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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-23-2021, 07:38 AM
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Posted By jnicholson30
WTB: 2000 Boxster S Front Bumper Cover - Arctic Silver

Looking for a 2000-2002 Boxster S front bumper cover in arctic silver, ideally with no major issues. Thanks!
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-09-2020, 12:41 PM
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Views: 542
Posted By jnicholson30
WTB: 2000 Boxster S Front Bumper Cover - Arctic Silver

Hi, I'm looking to buy a 2000 Boxster S front bumper cover in good condition in Arctic Silver. Please reach out if you have one that you're looking to sell. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,431
Posted By jnicholson30
Update - Now have the Diagnostic Codes

Hi All,

Thanks for your suggestions. I picked up an OBDII scanner and have the diagnostic codes now.

Also, I cleaned the MAF and re-fitted the AOS. I was able to get the red o-ring farther in,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-21-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,431
Posted By jnicholson30
AOS and Red O-Ring

Hi All,

Reposting... I do see something that looks like it could be an issue? If you have a look at the pictures in my prior post below, there is a red rubber o-ring on the lower "input" next to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,431
Posted By jnicholson30
Another update

Still have the issue. Though now, the check engine light has come on. I have ordered a ODB code checker and will update when I see the codes.

Some "good news" in that, as you could see in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,431
Posted By jnicholson30
Update: AOS Connections

Hi All,

Thanks for your suggestions. Picked up some MAF cleaner and will do that shortly. Rechecked the connections. I do see something that looks like it could be an issue? I see a red rubber...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,431
Posted By jnicholson30
Loss of Power after AOS Change

Hi All,

Just wrapped up putting in a new air/oil separator (AOS). The good news is that there's no more smoke. The bad news is that it's now losing lower at 5500 RPM. I also feel it's idling a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,613
Posted By jnicholson30
Update: New Autozone Alternator Installed

Hi All,

A quick update. The new Autozone alternator is installed. Runs nice and quiet now (prior bearings were shot). So far so good!

Btw, I posted a series of tips to the forum here in case...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,837
Posted By jnicholson30
Some Tips for Alternator Swap / Replacement

Hi All,

So, having just gone through the dreaded alternator swap, there few tips that seemed to make a big difference which I wanted to list here for those that may also want to take this on next....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,613
Posted By jnicholson30
Thanks

Awesome everyone. Thanks for the replies. And for some of them, thanks for the good laughs as well! All good insights and are very much appreciated.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-26-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,613
Posted By jnicholson30
Duralast Alternator?

Picking up on this thread from a while back now, curious to see if anyone out there actually has pulled the trigger on the Duralast Alternator route.

Like nearly everything out there these days,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,558
Posted By jnicholson30
Has anyone permanently removed their sun visors?

The whole concept of a sun visor in a convertible has always confused me. Ultimately, shouldn't one expect to have a bit of sun in their view when driving one? They main issue for me is that they...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,730
Posted By jnicholson30
The update... I finally found a place that...

The update...

I finally found a place that could do the PST2 programming (the guy was as eccentric as they come; no joke, when I asked how much I owe him for the work he twice refused to give me a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,730
Posted By jnicholson30
New Alternative to Porsche Passenger Airbag Deactivation Bar?

I know many on the forum have talked about their wish to deactivate the passenger airbags in order to take their kids along for the fun. Unfortunately, the only way to do this has historically been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,135
Posted By jnicholson30
Thanks for the reply thom4782. I can confirm that...

Thanks for the reply thom4782. I can confirm that this Boxster thankfully has the dual row. Thanks to all the great info on this forum, I checked for that during the purchase process by looking up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,135
Posted By jnicholson30
I have cut apart the oil filter and there are no...

I have cut apart the oil filter and there are no metal fragments in there. None in the drained oil and filter housing. Does this mean I'm "safe" for the IMS (at this moment anyway)? Or could this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,135
Posted By jnicholson30
Hi All, An update: Bought the car and did...

Hi All,

An update: Bought the car and did the oil (Redline 5W 40). Also just finished the throttle body cleaning and it made a world of difference. Now we can really here that one noise on its own...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,867
Posted By jnicholson30
Thanks everyone - at least not feeling AS stupid...

Thanks everyone - at least not feeling AS stupid anymore ;) It seems when I put it back up on the ramps the electronic level reads that it is at full perfectly (vs when level and it shows above...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,867
Posted By jnicholson30
Cocked up my first oil change

So here it is. Bought my first Porsche, 2000 Boxster S (3.2L) and am thrilled about it. The first task -- do the oil and check for any metal. Ordered by expensive Redline 5W 40 and all the right...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,135
Posted By jnicholson30
Thanks

Hi guys, thanks for the great feedback here. As a result I pulled the trigger and bought the car and got a great deal. Next up, I'll be checking the MAF is a match, cleaning throttle body and then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,135
Posted By jnicholson30
Video - Help! Is this IMS? What's up with this engine?

Here's a video of a 2000 Boxster S. I drove 300 miles to buy it and am now sleeping on it tonight while I try to figure out what this issue is before I fear I must reluctantly walk away. The car is...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-17-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 783
Posted By jnicholson30
WTB: Porsche Boxster Airbag Deactivation Bar/Kit

Hello, rather than build my own from scratch I'm looking to see if anyone is looking to sell their "gently used" Porsche passenger airbag deactivation bar/kit. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,413
Posted By jnicholson30
So all this Boxster S talk has now made me widen...

So all this Boxster S talk has now made me widen my search a bit here. Here's what I've found in my range, including one S, though with higher miles...

Option 1: 2000 Boxster S with 62K mi "that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,413
Posted By jnicholson30
Interesting.... So if I'm getting this right, the...

Interesting.... So if I'm getting this right, the tradeoff for the two years is that the 2001 and onward will give the improvements in padded top, cup holder and seatbelt (and some small styling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,413
Posted By jnicholson30
Yes, both are base models

Hi, Yes these two particular ones are both base models that I'm looking at. One has lower miles (by about 10K) and costs about 1,100 more. Have been worried about the low miles due to similar...
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