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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-08-2019, 08:52 AM

Replies: 5

Lost center cap

Views: 676

Posted By Markt213

There is a set on Facebook Marketplace in...

There is a set on Facebook Marketplace in Alpharetta Ga for $40.
I couldn’t upload the picture but they look good.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-06-2019, 05:21 PM

Replies: 12

Coolant leak on 2004 - 986 S

Views: 1,513

Posted By Markt213

Thanks for this thread!

My wife and I just arrived at a festival got out of the car parked on a hill and I noticed a small drip of coolant run out near of the right rear of the car near the tire. Checked the coolant tank...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-27-2019, 10:20 AM

Replies: 12

Walk me through the cooling system?

Views: 1,994

Posted By Markt213

AZ986s is probably right. Try re draining the...

AZ986s is probably right. Try re draining the fluid into a very clean container so you can reuse it and use a vacuum system to check for leaks and refill. I bought a vacuum system from Amazon for...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-03-2019, 09:21 AM

Replies: 10

Quick Coolant Flush mixture question

Views: 979

Posted By Markt213

I probably should have taken mine in but I am...

I probably should have taken mine in but I am pretty hard headed and cheap so I did it myself.....
The second time I drained it I got more out. A little more than 5 gallons.

If you don’t mind my...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-03-2019, 09:12 AM

Replies: 10

Quick Coolant Flush mixture question

Views: 979

Posted By Markt213

Refilled the coolant this morning after using the...

Refilled the coolant this morning after using the vacuum to check for leaks then put the new belt on and ran it to make sure nothing came lose then put the panels back underneath, the hood, access...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2019, 05:10 PM

Replies: 10

Quick Coolant Flush mixture question

Views: 979

Posted By Markt213

The vacuum was just used to check for leaks and...

The vacuum was just used to check for leaks and refill, not coolant removal. It worked very well.

To drain the coolant I just opened up the hoses and raised the front of the car along with...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2019, 08:29 AM

Replies: 10

Quick Coolant Flush mixture question

Views: 979

Posted By Markt213

Ok thanks Starter986! I just finished draining...

Ok thanks Starter986!
I just finished draining and got about 4 1/2 gallons out. With no drain plug it was a challenge to get the hoses off. The coolant was a green/brown color. I used a vacuum...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2019, 04:34 AM

Replies: 10

Quick Coolant Flush mixture question

Views: 979

Posted By Markt213

Quick Coolant Flush mixture question

This is my first time flushing my 05 987 S. Based on everything I have read I will not get all the old coolant out. Possibly only 4 or 5 of the 6 gallons. I will flush with distilled water which...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-15-2019, 04:21 PM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,228,258

Posted By Markt213

640 Mile Road Trip with my son!

We drove from Atlanta through the North Georgia mountains and the Smokies to visit family and back in two days (320 miles each day). My 19 year old son got to experience some awesome twisty mountain...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-12-2019, 05:07 AM

Replies: 6,710

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,228,258

Posted By Markt213

Installed grill covers and new side marker lights

Made grill covers from mesh gutter guards. Had to take off the entire front of the car to install but found tons of bugs at least a pack of cigerette butts and other road trash in side. Also...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2019, 10:06 AM

Replies: 5

Hard Top Fit question

Views: 806

Posted By Markt213

Thanks I didn’t see the thread. But too bad it...

Thanks I didn’t see the thread. But too bad it is in perfect condition.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2019, 03:15 AM

Replies: 5

Hard Top Fit question

Views: 806

Posted By Markt213

Hard Top Fit question

Quick question. I have the opportunity to purchase a 986 Hard Top that matches my cars paint color perfectly for $800. My car is an 05 987s. Will it fit? I am seeing conflicting info some say it...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2019, 04:08 PM

Replies: 3

Delayed start up question

Views: 734

Posted By Markt213

Thanks I will look into it further. It never...

