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Posted By JOC IN IL

i plan on starting the engine up once every 2...

i plan on starting the engine up once every 2 weeks and let it idle and warm up to operating tempurature so not changing the oil is fine in my opinion with just 700 miles on the oil.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-11-2017, 09:15 AM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

where can I get silica gel?

where can I get silica gel?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2017, 02:13 PM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

That's what i figure but had to ask. Should I...

That's what i figure but had to ask. Should I pour fuel additive to keep fuel from so to speak spoiling? Car will be in storage for 3 months.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-10-2017, 01:29 PM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

I changed my oil 3 weeks ago put on little over...

I changed my oil 3 weeks ago put on little over 300 miles. I don't need to change the oil for winter storage do i? I'm still going to drive when weather permits. I may have put on 500 miles before i...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-07-2017, 08:46 AM

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How many of us have not changed the IMS

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Thanks for the photo- now i know what IMS bearing...

Thanks for the photo- now i know what IMS bearing looks like w/o the seal with oil inside. I plan on keep driving till need a clutch or rear mail seal then i will probably replace the IMS bearing....

Forum: DIY Project Guides

10-06-2017, 09:40 AM

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Spark plug tubes

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Thanks Jakeru, now i know where to get this tool ...

Thanks Jakeru, now i know where to get this tool when i need to replace mine. I'm probably going to pull out one spark plug this coming spring and check plugs and if need to replace plugs i'll...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-06-2017, 09:19 AM

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2003 S Spark Plug O-Rings

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Posted By JOC IN IL

how much that costed you so I have an idea cost...

how much that costed you so I have an idea cost associated if mine ever need this?

Forum: DIY Project Guides

10-05-2017, 07:27 AM

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Spark plug tubes

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Where can I buy T-handle, rubber expansion...

Where can I buy T-handle, rubber expansion "transom plug" ? I just bought 03 Boxster with 70k miles just put on 3 k miles in 4 months since I bought this car. No service history so I may have to pull...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-05-2017, 06:48 AM

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Fall is here. How long will you go topless?

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Long as I can...... maybe till end mid Nov.

Long as I can...... maybe till end mid Nov.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-03-2017, 08:34 AM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

I will examine the oil filter this weekend and...

I will examine the oil filter this weekend and see there's metal shavings. I will post the photo here. My work has a lift but it's 25 miles away no way i will be able to drop tranny and do the work...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-02-2017, 02:34 PM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

I hope not leaking at the intermediate shaft...

I hope not leaking at the intermediate shaft bearing I hope it's the rear main seal. I know my car has 10% IMS bearing failure rate and my vin does fall under the defective IMS failure from Porsche....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-02-2017, 09:10 AM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Ok so the leak dropping that is hardened is that...

Ok so the leak dropping that is hardened is that part of the water pump ? .I have been driving the car often that leak doesn't look fresh looks old.

I cleaned off the excess oil leak you say oil...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-02-2017, 07:39 AM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

What is this hose??? and few other things

New owner 03 Boxster 5spd 72900 miles. there is no service history. I did my oil change this past saturday used Mob. 1 0w-40 took 9 qts of oil.
while had the car up on lift I checked out the engine...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2017, 01:45 PM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Thanks for the info. I will disconnect the...

Thanks for the info. I will disconnect the battery when I take the seat out.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2017, 01:33 PM

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convertible top strap mystery

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Previous owner had installed my guess is from...

Previous owner had installed my guess is from best buy or radio shop.

Also has micro phone installed at the steering column cover.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2017, 11:48 AM

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Wrinkles in Top Fabric

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Thanks....

Thanks....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2017, 11:41 AM

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convertible top strap mystery

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Previous owner put in Pioneer radio w/navagation....

Previous owner put in Pioneer radio w/navagation.

Thanks

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2017, 11:37 AM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Oh great, another problem arise from removing the...

Oh great, another problem arise from removing the seat. I'm not sure if the set has air bag, if it does i could see may trigger the srs light when the seat air bag connector is disconnected. I don't...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2017, 11:34 AM

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Thank you for the info. much appreciated-i'm...

Thank you for the info. much appreciated-i'm probably going to tackle this next spring it's the least of my priority right now- i got to do other things to the car 1st more important.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-27-2017, 07:43 AM

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convertible top strap mystery

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Posted By JOC IN IL

Thank you for the photos & links , definitely...

Thank you for the photos & links , definitely know where it goes now. Unfortunately previous owner didn't have the owner's manual. On e bay they want too much for owner manual.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-26-2017, 02:18 PM

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convertible top strap mystery

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Posted By JOC IN IL

I'm not quite sure what you're talking about it...

I'm not quite sure what you're talking about it would be helpful if there is a picture of this but I will lift the rear convertible top up in service mode and see if there is glue on the bottom of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-26-2017, 01:08 PM

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