What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[alm001]

I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on for storage, and put a HUGE crack in it.

So I pulled the softtop all the way out, and I'll deal with it in the spring.

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by alm001

I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on for storage, and put a HUGE crack in it.

So I pulled the softtop all the way out, and I'll deal with it in the spring.

Do you know what the outside temperature was when it cracked? Most people advise not putting the plastic window up/down below 70° F, but I am curious if it cracked at a warmer temp?

[Lew]

Originally Posted by alm001

I went to put my top down to throw the hardtop on for storage, and put a HUGE crack in it.

So I pulled the softtop all the way out, and I'll deal with it in the spring.

I noticed your extension cord. Not good! Try this tip. It's a better way.

https://youtu.be/eTpbh2zJGhA

[alm001]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Cool! But can you post a smaller pic? It’s killing the overall thread view-wise.

Sorry, I posted and imgur was giving me trouble so I gave up.

Originally Posted by rick3000

Do you know what the outside temperature was when it cracked? Most people advise not putting the plastic window up/down below 70° F, but I am curious if it cracked at a warmer temp?

The temp was way too low. I had the heaters in my garage running for 4hrs and I only got it up to about 50. I guess it kinked up just enough to crack it.

Originally Posted by Lew

I noticed your extension cord. Not good! Try this tip. It's a better way.

https://youtu.be/eTpbh2zJGhA

I've always wanted to learn that method. Thanks.

[rick3000]

Originally Posted by alm001

The temp was way too low. I had the heaters in my garage running for 4hrs and I only got it up to about 50. I guess it kinked up just enough to crack it.

Seems like a great excuse to upgrade to a glass window top, that's my plane when mine finally cracks.

[Starter986]

Saturday I reinstalled the oil pan. It was sooooo clean when it came down. Zero debris... zero sludge. I could have eaten off of it. I'll refill the oil, and check for leaks, after I install the S cooler later this week.

Installed the upgraded oil pressure relief valve. Breeze.

Yesterday I removed the thermostat and water pump. The WP removal I found to be a breeze... if not tedious. The hoses were a pain to remove... patience was key... don't want to break anything. The fins on the WP looked fine. Today I'll clean up the mating surfaces. Also, today I'll remove the motor mount and replace it with the new part. Time permitting I'll remove the throttle body and rubber intake parts.. clean them out... maybe just install that cooler today.

Maybe.