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A few years ago I helped a friend find a good boxster. We found a great low mileage 2003 standard at Nuccio Auto Group in Addison,IL. They specialize in low mileage sports and exotics. Great place....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-09-2020, 07:22 AM

Replies: 2

Missing wheel badges

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Posted By lcsdoug

I purchased some inexpensive wheel caps from...

I purchased some inexpensive wheel caps from aliexpress:

http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/77476-wheel-caps.html

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-09-2020, 06:58 AM

Replies: 14

New blower - lots of mice

Views: 1,161

Posted By lcsdoug

Ha ha, I tried dryer sheets on my Subaru and it...

Ha ha, I tried dryer sheets on my Subaru and it didn't help either. I did use mothballs when I had mice in my workshop and it did work but I was a little concerned with the fumes. Do the fumes get...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-08-2020, 08:10 AM

Replies: 14

New blower - lots of mice

Views: 1,161

Posted By lcsdoug

Thanks Tony, I've got 4 cats and a dog but the...

Thanks Tony, I've got 4 cats and a dog but the garage is closed and I don't use it much in winter. I like the peppermint oil. Maybe I could get a door mat and soak it with peppermint oil and park the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-08-2020, 06:45 AM

Replies: 14

New blower - lots of mice

Views: 1,161

Posted By lcsdoug

New blower - lots of mice

My blower fan had been making noise for some time and finally stopped completely. So I ordered a FourSeasons replacement #75810 from carparts. Then I spent several hours trying to figure out how to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-29-2020, 07:06 AM

Replies: 15

wheel caps

Views: 1,158

Posted By lcsdoug

I didn't notice, I will look when I go out....

I didn't notice, I will look when I go out. Thanks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-29-2020, 05:30 AM

Replies: 15

wheel caps

Views: 1,158

Posted By lcsdoug

wheel caps

I needed some wheel caps for my snow tires but didn't want to fork out $50 each so I ordered some cheap ones from aliexpress:...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-14-2020, 01:11 PM

Replies: 27

Watch out for deer

Views: 2,484

Posted By lcsdoug

Yes, I don't have caps on any of the wheels. I...

Yes, I don't have caps on any of the wheels. I bought these wheels on ebay and mounted snow tires for winter. I've been looking for some cheap imitation caps. The real ones cost almost as much as I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-13-2020, 11:51 AM

Replies: 27

Watch out for deer

Views: 2,484

Posted By lcsdoug

all fixed

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/S_xE_Fs9TcOVQw_pd9g0sg1578947931.jpg
Got it back just before Christmas. Total bill was $7500, I just paid the deductible. All OEM parts. New fender, headlight...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-12-2019, 07:46 AM

Replies: 27

Watch out for deer

Views: 2,484

Posted By lcsdoug

Garage still not done with quote. Still rounding...

Garage still not done with quote. Still rounding up parts.

Not surprised with all the close calls. Kind of a way of life in Wisconsin and we're only 6th on the deer accident list. My...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-04-2019, 12:28 PM

Replies: 27

Watch out for deer

Views: 2,484

Posted By lcsdoug

Well cars in the shop. They said it may take 3...

Well cars in the shop. They said it may take 3 weeks just to get parts. They promised it will be just like new when they're done. This place has a great reputation. When I told my insurance agent...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-03-2019, 06:33 AM

Replies: 27

Watch out for deer

Views: 2,484

Posted By lcsdoug

Watch out for deer

There are over 20,000 deer - auto crashes every year in Wisconsin. This was mine. It's very unnerving. On country roads they come out of nowhere. This was at about 5o mph not counting the last second...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2019, 05:38 AM

Replies: 1

side marker error message

Views: 652

Posted By lcsdoug

side marker error message

When I put the key in I get the message "Check left front side marker light". Well last time I got that a few weeks ago I put new bulbs in. Worked for a while. Checking now the lights are on....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2019, 05:32 AM

Replies: 7

Broken push rod cup

Views: 703

Posted By lcsdoug

Just a follow up. I took it to my indie place and...

Just a follow up. I took it to my indie place and he replaced both pushrod arms (nylon cup) removed and re aligned the top. No damage to the transmission. Added bonus, I don't have to put my arm out...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2019, 01:20 PM

Replies: 7

Broken push rod cup

Views: 703

Posted By lcsdoug

I think there is something else wrong. As the...

I think there is something else wrong. As the other gentleman said I think it's a symptom of another problem. It goes halfway up then sort of grinds to a halt. When I put it down I hear some clunking...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2019, 12:05 PM

Replies: 7

Broken push rod cup

Views: 703

Posted By lcsdoug

Good point. I think I'll take it in for an...

Good point. I think I'll take it in for an estimate. Over my pay grade.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-06-2019, 11:02 AM

Replies: 7

Broken push rod cup

Views: 703

Posted By lcsdoug

Broken push rod cup

Plastic push rod cup on driver side of top broke off. Has anyone used the Pelican metal cup replacements? Sure looks like a better idea. And cheaper than a whole new arm. Now if only I could get the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-04-2019, 02:05 PM

Replies: 9

Help! No Start After Removing Carpet

Views: 855

Posted By lcsdoug

I hate it when they do that.

I hate it when they do that.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-18-2019, 07:00 AM

Replies: 22

79 and still Boxing

Views: 1,720

Posted By lcsdoug

Hi Alan, I'm 77 and I don't drive it like I stole...

Hi Alan, I'm 77 and I don't drive it like I stole it very much but still loving it. My plan is to keep driving until my wife takes the keys away. Best wishes.
Doug

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-19-2019, 05:34 AM

Replies: 2

Snow tires 2

Views: 719

Posted By lcsdoug

The spacer came with longer bolts. Here's the...

The spacer came with longer bolts.
Here's the amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WRS3CGC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm thinking that it expects all...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-18-2019, 12:37 PM

Replies: 2

Snow tires 2

Views: 719

Posted By lcsdoug

Snow tires 2

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Boxsnow11547846708.jpg

So, I have the snow tires installed. I was going to get General's but they
were out of stock so I settled on Uniroyal Tiger Paws. I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-12-2018, 08:45 AM

Replies: 0

snow tires

Views: 567

Posted By lcsdoug

snow tires

I recently purchased a used set of wheels for my 987.1

6.5x17 et 55
pn# 987-362-112-06

and

8x17 et 40
pn# 987-362-126-01

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