Hello and welcome to the forum! You've definitely come to the right place, as our community is filled with a lot of great info and some very knowledgeable members. To get you more familiar with the 986 platform, I'm attaching a link to our site's DIY tech articles and project book. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can assist with any part needs in the future.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/boxster/boxster_tech.htm
https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/catalog/shopcart/BOOK/POR_BOOK_bkbnPO_pg5.htm
https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/catalog/accessories/porsche_boxster_projects_books.htm