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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2026, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By Starter986
LOL. I thought it was too obvious, and figured if...

LOL. I thought it was too obvious, and figured if I was incorrect a brain would chime in.

I was like, "The seat tracks are nowhere near those wires."

Thank you, Mr. Ladd. :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-23-2026, 04:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 162
Posted By Starter986
Now... I'm no rocket surgeon... but wouldn't one...

Now... I'm no rocket surgeon... but wouldn't one of those two holes next to the yellow circle be obvious? I'd plug it into one of those holes... purchasing a new piece if the part is a little wonky.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2025, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Starter986
Has your car thrown any codes? Upon examination...

Has your car thrown any codes? Upon examination do you recognize any parts absent a vacuum connection? Maybe a broken off plastic line that WAS connected to the tube? As a vacuum associated part......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2025, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,366
Posted By Starter986
I've read about the process here and there... but...

I've read about the process here and there... but until I read the "10 hours" I thought it might be a less time consuming process. You know... remove some nuts, bolts, fabric, etc. I did note that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2025, 05:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,366
Posted By Starter986
I'm ignorant about the process. 10 hours? That's...

I'm ignorant about the process. 10 hours? That's crazy. However, I bet your new top looks awesome, and it will last forever in your climate. Maybe you can post a pic of the completed look. I could...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2025, 05:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,366
Posted By Starter986
Sorry/not sorry, $3K+ simply is ridiculous for a...

Sorry/not sorry, $3K+ simply is ridiculous for a cloth top and installation. Could have bought an overpriced hard top for that kind of quid.

I removed my failing vinyl window and blacked it out....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 976
Posted By Starter986
I suspect the code will return as you do more...

I suspect the code will return as you do more driving. However, I believe you're onto something...

A check engine light for code P0501 means your car's computer (PCM/ECM) detects an issue with the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-14-2025, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 633
Posted By Starter986
With all due respect... why would you have your...

With all due respect... why would you have your "indie" diagnose the problem then take it to a dealer for a fix?

Asking for a friend. :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2025, 05:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 918
Posted By Starter986
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Forum: New Member Introductions 11-24-2025, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,767
Posted By Starter986
Next time you change your oil... catch some oil,...

Next time you change your oil... catch some oil, midstream, and send it off for analysis.

Go ahead and open for inspection the IMS. Me... at that mileage... I'm passing. Maybe drop your oil pan...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2025, 05:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By Starter986
Am I missing something? Isn't it part number 14?...

Am I missing something? Isn't it part number 14? It would appear to connect to the hose then keeping the hose in that U-shaped position. No?

On another note... welcome to the forum. Please, moving...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2025, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 396
Posted By Starter986
I don't know... but next time don't disconnect...

I don't know... but next time don't disconnect the battery until AFTER you've had a chance to check for codes, resident or otherwise.

My mechanic asked me for any codes when my transmission...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-07-2025, 05:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By Starter986
OP... caution encouraged when considering a...

OP... caution encouraged when considering a seller with 2 posts (both responding for looking to buy posts).
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-30-2025, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By Starter986
You're going to reveal the fix? :cheers:

You're going to reveal the fix? :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,755
Posted By Starter986
Pull the respective pulley... pop off the plastic...

Pull the respective pulley... pop off the plastic retaining ring... examine the bearings... bad? Replace with new bearings... press in some grease (by hand) reinstall the plastic retaining ring......
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-20-2025, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By Starter986
Does it have anything to do with the linkage...

Does it have anything to do with the linkage hanging up on something? I'd start easy... in the rear where the linkage connects to the trans... back there...

I'd next be considering the linkage...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2025, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By Starter986
Yes on the overcomplicated. That's fine for...

Yes on the overcomplicated. That's fine for purists.

I meant frunk for the amp... footwell for the sub.

I'm running the Kenwood KSC-SW11 Compact Powered Subwoofer and it is mounted at thee top...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2025, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By Starter986
17W? Consider installing in the trunk a 400W...

17W?

Consider installing in the trunk a 400W amp... power the fronts and rears (100 X 4). Get a powered sub (the Kenwood is nice).

Abandon the OG setup. It's tired and from what I've read... a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2025, 05:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By Starter986
What? Never heard of it. A non-moving part wears?...

What? Never heard of it. A non-moving part wears? Please advise.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-04-2025, 03:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By Starter986
Watch out for scammers, Jay.

Watch out for scammers, Jay.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2025, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By Starter986
Cayenne pepper. I don't know what you would put...

Cayenne pepper. I don't know what you would put in in... seal it up... maybe the end of some nylons (ladies) maybe a coffee filter?

Wife had mice chewing her insulation on top of her g80's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2025, 10:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By Starter986
Pull the carpet in your trunk... lift up the part...

Pull the carpet in your trunk... lift up the part that the carpet sits on... look fo water/AF.

Any leaks under the car?

Don't jump to conclusions (wp). Diagnose. May just be a bad coolant...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2025, 11:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,135
Posted By Starter986
Are you running spacers?

Are you running spacers?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2025, 04:33 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 69,992
Posted By Starter986
I was enjoying your English 101 lesson until I...

I was enjoying your English 101 lesson until I hit, "...but we can brake it down into one compound sentence...".

That's where you lost me. Nice try. :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2025, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,682
Posted By Starter986
For the transmission mounts look for hydraulic...

For the transmission mounts look for hydraulic fluid on the ground directly under the respective mount, of which there are two. If it isn't leaking... another method might exist suggested by someone...
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