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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By barkinfool
Only other comment is to examine the foam trays...

Only other comment is to examine the foam trays under the arms for rips if the arms in fact have broken. The foam is crucial to directing water from rainfall, etc.... so it drains and stays outside...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
Posted By barkinfool
Hi Randall - I have the first two parts, not...

Hi Randall -

I have the first two parts, not sure why I don't have the third. I hope that this is helpful!


Randall -

The file size is too big to be uploaded to this service it appears. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,642
Posted By barkinfool
I'm betting on a rip in drain trays under the...

I'm betting on a rip in drain trays under the top. Good luck & let us know what you find.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-01-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,223
Posted By barkinfool
Thank you for your insights Ike!

Thank you for your insights Ike!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 02-27-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,223
Posted By barkinfool
Ike (& any others!)-- I have a question for...

Ike (& any others!)--

I have a question for you since you've done quite a bit of research on the ECU. I have an '02 986S which unfortunately experienced the dreaded IMS bearing failure in 2020...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,590
Posted By barkinfool
Yo Maytag - That is one very sad post! I feel...

Yo Maytag - That is one very sad post! I feel your pain!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,425
Posted By barkinfool
Stupid question, but I've always been a bit...

Stupid question, but I've always been a bit unsure for you folks that put the towel in after the chop. Do you put it on the outside or the inside? Also how thick is too thick of a towel? I know...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-06-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By barkinfool
TT Gator - Appreciate the details on bolt...

TT Gator -

Appreciate the details on bolt removal for seats. Some subtlety there that was helpful......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-06-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By barkinfool
Agreed, in my case this came from tear in back...

Agreed, in my case this came from tear in back right drain tray under rear roof that had ripped. Top still unwound, but there was a rip and leak. Water can leak via rip or clogged drains. Do not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,842
Posted By barkinfool
Thanks Piper. Yeah, I don't know the cause,...

Thanks Piper. Yeah, I don't know the cause, there was no warning. As you can tell from my Qs, I'm leaning to fix, but that is against his recommendation. When I look at prices on-line, I can't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,842
Posted By barkinfool
I haven't asked him to tear the motor apart, but...

I haven't asked him to tear the motor apart, but he's very experienced with these motors and he gets zero compression when attempting to restart -- said he could dig in but it would be $$ wasted. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,842
Posted By barkinfool
'02S 60K Engine go boom - Fix or Not

Hi All --

Supreme bummer to make this post. Last week my nicely conditioned '02S grenaded while pulling into the garage after a short drive. 60K miles, very well maintained. There were no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2020, 07:07 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 19,755
Posted By barkinfool
Thanks for sharing Perfectlap - that is an...

Thanks for sharing Perfectlap - that is an excellent review & very helpful
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 19,755
Posted By barkinfool
Portmarnock is awesome! Played the old course a...

Portmarnock is awesome! Played the old course a few times & the newer links course once. I really love the old course & highly recommend to everyone who golfs. The way the sea comes in there is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,464
Posted By barkinfool
I think you are getting some great advice so far....

I think you are getting some great advice so far. The only additional comment I would make is that you can do the vast majority of work yourself and that it is a great learning experience to do so. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-17-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,099
Posted By barkinfool
Glad you have decided to tackle it -- You'll find...

Glad you have decided to tackle it -- You'll find this is very doable. The time I replaced mine, I didn't know about the red thread paint. I also wrote up in a post at the time that a guy suggested...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,867
Posted By barkinfool
good advice from the forum so far. The price...

good advice from the forum so far. The price seems reasonable for an '03 S, and of course you can negotiate it down some for the IMS & other items sure to be needed. Best to have a good inspection...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-18-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,132
Posted By barkinfool
Just to add a bit more to rick's comment... On...

Just to add a bit more to rick's comment... On the drawing, #1 refers to the main drain from the plastic drain panels that sit under the convertible top. They get either clogged on either side, or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,722
Posted By barkinfool
Thanks for the great update & congrats on the...

Thanks for the great update & congrats on the "new" ride! Looking forward to the updates on how the new setup works vs your prior. Bet it is great to get your car back after such a long break.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,721
Posted By barkinfool
Thanks for the responses and insights. Mine had...

Thanks for the responses and insights. Mine had 50K miles and 16 years old, dirty but not looking terrible once drained. Might be placebo effect, but I think the steering seems sharper and agree is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,721
Posted By barkinfool
I will preface this with saying that I'm not a...

I will preface this with saying that I'm not a great mechanic, but I try to do the best I can and keep the Boxster in great condition myself.

Reposting an old thread because I was a bit frustrated...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,363
Posted By barkinfool
fyi, there is no fuel filter to change in the "02...

fyi, there is no fuel filter to change in the "02 -- earlier boxsters had them
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,328
Posted By barkinfool
Nice car & posts! In your first post you...

Nice car & posts! In your first post you mentioned puddle on passenger side. You also mentioned the drains were clear which is great. One problem I had was the drain panel had a tear behind /...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-30-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,994
Posted By barkinfool
The ignition switch is about a $10 part & very...

The ignition switch is about a $10 part & very common point of failure. Buy 2 so you have one in reserve. There are lots of discussions on replacing ignition switch if you do a search. It is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By barkinfool
As an owner of a 2002 S, the situation and price...

As an owner of a 2002 S, the situation and price seems quite good. I totally agree that you need a PPI before purchase just to be more sure that the car is as presented, you are not buying a Honda...
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