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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2012, 10:57 AM
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Posted By Cater
The smoke is only going to be there on start up...

The smoke is only going to be there on start up if it's the oil separator.
My brother has had this happen with his car and It is a very common problem with Boxsters.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,173
Posted By Cater
Just a quick heads up, I think it says this...

Just a quick heads up, I think it says this somewhere in the guide but I didn't get that far before it was to late for me. DO NOT plug the battery back up before you hook up the airbag, even if only...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,393
Posted By Cater
I just checked for your speedometer reading...

I just checked for your speedometer reading currently with what you have at 60 mph yours will show 58.9 and with the 295s it will show 57.8.
So remember if you're driving in a 75 mph zone and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,393
Posted By Cater
Well I do agree that the more tread on the road...

Well I do agree that the more tread on the road the better the handling but if this is on a boxster I would really think the 245's up front would rub when cornering hard. Porsche does a very good...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,351
Posted By Cater
I'd strongly advise against the K&N air filter. ...

I'd strongly advise against the K&N air filter. The oils off the filter messes up the mass airflow sensor. That's why the filters are cheaper for the boxster then most any other car.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,714
Posted By Cater
Smoke on start up is a pretty regular problem on...

Smoke on start up is a pretty regular problem on Boxsters, it's the oil separator more times then not.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,979
Posted By Cater
It sounds like the oil separator is bad. We had...

It sounds like the oil separator is bad. We had the same problem and changed the separator. Fixed it right up.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By Cater
The clutch feels very solid and isn't slipping...

The clutch feels very solid and isn't slipping any.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-30-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By Cater
Lack of power

I bought my 98 986 a little over a year ago. It's a manual with only 36k miles so it's done a lot of sitting. I made a 600 mile drive home through mountains when I first picked it up. I was staying...
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