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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 31
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Posted By 97Boxsterian
I am still stuck!! Need advice.

It has been 8 months since my last post. My box has been in the repair shop since November last year :( My problem is not only buying a used car without PPI, but also chose the worst mechanic. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-29-2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 872
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Have you ever got your engine replaced?

For 97/98 Boxster owners, have you ever got your engine replaced?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 738
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Do you polish by Hand or by Machine?

Do you polish by Hand or by Machine?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2005, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,359
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Car Care Product Comparison: Zymol vs Zaino vs Klasse

For the 3 choices below, which one would you recommend for Artic Silver?
1) Zymol
2) Zaino
3) Klasse w/s100
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2005, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank you all once again! I think I will go buy...

Thank you all once again! I think I will go buy a Torque Wrench or Torque Angle Meter.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,051
Posted By 97Boxsterian
I guess your ignition switch may be broken, so...

I guess your ignition switch may be broken, so your key stuck when it turns. Check this tread:
http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3422&highlight=ignition
If that is the case, that is easy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2005, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Tightening Torque

I just bought a Workshop CD and start reading it. It mentions about tightening torque for almost all screw-tightening move. For example, tightening tongue should be 3-4Nm for the MAF screws.... ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-10-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,389
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Engine Replacement?

I expereinced almost all typical problem like RMS, MAF, top ...etc. It seems like the next thing gonna happen is engine dead. What is the odd to survive? Any 97/98 Box owners don't need to replace...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,389
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Unhappy Problems update: Porsche Dealer called me today...

Problems update:
Porsche Dealer called me today saying my extended warranty will not cover RMS leak because it is an existing condition when I bought my car in a month ago.

Another funny story...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2005, 04:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,389
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Let me correct my previous comment about used car...

Let me correct my previous comment about used car dealership:
Not all used car dealerships are bad, just need to find a trustworthy one. Not only research on the car before you buy it but also...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2005, 08:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,389
Posted By 97Boxsterian
I agree with you. I plan to clean MAF first and...

I agree with you. I plan to clean MAF first and see if the problem goes away. If not, I will replace it. Thanks for your opinion!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank you bmussatti! I guess I will try S100...

Thank you bmussatti! I guess I will try S100 first, coz better value and more durable.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2005, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,589
Posted By 97Boxsterian
I planned to buy one too. I need to learn how to...

I planned to buy one too. I need to learn how to replace MAF, coolant tank and tubes, brake pads, tune up, oil change, fixing convertible top and RMS leak...etc. Please let us know if the one you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,431
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank you for the advice! My engine light is not...

Thank you for the advice! My engine light is not on, so I guess I will try cleaning the MAF sense frist and see how it turns out. What is T-20 anti-tamper torx? Can I buy it in local auto...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,389
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank you for all valuable advices! I appreciate...

Thank you for all valuable advices! I appreciate that a lot!
Since the motor mount and RMS leak are covered by the warranty, I am not worried about that. I guess I will fix the rest of problem...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,389
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Angry 5 problems on my 97 Boxster cost $5,125?!?!?

After having great time with my 97 Boxster for about 1 month, nightmare started: I bought my baby to Porsche dealer to fix the RMS leak yesterday and they call me today telling me 5 bad news:

1) ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2005, 12:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,431
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Unhappy After having great time with my 97 Boxster for...

After having great time with my 97 Boxster for about 1 month, the hard starting problem comes back :( I bought my baby to Porsche dealer yesterday and they call me today telling me the Mass Air Flow...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2005, 11:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,789
Posted By 97Boxsterian
S100 vs P21S

I am choosing wax for my artic silver Boxster. What is the difference between S100 vs P21S? Any other wax works good on silver besides them? Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank you :) John once again! I will try that if...

Thank you :) John once again! I will try that if it loose again.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank you all for the known problem of the fog...

Thank you all for the known problem of the fog light. After I slowly knock the bulb holder with my screw driver, the break light work. It is a touching problem. te light holder is getting old, hope...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2005, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Replacing rear fog and break light bulbs.

I just replaced all rear fog and break lights bulbs. The left break light and right fog light still doesn't work, but the right break and left fog works fine. I check the fuse and they look fine. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2005, 09:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 726
Posted By 97Boxsterian
All turn signal lights flash by itself when alarm is on for awhile.

After I arm the alarm for awhile, all turn signal lights flash by itself sometimes. Does it mean something trigger the alarm? I check all doors and armrest storage are closed. Is my alarm or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2005, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank everybody once again! I fixed my spoiler...

Thank everybody once again! I fixed my spoiler today, just the top part is not clipping the bottom metal part firmly so it looks bending upward. I clipped it back into the rail of the bottom part...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2005, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Thank you all! I think I only need to replace...

Thank you all! I think I only need to replace the top off of my spoiler. I will go pick up the replacement this Saturday. I will let you guy know how it turns out next week.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2005, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By 97Boxsterian
Replacing Spoiler

The spoiler of my Box is bended a little, I want to replace it. Is it a DIY job? I found a used spoiler for $150, is it a good deal? Have any one replaced it before? What kind of tool we need? I...
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