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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,517
Posted By smiledrs
My GF's 2006 Tiptronic Boxster is experiencing...

My GF's 2006 Tiptronic Boxster is experiencing the same thing I believe that you are describing. It's not a rattle and not a knock. She mentioned it the other day and I sat in it and heard something....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 172,716
Posted By smiledrs
Add me to the list of early blown engines. 1998...

Add me to the list of early blown engines. 1998 Boxster with just 16,500 miles engine went dead over a year ago. Sent to Todd and he put a 3.4L 996.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-25-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,368
Posted By smiledrs
I was thinking of going this route as well with...

I was thinking of going this route as well with the "High Level Acoustic A5 German Cloth Topping Materials". Do you notice that it's quieter inside the cabin and is the inside layered like the 2006...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-18-2009, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,279
Posted By smiledrs
Techart

I sent you an email to your email you posted.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-29-2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By smiledrs
Are your old wheels for sale?

Are your old wheels for sale?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2008, 10:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,352
Posted By smiledrs
I wished mine lasted 100k miles. It had 22.5K...

I wished mine lasted 100k miles. It had 22.5K before it died. Replaced it with a 3.4L and all is fine for now.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-23-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 27,801
Posted By smiledrs
Please post when the Kenwood one's become...

Please post when the Kenwood one's become available. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2008, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,742
Posted By smiledrs
I was looking at the Kenwood DNX5120 with Garmin...

I was looking at the Kenwood DNX5120 with Garmin GPS as I have the Avic D3 now. However, I don't like the navi system on the Pioneer AVIC D3 too much. Much too cumbersome to use and search for POI's...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-16-2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,501
Posted By smiledrs
Is it the RED or BLUE display?

Is it the RED or BLUE display?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-13-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By smiledrs
I unfortunately had no choice as my 2.5L died on...

I unfortunately had no choice as my 2.5L died on me at 22K. So by the advice of some on the board, they recommend me to go ahead and put in the 3.4 as it would be very close to the cost of the 2.5. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-13-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By smiledrs
I guess the timing was just right. I have a 3.4L...

I guess the timing was just right. I have a 3.4L 1999 996 in mine for the past 2 weeks. I wanted some time before I posted my experience, but since your asking I might as well post some of my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,148
Posted By smiledrs
After the engine died, I was able to pull off and...

After the engine died, I was able to pull off and get it home. I had it towed to the dealer and they told me after 3 days it was a cable tensioner that broke and ruined the engine basically. I needed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,148
Posted By smiledrs
I had a 98 with 22,500 blow on me 6 months back....

I had a 98 with 22,500 blow on me 6 months back. I finally got around to finding a 996 3.4 and sending it to Todd (member on this forum) and he just completed the swap. I'm awaiting the car to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,528
Posted By smiledrs
I know exactly what BruceLee is talking about. I...

I know exactly what BruceLee is talking about. I had my Boxster engine fail at 22,500 miles couple of months ago. I took it into the local Porsche dealer here and they immediately started accusing me...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 10-20-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,125
Posted By smiledrs
Haha, you guys are on the ball. It was me who had...

Haha, you guys are on the ball. It was me who had a blown engine. I don't really want to give it up and was looking to do a 3.4 or 3.6 swap. I already contacted Todd and now that I know he has a 3.6,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,136
Posted By smiledrs
Help!3.4L Reliability and IMS?

After my engine suffered early failure. Taking advice from Randall and contacted Todd about doing a 996 3.4L engine swap. He gave me a very reasonable price for the labor. My question is, does anyone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2007, 08:34 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,045
Posted By smiledrs
Time is not the issue here. It's that they were...

Time is not the issue here. It's that they were putting out defective engines out there and never issued a recall to save themselves money. They knew very well how many engines were experiencing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,045
Posted By smiledrs
Guess what I just read in my Nov 2007 issue of...

Guess what I just read in my Nov 2007 issue of Road and Track. Starting on page 140 and a 5 page spread. They talk about the 1997-2004 Boxster engine failure.
Here is an excerpt:

"Then,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,045
Posted By smiledrs
After dealing with Porsche, I tend to agree the...

After dealing with Porsche, I tend to agree the lies that I encounter at every level. Starting from the service manager to the customer service managers at Porsche headquarters. They all act like...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,045
Posted By smiledrs
I realized that after re-reading your post. I...

I realized that after re-reading your post. I thought you said Porsche NA and I see you did say PCA. I read too fast. I will shoot PCA a letter as well. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,514
Posted By smiledrs
I just searched the threads and tried to advance...

I just searched the threads and tried to advance search Instant G by post, but it's giving me an error. Can you point me to one of his post. Thanks again.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,514
Posted By smiledrs
Wow, you guys been a lot of help. I appreciate it...

Wow, you guys been a lot of help. I appreciate it all. I'm in Houston, but went to dental school in Kansas City, so I know exactly where Todd(tholyoak) in Lenexa, KS is. I read his write up and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,045
Posted By smiledrs
Thanks Randall, I really appreciate your help and...

Thanks Randall, I really appreciate your help and I contacted Sam and will wait for his reply. I actually considered doing a 3.4 engine swap perhaps 1-2 yrs later, but not now. Guess this gives me a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,514
Posted By smiledrs
Thanks blinkwatt! I'm going to have to look at...

Thanks blinkwatt! I'm going to have to look at that route and maybe put a 3.4 into there and make it fast. What would be your guess for the final price for a 3.4 plus labor swap?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,045
Posted By smiledrs
Thanks Randall. I was posting on fumes yesterday...

Thanks Randall. I was posting on fumes yesterday after dealing with Porsche NA. I definetly need to figure out something. Would you know anyone in Houston that might be able to do that if I decide to...
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