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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2023, 02:59 PM

Replies: 4

Odor From A/C Vents

Views: 304

Posted By Sandy G

Cool, thanks for the quick response!

Cool, thanks for the quick response!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2023, 02:29 PM

Replies: 4

Odor From A/C Vents

Views: 304

Posted By Sandy G

The evaporator itself is clean -- it's brand-new....

The evaporator itself is clean -- it's brand-new. Is the "AC Refresher" product just a spray you apply to the air intake?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2023, 01:07 PM

Replies: 2

Funny Happenings With Door and Frunk

Views: 376

Posted By Sandy G

I had a similar problem with my frunk light. In...

I had a similar problem with my frunk light. In my case, the problem was probably a little dirt and oxidation, easy to fix. First, I removed the lightbulb and cleaned the contacts on the bulb and the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2023, 12:58 PM

Replies: 4

Odor From A/C Vents

Views: 304

Posted By Sandy G

Odor From A/C Vents

I've had my Boxster 2000 S (43,000 miles) for almost three years. When I first turn the key and the vent fan starts, the air has a musty/mildewy odor. I've replaced the cabin filter twice in three...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-09-2023, 08:31 AM

Replies: 14

Starting Over: App Suggestions?

Views: 844

Posted By Sandy G

I'd suggest looking at PCA (https://mart.pca.org)...

I'd suggest looking at PCA (https://mart.pca.org) for a good site with reliable postings. These folks are real Porsche fans, and I expect most of them take care of their cars and keep good records.
...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-25-2022, 03:39 PM

Replies: 6

Boxster 986 clutch

Views: 1,160

Posted By Sandy G

2000BS here. I always notice the long travel,...

2000BS here. I always notice the long travel, too. My car got a new clutch and was bled recently, so I assume it's normal.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-21-2022, 07:48 AM

Replies: 10

Simple Battery Maintainer Recommendations?

Views: 1,429

Posted By Sandy G

Just a follow-up: I just disconnected the battery...

Just a follow-up: I just disconnected the battery and went on vacation for four weeks. It's a 5-year battery with 3-1/2 years on it, so I was a little concerned. Anyway, reconnected it and the Box...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2022, 04:57 PM

Replies: 13

Bluish smoke on startup...

Views: 2,880

Posted By Sandy G

I have a 2000 S with 40,000 miles. If the smoke...

I have a 2000 S with 40,000 miles. If the smoke is bluish, it's probably oil. Consider replacing the spark plug tubes. The seals go bad over time and when they leak, you'll see a lot of oil smoke on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-05-2022, 05:00 PM

Replies: 10

Simple Battery Maintainer Recommendations?

Views: 1,429

Posted By Sandy G

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the suggestions!

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the suggestions!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2022, 06:31 PM

Replies: 10

Simple Battery Maintainer Recommendations?

Views: 1,429

Posted By Sandy G

Do you think an older battery will keep a charge...

Do you think an older battery will keep a charge that long if it isn’t connected? This one has maybe 1-2 years left, and older batteries don’t hold a charge as well.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-01-2022, 04:42 AM

Replies: 10

Simple Battery Maintainer Recommendations?

Views: 1,429

Posted By Sandy G

Simple Battery Maintainer Recommendations?

We're taking a long vacation and my 2000 BS will parked and lonely for four weeks. I'd rather not have a dead battery when we get back.

Any suggestions for a decent battery maintainer (or warnings...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-13-2022, 04:19 PM

Replies: 11

Repainting console

Views: 972

Posted By Sandy G

I have the same car, same problem. I've been...

I have the same car, same problem. I've been considering recovering the "flaps" and center console with leather. You can DIY or send the parts off to have someone else do it (see Pedro's Garage...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-18-2021, 05:10 PM

Replies: 16

Electrical problem

Views: 988

Posted By Sandy G

To answer your question about the drains: The 986...

To answer your question about the drains: The 986 has four drain holes, two near the battery and two under the convertible top clamshell. Rainwater gets in these areas, and these drain holes let the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-27-2021, 02:04 PM

Replies: 23

Maintenance priorities for x country trip

Views: 1,623

Posted By Sandy G

All great suggestions above. One more: If you...

All great suggestions above. One more: If you haven't already done so in the past year or two, clean the radiators. You'll need to remove the front bumper cover and the radiator shrouds to remove all...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-01-2021, 05:32 PM

Replies: 8

Almost there...

Views: 740

Posted By Sandy G

The single beep when locking means it thinks...

The single beep when locking means it thinks something is open: Doors, trunks, console storage lid, and maybe more. You can test your trunk switches by using your mobile phone to record video from...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-28-2021, 01:20 PM

Replies: 14

Would you really pay 9k for an 00 base?

Views: 1,275

Posted By Sandy G

All good advice above. For comparison, I recently...

All good advice above. For comparison, I recently bought a 2000 BS Jan/Feb of this year for $15,500, 39k miles, everything in good condition, zero problems. Cosmetically very nice, other than...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-19-2021, 05:32 PM

Replies: 6

Valve Cover Gasket - supposed leak - Do I need to address??

Views: 951

Posted By Sandy G

I just looked in my 986 workshop manual. It shows...

I just looked in my 986 workshop manual. It shows a cylinder head gasket, but the cylinder head cover (or camshaft housing cover) shows no gasket, just silicone sealant. I've never opened it up...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2021, 03:05 PM

Replies: 96

Jason's 99 Boxster doc thread

Views: 11,728

Posted By Sandy G

I envy your DIY adventures! If you every need a...

I envy your DIY adventures! If you every need a professional garage and don't want to pay the Porsche dealer, Zotz Racing in Orlando has a long and excellent reputation. I grew up near their shop,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-28-2021, 08:24 AM

Replies: 8

Locating Boxster service history

Views: 851

Posted By Sandy G

I have an '00 BS and had the same questions. If...

I have an '00 BS and had the same questions. If you don't have service records of an IMS upgrade and it isn't in the LNE database, you can't tell without removing the transaxle. One exception would...

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