Boxster 986 - quick 'whir' sound on start up

[Ianbadams]

If I just leave it as is will that lead to any problems or will the noise just persist? It doesn't sound everytime.

Also the work you described to lube it, is this easy for a non-mechanical diy-er?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Ianbadams

If I just leave it as is will that lead to any problems or will the noise just persist? It doesn't sound everytime.

Also the work you described to lube it, is this easy for a non-mechanical diy-er?

If it is the starter Bendix drive, the noise you hear is when it is grinding the teeth on the flywheel. Over time, this will ruin both the starter and the flywheel, and while the starter is relatively cheap, the flywheel costs about a grand, and cost about two grand to get at and change.

[NewArt]

Originally Posted by Ianbadams

If I just leave it as is will that lead to any problems or will the noise just persist? It doesn't sound everytime.

Also the work you described to lube it, is this easy for a non-mechanical diy-er?

Depends on how "non-mechanical " you are. For me, it was a walk in the park, but I have all the necessary tools and a "hey, what could happen" attitude. If you would like to give it a shot, it's not a terribly difficult DIY. Just read up on the procedure here in the forum and elsewhere and get your hands dirty! Hey, what can happen?