What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Every DIY job exacts it's pound of flesh. It is the price you pay, but is so satisfying once done. And yes, drive, drive, drive.

Yeah, I'm glad I still can! I'm 66, diabetic, and have a touch of arthritis. Working on the Porsche is intellectually challenging, a whole different learning curve from the Dodge truck or a Classic Prius. And a lot more crawling around on the carport pavement!

So yesterday I took it out for an Italian Tuneup, or is it a Bavarian tuneup? Anyhow, drove it for a couple of miles--since it's a used engine, I didn't baby it. Heavy foot and fairly high revs. The lifter noise disappeared! It runs pretty nice--and with the u/d pulley and the aftermarket (cheap) muffler it sounds good and has a bit more power, I think. I'll have to watch the coolant level and the oil, but I think it's gonna be okay.

Obtw, pics are worth a thousand words:







Click 'em to get the larger image!