at Daytona last year (if the owner is present, this is not intended as a criticism of your car! It's just my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,754
Posted By billj18
I'm generally not in favor of side graphics on...

I'm generally not in favor of side graphics on Boxsters because I like the clean, flowing lines. However, if you do decide to do it, be sure to keep the script at least 1" above the lower door seam,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-15-2014, 03:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By billj18
I've run Conti DWS for the last two winters here...

I've run Conti DWS for the last two winters here in Pittsburgh on my 2001 daily driver.

Bill
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2014, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By billj18
I know that PepBoys and Advance Auto carry this...

I know that PepBoys and Advance Auto carry this wax around here, but it is stocked in the repair section with the sandpaper and body putty, not with the waxes and polishes.

Bill
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-17-2014, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,194
Posted By billj18
I'm not an audio expert, but I would suspect a...

I'm not an audio expert, but I would suspect a connection, since the condition improved after you had the amp and head unit out. I would hit the connector and receptacles in each unit with some tuner...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-17-2014, 04:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,023
Posted By billj18
The conventional wisdom is that 1128 and 1130 are...

The conventional wisdom is that 1128 and 1130 are symptoms of a vacuum leak. I was getting the codes almost weekly over the winter, and I checked all of the usual suspects: vacuum lines on the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-05-2014, 04:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,601
Posted By billj18
I'm going to call it shocks. When they lose their...

I'm going to call it shocks. When they lose their damping and rebound control, the tires can "dribble" like a basketball over bumps. That sounds like what you are describing. At 115K, they are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2014, 04:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By billj18
My headlight tool is very sloppy: it slips on the...

My headlight tool is very sloppy: it slips on the fitting. As Burg suggested, a 5mm socket works better. I've put a spare socket and extension in my toolkit in place of the stock tool in case I ever...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2014, 04:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,728
Posted By billj18
I had a rear tire go down on the Interstate. By...

I had a rear tire go down on the Interstate. By the time I got safely off on the shoulder, the wheel rim had cut a groove into the sidewall right down to the cords. Luckily, my car (2001) had a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-10-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,140
Posted By billj18
I noticed that you don't mention changing the...

I noticed that you don't mention changing the coil pack. An easy test is to switch the coil to another cylinder and see if the misfire follows.

Bill
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,641
Posted By billj18
I use a Battery Tender brand maintainer on the...

I use a Battery Tender brand maintainer on the deep-cycle battery in my boat, which is stored in my garage. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I ended up without a tow vehicle last summer, so the boat...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-22-2014, 03:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,106
Posted By billj18
My wheels are not nearly as big, but I had a...

My wheels are not nearly as big, but I had a similar problem when I put 15mm spacers on my 17" Sport Classics. It seems that the hub, spacer, and wheel mounting surfaces must be scrupulously clean....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2014, 04:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,097
Posted By billj18
Just for balance, I'll present a contrasting...

Just for balance, I'll present a contrasting opinion: the center stack is a poor position for a nav system…too far out of line-of-sight to be useful, or safe. I have a 10+ year old Pioneer. There has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2014, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,092
Posted By billj18
But you'd better hurry: the exhibit ends on...

But you'd better hurry: the exhibit ends on January 20! It is well worth seeing.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2014, 05:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,803
Posted By billj18
With due respect, I question this formula. Four...

With due respect, I question this formula. Four cycle engines fire every other revolution, on the compression stroke, but not on the exhaust stroke. Thus, it would be only three ignitions per rev;...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,749
Posted By billj18
Have you driven any other Boxsters? As one...

Have you driven any other Boxsters?

As one Pittsburgh guy to another, you need to try a few others first. Two years ago when I was in the market, I drove 2 1998s and a 1999. They weren't the best...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,030
Posted By billj18
I don't know if this applies: I had a problem...

I don't know if this applies: I had a problem with my left taillight bulb going out. The bulb was good. The taillight carrier is a plastic cover with a metal "circuit board" pressed into it with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By billj18
Autozone shows a Duralast alternator for $154....

Autozone shows a Duralast alternator for $154. When it comes to alternators, I don't find name brands to be any more or less dependable than store brands. I've owned a few german cars, and I've had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,921
Posted By billj18
Congratulations! The first mod I would make...

Congratulations!
The first mod I would make would be to lose the M-B front plate! Then you can remove the mount and fill the holes with a pair of Bumper Plugs. (Since your paint is a dark color, you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,018
Posted By billj18
You state that the mechanic who did the work on...

You state that the mechanic who did the work on your car was not a Porsche specialist; I suggest that your problem may be that your cooling system was not properly purged of air. Search for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2012, 04:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,409
Posted By billj18
I hope to install a short shifter in my 01 base....

I hope to install a short shifter in my 01 base. The unit I purchased from the auction site should arrive today or tomorrow.

Unfortunately, family and social obligations always seem to interfere...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-18-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,057
Posted By billj18
To All, com3dorm3 used the same method I...

To All,

com3dorm3 used the same method I did, and has much better photos! I like the zip ties because it's a simple matter to snip them if you need to remove the grille. I don't think hot glue...
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