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Coulant pump & thermostat replacement time

Hi guys, discovered last week that my 2003 986 2.7l Boxster coolant pump was leaking and making a loud noise. Did remove it. It is the original one as the steel gasket is att to the motor. Did...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-26-2016, 10:26 AM

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Adding a self contained powered sub. Will it fit?

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Posted By tolum

Not much vibrations on my side. My wife is not...

Not much vibrations on my side. My wife is not complaining at all.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-26-2016, 06:34 AM

Replies: 8

Adding a self contained powered sub. Will it fit?

Views: 1,799

Posted By tolum

Active sub in tight space

This is my hidden active sub under the carpet & passenger foot. Only 2.8'' deep. Great sound!

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_56251461681194.jpg...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-28-2016, 08:37 AM

Replies: 7

Porsche Boxster S 2003 - Oil Leak

Views: 1,191

Posted By tolum

I think there are no more spark plug tubes in a...

I think there are no more spark plug tubes in a 2003 Boxster...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2014, 10:28 AM

Replies: 46

Pelican Parts Order

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Posted By tolum

I'm from Canada also and I'm often buying from...

I'm from Canada also and I'm often buying from Pelican. To by-pass the custom taxes & enormous shipping fees (that Pelican is not responsible for), all my orders from Pelican are shipped to a UPS...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-14-2013, 03:52 AM

Replies: 8

Life expectancy for daul-mass flywheel ?

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Posted By tolum

On my side, prior to change my flywheel, when...

On my side, prior to change my flywheel, when driving slow (40-50 mph) & I suddenly accelerate at a changing traffic light (red to green) I had a kind of motor or transmission miss for half a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-20-2012, 03:47 AM

Replies: 0

Roof folder rope question

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Posted By tolum

Roof folder rope question

Guys;

I had been battling with that roof rope since last year. That rope looks like a shoe rope. It goes from side to side of the roof just between inside liner and the roof membrane. It is attach...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-05-2012, 07:10 AM

Replies: 54

How many miles on your clutch ? (986)

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Posted By tolum

2003 Boxster 2.7 Did buy that car at 51,500...

2003 Boxster 2.7
Did buy that car at 51,500 miles in 2008

Last fall, had 61,000 miles
Clutch was very hard to depress

Change clutch & flywheel.
Works like new!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-28-2012, 03:27 AM

Replies: 138

Average Age of owners

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Posted By tolum

44 here too but have it since my 40th birthday.

44 here too but have it since my 40th birthday.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-03-2012, 10:39 AM

Replies: 27

Entries for the Boxster of the Month [FEBRUARY 2012]

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Posted By tolum

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-12-2012, 03:24 AM

Replies: 64

2013 Boxster unveiled

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Posted By tolum

Back looks too Z4...

Back looks too Z4...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-31-2011, 09:56 AM

Replies: 19

Steering wheel?

Views: 8,490

Posted By tolum

Why going to Poland to redo and/or add padding to...

Why going to Poland to redo and/or add padding to your steering wheel when there is a very good company that does it in Dallas Tx. Please see Dallas Custom Steering Wheel...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-29-2011, 03:10 AM

Replies: 7

E-VAP noise HELP!!

Views: 2,484

Posted By tolum

Tough to say. If I was you I would start with the...

Tough to say. If I was you I would start with the part shows as #9 on the PET above. That's the one that was in trouble on my side and as your probelm is exactly as mine, I would start with that one...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2011, 10:24 AM

Replies: 7

E-VAP noise HELP!!

Views: 2,484

Posted By tolum

I had the same noise last year!

Here is what I did for my 2003 Boxster 2.7 (maybe P/N are not the same that you need):

There are two (2) solenoide valves press fit in a valve housing behind the gas filler section. Accessing that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-13-2011, 11:44 AM

Replies: 10

Out of Storage!!!!!

Views: 1,591

Posted By tolum

Out of Storage!!!!!

It's my time today.
First 2011 km. Still enjoying my Boxster.

A great summer to all of you.

Thierry

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-13-2010, 10:07 AM

Replies: 10

FS: 2004 Boxster 3-spoke Leather Steering Wheel

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Posted By tolum

Sorry, I'm looking for a grey one and by looking...

Sorry, I'm looking for a grey one and by looking to pictures with a coat in background coat looks black but teering grey.

Thierry

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-13-2010, 10:04 AM

Replies: 10

FS: 2004 Boxster 3-spoke Leather Steering Wheel

Views: 1,797

Posted By tolum

Still available? What is the color?

Still available? What is the color?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-11-2010, 10:19 AM

Replies: 4

Satellite Radio Antenna Placement

Views: 2,798

Posted By tolum

This is what I did, installing my XM antenna in...

This is what I did, installing my XM antenna in front of the cluster.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-10-2010, 12:45 PM

Replies: 6

Where to buy 997 shifter assembly?

Views: 1,644

Posted By tolum

Just install it in my 2003 Boxster 2.7. Did buy...

Just install it in my 2003 Boxster 2.7. Did buy from Sunset Imports (997.424.010.00) for $180.09.
Took 35 minutes to install and WOW! Looks like I'm driving a new sport car! Go for it, that shifter...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-05-2010, 04:30 PM

Replies: 3

Anybody replace door lock mechanism??

Views: 1,937

Posted By tolum

Question: When you use your key, do you have any...

Question: When you use your key, do you have any resistence(key go back to vertical position) when turning like when the the lock was running ok or when you turn the key, it turns freely with no...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-23-2009, 08:41 AM

Replies: 8

wheel dolly for winter storage

Views: 3,251

Posted By tolum

These are mine. Buyed from JC Withney. Car on...

These are mine. Buyed from JC Withney. Car on dollies 6 months per year since two winters with air pressure at 55 PSI. No flat spot when back on road after 6 months on dollies. See att. pic.

Good...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-23-2009, 07:33 AM

Replies: 9

infinity Sub Woofer fit under seat or back

Views: 6,376

Posted By tolum

This is less fancy, but it works great for me.

This is less fancy, but it works great for me.

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