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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2024, 02:17 AM
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Posted By somerled
Thanks. Do you know if there'd be any problems...

Thanks. Do you know if there'd be any problems with only replacing the coolant that escaped during the radiator replacement? I understand this procedure would release a lot of coolant but would...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By somerled
Radiator replacement - tools needed / coolant flush

Hi there - I have a slow loss of coolant and I suspect this is caused by a leaking front right radiator judging by the drops of coolant on the ground at this spot.

I've searched everywhere but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,424
Posted By somerled
Haha - probably true. However I think I have...

Haha - probably true. However I think I have discovered that the intermittent starting issue is caused by a switch or electrical unit which sometimes thinks the car is in reverse when it's actually...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By somerled
Sorry to hear that. There were not a lot of...

Sorry to hear that. There were not a lot of pieces at all here. And the brown pieces were actually soft/flexible material. I'm not worrying too much but will keep an eye on future oil changes. No CEL...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By somerled
Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I'll be...

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated. I'll be sure to keep an eye on it and inspect the filter during future oil changes. Next time I take it to the shop, I'll ask about the cam deviations. And...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2023, 04:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By somerled
Found a small magnet and no the metal looking...

Found a small magnet and no the metal looking pieces are not magnetic. Picked out everything I could find in the filter. Barely any metal but found a few little brown plastic looking pieces as shown...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,146
Posted By somerled
Tiny metal bits in oil filter - any cause for concern?

Changed the oil today on a recently acquired '98 2.5 with 102k miles on it. Last oil change was just over 2 years ago (only 1,300 miles). Still learning about the car.

Examined the oil filter and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By somerled
Thanks for the drawing, appreciate the advice....

Thanks for the drawing, appreciate the advice. I'll get it checked out by a garage to be safe.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,424
Posted By somerled
Could battery reading 12.2 volts cause starting issues?

Recently bought an original '98 Boxster which seems to have intermittent starting issues. Sometimes it starts fine and sometimes nothing happens on the second stage of the key - no ignition, crank,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By somerled
Thanks - I just wasn't sure if there were...

Thanks - I just wasn't sure if there were different setups for the earlier models but it's good to know someone has messed with it and it isn't as it's supposed to be. I'll try to get it fixed asap....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By somerled
Thanks for the drawing. My set up seems to be...

Thanks for the drawing. My set up seems to be different though. The black and white check valve is on the end of one of the Y pieces. The tubing is connected to the intake tube via a longer black...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2023, 06:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By somerled
I don't seem to have any diagram on my bootlid...

I don't seem to have any diagram on my bootlid and my set up is different to those shown in the diagrams that you reference. I have a Y piece, not a 4 piece, and the black and white baffle bit is on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By somerled
Thanks but I've checked that and he has a 4 way...

Thanks but I've checked that and he has a 4 way tubing piece and it doesn't seem to correspond with what I'm seeing in my engine bay... if something was actually wrong with my setup wouldn't I be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By somerled
Yes I'm in the UK and this is a UK /EU spec base...

Yes I'm in the UK and this is a UK /EU spec base Boxster. So what would that mean in relation to these hoses? One end of it is still sucking in when the engine is on.

And I've checked the diagram...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 978
Posted By somerled
Y vacuum tube with loose ends coming from intake maniifold (pics)

Hi all - I recently purchased a very cheap 1998 Boxster 2.5 Tiptronic. I've been inspecting the engine bay today (limited knowledge) and noticed this tube/pipe which is attached to the right hand...
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