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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 818
Posted By 022520
Rattle/knocking at speed

Hi,

Recently began hearing a knocking coming from the passenger side toward the rear of my 2001 base box. The weird part is that the sound usually appears at about 50 mph. The really weird part...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,577
Posted By 022520
Manual frunk open cable

Electrical problem has made my 2001 Boxster frunk switch not work. I tried the fuse box solution without any luck. I’m going to try to get to the manual release cable behind the tire but have...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-25-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 94,631
Posted By 022520
Fred

Fred is a genius and an artist. I have the illuminated windscreen with the Porsche crest and it’s beautiful. I missed out on the wheel crests but hope all is well with Fred.

Hoping he comes back...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,436
Posted By 022520
Woody, Might be interested in buying a new...

Woody,

Might be interested in buying a new or used spare doughnut for a 2001 base model. Do you have one and if so how do we do it?

Thanks, Larry
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-22-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By 022520
hey guys thanks for the input but..... my...

hey guys thanks for the input but.....

my original post indicated that I had tried the stand on your head approach. I'm 6'1'' 220 and 65 yrs old with two artificial knees. Former football player...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-21-2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By 022520
JFP in PA

Hey JFP, you must be some mechanic. Ive removed the cluster a cpl of times and it takes about 10-20 minutes max. Two torx screws and a few wire harness disconnects.

So to replace the ignition...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-14-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,496
Posted By 022520
removing instrument cluster to get at ignition switch

Hi guys,

Ive read all the posts about replacing the electric ignition switch on early year boxsters. Ive tried to get at it from under the dash and also thru the ac side vent. Has anyone removed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By 022520
Battery drain

Could this be the mysterious battery drain caused by a faulty electric ignition switch?

the ignition switch is a two part mechanism, the cylinder and an electronic switch which many accessory...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,523
Posted By 022520
It may sound weird but a bad electrical ignition...

It may sound weird but a bad electrical ignition switch can cause the battery to drain. Check other threads on faulty ignition switch.

Larry
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-09-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By 022520
Bela, I need the passenger side. I sent u a...

Bela,

I need the passenger side. I sent u a text.

Thanks, Larry
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-09-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By 022520
Don't need the glass or driver side. Would u...

Don't need the glass or driver side. Would u take $50 for the passenger side? Are the tabs intact?

Larry
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-08-2015, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By 022520
Wtb passenger wind deflector 2001 box

Might be interested in both sides but need passenger side
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-27-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 846
Posted By 022520
Wtb passenger side wind deflector

Goes inside passenger side roll bar. Zip code 21163.

Thanks, Larry
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-21-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,723
Posted By 022520
Passenger side wind deflector

Need one that goes inside rollbar.

Larry
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-07-2015, 04:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,121
Posted By 022520
Thanks guys, Actually had to use a small...

Thanks guys,

Actually had to use a small screwdriver to get the process started. Gentle prying then a strong shoulder/arm pull lol. Guess 15 years of not being removed made it a little harder. ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-05-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,121
Posted By 022520
Removing plexiglass windscreen from frame

Fred's world class Skybreaker in hand. Windscreen easily removed from car. Trying to remove glass from frame, very frustrating. Saw jonD's description of just pulling it apart with no luck.

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2015, 03:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
Particle/Kelly, Thanks for responses. You...

Particle/Kelly,

Thanks for responses. You may be amused to hear that my, ummmm, curiosity was raised by a $4.50 charge for a 30 amp fuse. Even I knew that was obscene. The final breakdown was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2015, 04:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
Particle, I know you are a frequent...

Particle,

I know you are a frequent contributor on this forum and I respect your viewpoint but was wondering if your statement that my costs were ridiculous was from a DIY perspective or actual...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2015, 04:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
Ok, So I got one response that said 2400 for...

Ok,

So I got one response that said 2400 for a 90k service (I assume that included brakes) and one response that said 1600 for brakes(which is in line with my experience). Most everyone else told...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
Also flush and replace brake fluid

Also flush and replace brake fluid
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
Also transmission service and standard fluid...

Also transmission service and standard fluid replacement
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
Ok, Thought everyone would be familiar with...

Ok,

Thought everyone would be familiar with the 90k service but guess I was wrong. So here's a more detailed list of the work

Change all filters
Flush and replace coolant
Change spark plugs...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
Yeah, Work being done at European motors in...

Yeah,

Work being done at European motors in Catonsville Maryland. Maybe do the brakes myself next time but don't have time or inclination now. So original question stands. Reasonable price from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2015, 05:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,539
Posted By 022520
90000 service and complete brakes on back and front.

$3k from indie garage. Reasonable charge? Brakes include front and back pads and rotors sensors, etc. pDs are akebonos. Also reset airbag light and a few other minor r and r's.

Thanks, Larry
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-19-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 794
Views: 149,943
Posted By 022520
My saga was similar to a bunch of you. No...

My saga was similar to a bunch of you. No indication that the tracking number would not go live until the item hits the us. That left me in limbo for almost a month, the amount of time the item...
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