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Can’t help with the grease recommendation, but...

Can’t help with the grease recommendation, but tell me about the “ottinger type” cv boot. Did you find one specific to our cars, or are you adapting one from a different vehicle?

Thanks

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-27-2025, 05:05 AM

Replies: 26

Convertible Top Replacement

Views: 4,868

Posted By Bill Ladd

Just searched and found a bunch on...

Just searched and found a bunch on https://www.car-part.com

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-01-2025, 06:12 PM

Replies: 8

Won't start

Views: 665

Posted By Bill Ladd

Nallace - I’ve merged your threads. You don’t...

Nallace - I’ve merged your threads. You don’t need to make multiple inquiries for the same issue.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2025, 05:24 PM

Replies: 35

Front plastic clip for headliner

Views: 11,902

Posted By Bill Ladd

I did the superglue method. Opened the top...

I did the superglue method. Opened the top slightly to take tension off, slow and methodical to prevent drips/mess. Worked great and has lasted at least a year.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-12-2025, 06:28 AM

Replies: 5

Immobilizer repair in Eastern Quebec or bypass?

Views: 445

Posted By Bill Ladd

Unfortunately, Qmulus has retired.

Unfortunately, Qmulus has retired.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-11-2025, 07:05 AM

Replies: 3

Airbag Light: Code 01 - FIX (not questions)

Views: 868

Posted By Bill Ladd

Very impressive. Thanks for your tenacity and for...

Very impressive. Thanks for your tenacity and for sharing it!

I’ve replaced a few board mounted triacs in my career (for obsolete control systems - otherwise, just swap it out!), but they were...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-10-2025, 05:03 AM

Replies: 11

CAN-Bus not communicating with anything

Views: 2,343

Posted By Bill Ladd

Glad you got that potential nightmare sorted out....

Glad you got that potential nightmare sorted out. Also, thanks for posting your solution.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2025, 05:37 PM

Replies: 11

Gear oil smell after transmission fuid change.

Views: 556

Posted By Bill Ladd

Might be coincidental. I had just done the...

Might be coincidental.

I had just done the rear driver side outer axle bearing and soon began smelling what I thought was burning grease. Smelled like it was coming from the rear passenger side. I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2025, 12:39 PM

Replies: 11

Gear oil smell after transmission fuid change.

Views: 556

Posted By Bill Ladd

I’d be willing to bet that’s where your smell is...

I’d be willing to bet that’s where your smell is coming from.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-09-2025, 04:53 AM

Replies: 11

Gear oil smell after transmission fuid change.

Views: 556

Posted By Bill Ladd

Just for the hell of it, check for a split cv...

Just for the hell of it, check for a split cv joint boot.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2025, 03:53 AM

Replies: 9

Can I buy a spare tire lug lock socket?

Views: 507

Posted By Bill Ladd

@austinporsche - deal of the century right here

@austinporsche - deal of the century right here

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-02-2025, 04:31 PM

Replies: 8

17" Tyre sizes, when stock isn't an option.

Views: 668

Posted By Bill Ladd

@alfaquad - the forum software doesn’t play well...

@alfaquad - the forum software doesn’t play well with certain pictures. Please resize yours. Thanks.

Forum: New Member Introductions

03-31-2025, 04:06 AM

Replies: 3

New User with a new (old) 986 Boxter 2004

Views: 1,511

Posted By Bill Ladd

Welcome Cabrio

Welcome Cabrio

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-19-2025, 02:42 PM

Replies: 9

Digital Speedometer display problem

Views: 1,821

Posted By Bill Ladd

Good deal! Mine got pretty bad one winter a few...

Good deal! Mine got pretty bad one winter a few years back. Soon as it warmed up outside it went away. Hasn’t reappeared since.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-11-2025, 02:21 PM

Replies: 13

2000 Boxster Emergency Frunk Release -- Electronic

Views: 796

Posted By Bill Ladd

Mine as well. Couldn’t get it to work with a...

Mine as well. Couldn’t get it to work with a charger. Used jumper cables off my running truck.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-19-2025, 05:06 AM

Replies: 15

Tell Pelican Parts They are Losing Us!

Views: 1,389

Posted By Bill Ladd

Hit these two people up, they’ll respond...

Hit these two people up, they’ll respond eventually:

986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners - View Profile: Matt at Pelican Parts...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-08-2025, 05:32 AM

Replies: 9

Digital Speedometer display problem

Views: 1,821

Posted By Bill Ladd

Mine did that one winter. Cleared up once the...

Mine did that one winter. Cleared up once the weather warmed up. I learned here on the forum that it might clear up in warmer weather.

Forum: New Member Introductions

01-04-2025, 05:55 PM

Replies: 2

Hello everyone

Views: 1,467

Posted By Bill Ladd

Cool. Now the spambots are spamposting each...

Cool. Now the spambots are spamposting each other.

yay.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-26-2024, 08:47 PM

Replies: 27

No Wheel Lock Key for my Boxter

Views: 2,497

Posted By Bill Ladd

If you use the proper size, it will work.

If you use the proper size, it will work.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-26-2024, 05:14 PM

Replies: 27

No Wheel Lock Key for my Boxter

Views: 2,497

Posted By Bill Ladd

987_986 already showed you what you need to get. ...

987_986 already showed you what you need to get.

Called external bolt extractors over here in the states.

Link to a set on Amazon. I’m not endorsing it and don’t know if it’s gonna have the...