Repairs are getting tedious after only one month of ownership.

[san rensho]

I've had my 2000 Boxster 2.7l for just over a month now and repairs are getting to be a pain. The last two weeks I've had to replace both the coolant tank and the AOS. Both jobs took about eight hours each in my hands and arms are all cut up and bruised.

Let's see, I've also done two oil changes just to flush out the motor, and I flushed the cooling system before I realized the coolant tank was leaking and I had to change it.

Next on the agenda is the water pump. This weekend I took the auxiliary belt off because I thought I heard one of the tensioners going. The tensioners are all fine, but the water pump has some play in the pulley.

After that, I have two change the the fuel filter and transmission gear oil.

Hopefully after all that's done, I'll actually have some time to drive it!

[tommy986]

You most likely need a front motor mount too. Do that when you change the fuel filter since you will have already removed all the under panels.

[gschotland]

You've got an 11 yr old Porsche. Did you expect it to be maintenance free?

What you're experiencing is typical. There are always lots of little things to take care of to get a "new" Boxster up to snuff. You can look at all this as a big PIA, or pursue it with enthusiasm and view each issue as an opportunity to learn about your car. I'm no cracker jack mechanic, so when I'm able to resolve a problem myself it gives me greater satisfaction when out driving and pride of ownership.

[Mark_T]

Actually, do the motor mount when you do the water pump as it is easier when you have the hose off. do the thermostat too while you're in there.

And yeah, lots of maintenance work on these cars. All part of the fun. If it's not fun for you then you may have picked the wrong car. My wife's Corolla requires almost no maintenance at all.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Actually, do the motor mount when you do the water pump as it is easier when you have the hose off. do the thermostat too while you're in there.

And yeah, lots of maintenance work on these cars. All part of the fun. If it's not fun for you then you may have picked the wrong car. My wife's Corolla requires almost no maintenance at all.

I like to wrench, don't get me wrong, guess I just got a little overwhelmed with the coolant tank and AOS back to back. But from what I've heard, these jobs are particularly tough.

[thstone]

Each of us went through the same thing when we bought our 10+ yr old cars. Catching up the maintenance and fixing the things that need to be fixed is time consuming and expensive - at first. After you get over the hump, you'll be amazed and as delighted with the car as the rest of us.

[Topless]

Originally Posted by san rensho

I like to wrench, don't get me wrong, guess I just got a little overwhelmed with the coolant tank and AOS back to back. But from what I've heard, these jobs are particularly tough.

There is definitely a learning curve with these cars and lots of insider shortcuts. Download a posted DIY before you begin your next project and it will go a lot quicker. With a little experience the AOS and coolant tank can be changed out in around 2hrs each.