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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,407
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Keep your engine clean

All I can say is if their was nothing to catch fire, there would not have been a fire. The take away is to keep the boxster engine clean and make sure the plastic dip stick guide from the rear boot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,407
Posted By ChefCarnivore
What I learned from the Boxster

The insurance company gave me $2000 more for my 97 boxster than I paid for it 4 months before. The fire in the engine compartment caused by a broken dip stick guide resulted in a windfall because my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Hear are Ins offers

The adjuster gave me two options as follows:

GEICO keeps car and I get $11,4444.

I keep car and GEICO gives me $8,650.

Both of these were in the total loss catigargy.


The $11,444 is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Posted By ChefCarnivore
I madee a claim

I called the insurance company today and made a claim. I am covered under my Comprehensive. I already have a rental car courtesy of GEICO. The adjuster is to get in contact with me by tomorrow.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Yes engine was off, no key

The engine was off and there was no key in the ignition.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,021
Posted By ChefCarnivore
My 97 boxster caught fire

After changing the oil, I added 8 qts of Syntec 10W 40. When I pulled the dip stick out to wipe it off and reinsert it I heard a snap like a spark noise. When I pulled the dip stick out it had a loop...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,438
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Ran into a snag on oil change

I had to buy a floor jack to raise the car high enough for the jack stands. Needed one anyhow. I'll try again Monday after school. I did get a new drain plug and a proper 8mm hex for a 3/8 drive. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,438
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Don't worry have stands

My plan is to put back of car on Jack stands to drain most of the o and replace filter. Then place a low boy container for the rest and lower the car. When drained then I'll lift it again on one side...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2009, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,438
Posted By ChefCarnivore
What about crush ring? Drain container?

Are the crush rings available at someplace other than a Porsche dealer? Where? How do I specify it if the only one is the one on the car?

What are you using to drain the oil in? I will have to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,438
Posted By ChefCarnivore
1st oil change question

Getting ready to do my first oil change on Saturday. What is the type/size wrench for the drain plug?
Can I get a crush ring from other than a Porsche dealer?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 977
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Angry 305 misfire on cyl 5

I am now having a p0305 code which says the cyl 5 is misfireing. I just had a new clutch put in the 97 boxster. Could something happened when the job was done toa cause this? I have not had this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2009, 04:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 963
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Crappy Running Engine after gas fill

When driving home I had to stop for gas. It seems that every time I fill up the runs crappy for a while. I checked the oil filler cap and there was a good pressure when the cap came off. The fuel cap...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By ChefCarnivore
The final result

I picked up my 97 boxster today. They replaced the clutch, installed the seals and repaired the shifter cable attachment to the trans. The part on the trans that the left right shifter cable attaches...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Follow up on deal

Go to this website for a follow up to the Techshop deal. It's very interesting

www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=400776
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Incredable deal

Just thought there may be folks out there that would be interested in this email I received.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tech...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Independent

The shop I took it to is Import Performance on Hillsboro Rd In Raleigh. The owner's brother owns the European Performance across the street.

Jaay unfortunately you are a long drive away, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,308
Posted By ChefCarnivore
I did it to myself

Like an idiot I escalated the cable shift problem into a clutch job. Never had time to take the heat and look under the boxster.

The local stealer wanted a $2K which include 11-14 hours of labor....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,475
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Window

Does it still have that split window?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By ChefCarnivore
I have the gear thingy

I have the gear, but what keeps the lid from opening? Mine always opens.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Thumbs down Glove compartment and ashtray lid +

Will the glove compartment /dash fit a 97 Boxster?

What keeps the lid down on the ash tray. Mine keeps opening. I don't understand the mechanism.

+ what is easiest/best way to touch up small...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2009, 10:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,626
Posted By ChefCarnivore
It's not the shifter

I finally got to work on the car today. The shifter seems to be working correctly. The problem must be the attachment to the tranny. I'll tackle this next.

To get to that point I guess the right...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2009, 04:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,626
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Thank you again

That diagram makes things clearer. I assume that the consul around the shifter will need to be removed to get to parts 10 and 11. If 10 has come off is it a forgot conclusion that the tranny...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2009, 05:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,579
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Finally thanks for your input

Thanks for getting to the question asked. I'll add the following to the basic list.

13. Floor lift
14. Flat screen TV/seating
15. Vending machines
16. Refrigerator
17. Advise/Mentor
18. Video...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,579
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Ok Read My Lips

IF SUCH A WRENCH GARAGE EXISTED WHAT WOULD BE A REASON FOR YOU TO USE IT. This assumes the cost is reasonable.

How do you know that "most Porsche owners have 2-12" garages?? I live in a nice golf...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,579
Posted By ChefCarnivore
Nobody answered the question

I didn't ask anyone for a business plan. I just wanted to know if there was any interest in something like that. Don't give me all the negatives. I know about them. I did not ask for prices or...
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