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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2025, 09:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By lkchris
It appears you state that only one headlight...

It appears you state that only one headlight works on low beam and both work on high beam.

First suggestion is burned out bulb. The bulbs are unique between low and high, although same H7 spec,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2025, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 564
Posted By lkchris
Vehicle came from factory with different size...

Vehicle came from factory with different size wheels and different size tires front and rear, a configuration known as staggered.

Approved wheel/tire configurations are listed in owners manual.
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-30-2025, 04:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,245
Posted By lkchris
Theory is correct, but nevertheless factory...

Theory is correct, but nevertheless factory installs them with nut on top … and plenty of thread locker to keep it from coming loose.

New factory bolts do not arrive with pre installed thread...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-20-2025, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By lkchris
https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/

https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-20-2025, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By lkchris
Shop manuals do not include parts lists. ...

Shop manuals do not include parts lists.

Shop manual
Porsche Repair Manual: Porsche Boxster, Boxster S: 1997-2004: Service Manual ****-**** Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By lkchris
Back when I owned an '88 Mercedes there were...

Back when I owned an '88 Mercedes there were words that airbag life was 15 years, at which time they were to be replaced.

Basically, I think, this has been quietly forgotten as it's the equivalent...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By lkchris
Basically Germans (and I suppose the Finns...

Basically Germans (and I suppose the Finns producing Boxsters) take the month of July off for vacation, and when they return in August they are producing next model year cars.

Apologies in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By lkchris
The 2002 and on seat belts contain pyrotechnics...

The 2002 and on seat belts contain pyrotechnics (explosives) and require electrical connections which earlier cars do not have.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,139
Posted By lkchris
Since tetraethyl lead and MTBE are now illegal,...

Since tetraethyl lead and MTBE are now illegal, the major octane booster added to our gasoline is ... ethanol.

I've never understood how high octane can be achieved without an additive, and most...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By lkchris
Back in the day I bought tons of stuff from them...

Back in the day I bought tons of stuff from them on ebay

These days it appears they may be sold out of most 986/996 stuff and I'd be surprised if they finde many Panamera customers.

They are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By lkchris
The are still qualityporscheparts on eBay, where...

The are still qualityporscheparts on eBay, where the message is The seller is away until Wed, Oct 09, 2024. Expect a delay in delivery until they return.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By lkchris
Yes, expect intelligent solutions from Porsche...

Yes, expect intelligent solutions from Porsche ... in this case same mounting parts for both.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-23-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 542
Posted By lkchris
Use premium fuel as Porsche specifies.

Use premium fuel as Porsche specifies.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-10-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,801
Posted By lkchris
By German regulation, plastics on these cars are...

By German regulation, plastics on these cars are designed to be biodegradable.

Repairing something 20 + years old will be futile.

Time for a new reservoir.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,691
Posted By lkchris
This works Porsche Repair Manual: Porsche...

This works

Porsche Repair Manual: Porsche Boxster, Boxster S: 1997-2004: Service Manual ****-**** Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By lkchris
Part number in this post ...

Part number in this post

https://www.renntech.org/topic/57817-dipstick-wont-seat/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,371
Posted By lkchris
There are no 2003-4 S mufflers ... Base and S...

There are no 2003-4 S mufflers ... Base and S are the same, just different tips fitted.

One thing that is different is that facelift mufflers sound better than prefacelift mufflers and are a nice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,502
Posted By lkchris
When Litronics are factory fitted, per German law...

When Litronics are factory fitted, per German law automatic headlight leveling is fitted. It's an electronic unit located nearly under the driver's seat.

Your movement without that is essentially...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By lkchris
Got the bad stuff out and good stuff in...

Got the bad stuff out and good stuff in yesterday.

Shifting now great.

Thanks for the discussion and advice. Thanks also to Sunset Porsche.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,148
Posted By lkchris
By German law, all the plastic on this car is...

By German law, all the plastic on this car is biodegradable. New expansion tank at 20 years for sure.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By lkchris
Official Porsche procedure (as in Bentley)...

Official Porsche procedure (as in Bentley) specifies these screws be replaced when removed, never reused.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-09-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,831
Posted By lkchris
Which is ... ...

Which is ...

https://www.rauchandspiegel.com/product/ultimate-porsche-986-996-spark-plug-removal-tool/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2023, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,622
Posted By lkchris
Not. Note that the cars that facilitate this...

Not.

Note that the cars that facilitate this also have their oil filter mounted on the top of the engine, meaning there is no need to get underneath for an oil change.

The fact the 986 filter...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-30-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By lkchris
I will also

I will also
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By lkchris
Porsche Classic Gear Oil

Is this stuff magic enough for the Base 5-speed?

It creates doubts when they don't distinguish between Base 5-speed and S 6-speed.

Mentioned in passing it was time for gear oil change on my '01...
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