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Is there anyone in the Baltimore area (I live in...

Is there anyone in the Baltimore area (I live in Ellicott City) that has the Durametric thing that could help me turn off my airbag light?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-16-2012, 04:21 PM

Replies: 6

Air Bag Light

Views: 1,998

Posted By Jim Miller

Air Bag Light

I just replaced my window regulator, unhooked the battery before I unplugged the air bag but didn't reconnect the air bag before testing my repair. From what I read I goofed.

Now I have an...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

02-05-2012, 06:39 AM

Replies: 1,379

Post your best Boxster Pic

Views: 621,965

Posted By Jim Miller

Taken this summer for photo game.

Taken this summer for photo game.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-04-2012, 04:20 PM

Replies: 436

What are your age and profession?

Views: 81,338

Posted By Jim Miller

54 yrs Chemist/ R&D Manager 1971 911T ...

54 yrs Chemist/ R&D Manager
1971 911T
1999 Boxster

Forum: New Member Introductions

12-22-2011, 08:31 PM

Replies: 12

1999 New owner scared

Views: 4,798

Posted By Jim Miller

I was in the same boat a year ago, bought a 99...

I was in the same boat a year ago, bought a 99 with 32,000. I was going to just take my chances but very soon broke down and had the IMS replaced along with the RMS and the clutch since they were in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-03-2011, 07:11 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Just wanted to get my turkey in since there were...

Just wanted to get my turkey in since there were issues downloading at the time.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-23-2011, 04:29 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Anyone else having picture uploading problems?

Anyone else having picture uploading problems?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-19-2011, 08:22 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Next: Boxster and a golf course green.

Next: Boxster and a golf course green.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-18-2011, 06:44 AM

Replies: 6

986 2.7 vs 911 3.2 daily driver?

Views: 2,895

Posted By Jim Miller

I have a 99 Boxster right now and love it. ...

I have a 99 Boxster right now and love it. Previously I had a 71 911t but my biggest issue with the air cooled engines was the noise level in the cabin. Don't know about you but I worry about...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-17-2011, 07:13 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Next Challenge: Boxster and an outdoor Hockey...

Next Challenge: Boxster and an outdoor Hockey Rink (doesn't have to be Ice Hockey)

Forum: DIY Project Guides

11-17-2011, 04:38 AM

Replies: 11

DIY Oil change

Views: 2,440

Posted By Jim Miller

Looks like your good to go. If the dip stick and...

Looks like your good to go. If the dip stick and electronic gauge are at the top mark, your fine. Assume you ran the car to circulate the oil into the void volume in the filter.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-17-2011, 04:33 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Wow you guys are tough.

Wow you guys are tough.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2011, 04:50 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Hey, can I get a weather extension? I can get...

Hey, can I get a weather extension? I can get the photo for the next challenge I put out but the weather is terrible for the next 2 days. :dance:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-15-2011, 04:07 AM

Replies: 11

Porsche mechanic in Maryland?

Views: 1,967

Posted By Jim Miller

I recommend Ralph's. When I bought my 99 Boxster...

I recommend Ralph's. When I bought my 99 Boxster last year I used him to upgrade the IMS bearing, replace the clutch and RMS. Good guy, very honest.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-14-2011, 06:03 AM

Replies: 44

Lost my engine- another one gone.

Views: 7,182

Posted By Jim Miller

Jake, in your opinion is this problem a cylinder...

Jake, in your opinion is this problem a cylinder wall quality problem or lubricant issue?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-14-2011, 04:14 AM

Replies: 44

Lost my engine- another one gone.

Views: 7,182

Posted By Jim Miller

So what do we think caused the failure. It...

So what do we think caused the failure. It looks like parts were starved for oil and they got real hot. Was it a defective part issue? Lubrication issue caused by some piece of debris floating...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-13-2011, 01:06 PM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Next: Boxster with a plane flying in the...

Next: Boxster with a plane flying in the background

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-11-2011, 12:52 PM

Replies: 44

Lost my engine- another one gone.

Views: 7,182

Posted By Jim Miller

Can we get some more clarification/discussion on...

Can we get some more clarification/discussion on the oil level? I would be shocked if the design of the oil system didn't have excess capacity built in. It is hard for me to believe 1 qt out of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2011, 11:23 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Surprisingly, a guy taking a picture of his...

Surprisingly, a guy taking a picture of his Nissan there also.

Next: Boxster at a cemetery

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2011, 06:23 AM

Replies: 351

Boxster Picture Game Thread

Views: 47,113

Posted By Jim Miller

Next Challenge: Boxster next to a motorcycle ...

Next Challenge: Boxster next to a motorcycle
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-01-2010, 12:14 PM

Replies: 31

Engine Life - how much do you gain

Views: 2,656

Posted By Jim Miller

Brake fluid is one thing I don't think about, how...

Brake fluid is one thing I don't think about, how often should it be done if you just use your car as a daily driver? :o

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-01-2010, 05:16 AM

Replies: 31

Engine Life - how much do you gain

Views: 2,656

Posted By Jim Miller

[QUOTE=Jake Raby]Trust me.. Its not a bad thing. ...

[QUOTE=Jake Raby]Trust me.. Its not a bad thing.

Ever thought about all the contaminants the oil is susceptible to? Coolant intrusion, fuel intrusion, condensation are just a few that need to be...

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