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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By Alan Mackew
Ln solution

Fitted the ln engineering solution, oil is fed from the oil filter fitting. My car is 2003 2.7 tip, cost about the same as fitting a new clutch to a manual car. Bought it 5 years ago with 50,000 kms...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By Alan Mackew
Direst oll feed rationale

I went for the solution, peace of mind and I think cost is off set with an easier sale and recovery of the cost when parting company.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-27-2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,275
Posted By Alan Mackew
I have a 2003 model,so was single row, fitted on...

I have a 2003 model,so was single row, fitted on solution and rms simply for peace of mind. I think I will get a better price when I sell, off setting the cost to a degree.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By Alan Mackew
I have a 2003, owned for 6 years, had the...

I have a 2003, owned for 6 years, had the solution fitted because l am a worrier. I think I will get most of the cost back when I sell.the original bearing was fine, had the RMS done at the same time...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,507
Posted By Alan Mackew
I think EV's are the coming thing too, I agree...

I think EV's are the coming thing too, I agree about the range and the price, will improve over time. we have family in Adelaide 800 kms away so the fuel efficiency of th Boxster is appreciated.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,507
Posted By Alan Mackew
As an 81 year old Boxter owner and having been...

As an 81 year old Boxter owner and having been involved with interesting cars for most of my life I think all sports cars go through a life cycle of depreciation and appreciation you only need to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By Alan Mackew
Picked the car up, no issues after a thorough...

Picked the car up, no issues after a thorough inspection, must have picked something up off the road, the technician refused payment.

Most impressed, anyone with a Porsche in the north-eastern...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-24-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By Alan Mackew
Booked my car in for on hoist inspection tomorrow...

Booked my car in for on hoist inspection tomorrow morning with my local independant specialist, will let you know if he finds anything wrong.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By Alan Mackew
I had the same noises on my 03 2.7 Tip the other...

I had the same noises on my 03 2.7 Tip the other day, sounded like something heavy rolling about in the rear trunk. Car drove normally for the hour long drive home, I assumed I had picked up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-05-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,354
Posted By Alan Mackew
Old white guys

I am 81 this month, I still like girls and Porsche Boxsters, I can still drive the car but girls more problematical.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By Alan Mackew
Hand brake on?

Hand brake on?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,953
Posted By Alan Mackew
I had my ims ,rear main and routine service done...

I had my ims ,rear main and routine service done by a local independent, fitted Ln engineering direct oil feed cost was $4,500 au $ . The car is 2003 2.7 tip with 70.000 kms, they removed the engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By Alan Mackew
Peace of mind ims solution fitted

Picked up my car today with solution fitted, old bearing was good but I am happy to
eliminate that feeling of imminent doom. When you consider what some people spend on the old 1960's and 1970's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-12-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,199
Posted By Alan Mackew
Finaly taking the IMS plunge

Hello Boxerphiles,

as we emerge fro 8 months self isolation due to the virus and I have recovered from some significant home maintenance expenses just prior to lockdown, I am going ahead with...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-06-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,565
Posted By Alan Mackew
It is normal

Had.ny 2003 2.7 tip for four years, has always whined, I red a road test once that commented about the Boxster had he same whine as the old air cooled cars so gave up being concerned.
The local...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,324
Posted By Alan Mackew
hi kk2002

selling is certainly an option. Having owned many sports cars and speciall interest cars over the years, from vintage to modern, sensible decisions wthen it comes to cars are not my Forte.

I owned...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,324
Posted By Alan Mackew
Hi APARKE4 the oiled is taken from a...

Hi APARKE4

the oiled is taken from a modified oil filter unit via an external feed pipe to the new bearing.

A lot of information on the internet including fitting videos, thanks for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,324
Posted By Alan Mackew
Lifes little tests

Hi everyone

now our central heating has packed up, 7000 $A so will have to defer the D.O.F on the boxster for a while. Thanks to those who provided some opinions,

Alan
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,324
Posted By Alan Mackew
Direct oil feed

Hi everyone,

my 80th birthday coming up in May, thought I might get my 2003 2.7 (facelift ) Tip fitted with the direct oil feed IMS solution as a present for myself.

(I'm hoping one of my boys...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By Alan Mackew
I have owned the car for 3 years and covered...

I have owned the car for 3 years and covered about 17,000 kms in that time, mostly club social runs and a few interstate trips.

The service records show it has been serviced every 12 months...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,708
Posted By Alan Mackew
79 and still Boxing

Hi everyone,

just had my 79th birthday, car has done 69,000 kms (2003 2.7 Tip) not sure how much longer I will be able to drive it but good so far.

The only issue is of course the dreaded IMS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,309
Posted By Alan Mackew
Whine

My 2003 2.7 tip has whined ever since I bought it 3 years ago, it is particularly loud when cold, I have always assumed they all do that having read a road test where the tester remarked that the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,229,116
Posted By Alan Mackew
Got home yesterday from 2000 km round trip to...

Got home yesterday from 2000 km round trip to Adelaide and back, price of 98 octane fuel went ott at the same time.
Hoping I missed all the speed cameras and average speed devices there and back....
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-28-2018, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By Alan Mackew
Not dead yet

Hi and welcome to the old farts boxster club. I bought our 2003 tip 2.7 just over 3 years ago, I'm 78 in May, setting off on a 2000 km interstate trip on May1
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-17-2018, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By Alan Mackew
Takes a while to learn

i have a 2.7 Tip, 2003, have owned it for two years now. It took quite a while to really appreciate the best way to drive with the transmission. Key benefits to me are using the buttons on the wheel...
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