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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2025, 04:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By 10/10ths
A bad idler pulley….

….is very bad news.

I have seen three different Boxsters go up in flames after an idler pulley failure.

Belt friction set that thing on fire.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2025, 04:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By 10/10ths
DT40 is the way to go….

…..whatever site you were on gave you the “no go” because that oil does not meet the SAE “Star Label” requirement for low ZDDP. There used to be a concern that high ZDDP oils killed catalytic...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2025, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 554
Posted By 10/10ths
Jeff is right, as always…

Fix the leak.

Leaks never get better, only worse.

And like he said, the Porsche coolant is mixed with water, it’s not any more expensive than any other stuff.

You bought a Porsche, Cowboy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2025, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,372
Posted By 10/10ths
On my 2004….

….it was the valve on top of the tank, underneath the battery.


It was a real pain to R&R, and then the replacement one failed six months later.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2025, 05:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,409
Posted By 10/10ths
Plenty of info out there…

…..I urge everyone to watch the PCA Tech Tactics episode on bore scoring and the one on oil and the one on fuel additives.

Also watch Lake Speed “The Oil Geek” you tube channel.

Yes, you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-21-2025, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By 10/10ths
These guys…

https://atlspeedwerks.com/

They are northeast of Atlanta.

They rebuilt my suspension, brake calipers, replaced wheel bearings and axles, coffin arms, and aligned the car.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2025, 04:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By 10/10ths
Oops….

…..I guess I should have read the link first, this is to improve brake cooling.

I installed the bigger GT3 brake cooling vanes on the control arm. I don’t k ow if that helped either.

I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2025, 04:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By 10/10ths
It’s more trouble than you think….

……also, the airflow out the bottom of the radiators on our cars is really great. As long as you have those two rubber flaps on each side, you get a huge pressure difference on both sides of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2025, 04:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 427
Posted By 10/10ths
Porsche engineered…..

……the cigarette lighter plug to be “HOT” all the time. There are “half-moon” cutouts in the weather stripping on the bottom of both doors to allow a battery maintainer cable to pass through the shut...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-14-2025, 04:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 359
Posted By 10/10ths
Kit for side blinker mod available?

Howdy gang,

Has anyone made a kit with all the needed splicers and jumpers to mod the side marker lights into turn signal blinkers?

Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2025, 04:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By 10/10ths
Look at….

….the locking center console.

That also causes a beep.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2025, 04:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 609
Posted By 10/10ths
Also….

….remember that these cars go into a “Deep Sleep” mode after being parked and locked for three days.

When in this mode, you must insert the key into the door to open and then stick the key into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2025, 04:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 379
Posted By 10/10ths
These guys in Florida….

….have been the standard when it comes to repairing them.

I bought their waterproof case for the thing.

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2025, 04:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,424
Posted By 10/10ths
I have these Porsche LEDs….

…..in the fogs and the high beams.

They are so white, that they made the factory HID look yellow.

I had to buy a “white” HID bulb to better match these Porsche LEDs.

I now have an all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2025, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,424
Posted By 10/10ths
This company….

….seemed well priced and the usual VAT et al was not any more than usual.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2025, 05:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,424
Posted By 10/10ths
Eric…

….sure thing!

I found these guys:

https://www.rosepassion.com/en/vehicle-choice-porsche/g-boxster/t-boxster-986/a-2004/m-boxster-s-3-2/b-manual-gearbox-6-speed

And they were fantastic. They...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2025, 04:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,424
Posted By 10/10ths
I just bought those….

…..I ordered them from Europe as they are not available in the United States.


I installed them and am now experiencing a strange headlight malfunction.


When I have the fog lights on, and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2025, 06:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,341
Posted By 10/10ths
I bought and installed…

…the Suncoast Porsche Parts ROW MO30 kit.

It’s perfect.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,424
Posted By 10/10ths
Yes…

….they launched those last year.

$250 USA.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 868
Posted By 10/10ths
Well….

….ask Pelican if what you bought is correct for your car. They are solid folks and will help you.
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-13-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By 10/10ths
Yes, correct.

The link I posted was for the guys that repair the under seat unit.

They also sell a waterproof box to put yours in before it gets flooded. I bought one and installed it.
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-13-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By 10/10ths
If it’s yours…

….then these are the guys to fix your ECU:

https://www.ecudoctors.com/products/porsche-boxster-ecu-dme-bosch-0-261-204-605-repair

Good luck.

And welcome to the party, pal!
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-13-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By 10/10ths
Don’t buy it.

Have you already bought it?

If not, don’t.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By 10/10ths
I’m….

…..a huge fan of the Conti DWS tires.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 25,537
Posted By 10/10ths
986 is a classic…..

…..just ask Porsche, the 986 is now covered under “Porsche Classic” with full parts support forever.

As far as money is concerned, who cares? She’s my forever car.

Now forgive me, I gotta go...
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