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Old 12-17-2019, 06:09 AM   #1
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Make sure you find an independent mechanic that specializes in Porsches! These are unusual cars, and if the mechanic is unfamiliar with them, they will do things incorrectly.

A non-specialist had done some work to my Boxster before I bought it, and there were several things that I had to re-do to correct problems.
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You'll also want to do ignition coils along with the spark plugs.

So here's my offer. You should do #s 1-3 + coils. Buy the parts on our site's sponsor (probably $500 at most), drive to Omaha, and I'll do the work for $250. With gas and hotel, you'll probably have $1000 all in.
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You'll also want to do ignition coils along with the spark plugs.

So here's my offer. You should do #s 1-3 + coils. Buy the parts on our site's sponsor (probably $500 at most), drive to Omaha, and I'll do the work for $250. With gas and hotel, you'll probably have $1000 all in.
I have more than half of my OE coils on my 2000 S+,the only problem I have with coils is the boot wears & I get a CEL that tells me which cylinder ha a missfire.
I replace the whole coil because it costs just a little more than just the plug boot.
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