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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-28-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,076
Posted By eltren
ok, so

Looks like it's out of my hands.
Am in NW Fairfax county, VA.

Far as I know, there's three choices.

Tysons Porsche
IMA
Intersport

Where would you go?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,076
Posted By eltren
Don't immobilize me, dude!

'99 base 986

Backstory: Rainwater flooded the driver's side footwell while the car was parked needing a coolant pump.

Pump, thermo and sundry hoses replaced and good.
Drains cleared and not so...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
Was pouring because the cooling system was empty....

Was pouring because the cooling system was empty. Fill the reservoir, let it belch and fart for a while and such down coolant, fill and wait some more.

The repair -so far- seems shockingly tight...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
Success and mystery

It was in fact the coolant pump.
Replaced, ditto 4-way hose, ditto thermostat, ditto serpentine.

Total PITA, but gratifying.

Been blowing hot air on the immobilizer with a hair dryer for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
No, no

no vac or pressure tools at this time.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
It's SO hard to hold a wrench without opposable...

It's SO hard to hold a wrench without opposable thumbs...

The tray under the driver's seat flooded over the last two days of rain.

I wasn't driving it because of the coolant pump.
So I didn't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
Sorry

Havent had a chance to get under the car. In fact right now I can't...I don't (yet)
own the necessaries.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
Diy?

Thanks for the good info.
so...Just guessing: Removing the motor mount requires supporting the engine.

Which ought to be done with a floor jack, maybe some lumber, not a bottle jack.

Right?
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
Diy?

Thanks to all!

The 'Box is a '99 with 80k mi.

What is the degree of difficulty to DIY? Time required?

What are the gotchas/related issues?

For example, if i'm in there yanking the pump,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,436
Posted By eltren
986 whizzing coolant

Limped home late last night with:

A slowly blinking temp light and a modest indicated temperature.
Steam billowing from the RH intake.
Steam from under the roof compartment.

When I got home I...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 09-21-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,217
Posted By eltren
FS: Gateway Drug

No need to explain much to this crowd.

I bought a base Tip off a cop auction.

Now I 'need' a Spyder.

Here's the CL ad:

'99 Boxster Tiptronic NEW TOP!
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 09-21-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 991
Posted By eltren
FS: Gateway Drug

No need to explain much to this crowd.

I got a 99 Tip off a cop auction.

Now I "need" a Spyder.

Here's my CL ad:

'99 Porsche Boxster Tiptronic NEW TOP! 78k mi
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By eltren
Weeel..

I have noticed lately something seeming to run on too long after I shut off the motor.
As I sit behind the wheel it is high behind my right shoulder and sounds like a tiny turbine....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By eltren
Niggles

Sweet mother 'O!

There's these little split nuts in the windshield hoop fastening the roof latch/dome light ass'y on the windshield side. They appear to have been designed with some give.

And...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-23-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,600
Posted By eltren
Dang! WTB right wind deflector.

Either someone swiped my right side wind deflector today, (G9865615840001C) or the damn thing just fell off. Anyway, need one.

Next time, half a gallon of two part epoxy.

Cheers.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Posted By eltren
I always

I always buy the highest octane fuel available.

Let me rephrase:

Does anyone here think that discount, independent, gas is inferior?

Why?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Posted By eltren
Crap gas? Quick poll.

As premium fuel hits $4, even $5, yes five bux a gal for Exxon premium here in DC,
I am seeing even more traffic at the always-packed discount independents.

But...I've noticed my base Box does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,899
Posted By eltren
Life is short!!!

Just remember this: Any one of us could fail to open our eyes tomorrow.

:cheers:

To illustrate: My dad's wife, a 43 year-old in fine health, non-drinker, non-smoker,
non-anything if ya ask...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-13-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,065
Posted By eltren
Need

One IR sensor lens, fits over rear view mirror, part of the security system.

A working fuel filler opening lock actuator.

Your MAF good?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,338
Posted By eltren
First road trip.

Ran up to Harrisburg PA from Northern VA, USA with my wife.
250 mi RT.

Velvet.

It is occassionally stalling at lights. MAF a good suspect?

And I can't believe I forgot to deal with this:
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,328
Posted By eltren
Niggles, how to fix.

There's a clunk or clatter from around the right rear strut mount, over bumps, rash.
It's been checked out by pros. Nothing visibly wrong. Suggestions?

Passenger window squeals like a murdered...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,677
Posted By eltren
Life is short.

As in you might not make it home tonight.

Drive it, drive it, drive it.

Am in VA and now that am off the summer tires intend to drive mine daily unless I can anticipate any real accumulation.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,375
Posted By eltren
Snow tires etc report

This is regarding my police-auction, $9k, confiscated, 7-owner 99 tip.
Of course, it's white.

I'm a total rookie to all this so please bear with.

Following the generous guidance provided by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By eltren
D'oh!!

Mah bad.

Existing wheels are 18", not 19".

Here's the #'s on the wheels being offered me.


- Rim Diameter: 17" Bolt pattern: 5

-- Fronts: width=7"; offset=55
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By eltren
Sure thing

Good idea!

'99 base Box.
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