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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,677
Posted By impboy
And so I was able to get a CPO Audi A4 S Line...

And so I was able to get a CPO Audi A4 S Line Quattro sedan with 33k miles for $20k. No, it's no where near the drive of the Boxster. Hopefully it'll serve me well. I did add an extended warranty...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,677
Posted By impboy
While I'd love to get another Boxster, I need to...

While I'd love to get another Boxster, I need to consider something bigger even if the back seat is just a glorified shelf.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2019, 08:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,677
Posted By impboy
Time to move from Boxster - Opinions appreciated

My 2001 Boxster has been just awesome. It's only left me stranded twice in the past 11 years. It's been so easy to work on. I could do a set of brakes in less than 30 minutes with a floor jack...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 838
Posted By impboy
Easy question - Mass Air Sensor screw

Does anyone know the part number for the two screws that hold the mass air sensor down for a 2001 Boxster? I dropped one into the abyss and need to replace it.

Also if you know an online source...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By impboy
911monty - that makes sense to me too. I bet...

911monty - that makes sense to me too. I bet it's been at least 40k miles since I've changed plugs. I've done it before, including the tubes so it's a good place to start.
Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By impboy
CEL and monitors problem - Need some advice please!

I'll try to be brief...

I'm in California and need to smog my '01 Boxster. I go to get it smogged but it says that the Catalyst monitor isn't ready. I call my awesome mechanic and he tells me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By impboy
Hey Starter986! Thanks so much for the advice. ...

Hey Starter986!
Thanks so much for the advice. I did check the side light and it was out so I replaced it. Then, for no reason except to be certain, I check every single fuse and the side light...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By impboy
Brake light works - Tail lights don't

Grrrr.....
So after replacing some burnt out bulbs in my tail lights, I went to put the tail light bulb holder back into its spot. Only one problem - I did it with the lights still on so when I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 300,921
Posted By impboy
Eurospec in North County San Diego

Go see Tom at Eurospec in Escondido. He's as honest as they come. I've been going to him for about 10 years now. :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,227
Posted By impboy
AOS symptoms and repair experience

I wanted to share my experience with others regarding my air/oil separator failure.

On my way home from work, my '01 Box started missing and stuttering in 1st and 2nd gear. Then I came to a stop...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-02-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,846
Posted By impboy
I just got done with this job and it's one of...

I just got done with this job and it's one of those that just needs a ton of patience only because of its location and the likelihood of not having the right screwdriver for the job.

I had a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-07-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By impboy
General suspension question

I have a 2001 Boxster that I've owned for about 6 or 7 years but I've never driven another one. I know these cars feel every bump in the road but is there a way to tell if it's getting close to time...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-01-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,577
Posted By impboy
I had the same issues with my '01 Box. My...

I had the same issues with my '01 Box. My mechanic ran all the tests on it and said everything looked fine with AOS and was sure that the throttle body was causing the problem. He told me to clean it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,395
Posted By impboy
I know this is an old thread but just in case...

I know this is an old thread but just in case someone comes wandering in looking for a solution. I had the same issues with my '01 Box. My mechanic ran all the tests on it and said everything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By impboy
HELP! Just need one seat cover

I need to replace the savannah beige driver's side seat cover on my 2001 Boxster. The upholstery shop I usually use wants to charge me about $500 to do the job. Last time I had them do the job...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,020
Posted By impboy
Thanks for the info! I thought I read somewhere...

Thanks for the info! I thought I read somewhere about the O2 sensors being an issue but I guess I was wrong.
:dance:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,020
Posted By impboy
CEL P0430 fix that worked for me

Over the course of about 4 or 5 months, I kept tripping a CEL P0430 about every 3 or 4 weeks, especially after taking it on a longer trip (over 100 miles). I'd clear the code and sure enough it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,603
Posted By impboy
Sorry that it's been awhile since I updated this...

Sorry that it's been awhile since I updated this post. It turns out that I did a great job installing the AOS (according to my mechanic). The bad news is that it's RMS. His suggestion was to wait...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,603
Posted By impboy
So I finally got under the car to check for the...

So I finally got under the car to check for the leak. Yep, it was the bottom hose from the AOS. The hose wasn't properly seated. I tried getting the spring clamp back on it but it was such a pain...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,603
Posted By impboy
UPDATE So I started getting a very small oil...

UPDATE

So I started getting a very small oil leak right after I did the AOS. From what I can tell, it's the rear main seal. I talked to my mechanic who does the stuff I can't. First, he said I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-05-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,603
Posted By impboy
And in retrospect, I would have used a screw type...

And in retrospect, I would have used a screw type clamp for the bottom hose instead of the spring clamps. Then I would have used a swivel head wrench with about a 6" extension and just screwed that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-05-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,603
Posted By impboy
Installing Oil Air Separator thoughts

This past weekend, my car went from the rarely smoking on start up to "OMG I'm at a rock concert and the smoke machine is going crazy!" So after some research here and other sites, it made sense to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,783
Posted By impboy
I decided to clean the throttle body using both...

I decided to clean the throttle body using both Pedro's Garage and Wayne Dempsey's book as references. It only took about 2 hours to do the whole project and that's because I was going slow and had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,783
Posted By impboy
Question High pitched sound before starting up

My '01 Box has been idling rough so I thought I'd take a look and see what's going on. When I turn the ignition key but do not start the car, I hear this high pitched sound like a tiny little alarm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,743
Posted By impboy
UPDATE!! One month later, about 5 or 6k miles,...

UPDATE!!
One month later, about 5 or 6k miles, and still no CEL.
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