Hot Burning Smell - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

WhipE350 · 01-02-2011, 08:21 PM

I keep hearing about these low prices in Phoenix, dang, I just got a 2000 'S' Red with 50k and paid $15.8 and that was the cheapest around! I had to put tires, front rotors, and pads on. I did lots of other stuff but I wanted to.

Congrats, post pics!

jcb986 · 01-03-2011, 05:06 AM

Arizona seems to have the best deals on Porsche's & Ferrari's. I guess these retirees just like to have a nice golf car....then lose interest and want something different.

blue2000s · 01-03-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jcb986

Arizona seems to have the best deals on Porsche's & Ferrari's. I guess these retirees just like to have a nice golf car....then lose interest and want something different.

I'd say that alot of people were living beyond their means when their houses were increasing in price by 10% a year. Then the bubble burst and everything has to go to save the house.

Beelzy · 01-03-2011, 08:58 AM

It's the Catalytic Converters and the hot engine "Cooking Off".......normal for a P-car IMHO.

I have smelled every odor a car makes, and the Boxster emits a very distinct hot engine aroma. I would bet if a Chevy truck had an engine compartment fan for a
rather enclosed area it that vented like the Boxster, it would emit the same smell.

YMMV

Idaho Red Rocket 3 · 01-06-2011, 07:32 PM

OK. Here is a picture of the twins.

WhipE350 · 01-06-2011, 09:04 PM

The New Twin be on the left, no? Congrats, what a deal you got. Post more pics when you can.

pk2 · 01-08-2011, 06:24 PM

An oil leak from the heads dripping on the headers can REAKKKK.

Regards, PK

AndyA6 · 01-08-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Idaho Red Rocket 3

OK. Here is a picture of the twins.

Grats on the new twin!! Very cool to see!

Idaho Red Rocket 3 · 01-09-2011, 07:46 AM

Bad news folks.

My new twin has an oil leak. The bottom oil pan has a slight leak.

I found the shop in Phoenix who had been taking care of the car for the last owner and contacted them. They sent me a print out of all the maintinace and repairs they did on the car. Apparently they attempted to repair the oil leak. I want to drop the pan anyway for a visual inspection.

Am I correct there is no gasket? Just use some type of sealant ? I want to make a gasket for the pan.

Any thoughts to share ?