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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-24-2019, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By Kurt V
SOLD!!! 986 Service Manual and 101 Projects Manual

Both are in very good condition, with some smudges on page edges.

Service manual: $40 shipped CONUS
101 Projects: $15 shipped CONUS
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-25-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,265
Posted By Kurt V
I think he lives in England. Everything rusts in...

I think he lives in England. Everything rusts in England.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,017
Posted By Kurt V
Another vote from a happy user for the Ultimate...

Another vote from a happy user for the Ultimate Cup Holder!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,554
Posted By Kurt V
Turns out I've got a couple of problems. First,...

Turns out I've got a couple of problems. First, yes one of the plastic ball joints was broken. However, the rod on the other side appears to have popped off and is bent. Here is a picture of the two...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,554
Posted By Kurt V
Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out tomorrow.

Thanks for the tip! I'll check it out tomorrow.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,554
Posted By Kurt V
Clamshell opens and closes, but top will not raise or lower.

I haven't found anything that discusses this with all of my Google searches. I have a 2003 Boxster S and up until now the top went up and down just fine. Today, I went through the lowering procedure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,045
Posted By Kurt V
The tires had less than 2000 miles on them and I...

The tires had less than 2000 miles on them and I had just checked the tire pressure before leaving on my trip. Not sure what happened. Just felt it suddenly go flat. Fortunately it was a rear tire so...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,045
Posted By Kurt V
A year ago, when I still had my 2001 Base, I had...

A year ago, when I still had my 2001 Base, I had a nearly new rear tire sidewall just disintegrate while driving down the highway. Fix a Flat would not have helped. No tire store within 150 miles had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,843
Posted By Kurt V
Nice looking car. I started off with a 2001 base...

Nice looking car. I started off with a 2001 base and now have a 2003 S. Both were/are great cars!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2016, 05:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Kurt V
Sold a Boxster, Bought a Boxster

I haven't posted on here in a few months as I sold my 2001 Lapis Blue Base Boxster in January. Didn't think I would miss it as much as I did. Only thing I didn't miss was that back plastic window....
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-24-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,131
Posted By Kurt V
If that car looks as good inside as outside, and...

If that car looks as good inside as outside, and he can provide proof of the "second" 30K inspection done at the dealer, I'd buy that car in a second at $7500 and drive the crap out of it. Unless the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,067
Posted By Kurt V
If you are mechanically inclined, you can fix a...

If you are mechanically inclined, you can fix a lot of those problems yourself. Replacing the AOS and spark plugs will probably solve most of your misfiring problems. Those parts will set you back a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,021
Posted By Kurt V
I've got the Craftsman torque wrench and two HF...

I've got the Craftsman torque wrench and two HF torque wrenches, including the 1/4" in/pounds wrench. All still read within spec when I had them calibrated.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By Kurt V
Mine went out on my 2001 about 5 months ago at...

Mine went out on my 2001 about 5 months ago at 58K miles. Replaced it myself. Worst job ever! I've got small hands. I don't know how anyone with hands larger than mine would be able to get into the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-04-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,272
Posted By Kurt V
Agreed. I had the same issue with the check...

Agreed. I had the same issue with the check engine light coming on. Same codes, but the car ran just fine. Would reset the codes and would be ok for about a month and then come back on. Instead of...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-20-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Posted By Kurt V
What color is it right now?

What color is it right now?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,205
Posted By Kurt V
If you went to the link you would discover the...

If you went to the link you would discover the problem with using a battery charger: The charger will only charge if it senses it is connected to a battery. Using the red jumper fuse will not work...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,174
Posted By Kurt V
I would do this first as the battery just may be...

I would do this first as the battery just may be too discharged to unlock the door.

Does the trunk light come on when you open the trunk?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,868
Posted By Kurt V
Jeepdad, where you located in MidMo? I'm in...

Jeepdad, where you located in MidMo? I'm in Jefferson City. Been driving and wrenching on my 2001 Boxster for the last couple of years. Always happy to give advice and lend tools!
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-31-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,000
Posted By Kurt V
Any scrapes on the wheels? How old are the tires?

Any scrapes on the wheels? How old are the tires?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,531
Posted By Kurt V
Probably lost. Do yourself a favor. No one wants...

Probably lost. Do yourself a favor. No one wants to steal those wheels. Get 4 oem lug bolts. Then get one of these to remove the wheel locks. Put it over the locking lug bolt, whack it with a hammer...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2014, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 880
Posted By Kurt V
Just replaced my AOS-worst job ever!

I read every article and tip I could find on replacing the AOS. What a miserable job! I have small hands and even had the flexible hose clamp tool and it was still a struggle for me to get into that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-16-2014, 04:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By Kurt V
Thanks Hawaiian! Makes me feel a bit better.

Thanks Hawaiian! Makes me feel a bit better.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-15-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By Kurt V
Mark, thanks! And clickman, I already printed out...

Mark, thanks! And clickman, I already printed out your tips!!:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-15-2014, 05:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,023
Posted By Kurt V
AOS failure questions

I was about 15 miles from home yesterday when my AOS failed. Managed to limp on home. Confirmed failure by disconnecting the hose to the intake and blocking it off. Performance returned and smoke...
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