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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-18-2016, 03:20 PM

Replies: 33

Public Reactions to Boxster and Daily Driving Philosophy

Views: 6,022

Posted By daveccpa

I drive mine daily 70 miles round trip in little...

I drive mine daily 70 miles round trip in little to no traffic, some twisty roads mixed in equal a fun drive. I do plan on getting a daily in the near future as I don't like to pile the miles on the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-22-2016, 07:29 AM

Replies: 8

ABS & Batt light

Views: 1,738

Posted By daveccpa

JFP you where right on. The voltage regulator...

JFP you where right on. The voltage regulator was totally worn. Replaced with a new one and everything works great.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-17-2016, 07:15 AM

Replies: 8

ABS & Batt light

Views: 1,738

Posted By daveccpa

So I did a little more testing. The battery is...

So I did a little more testing. The battery is fine. At idle the alt is about 12 volts, at 3000 rpm its around 14. The batt light stays on until 3000 rpm then goes out and stays out.

I think...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-16-2016, 08:19 AM

Replies: 8

ABS & Batt light

Views: 1,738

Posted By daveccpa

ABS & Batt light

I noticed yesterday that my battery & ABS light are staying on much longer than normal. They both go out after about 30 seconds of driving but they are where on longer than the top light.

I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-08-2016, 02:14 PM

Replies: 15

What a shame

Views: 2,801

Posted By daveccpa

This one just needs some minor R&R! ...

This one just needs some minor R&R!

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-18-2015, 08:27 AM

Replies: 14

Spark plug tubes

Views: 1,760

Posted By daveccpa

I had oil on the garage floor when I noticed mine...

I had oil on the garage floor when I noticed mine needed replacement. Its actually a pretty darn easy job to change them. Took me a couple hours to do all 6 and replace plugs at the time.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-06-2015, 07:32 PM

Replies: 41

What color is your boxster ?

Views: 6,971

Posted By daveccpa

Triple black

Triple black

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-13-2015, 10:23 AM

Replies: 45

Maintanance costs for a Boxter 986?

Views: 6,667

Posted By daveccpa

I bought my car about a year ago with about 55K...

I bought my car about a year ago with about 55K miles. In that year I did the brakes, tires, cv joints, MAF sensor, oil change and I just changed the plugs and spark plug tubes. I have spent about...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-16-2015, 02:37 PM

Replies: 14

Coolant Tank Hell

Views: 1,763

Posted By daveccpa

I had to pull the tank into the trunk as far as...

I had to pull the tank into the trunk as far as possible and use some large needle nose plyers to twist the clamps to either get them off or move them to get the cable plyers around the clamps.
...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-23-2015, 08:08 AM

Replies: 13

Coolant Leak In Front Of Driver Rear Tire

Views: 2,650

Posted By daveccpa

I did the job a few months ago from the top side....

I did the job a few months ago from the top side. I didn't take anything off. Its a pain and many scratched knuckles later it was done. You are saving a few hundred in labor though.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-10-2015, 03:23 PM

Replies: 13

Coolant Leak In Front Of Driver Rear Tire

Views: 2,650

Posted By daveccpa

I had the same problem. I had a small crack in...

I had the same problem. I had a small crack in the coolant tank. Coolant leaked into the trunk and found a way out in front of the tire. Check your trunk carpet and see if it is wet. If so you...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-20-2015, 04:14 PM

Replies: 6

heater won't get warm in the car

Views: 3,588

Posted By daveccpa

My problem is too much heat. I have the temp set...

My problem is too much heat. I have the temp set at the lowest setting and its hotter than hell in the car. Turning the heat up doesn't do anything. Not sure if my problem is the valve is stuck...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-20-2014, 05:54 PM

Replies: 3

Front brake clunk when backing up

Views: 1,509

Posted By daveccpa

Front brake clunk when backing up

I started to notice that a get a loud and visible clunk from the front wheels or brakes when 1st backing up. I can feel it in the steering wheel as well as hear it. I had the brakes replaced about...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-20-2014, 03:36 PM

Replies: 269

What is your job?

Views: 41,127

Posted By daveccpa

I'm the anti tax man. A CPA, I help clients pay...

I'm the anti tax man. A CPA, I help clients pay the least amount of taxes as legally possible.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-18-2014, 02:45 PM

Replies: 8

Intermitant coolant leak

Views: 1,937

Posted By daveccpa

Mine was a cracked coolant tank. I think when...

Mine was a cracked coolant tank. I think when the pressure in the system built up it caused the cracks to open and thus leak.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-14-2014, 09:24 AM

Replies: 24

Decision time, offer accepted on 02 S

Views: 2,637

Posted By daveccpa

Do the PPI. I bought mine from a dealer who had...

Do the PPI. I bought mine from a dealer who had it on consignment. I relied on their PPI which did not show a leaking coolant tank, need to new brakes, a need for new CV joints, a new mash air flow...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-11-2014, 03:00 PM

Replies: 14

Overheated – Where Do I Start?

Views: 1,763

Posted By daveccpa

I just replaced my expansion tank. Car acted in...

I just replaced my expansion tank. Car acted in a similar manner to yours. Sometimes it would leak, sometimes not. The last time there was steam in the trunk area from the leaking tank.

Pull...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-30-2014, 08:36 AM

Replies: 9

The PNW (Pacific Northwest) thread.

Views: 954

Posted By daveccpa

I see a few around here I'm in Olympia. There's...

I see a few around here I'm in Olympia. There's two of us in my office that both have 2000 S's. Hope to see you around. If you haven't lived here before you will see that our weather is all the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-01-2014, 02:41 PM

Replies: 8

Intermitant coolant leak

Views: 1,937

Posted By daveccpa

Intermitant coolant leak

So I noticed a small amount of coolant leaking from underneath the car a few weeks ago . The puddle was behind the drivers side door. It was maybe 1/4 cup. I took the car to my mechanic who looked...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-04-2014, 08:56 AM

Replies: 48

Blown engine. This sucks!

Views: 9,433

Posted By daveccpa

Man that sucks. I also just purchased a 2000...

Man that sucks. I also just purchased a 2000 Type S with only 55,000 miles on it and really hope I don't have those kind of issues with it.

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