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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2025, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By Rob175
I forgot to mention that I also replaced the...

I forgot to mention that I also replaced the original speakers with similar because the originals had fallen apart. (Paper was torn, ripped and some missing sections...honestly amazed that they made...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2025, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By Rob175
Those critters love the soy based wire insulation...

Those critters love the soy based wire insulation that was used back then...and perhaps still is used, don't know.

Find a different spot to park, use rodent poison, noise making repellents or use...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2025, 04:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By Rob175
Years ago, mine (98 w/standard interior) did much...

Years ago, mine (98 w/standard interior) did much the same thing. I simply added some foam packing material under the speaker's magnet (ie:the center) that stopped the vibration without changing the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2025, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 444
Posted By Rob175
Car info would be a help!!

Car info would be a help!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2025, 08:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,992
Posted By Rob175
Probably not a big enough "potential customer...

Probably not a big enough "potential customer base demand " to make it worthwhile. Especially since there are replacements for both depending on the choice of rear window material.

In my case, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2025, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 326
Posted By Rob175
Best to include YEAR OF CAR and trim level (ie:...

Best to include YEAR OF CAR and trim level (ie: base or "S")....... there are often slight differences in how these cars are built.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2025, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,754
Posted By Rob175
Last time I checked, Pelican had the...

Last time I checked, Pelican had the gasket/rubber trim for the windshields for a reasonable price. I'd never be happy leaving the trim up to a window installer unless the guaranteed it would match...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2025, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By Rob175
Trust me....find yourself a local shop with...

Trust me....find yourself a local shop with experience to replace your full top. There are a few options available like plastic or glass window and even some color choices.

It's a difficult DIY...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2025, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By Rob175
All I can say is that on my 1998 Boxster, I keep...

All I can say is that on my 1998 Boxster, I keep pressing the switch until the top/clamshell motor shuts off automatically, either while opening or closing. So, I assume that's the way the system is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2025, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By Rob175
Before putting mine (98 Boxster) in winter...

Before putting mine (98 Boxster) in winter storage I really topped off the tank. As I drove to the storage place I got the same code as you did, but placed it in storage assuming I would deal with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2025, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 277
Posted By Rob175
I bought a couple of extra one years ago....I...

I bought a couple of extra one years ago....I discovered that one of mine somehow popped out and lost on the road......one of the least expensive Porsche parts I ever bought.....LOL
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2025, 05:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,900
Posted By Rob175
I'm not sure if the noises some hear ONLY occur...

I'm not sure if the noises some hear ONLY occur while filling up the tank or when driving around. Mine never "howled" but it does make a "bubbling" sound as the fuel tank fills close to full. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2025, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By Rob175
Where abouts was the most recent "puddle" located...

Where abouts was the most recent "puddle" located under the car?...Front, rear, middle, left or right?

(Front left or right could be a problem with a radiator or connection)
(Middle left or right...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2025, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,364
Posted By Rob175
Just curious.....what caused you to replace the...

Just curious.....what caused you to replace the carbon canister in the first place?

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(p.s....according to Pelican Parts my 98 Boxster's replacement canister is about $1,000. They list a couple...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2025, 05:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,900
Posted By Rob175
Thanks for the reply!

Thanks for the reply!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2025, 06:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,900
Posted By Rob175
Last fall, when I stored my 98' Boxster for the...

Last fall, when I stored my 98' Boxster for the winter, I topped off the fuel tank as I always have done in the past along with a can of SeaFoam. But this time I really topped it off.

As I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2025, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By Rob175
My 98 Boxster doesn't do that exactly...When...

My 98 Boxster doesn't do that exactly...When locked for its winter storage, I do need the key to unlock the doors...BUT I'm not required to put the key in the accessory position, or for that matter I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2025, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 642
Posted By Rob175
Hoses, hose connections and water pump would be...

Hoses, hose connections and water pump would be my starting points. I doubt it would be a thermostat issue but if it turns out to be the water pump then I'd change out the thermostat too....but my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2025, 05:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 418
Posted By Rob175
Let the system cool overnight and then check the...

Let the system cool overnight and then check the tank in the rear. It could be the tank is leaking like on my 21 year old tank was before it was replaced.
Pull out the trunk liner/carpet and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2025, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By Rob175
I don't believe that's the way it works on the...

I don't believe that's the way it works on the older systems like on my 98'.

I believe the press of the key FOB's button acts like many remote controls, It turns the system on and THEN the system...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2025, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 581
Posted By Rob175
I don't believe my 98' Boxster "looks" for the...

I don't believe my 98' Boxster "looks" for the FOB. That's my assumption because my FOB needs it's button to be pressed, and the little red light on the FOB lights up when I open the car up.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2025, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By Rob175
Fortunately, the wheel adjustment works fine on...

Fortunately, the wheel adjustment works fine on my 98. I can't speak for other years but mine is ONLY designed to move in/out not up/down too. Instead, for up down I use the seat lever to raise...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2025, 06:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,080
Posted By Rob175
Still driving.....and the CEL with code has NOT...

Still driving.....and the CEL with code has NOT re-appeared. Perhaps while in storage for almost 5 months enough (over-filled) fuel in the system's valves, lines and charcoal canister has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2025, 06:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,564
Posted By Rob175
Looks good to me also. Suggest you drive the car...

Looks good to me also. Suggest you drive the car since a hot engine will "boil off" any SLIGHT amount of condensation in the oil if given enough of a chance.

Obviously, that works with SLIGHT...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2025, 06:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,564
Posted By Rob175
Wouldn't water or coolant in the oil cause the...

Wouldn't water or coolant in the oil cause the oil to look "foamy" or "milky"?
The posted picture looks somewhat translucent and really not bad at all....unless I'm missing something....which is...
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