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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-12-2013, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,205
Posted By afpa
STILL having whine from rear of car

Ok... posted about this before. I get a metalic whine from the rear of the car. Starts abruptly at around 40 mph. Will increase in pitch very minimally as I speed up. No change with braking,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-09-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,291
Posted By afpa
After shop checked system top to bottom, found a...

After shop checked system top to bottom, found a lose wire on oil pressure sensor. $0.00! They said if the light comes back (stopped flashing after fix) they can replace the sensor for about $15.00...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-08-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By afpa
z-max

I've been reading all the posts on Mobil 1 vs. Casrol vs. Redline and how they make start-up noise / rattle better or not. Has anyone tried Z-Max engine treatment?

Seems to me if Carol Shelby...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-05-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,291
Posted By afpa
Thanks for all the great input. Like I said...

Thanks for all the great input. Like I said above, this is my everyday driver and not using her isn't much of an option. I kept her off the interstate today to and from work... no oil light.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-04-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,291
Posted By afpa
Not driving it isn't much of an option......

Not driving it isn't much of an option... Unfortunately I'm not a mechanic. Where can I find info on checking the OPRV? Is it something a novice can do?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-04-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,291
Posted By afpa
oil light flashing but no leak and level normal

Odd question, I think...

I'm getting a recurrent flash of the oil light. It usually happens when I'm slowing down from interstate speed.

Oil level is normal. No leak that I can see. Just had...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 02-02-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,171
Posted By afpa
Remove factory cupholders?

Is there a replacement item for the factory cup holders? They're obviously not very practical, and I can't even fit a good sized coffee in them.

Can it be removed and replaced with an extra...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-30-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,994
Posted By afpa
Get some velcro tape. fold it in half with a tab...

Get some velcro tape. fold it in half with a tab about 1 inch long in the center. clean / dry the center cap and attache the tape. grab the tab with some pliers and pull. POP! total cost about...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-16-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 63,998
Posted By afpa
Interior vent debris

Has anyone else had an issue with foam insulation / debris blowing from the vents with the AC / fan is running?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-14-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,910
Posted By afpa
Good lord... add a new clutch to the damage. ...

Good lord... add a new clutch to the damage. Mechanic did a nose to tail check: suspension, exhaust, tranny, wheel bearings, etc...all good. Asked about the IMS and they said it's solid.

So......
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 01-14-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1,364
Views: 583,395
Posted By afpa
the Boxster Protoype

the Boxster Protoype
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-13-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,910
Posted By afpa
RMS it is, along with a valve gasket. So...with...

RMS it is, along with a valve gasket. So...with the tires and alignment she needed, this will bring my grand total for repairs / maint to $2300.

They couldn't find / hear the whine from the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-11-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,910
Posted By afpa
thanks for all the input. I'm taking it into the...

thanks for all the input. I'm taking it into the shop in the morning. They have an excellent rep in town, so I'm optimistically hopeful they won't shaft me.

Planning on the worse budget wise...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-11-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,910
Posted By afpa
Oil leak

Just noticed an oil leak from my 02 base. Seems to be centerline about even with the center of the wheels. I put some cardboard under the car last night and it only had three small spots, though...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-10-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By afpa
Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I have an...

Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I have an oil leak as of today that I need to address before the sound.

got a 90 day warantee from the dealer; hoping it's nothing too major...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-09-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,326
Posted By afpa
Driver's heated seat not working

Quick question: My driver's side seat heater isn't working; switch flashes red when pressing but won't cycle amber / red as it should.

I'm a newbie here; just bought my first boxster and have...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 01-09-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,978
Posted By afpa
I found a radio-transmit adaptor in the bargain...

I found a radio-transmit adaptor in the bargain bin for $30. Scans / finds stations for you and pre-sets. Works GREAT if you stay in your local area, but you have to re-scan if traveling.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-09-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By afpa
Nothing changes the sound. Speed, engine rpm,...

Nothing changes the sound. Speed, engine rpm, braking, coasting, top up or down. I'm not much of a mechanic (though I hope to learn), but the shop I got the balance done at said I did a good job of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-08-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By afpa
whine from rear of my 02 Boxster base

I just bought my first Porsche! 02 Boxster base, 45K miles. When I got it there was a little wheel vibration and a whining noise I assumed were from the worn tires it had when I bought it.

A...
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