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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2025, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 194
Posted By Frodo
Thank you John, I was kind of leaning that way.

Thank you John, I was kind of leaning that way.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2025, 11:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 194
Posted By Frodo
Over-torqued drain plug fix?

Did a few somewhat overdue maintenance items on the 986 yesterday, wrapping up with an oil change as the last item. Went to install the drain plug, one of the anodized magnetic ones from LN...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2025, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 806
Posted By Frodo
Agree. Fix it. Then use the good stuff. It's...

Agree.
Fix it. Then use the good stuff. It's not like you're doing this that often.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2025, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 806
Posted By Frodo
Perhaps not...but do your research carefully...

Perhaps not...but do your research carefully before you use something else.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2025, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 535
Posted By Frodo
It's been a few years, but I'm pretty sure this...

It's been a few years, but I'm pretty sure this is how I (with my son's much-appreciated help) did mine. As I recall, we had to lower some exhaust components to be able to work things in/out—but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2025, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By Frodo
More good points. Looked around, found nuts that...

More good points. Looked around, found nuts that will fit both locations, so I’ll stack them on top of the existing nuts (with the eyelets in between, of course), thereby avoiding having to loosen...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2025, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By Frodo
A good thought...I had been a little concerned...

A good thought...I had been a little concerned about clamps popping off (esp the positive one).
I pulled out the bag of accessories that came with the Ctek to check. Does not have a lighter/power...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2025, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By Frodo
...took me a few years but I finally drilled this...

...took me a few years but I finally drilled this battery disconnect/connect sequence into my brain.




...indeed it is!


Thank you John.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2025, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 532
Posted By Frodo
Ctek battery maintainers: Useful when installing new?

I’m wanting to install a new battery while maintaining all the computer settings/memory items. I’ve got a Ctek battery maintainer. Here’s what I’m thinking I can do (shown with the old...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-22-2025, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,320
Posted By Frodo
Hate—such a strong word. “Consistently...

Hate—such a strong word. “Consistently emphatically vehemently unreservedly challenge and/or disagree with” should about cover it.
Good to have you back Uncle Fester…it's definitely a different...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2025, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By Frodo
Got the battery exchanged, one question asked...

Got the battery exchanged, one question asked ("Do you have a receipt?"). So, piece of cake.

Decided to throw the Ctek on the Subi (dd) battery, which was the one that had been at 12.2 V. In...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By Frodo
I suspect you're right. When I take it back,...

I suspect you're right.

When I take it back, you think they'll ask me anything about its history? Daily driver? Stored, on a battery tender? I got it at Walmart—I guess they may not ask me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By Frodo
Do you not risk ruining that battery? I guess...

Do you not risk ruining that battery?
I guess you intermittently multimeter that battery to see if it's being drained..

Or, just watch to see if the lights proceed all the way from Step 1 to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 06:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By Frodo
Thank you, John. I had a feeling it would be you...

Thank you, John. I had a feeling it would be you responding first, and that that's exactly what you would tell me. :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 05:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 934
Posted By Frodo
Ctek battery maintainers & AGM batteries

Is it possible to fry your AGM battery using one of these Ctek battery maintainers (aka ‘smart chargers’ I believe)?
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2025, 03:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 536
Posted By Frodo
You're in southern California. It's warm. It's...

You're in southern California. It's warm. It's not a difficult undertaking.
Give yourself the satisfaction of learning to change it yourself, while saving decent bucks in the process.
:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2024, 04:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Frodo
Hey, thanks for the update! Glad to hear...

Hey, thanks for the update! Glad to hear Punkin's still chuggin' along! Though it quickly became obvious you weren't going to sell her, that was the car that made me realize I'd be absolutely okay...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Frodo
Well done! I’m assuming standard...

Well done!

I’m assuming standard maintenance…oil changes, transmission oil, plugs, brakes, coolant, water pump/t’stat, axle boots, etc etc. You had to do “major” stuff beyond that? I ask because...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-15-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,380
Views: 673,039
Posted By Frodo
I’ve been intending to post this pic for many...

I’ve been intending to post this pic for many years. (Literally. Bought the car in 2006, and constantly found opportunities to just go out and put miles on her, driving country roads, solely for...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 09-06-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,795
Posted By Frodo
Showin' your age fella! :p

Showin' your age fella! :p
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By Frodo
I smile at being lumped in with JFP, who's...

I smile at being lumped in with JFP, who's forgotten more about these cars than I'll ever hope to know!

But take note: I said add in 1/2 quart increments (that's 0.5 for you fraction-phobes out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By Frodo
It's not rocket science territory, so don't...

It's not rocket science territory, so don't overthink it.

If you're registering toward the low end of normal, just add like 1/2 quart, give it a day or so, park it somewhere flat, let it sit for a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-13-2024, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By Frodo
I had a '74 Super Beetle (metallic blue, though...

I had a '74 Super Beetle (metallic blue, though not a convertible) back in the late '70s...LOVED that car.

Do your oil changes anyway, then go from there as to what you want to tackle. There's a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-02-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By Frodo
I've done this many times ('01S). The only thing...

I've done this many times ('01S). The only thing I've had to do when re-connecting is to input the radio code. Everything else sorts itself out on its own..
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2024, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Frodo
If you do this, just remember that there's a...

If you do this, just remember that there's a brake caliper behind that wheel. I mindlessly tried this years ago when I was hearing sounds from the right front of the car, suspicious of a bearing...
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