What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Zzorro]

I quarantined myself in the garage this morning to change out my spark plugs and tubes.

Previous Owner had Bosch Platinum 4s, no idea how old. I went with NGK G-powers.

The plug tubes came out by hand. No boat plug or "special" tools. The new ones were harder to push back in than the old ones were to pull out. I wonder if anyone else has had the same experience? Assume that the orings had shrunk with age maybe?

Bad news is that all my coils have small cracks, so I'll get those on order. I'll be back under there to do the water pump and thermostat soon. Those part are already waiting on my shelf.

Thanks again for all the good advise and guidance on this here forum I'm really enjoying this boxster rehab.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Zzorro

I quarantined myself in the garage this morning to change out my spark plugs and tubes.

Previous Owner had Bosch Platinum 4s, no idea how old. I went with NGK G-powers.

The plug tubes came out by hand. No boat plug or "special" tools. The new ones were harder to push back in than the old ones were to pull out. I wonder if anyone else has had the same experience? Assume that the orings had shrunk with age maybe?

Bad news is that all my coils have small cracks, so I'll get those on order. I'll be back under there to do the water pump and thermostat soon. Those part are already waiting on my shelf.

Thanks again for all the good advise and guidance on this here forum I'm really enjoying this boxster rehab.

If your motor mount needs replacement... do it the same time as the WP. It makes the WP installation a breeze.

[Zzorro]

Originally Posted by Starter986

If your motor mount needs replacement... do it the same time as the WP. It makes the WP installation a breeze.

Good tip! I did the motor mount last spring and should have done the WP at the time! Oh well.......

[Zzorro]

Originally Posted by Zzorro

I quarantined myself in the garage this morning to change out my spark plugs and tubes.

Bad news is that all my coils have small cracks, so I'll get those on order. I'll be back under there to do the water pump and thermostat soon. Those part are already waiting on my shelf.

Coils are now replaced. Left it on jacks so I can get after the water pump, thermostat and belt this weekend sometime. Was a t-shirt day in Vancouver BC area today. Looking forward to getting it on the road.

[Zzorro]

Water pump, t-stat and belt changed out.

Next project teed up: I pulled off my front bumper cover. It's an OEM replacement in primer only. I ordered colour matched rattle cans from Roberts Paint Care. Armed with some youtube knowledge and a steady hand, I'm gonna give it a shot. Sanding first!