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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2008, 05:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,951
Posted By Tool Pants
I was at a tech session with 2 old time Boxster...

I was at a tech session with 2 old time Boxster owners. Both are the original owners of 2000s. One has the hook and the other does not. One is older than the other. The newer 2000 has the hook. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,951
Posted By Tool Pants
Tech ain't so savy. 1997-2000 had slots on...

Tech ain't so savy.

1997-2000 had slots on the cap to hang on the gas lid. 2001 the tether style started - no more slots.

But then there was a recall a few years ago for the gas cap. 1998 to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Tool Pants
22 gauge as far as I have been able to determine...

22 gauge as far as I have been able to determine over the years.

There is no power or 12 volts in any of the 5 wires. That is why the wires are so small, as they are used as to create a ground.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-22-2008, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,559
Posted By Tool Pants
I have a 1997 that has had 5 inspections. First...

I have a 1997 that has had 5 inspections. First when it was sold in 1999 when I bought it, and 4 inspections after that.

As others have said, the issue could be with a visual inspection. A smog...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-19-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,256
Posted By Tool Pants
986 does not fit 987.

986 does not fit 987.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-19-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,597
Posted By Tool Pants
Was it like this when you bought the car?

Was it like this when you bought the car?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,597
Posted By Tool Pants
What is the history of the car and this issue?

What is the history of the car and this issue?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,878
Posted By Tool Pants
Vegetable....

Vegetable....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,710
Posted By Tool Pants
Glenn is actually a member of this board. ...

Glenn is actually a member of this board. http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10042

I sent him some info last year about a crack near the valve stem, just like he had.

He is a very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,374
Posted By Tool Pants
I have played a lawyer for 27 years. When...

I have played a lawyer for 27 years.

When you are young and starting out and work for someone, you get the weird stuff. A friend of the boss.

100 years ago.

Client said his white Ford was...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-15-2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,820
Posted By Tool Pants
Here is a different version of a strut brace. It...

Here is a different version of a strut brace. It came out about 6 years ago. Only version that made some sense to me. You don't see it mentioned anymore.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2008, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,301
Posted By Tool Pants
Don't know Monterey. But in Santa Cruz there is...

Don't know Monterey. But in Santa Cruz there is Tim Benson of FastLane Porsche. He worked for My Porsche in Seaside and before that Stevens Creek Porsche. Started a 1 man independent shop a few...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,381
Posted By Tool Pants
I just looked at a 2002 owners manual and it is...

I just looked at a 2002 owners manual and it is 16.9 gallons. The most I have been able to put in in 9 years of ownership is about 13.5 with 15 miles remaining on the obc, so you guys are running...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,381
Posted By Tool Pants
There is a problem with some 2002s. There are...

There is a problem with some 2002s. There are hoses in the fuel tank. When the tank is empty the fuel level float can get hung up on the hoses and give you a false reading of an emptly tank. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-11-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By Tool Pants
On each side of the radio is a blue plastic thing...

On each side of the radio is a blue plastic thing you push on hard to remove a key.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By Tool Pants
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic...

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=1728
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2008, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 910
Posted By Tool Pants
From my failing memory. I remember that once the...

From my failing memory. I remember that once the 2001s came out with the new style instrument cluster we could not make this change like we could with 1997-2000.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2008, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 947
Posted By Tool Pants
I went over to their shop last year with some 996...

I went over to their shop last year with some 996 guys for their customer appreciation event. I have never used them or had a clear bra. The 996 owners say good things.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2008, 12:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 27,441
Posted By Tool Pants
Covered this before. I assume your dealer uses...

Covered this before. I assume your dealer uses the 1 quart plastic containers.

If they use 9.2 quarts you get charged for 10. Someone in the shop gets to keep the .8 leftover.

If they use...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-06-2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,222
Posted By Tool Pants
For 2008 it was raised to 24,000 miles. ...

For 2008 it was raised to 24,000 miles.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=11357&hl=salt
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,705
Posted By Tool Pants
I have been to Don Wise's shop before. Thought...

I have been to Don Wise's shop before. Thought the shop only worked on air cooled engines. But most of the local independent shops are catching up to the 986/996.

The new independent shop in...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-06-2008, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,222
Posted By Tool Pants
It is now up to 20,000 miles with the first...

It is now up to 20,000 miles with the first generation 987. This is called extended drain intervals. You can read about it here. Other car companies are doing this as well.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,705
Posted By Tool Pants
What shop did the engine replacement and the...

What shop did the engine replacement and the prior work?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,060
Posted By Tool Pants
Put the key in the ignition and disconnect the...

Put the key in the ignition and disconnect the battery negative cable. Tutn the key to position 1 and then turn the key to the off position. Then hook up the battery cable.

If you are still...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2008, 07:04 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,506
Posted By Tool Pants
http://www.pca.org/tech/tech_qa_question.asp?id={F...

http://www.pca.org/tech/tech_qa_question.asp?id={F3EA752A-E838-43E5-A43D-BB4F445F5A8F}

Copy and paste the link to see if it works.
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