New owner of 2001 Boxster S

[Mike689]

Originally Posted by JayG

NOOOO
oil should be checked for proper level hot and you need to wait a few minutes after turning off the engine so it can drain back fully to the sump
read the manual!

Thanks! My oil looks to be right below the max.

Originally Posted by 78F350

Of course for all the labor involved in replacing a clutch, it is best to go with the highest quality, brand new clutch you can reasonably get. There are good opportunities to buy a 'purchased, but never installed' clutch. If you are Very short on cash and need a clutch a slightly used clutch from a wrecked car will be adequate.

Here's a sampling of USED stuff available on eBay at the moment. The fact that someone is selling it does not mean that it is suitable or sensible for use:


BTW, I have 2 gently used AOSs available if anyone needs one.

I think I'd rather just buy some parts new. Why would one pay $100 for an IMS that was driven on 50,000 miles when you can get a new one from pelican for not much more.