Thanks I will look into it further. It never happens first thing in the morning or after sitting for awhile. Usually if I try to restart shortly after turning it off say 5 min later... I would love...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-01-2019, 10:24 AM

Replies: 3

Delayed start up question

Views: 734

Posted By Markt213

Delayed start up question

I know I have seen info on this but I can’t find it and it is driving me nuts. Most of the time when I press the brake pedal and turn the key I hear a click the dash lights come on and my 987S...

Forum: New Member Introductions

06-01-2019, 10:03 AM

Replies: 2

Newbie from Georgia

Views: 669

Posted By Markt213

I got my 2005 987 S for $19k it had 52k miles on...

I got my 2005 987 S for $19k it had 52k miles on it but had to fly Tampa to pick it up and drive it home to Atlanta. The private owner had all the service records that were done at the dealership...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-09-2019, 09:01 AM

Replies: 21

Water Pump no warning!!!

Views: 2,024

Posted By Markt213

On other cars I usually replace the water pump...

On other cars I usually replace the water pump when I replace the timing belt. I am planning to replace my 05 987 belt soon should I do the water pump. It has 50k miles and I do not know if it has...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

04-09-2019, 08:29 AM

Replies: 3

DIY: Spark plug and tube replacement

Views: 1,421

Posted By Markt213

Great video! I will be doing this project in a...

Great video! I will be doing this project in a few months!
You wouldn’t happen to have one on belt replacement would you?!

Thanks

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

04-06-2019, 03:56 AM

Replies: 119

Interior vent debris

Views: 63,779

Posted By Markt213

I posted this question in the wrong...

I posted this question in the wrong place....sorry guys

Bits of foam are starting to come out off my vents.
Can I access the vent flaps using this through the dash method on my 05 box 987?
I am...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-05-2019, 04:38 AM

Replies: 10

Accessing heater flap through dash

Views: 3,200

Posted By Markt213

I am seeing foam particles in my 05 987 s, is it...

I am seeing foam particles in my 05 987 s, is it possible to go through the dash to access the Heater flap in a 987 like this? Or is there a better way?
Thanks for any info!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-01-2019, 03:25 AM

Replies: 11

2019 Werks Reunion Amelia Island - who's going?

Views: 873

Posted By Markt213

Are there any other gatherings in the South East...

Are there any other gatherings in the South East (Atlanta) area coming up soon?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-31-2019, 04:29 PM

Replies: 11

Too much oil or not?

Views: 1,013

Posted By Markt213

Worked Perfectly! When I unscrewed the filter...

Worked Perfectly!
When I unscrewed the filter housing approximately 1/2 a quart of oil came out and after I took it for a spin around the block and waited 30 min for it to settle my meter read one...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-31-2019, 03:31 PM

Replies: 11

Too much oil or not?

Views: 1,013

Posted By Markt213

e So I just found out that you can’t use a...

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So I just found out that you can’t use a topside boat oil remover as there is an obstruction about 8 inches down.

Now on to plan B pulling off the oil filter cover... when I changed the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-31-2019, 02:42 PM

Replies: 11

Too much oil or not?

Views: 1,013

Posted By Markt213

Awesome thank you all for the info I will pull...

Awesome thank you all for the info I will pull the filter tomorrow and dump some oil.
Question: Is it possible to use a top side oil remover to suck some oil out through the oil fill port like I do...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2019, 02:09 PM

Replies: 11

Too much oil or not?

Views: 1,013

Posted By Markt213

How much oil per bar? Dang I wish I just had a...

How much oil per bar?
Dang I wish I just had a dip stick on this thing...
Also is the manual wrong or does all the oil not drain?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2019, 01:21 PM

Replies: 11

Too much oil or not?

Views: 1,013

Posted By Markt213

Mine is right at the top bar (where the arrow...

Mine is right at the top bar (where the arrow points) but not over. Do you think I should dump some? If I loosen the canister will it come rushing out.
Thanks

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