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Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

02-18-2017, 05:08 PM

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2001 Boxster S 61,000 miles $14,500

Views: 1,658

Posted By jedblanks

2001 Boxster S 61,000 miles $14,500

Perfect mechanically and cosmetically
Speed yellow, 6 speed manual 3.2L
IMS retrofit ln engineering by authorized installer, rear main seal at same time.

Pilot super sport Michelin tires on...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

12-31-2016, 12:54 PM

Replies: 9

WANTED - Boxster S 6-speed

Views: 1,961

Posted By jedblanks

I'm looking to sell mine. I'm in Houston. Its...

I'm looking to sell mine. I'm in Houston. Its well sorted. It has recent IMS, new control arms, sway bushings, endlinks. Its well sorted, garage kept and trouble free.

2001 Porsche Boxster S...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-14-2016, 05:21 AM

Replies: 8

Suspension Wear Items

Views: 1,663

Posted By jedblanks

bolts on each front wheel clamp the bottom of the...

bolts on each front wheel clamp the bottom of the strut to the wheel spindle/carrier. Before going any farther, make sure those bolts are torqued to spec,which is 63 ft lbs I think.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2016, 11:19 AM

Replies: 24

Tapping noise after oil change. please help

Views: 4,261

Posted By jedblanks

Did you watch the place change the oil? My...

Did you watch the place change the oil?

My money is on them starting it with low or no oil.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2016, 07:33 AM

Replies: 3

SAI readiness question

Views: 1,011

Posted By jedblanks

It took mine longer than 200 miles. I don't...

It took mine longer than 200 miles. I don't drive it everyday, but I monitored it for several consecutive drives and it never set the SAI ready code. I finally gave up. A month later or so, I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-05-2016, 10:50 AM

Replies: 9

Loose engine or transmission mounting bolts?

Views: 3,561

Posted By jedblanks

check the front bolts at the bottom of shocks. ...

check the front bolts at the bottom of shocks. The bolts that clamp the shock to the spindle, one of which also holds the sway bar links. Torque those bolts to spec.

Forum: New Member Introductions

10-05-2016, 10:22 AM

Replies: 18

New to me 986 '01 Boxster

Views: 2,248

Posted By jedblanks

It is a small world. I'm in santa fe, tx I...

It is a small world. I'm in santa fe, tx

I bought my 2001 boxster S about a year ago. I've learned a lot about it since then.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-19-2016, 07:40 AM

Replies: 20

2004 Boxster S

Views: 1,909

Posted By jedblanks

Two people obviously questioning their respective...

Two people obviously questioning their respective choices. No other reason to be so defensive....

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-19-2016, 05:32 AM

Replies: 19

Ethanol Free vs Ethanol Gas: Does it affect performance

Views: 3,085

Posted By jedblanks

Ethanol is hard on older cars mostly because of...

Ethanol is hard on older cars mostly because of the water/corrosion issue. This is what I used to counter it.

Been testing Oil (http://www.ls1.com/forums/f48/been-testing-oil-91206/)

I was...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-15-2016, 06:42 AM

Replies: 35

Accident

Views: 4,339

Posted By jedblanks

In most states, you can have the drivers license...

In most states, you can have the drivers license suspended until the guilty party pays for damage or sets up a payment plan.

Here is some info on Texas, but your state may vary.

At least make...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-13-2016, 06:04 AM

Replies: 16

Anybody use these to update their interior lights?

Views: 1,412

Posted By jedblanks

The blue LEDs make me want japanese rice. ...

The blue LEDs make me want japanese rice. Nothing modern about it.

This is modern:
http://i.ndtvimg.com/i/2016-05/2017-audi-a3-virtual-cockpit_827x510_41464091218.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-12-2016, 09:23 AM

Replies: 2

Driver side door squeaks...only when TOP is down

Views: 905

Posted By jedblanks

Turn U shaped item over. it wears over time and...

Turn U shaped item over. it wears over time and this will give it an as new surface to latch to.

1. Remove top screw
2. Loosen bottom screw
3. Leaving bottom screw in, allow u shaped item to...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-25-2016, 06:05 AM

Replies: 31

Need help diagnosing suspension clunk and steering wobble

Views: 6,996

Posted By jedblanks

Cliff Notes: Check the shock pinch bolt that the...

Cliff Notes: Check the shock pinch bolt that the top of the drop links go through (63 fit lbs)

So I found this thread and a few others since march when I got my 2001 Boxster S with 58k miles . I...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

08-17-2016, 10:56 AM

Replies: 2

FS: lower console bottom storage shelf

Views: 1,025

Posted By jedblanks

Interested in this for my 2001 Boxster. I assume...

Interested in this for my 2001 Boxster. I assume I can relocate the HVAC controls from the bottom to the useless CD slot just above and then make use of this?

Send me a PM and I'll arrange...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-12-2016, 04:59 AM

Replies: 3

treatments for formerly black plastic and rubber bits

Views: 1,036

Posted By jedblanks

Peanut butter oil for trim Dielectric grease...

Peanut butter oil for trim

Dielectric grease for seals

Forum: DIY Project Guides

08-11-2016, 05:42 AM

Replies: 47

Engine Removal, Rebuild, and Re-installaion

Views: 12,953

Posted By jedblanks

As an engineer in Houston area who purchased a...

As an engineer in Houston area who purchased a 2001 Boxster 3.2S recently, I would love to get together and talk 986 items and shoot the breeze if you have the time/inclination...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2016, 09:37 AM

Replies: 17

Serpentine belt recommendation - 2003 986(S)

Views: 3,214

Posted By jedblanks

Water pump will not turn --> you won't get far...

Water pump will not turn --> you won't get far without overheating.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-09-2016, 09:36 AM

Replies: 5

What should I change first to improve the ride?

Views: 1,206

Posted By jedblanks

At 105k, shocks/struts. Front and Rear Track...

At 105k, shocks/struts. Front and Rear Track Arms.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-09-2016, 06:30 AM

Replies: 15

Interior heater fan/blower not working - no power

Views: 11,238

Posted By jedblanks

For others that may come across this... I...

For others that may come across this...

I had the same issue and it turned out to be a relay. Unfortunately I cracked one of the fins on the blower motor when I was removing to troubleshoot. It...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-09-2016, 05:26 AM

Replies: 19

Fuel Guage Showed 1/4--only took 8.9 to fill?

Views: 1,457

Posted By jedblanks

and an extra fuel pump? In general, fuel is what...

and an extra fuel pump? In general, fuel is what cools and lubricates the pump. In my experience it has not been a good thing to run it low. Not sure if 986 is different from other vehicles.
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-09-2016, 05:13 AM

Replies: 13

Bypassing clutch safety switch

Views: 5,000

Posted By jedblanks

That would affect cruise control for those that...

That would affect cruise control for those that have it, no?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-03-2016, 05:25 AM

Replies: 33

Advice on selling a clean Boxster S

Views: 2,652

Posted By jedblanks

Having sold multiple cars on craigslist, my...

Having sold multiple cars on craigslist, my recommendation would be more pictures. Buyers like to see the car in detail before contacting you.
A partial reason for this is the sheer number of bad...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2016, 07:10 AM

Replies: 31

Need help diagnosing suspension clunk and steering wobble

Views: 6,996

Posted By jedblanks

Any updates on this?

Any updates on this?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-26-2016, 06:45 AM

Replies: 18

Buying a non-running Boxster S

Views: 1,946

Posted By jedblanks

If serious about purchasing, recommend offering...

If serious about purchasing, recommend offering to pay for or do a basic investigation and afterwards purchasing at at agreed on price if fix is reasonable. Best case you end up with running car for...

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