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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-05-2018, 08:06 AM

Replies: 1

Power Window grinding/clicking sound

Views: 1,272

Posted By desert_porsche

I probably should have done a forum search first....

I probably should have done a forum search first. Looks like it's probably the regulator.

Unfortunately I can't find the button to delete this thread?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-05-2018, 08:01 AM

Replies: 1

Power Window grinding/clicking sound

Views: 1,272

Posted By desert_porsche

Power Window grinding/clicking sound

You guys are awesome at helping me diagnose problems with my Boxster (previous diagnosis of bad wheel bearings was spot on!) so I'm hoping I can get a little help with another problem that recently...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-18-2017, 10:34 AM

Replies: 4

White smoke, misfire, knocking, rough idle after sitting for 3 weeks. Help?

Views: 2,627

Posted By desert_porsche

I should add: 2001 Boxster S, 45K miles

I should add: 2001 Boxster S, 45K miles

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-18-2017, 10:30 AM

Replies: 4

White smoke, misfire, knocking, rough idle after sitting for 3 weeks. Help?

Views: 2,627

Posted By desert_porsche

White smoke, misfire, knocking, rough idle after sitting for 3 weeks. Help?

You all were awesome helping me diagnose my bad wheel bearings. Hoping you can give me some advice about a new problem I had this morning.

I have the opposite problem of most Boxster drivers, in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-21-2017, 11:34 AM

Replies: 7

Very loud groan/droning sound from back end - help?

Views: 1,866

Posted By desert_porsche

Just finished replacing the rear wheel bearings....

Just finished replacing the rear wheel bearings. AT LAST THE NOISE IS GONE! Thanks for the advice guys :D :D :D

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-13-2017, 07:22 PM

Replies: 7

Very loud groan/droning sound from back end - help?

Views: 1,866

Posted By desert_porsche

I guess that was my bad on assuming a failing...

I guess that was my bad on assuming a failing wheel bearing had to make a screaching/grinding noise!

This evening, I was trying to figure out which bearing it was. I jacked the car up and tried to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-12-2017, 08:36 AM

Replies: 7

Very loud groan/droning sound from back end - help?

Views: 1,866

Posted By desert_porsche

Very loud groan/droning sound from back end - help?

Hey guys, wondering if anyone has any ideas or suggestions for a problem I've had for over a year: my all-stock 2001 Boxster S Manual with 45K miles produces a VERY LOUD low pitched sound at medium...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-25-2016, 09:39 AM

Replies: 6

Inner CV joint stuck on axle, can't remove

Views: 2,545

Posted By desert_porsche

Wanted to give everyone an update: I was able to...

Wanted to give everyone an update: I was able to remove the CV joint outer race, thus leaving only the inner race attached to the axle. This gave me a lot more room and I was able to tap the inner...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-31-2016, 11:18 AM

Replies: 6

Inner CV joint stuck on axle, can't remove

Views: 2,545

Posted By desert_porsche

I've read that article and all ~100 comments....

I've read that article and all ~100 comments. They all imply that the CV joint should easily slide off of the axle shaft after you remove the circlip, which is not what I'm experiencing.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-31-2016, 10:41 AM

Replies: 6

Inner CV joint stuck on axle, can't remove

Views: 2,545

Posted By desert_porsche

Inner CV joint stuck on axle, can't remove

Hi guys. The rear axle inner CV joint boots my 2001 Boxster S Manual split open, and I've decided to replace the inner CV joints and boots. I was able to remove the axles from the car without any...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-18-2016, 03:38 PM

Replies: 11

Non-Porsche Axle quality?

Views: 2,100

Posted By desert_porsche

Ahh, got it. Thank you.

Ahh, got it. Thank you.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-18-2016, 02:47 PM

Replies: 11

Non-Porsche Axle quality?

Views: 2,100

Posted By desert_porsche

45K miles, but I live in the desert where the...

45K miles, but I live in the desert where the temp regularly gets to 115, it can be pretty hard on rubber and plastic.

The outer joints are beginning to crack as well. Pelican says it's not...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-18-2016, 01:32 PM

Replies: 11

Non-Porsche Axle quality?

