01-27-2008, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob O
Great photos. Thanks. It looks like a very easy diy. I've seen recommendations about sketching the layout of the belt before you remove it, so you don't screw up the routing.
Anyone have any suggestions on when it should be replaced? How many miles are you getting before replacement? I've got 56000 on my 01 and am thinking just for preventitive maintenance I ought to replace it. Is the belt like tires... gets bad just from age? If so, I think I probably need to change it soon. Especially, given the apparent ease of doing so. ok ok... so I'll go look it up in the owners manual. Practical advise would be appreciated though! 
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Here a the photo of the belt path from my service manual.
I highly recommend that any DIYer buy a copy of the Bentley publications Boxster service manual.
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01-27-2008, 03:07 PM
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Thanks for that Seattle. Very helpful
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02-16-2008, 01:25 PM
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Just changed my belt! Thanks for the DIY! Anyone know how much it usually runs to have a mechanic do this? Just curious as to how much I saved by purchasing a $30 belt and doing it myself.
Thanks!!!!
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02-16-2008, 04:46 PM
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well you saved about 1/2 hour charge so what ever the rate is that is how much yoy saved. At my shop it would have saved you $37. Thats gas money
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02-16-2008, 05:05 PM
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Anyone know how much it usually runs to have a mechanic do this? Just curious as to how much I saved by purchasing a $30 belt and doing it myself.
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If the shop was honest it'd only take .5-1/hour.....but most will just charge you the book time.
Niello Porsche wanted $280 to install it,$140/hour x 2=me running in the other direction!
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02-16-2008, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
Niello Porsche wanted $280 to install it,$140/hour x 2...
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Sweet. I love this forum.
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02-17-2008, 06:40 AM
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Good DYI post, thanks.
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