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Boxster General Discussions
09-29-2019, 11:07 AM
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Correct engine temperature ?
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Correct engine temperature ?
I just had my1999 boxster in for a new clutch, flywheel and IMS bearing. I know having these items fixed has nothing to do with the cooling system. Before the repair the motor ran just a tick under...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-11-2019, 03:26 AM
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engine air-oil separator (AOS) replacement cost?
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Is there a difference between the 2.5 and the 2.7...
Is there a difference between the 2.5 and the 2.7 as far as the A.O.S. Goes?
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Boxster General Discussions
07-10-2019, 05:55 AM
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engine air-oil separator (AOS) replacement cost?
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I agree, watching a YouTube video makes it look...
I agree, watching a YouTube video makes it look like I could possibly do it myself. Not sure if I want to start something I might not be able to finish and then have to take it back to this local...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-10-2019, 03:28 AM
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engine air-oil separator (AOS) replacement cost?
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engine air-oil separator (AOS) replacement cost?
I just had my 1999 boxster base in for a repair at a local (Porsche specialist) shop and the mechanic told me I need to replace my engine air-oil separator. I have no leaks on the garage floor and...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-04-2019, 05:57 AM
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IMS retrofit vs. IMS solution?
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gsy4771, can I ask what you paid for all that?...
gsy4771, can I ask what you paid for all that? I’ve been quoted $2000-$4000 by different shops. The $4000 is coming coming from a shop that is trying to put the fear of god into me and getting the...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-04-2019, 05:46 AM
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IMS retrofit vs. IMS solution?
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I’ll ask the mechanics at the shop when I take it...
I’ll ask the mechanics at the shop when I take it in for an oil change to see what they recommend. Through an email conversation with the service writer he said he has only seen on IMS failure. I’m...
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Boxster General Discussions
07-03-2019, 07:18 AM
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IMS retrofit vs. IMS solution?
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IMS retrofit vs. IMS solution?
I have a 1999 Boxster with 40K I recently purchased. I want it to last and with everything I’ve read on the internet there are just no guarantees if your IMS bearing will fail or not. I found a...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-27-2019, 03:42 AM
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986 manufactured in Germany vs. Finland?
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986 manufactured in Germany vs. Finland?
Is there any quality difference between the boxsters built in Germany and the ones in Finland? Was it just final assembly in Finland or were the motors built there too?
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Boxster General Discussions
06-12-2019, 09:05 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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wrs986
I’m assuming replace the broken part on both...
I’m assuming replace the broken part on both sides and labor
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Boxster General Discussions
06-12-2019, 06:24 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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Just got the call from the shop. A piece of metal...
Just got the call from the shop. A piece of metal from the emergency brake did break off and was stuck inside the drum causing the squealing sound. It did ware a groove in the drum but not enough to...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-07-2019, 03:41 PM
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FYI new radio installation
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FYI new radio installation
I just had a Kenwood car stereo installed in my 1999 boxster base with the upgraded Becker CDR 210. I had a difficult time finding someone to put a new radio in this car. Not a lot of car stereo...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-07-2019, 03:19 PM
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Rear wheel squealing
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I took my boxster out today and the squealing is...
I took my boxster out today and the squealing is coming from the emergency brake! I got between two buildings that were about 50 yards long and drove slowly next to them so I could make sure I...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-07-2019, 03:08 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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It’s a 5 speed. A real garage queen. Not a nick...
It’s a 5 speed. A real garage queen. Not a nick or dent anywhere. Cars need to be driven. Sitting has a lot of adverse effects on a car. In any case it will have to go to the shop and I’ll have them...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-06-2019, 06:50 PM
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Rear wheel squealing
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This car only has 39k. The emergency brake theory...
This car only has 39k. The emergency brake theory makes the most sense. The noise was not effected by my braking. I too think a good mechanic would have checked this. I thinking the previous owner...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-06-2019, 06:39 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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wrs986
Will do. I appreciate all input
Will do. I appreciate all input
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Boxster General Discussions
06-06-2019, 03:41 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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The last time I drove it and it was louder than...
The last time I drove it and it was louder than usual I thought it was definitely the wheel making the noise. It certainly modulated with rotation speed of the wheel but didn’t change when the brakes...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-05-2019, 03:11 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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If the tell tail signs of a bad wheel bearing are...
If the tell tail signs of a bad wheel bearing are not there (play in the wheel, noise when you spin it on a jack) would the wheel at least be hot after a drive?
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Boxster General Discussions
06-04-2019, 08:39 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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I do have one question, how dangerous is it to...
I do have one question, how dangerous is it to drive if the sound is so intermittent and it goes from no sound to the horrible squealing sound? I’d like it be be doing it when I take it to the shop. ...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-04-2019, 08:36 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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Totally makes sense. If I can’t find anything I...
Totally makes sense. If I can’t find anything I will go over to my local Porsche mechanic and see what they can find.
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Boxster General Discussions
06-03-2019, 07:18 PM
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Rear wheel squealing
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So when I get the car on a jack and check to see...
So when I get the car on a jack and check to see if there is any play in the wheel and/ or if there is any noise when spinning the wheel and I find I don’t have any play or noise I could still have a...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-03-2019, 09:08 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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I’ll get it upon a jack later this week and check...
I’ll get it upon a jack later this week and check the bearing. If it is the bearing I should have play in the wheel correct? Also when I spin the wheel by hand I should hear something? Maybe the...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-02-2019, 05:33 PM
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Rear wheel squealing
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I agree, the previous owner thought it might be a...
I agree, the previous owner thought it might be a bearing. Any idea what it would cost to fix at an independent shop?
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Boxster General Discussions
06-02-2019, 07:10 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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Great suggestion. Thanks!
Great suggestion. Thanks!
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Boxster General Discussions
06-02-2019, 06:32 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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The pebble theory makes the most sense to me I...
The pebble theory makes the most sense to me I would think the mechanics would’ve spotted a bad wheel bearing when it was on the lift. I’ve had bad wheel bearings before on other cars and I’ve...
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Boxster General Discussions
06-02-2019, 04:28 AM
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Rear wheel squealing
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3,970
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wrs986
Thanks for all your suggestions, it makes me...
Thanks for all your suggestions, it makes me wonder if it is something in the dust shield or the bearing needs to be replaced why the former owners mechanics couldn’t find the problem. Would a wheel...
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