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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,146
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Mine started randomly cutting out like that....

Mine started randomly cutting out like that. Didn't throw any codes. It got worse over time and some other weird electrical stuff started happening. Figured for $20 I'd take a chance and replace the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,847
Posted By rdc8118
I bent a hook on the end of the coat hanger,...

I bent a hook on the end of the coat hanger, slipped it passed the seal of the drivers side window, hooked the door latch and pulled. The door popped open.

My lock was spinning when I put the key...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By rdc8118
Old school wire coat hanger worked for me. I bent...

Old school wire coat hanger worked for me. I bent it into a slight hook, passed it through the window and top gasket just above the door top. Hooked the interior door handle and pulled straight back....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By rdc8118
Yep, brake booster. Check your drains under the...

Yep, brake booster. Check your drains under the front cowl below the windsheild. Mine were plugged and water went into the brake booster over time causing the sticky pedal.

Google boxster water in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,409
Posted By rdc8118
Eric, great post, thanks for sharing.. How did...

Eric, great post, thanks for sharing.. How did you support the engine when dropping the tranny? I've got a scissor lift at home and thinking of doing the clurtch/ims over the winter. Just trying to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,307
Posted By rdc8118
They sell a bobble head Ganesh??? :p Cool.

They sell a bobble head Ganesh??? :p Cool.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,045
Posted By rdc8118
Back in the early 90's i had a 944. An immediate...

Back in the early 90's i had a 944. An immediate family member kept nagging at me to allow him to drive it. I finally caved in and let him. He lost it around a corner and slammed it into a tree. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,842
Posted By rdc8118
For the Canadians you can get it (76mm - 14...

For the Canadians you can get it (76mm - 14 Flutes) from Carquest for around $10.00. Some of the Mazda's and Ford's use the same size wrench. To avoid the hassles of duties and customs brokerage...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,055
Posted By rdc8118
I've got a scissor lift. Beware thought they...

I've got a scissor lift. Beware thought they aren't all equal. the first one i looked at the specs posted on the web said the arms would extend to a maximum 63 inches wide. I measured my boxster and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,665
Posted By rdc8118
FIAT. I remember them when they imported cars...

FIAT. I remember them when they imported cars here in the 70's. Hopefully they've improved the quality. Maybe Ferrari will re badge the Fiat 500 :D


Fixing It Again Tony? :p
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,793
Posted By rdc8118
Jaykay, If you're in Toronto and go with...

Jaykay, If you're in Toronto and go with Pentosin, Pfaff Porsche in Woodbridge sells it for $29/liter. That's half the price NAPA sells it for.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,739
Posted By rdc8118
I check the drains regularly. I've read reports...

I check the drains regularly. I've read reports of water making it's way into the brake booster due to clogged front drains.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,860
Posted By rdc8118
...and the steering wheel is upside down. Must be...

...and the steering wheel is upside down. Must be those crazy Malta drivers :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,103
Posted By rdc8118
I installed them in my BMW and didn't really like...

I installed them in my BMW and didn't really like them. I got more vibrations and a harsher ride in regular street driving. I didn't feel a difference in handling. I ended up swapping them out with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,896
Posted By rdc8118
Can't offer much on alignment but I'd check the...

Can't offer much on alignment but I'd check the tire pressure first. Pulled mine out of it winter hibernation and one of the tires was about 8lbs lower then the rest causing the car to pull slightly...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,270
Posted By rdc8118
I've got a 99 boxster with two major accidents...

I've got a 99 boxster with two major accidents under it's belt. :rolleyes:
Resale values on old boxsters are low and mine's even lower. If i needed a clutch then I'd spend the extra cash and...
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