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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,148
Posted By monaghana
Remove the fuse cover (Driver side footwell) pull...

Remove the fuse cover (Driver side footwell) pull out red post, connect a battery charger positive to the post and the negative to any bare metal and pop the hood button. should work and let you into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,461
Posted By monaghana
Noise gone, invoice says replaced trailing arm. I...

Noise gone, invoice says replaced trailing arm. I asked mechanic to replace reverse light switch while they were working on car. Reversing lights were sticking on. parts plus two hours labour total...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,461
Posted By monaghana
Hi, eventually took car to workshop and mechanic...

Hi, eventually took car to workshop and mechanic came for a drive. He recognised the noise right away and put it up on a lift to show me where the problem is. It's part nmber 8 identified in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,461
Posted By monaghana
Once it cooled down I found that the left hand...

Once it cooled down I found that the left hand pipe is still solid whereas the right hand pipe I can move, it's loose. So I now have both clamps removed. Remember the one on the right was rattling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,461
Posted By monaghana
Sorry Rui725 controls arms appear to be ok, but...

Sorry Rui725 controls arms appear to be ok, but could you give an idiots guide to how I should check them. Does the wheel need to be off the ground?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,461
Posted By monaghana
I had a rummage under the exhaust on the right...

I had a rummage under the exhaust on the right hand side and found one of the clamps had corroded and was loose and spinning around pipe. It was so rusted I could prize open the clamp and remove it....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,461
Posted By monaghana
Question Noise from rear trunk

I don't know if this is a problem or not. My 02 Boxster S is running great. Just passed it's annual mot with no faults found. However there is an annoying noise coming from behind drivers side...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-20-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
Posted By monaghana
I think it looks more Polish

I think it looks more Polish
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,283
Posted By monaghana
Here's a back end view of the Lotus. Nice car to...

Here's a back end view of the Lotus. Nice car to drive, very low on the road. This was a first edition model. The fibre glass body sat on a non-galvanised chassis and Lotus thought it was agood idea...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,283
Posted By monaghana
I bought an old mk4 Austin Healy Sprite when I...

I bought an old mk4 Austin Healy Sprite when I was about 19 ('79). It had the same engine as the 1275 GT mini. I can't remember if it was fast. The drivers door wouldn't open and so you had to climb...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,034
Posted By monaghana
Replacement boot (trunk) lid

When I bought my Boxster S there was a noticable dent on the boot lid. I went along to 'chips away' who advised it would cost 100 pounds to fill and respray the lid. I found a breaking boxster with a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,010
Posted By monaghana
Approved Tyres

When I bought my Boxster S from a nearby garage they said it had two new tyres on the back and the front two had plenty of tread. I decided to take it to local Kwik Fit (tyre company in the UK) and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,057
Posted By monaghana
Fuel Guage slow to rise on refuel

Hi this is minor, but I find that when I run down the fuel tank and then refuel, the guage is very slow to register a full tank. It starts to creep up to full over a couple of miles driving. Once...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-29-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,487
Posted By monaghana
Sorry just wanted to check if you are you talking...

Sorry just wanted to check if you are you talking about the RMS

I had my 02 Boxster S in for a major service in December and the mechanic advised me that there was some oil showing at the rear...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,085
Posted By monaghana
Could it be leaky radiator fluid resevoir?

Saw this on another forum not sure if it helps.


"Hello, I found out the true problem why my belt was squealing, my radiator fluid resvior was leaking right on the belt. As soon as i got a new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,606
Posted By monaghana
Smile Yes sorry for that. I have an HP laptop with an...

Yes sorry for that. I have an HP laptop with an American keyboard which I picked up when I was working in New York, so no 'pound' sign.

Here's the diagram from Porsche showing the front lower...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-17-2011, 03:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,606
Posted By monaghana
986 lower front flaps

I've just replaced the lower front flaps on my 2002 Boxster S. Both parts (left and right) supplied by Porsche cost about 23 pounds for both parts. I've seen posts that refer to them as mud guards,...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-11-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By monaghana
God knows? I think it's quantum mechanics!

God knows? I think it's quantum mechanics!
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 03-10-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,236
Posted By monaghana
So if you're doing 100 mph but no-one is there to...

So if you're doing 100 mph but no-one is there to observe are you actually speeding?

Schrodinger's cat is this where you can be both speeding and not speeding at the same time because it is not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,306
Posted By monaghana
Just to update my contribution to this post,I...

Just to update my contribution to this post,I replaced cluster assy and resolved. Bought one for 125 pounds from breaker. Old one out and replacement in must have taken under an hour. Mileage on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By monaghana
All seems to be working fine. Here's a...

All seems to be working fine.

Here's a thought. It might be my imagination but the Boxster seems to be running better with the replacement cluster.

I followed the guidance on disconnecting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By monaghana
So far so good. Replacement cluster now showing...

So far so good. Replacement cluster now showing oil level check cycle with countdown and level displayed.

I'll fit everything back together and take it for a drive.

Alan
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2011, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By monaghana
Yes it was the oil level sensor. I didn't replace...

Yes it was the oil level sensor. I didn't replace it myself, I had it changed at a recent service. It was an independent Porsche mechanic. After replacing the sensor the oil level display continued...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2011, 04:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,232
Posted By monaghana
I'm guessing it's the panel shaped like a sail,...

I'm guessing it's the panel shaped like a sail, triangle, with the mirror switch on it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2011, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By monaghana
Replacing Cluster

My 2002 Boxster S six speed manual is reporting an oil level sensor fault. The display just flashes on startup. Book says it's the sensor but I've already replaced this. Next likely cause is the...
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