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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By Tailwind
I replaced the overflow tube on mine with a...

I replaced the overflow tube on mine with a longer hose, routing it down the side.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2023, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By Tailwind
Ignition Switch? Try moving it slightly without...

Ignition Switch? Try moving it slightly without starting.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2021, 05:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 781
Posted By Tailwind
+1 on the busted drive axle

+1 on the busted drive axle
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2021, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 775
Posted By Tailwind
+1 on comments relating to replacement. My PO...

+1 on comments relating to replacement. My PO installed an aftermarket tank and I had to replace it. I used a genuine from Pelican, and it is a PITA bc of the piping thru the bulkhead. I asked a well...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2020, 06:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Tailwind
I figured out how to access the ignition switch...

I figured out how to access the ignition switch without getting under the dash.
See my pics on this post:
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,059
Posted By Tailwind
+1 on OEM. PO had installed a German knock off...

+1 on OEM. PO had installed a German knock off replacement and it leaked at the seam.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,001
Posted By Tailwind
The lower tab is likely snapped off. I had to...

The lower tab is likely snapped off. I had to replace both sides.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/98650474700.htm?pn=986-504-747-00-OEM

But remove the screw at the top of the grille and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2020, 05:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 674
Posted By Tailwind
When I first got my '99, the engine would slam...

When I first got my '99, the engine would slam fore and aft on taking off or stopping hard. All mounts replace cured it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By Tailwind
You don't know the half of it :) He does...

You don't know the half of it :)

He does love the car.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By Tailwind
Thanks for the replies. He is in SoCal and does...

Thanks for the replies. He is in SoCal and does not drive a lot, but I seriously think he has never checked the coolant tank. Yesterday I looked at it when he asked me and it is not a couple cups...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,702
Posted By Tailwind
Coolant recommendation

Guys
My Cousin has a '03 S, and the coolant tank is just above the low coolant warning level.
He has yellow coolant and wants to replenish the overflow tank and not have to do a complete flush. He...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2020, 06:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,360
Posted By Tailwind
I put a set on Feb 2019. Got them from Gert ...

I put a set on Feb 2019. Got them from Gert

Koni Active Shocks - Carnewal (http://www.carnewal.com/products/986/p86038/Koni-Active-Shocks)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-27-2020, 06:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,840
Posted By Tailwind
The PO of my car sold it because he couldn't fit...

The PO of my car sold it because he couldn't fit in it anymore (no judgements!).
The driver side outer side bolster had a big hole in it that was spewing foam. I swapped the covers and repaired the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2020, 04:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Took it to alignment because I replaced the Tie...

Took it to alignment because I replaced the Tie Rods. Those I did not do during the suspension rebuild, so hoped these would eliminate it, but it did not.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-14-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
So I got the car in the air and re-checked the...

So I got the car in the air and re-checked the torque on all the bolts on the front cross member. They were all tight, except the two that bolt the rear of the cross member to the body - those could...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
I rebuilt the suspension completely: Shocks,...

I rebuilt the suspension completely:
Shocks, including top mounts and bump stops.
Coffin Arms
Track Arms
Trailing Arms
Drop Links
Tie Rods
4-wheel alignment

First thing I did before asking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Anker Why? How do i go about finding this? ...

Anker
Why? How do i go about finding this?

Thx
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Replaced the Tie Rods; clunk still there. Took it...

Replaced the Tie Rods; clunk still there. Took it in to my alignment guy and he heard it and said it was not suspension...it is body, so I'm not gonna stress over it.

Thanks all for comments.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Guys I looked at my spreadsheet of work done,...

Guys
I looked at my spreadsheet of work done, and I had not put new Tie Rods on the front. Did all the rest. At 108K, maybe they're worn. :o

Any sage advice on replacing them so as not to need...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Thanks jaykay and Blue99. I will check those.

Thanks jaykay and Blue99. I will check those.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Maytag...It's all good. JayKay Do you mean...

Maytag...It's all good.
JayKay
Do you mean Sway Bar Bushings? I did replace the drop links.
They are the only things I didn't replace. Maybe I'll check the torque on the mounting bolts.

The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Maytag I don't turn until I clear one can, and...

Maytag
I don't turn until I clear one can, and it is in the garage on the right. Did I mention the sound comes from the left side?

Starter
Bump Stops are new, replaced with struts. I grabbed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2020, 06:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,434
Posted By Tailwind
Clunk when backing left

Guys
Can I get some wisdom. I have completely rebuilt the car's suspension and had it aligned. Finished in June. For a while now, maybe a couple months, whenever I back out of my garage, I make a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-28-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,317
Posted By Tailwind
That's it. All speakers work Whenever I lifted...

That's it. All speakers work
Whenever I lifted my foot off the throttle to apply the brake, I would get caught on the footwell light, plus I have long legs, and wanted some extra legroom.
Looking...
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