Views: 2,100

Posted By desert_porsche

Non-Porsche Axle quality?

I've doing my yearly maintenance/overhaul on my 2001 Boxster S 6-speed. After removing the rear tires, I found that both of my rear inner CV boots have torn. I'm debating whether to repack and reboot...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-25-2015, 12:35 PM

Replies: 44

Best year?

Views: 10,946

Posted By desert_porsche

I've got a rare 2001 Boxster S with a dual-row...

I've got a rare 2001 Boxster S with a dual-row IMS :D

Confirmed by pulling the OEM bearing out.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-25-2015, 08:27 AM

Replies: 30

I did it and wish I didn't

Views: 3,599

Posted By desert_porsche

Pffft. $6K in 18 months? That's bush league...

Pffft. $6K in 18 months? That's bush league spending right there. You're getting off easy so far :D

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-11-2015, 01:29 PM

Replies: 29

Driving the Boxster in the snow.

Views: 9,536

Posted By desert_porsche

This is my time to gloat! Allow me this pleasure...

This is my time to gloat! Allow me this pleasure :D

Of course from May through October is when it becomes severely unpleasant to be driving around in a black car with black leather seats. That's...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-09-2015, 04:19 PM

Replies: 29

Driving the Boxster in the snow.

Views: 9,536

Posted By desert_porsche

http://i.imgur.com/MnJb7FYl.jpg Sucks to...

http://i.imgur.com/MnJb7FYl.jpg

Sucks to suck btchzzzzz

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-24-2015, 08:16 AM

Replies: 15

Are parts going to get harder to come by

Views: 1,951

Posted By desert_porsche

You're lucky you have many Porsche dealerships...

You're lucky you have many Porsche dealerships within a small area competing with each other. Where I live, there is only one Porsche dealership within 120 miles, and they routinely charge 5-10% over...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-03-2015, 07:38 AM

Replies: 15

Sad truth but the NA engine is going to become rare in new cars

Views: 1,426

Posted By desert_porsche

I've got a 2012 Audi Q5 with the 2.0 turbo. It's...

I've got a 2012 Audi Q5 with the 2.0 turbo. It's surprisingly satisfying and very impressive that a 4 banger can sling a 5400 pound sled around as easily as it does. 25mpg in mixed driving, too. I,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-03-2015, 07:35 AM

Replies: 40

How many Boxster do you see a week?

Views: 3,156

Posted By desert_porsche

I probably see one other 986, one 996, and three...

I probably see one other 986, one 996, and three or four late model Porsches a week. I very rarely see 987 or 997.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-28-2015, 01:53 PM

Replies: 12

Winter in Pittsburgh

Views: 1,596

Posted By desert_porsche

Today was a balmy 73 degrees so I drove to work...

Today was a balmy 73 degrees so I drove to work and back with the top down :D

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2015, 11:08 AM

Replies: 26

An Encounter - why not?

Views: 3,786

Posted By desert_porsche

A couple of years ago I was driving from Tucson...

A couple of years ago I was driving from Tucson to Las Vegas in my 2012 Audi Q5. There is a couple hundred mile stretch between Wickenburg and Kingman which is almost completely straight and flat,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-14-2015, 07:33 AM

Replies: 8

Winter Boxsters For Sale

Views: 1,638

Posted By desert_porsche

It's weird because it doesn't have any of the RUF...

It's weird because it doesn't have any of the RUF badging normally associated with a RUF conversion. I'm also confused about what RUF did exactly.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-26-2014, 12:24 PM

Replies: 9

Wheel Lock Key

Views: 5,175

Posted By desert_porsche

Should be included in the tool kit, which should...

Should be included in the tool kit, which should be located in the spare tire area.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-21-2014, 08:59 AM

Replies: 37

Many IMS "Solutions" showing up.

Views: 4,398

Posted By desert_porsche

*shrug* One doesn't buy a Porsche and then...

*shrug*

One doesn't buy a Porsche and then complain about how much maintenance costs :D

After 1.5 years I'm at about $3500 for maintenance and minor repairs.

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