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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-07-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By MBDiagMan
Sorry if I misled. The car is not being sold by...

Sorry if I misled. The car is not being sold by a dealer. It is being sold by the individual who has been having it serviced at the dealer.

From what I've read it doesn't sound like it would be...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-07-2013, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By MBDiagMan
O-Rings?

I am about to go look at an '01 Base Model with 90K miles that has been dealer maintained and all records are available. I have learned over the years that a phone call about a used car reveals very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,931
Posted By MBDiagMan
That link involves some chilling reading in the...

That link involves some chilling reading in the "when to replace" section. It's easy to see why this is a subject with LOTS of different viewpoints and opinions.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,170
Posted By MBDiagMan
Here's the thread I was looking for Topdown: ...

Here's the thread I was looking for Topdown:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/46093-ims-lawsuit-do-listed-vins-id-cars-single-row-bearings.html
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,931
Posted By MBDiagMan
Is there a popcorn icon available?:D

Is there a popcorn icon available?:D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,131
Posted By MBDiagMan
Both of my kids learned to drive manuals and both...

Both of my kids learned to drive manuals and both drive manuals as adults. Both of them have told me about comments from friends when they get in the car and see them driving a manual. This...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,170
Posted By MBDiagMan
Topdown, Just this past weekend, I had the...

Topdown,

Just this past weekend, I had the thread up on my IPhone with the VIN information you are looking for. I was just now looking for it so that I could link it for you, but now I can't find...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2013, 04:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,131
Posted By MBDiagMan
In the US these days, I find myself in the...

In the US these days, I find myself in the extreme minority. Most people seem to avoid manuals like the plague. I have been a manual transmission fan since my first car, a 48 Chevy I had in 1963.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,170
Posted By MBDiagMan
Thanks TO! I am working on one of the other ones...

Thanks TO! I am working on one of the other ones that you pointed out to me. I think I'll be able to look at it Saturday and get a PPI at the same time.

You're right, there seem to be plenty of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,418
Posted By MBDiagMan
Rick, Congratulations! I ran across that...

Rick,

Congratulations! I ran across that car late last week. It was so far away, and you were already set to drive in on Sunday, so you beat me to the punch. I think you got a great car for a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2013, 11:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By MBDiagMan
Nah, Jake probably won't toot his own horn. ...

Nah, Jake probably won't toot his own horn.

Flatsixinnovations.com
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,170
Posted By MBDiagMan
TO, Thanks VERY much for the link. I did...

TO,

Thanks VERY much for the link. I did not know about car gurus.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,879
Posted By MBDiagMan
And that's exactly why I started my post with the...

And that's exactly why I started my post with the disclaimer.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,879
Posted By MBDiagMan
Very good to know. With more conventional...

Very good to know. With more conventional engines and engine positions, I have most definitely seen a lower oil temperature result in a sludging condition requiring more frequent oil changes.

It...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,879
Posted By MBDiagMan
What temp stat comes from the factory?

What temp stat comes from the factory?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,879
Posted By MBDiagMan
I'm not by any means a Boxster afficionado. I...

I'm not by any means a Boxster afficionado. I DO, however, have LOTS of wrenching and car experience going back to my Dad's indie shop beginning in elementary school.

Given the issue with the IMS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2013, 02:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,170
Posted By MBDiagMan
Thanks for the replies guys and for the good...

Thanks for the replies guys and for the good advice.

Yes it does,seem that the supply is drying up right in front of my eyes. The warm weather is probably at least partially responsible.

In...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2013, 02:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,853
Posted By MBDiagMan
I think I that I need to clarify my question. ...

I think I that I need to clarify my question.

My question should have been, "is your boxster SEAT and seating position comfortable?" I apologize for not being more clear and I thank everyone for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,170
Posted By MBDiagMan
Another IMS Thread

In my search for a Boxster I found a 2001 with last six VIN digits 623284. I still haven't figured out if it is two row or single row. The information in the SN class action suit thread is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,853
Posted By MBDiagMan
Thanks very much for the useful replies. My test...

Thanks very much for the useful replies. My test drive was cut short when I got a call saying my mom was being taken to the hospital and the car is two hours away.

Adding to my original...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,853
Posted By MBDiagMan
Is Your Boxster Comfortable?

I drove a few cars and they were not objectionable, but I drove a 2001 base car that I am interested in and could not find a comfortable seat position. The rear control moved the seat back angle but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,081
Posted By MBDiagMan
If you're wanting to really wind it out, I would...

If you're wanting to really wind it out, I would not do it oil temp below 200, I would FOR SURE not do it below 180.

It might be that with lighter oils than we used in our dirt track cars you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,081
Posted By MBDiagMan
I'm not yet a Boxster owner, but I have many...

I'm not yet a Boxster owner, but I have many years of both street car and race car experience. Before I would romp on any engine I would like to see about 200 degrees oil temp before hand. If the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,628
Posted By MBDiagMan
I am a total neophyte as far as Porsche cars go,...

I am a total neophyte as far as Porsche cars go, but I do know a lot about oil. Rosella T Dino as well as synthetic are especially formulated for Diesel engines. The two most prominent differences...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By MBDiagMan
Dfw ppi

I am beginning the search. I have two questions:

o Can anyone recommend a savvy and trustworthy source for pre purchase inspection in the DFW area?
o. What should I expect to pay for the...
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