Boxster Started Overheating at 40° - Help!

Originally Posted by rick3000

I was concerned, because I have never seen it go up so high, but if it is normal, I'll just clean my radiators this weekend, and see what happens.
Thanks everyone!

Rick, IMHO, cleaning them correctly means pulling the front cover off, headlights, side markers and some misc hardware is part of the disassembly. An easy task the second or third time but be careful the first time. You have to pull the fender liners, there are reusable plastic fasteners that you need to be delicate with. It also helps to have a friend around to help with the bulky bumper cover, however if you're careful one guy can do it. Once inside you will see that the radiators reside in a sealed chamber so any dirt cannot escape, if you have the Bently book it has excellent instructions and pics, if you need any help from me just PM, I've been inside mine a few times tweaking the spoiler lip and playing with radiator screens...