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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-20-2024, 06:47 AM

Replies: 3

Seal Gray Rattle Can Paint Doesn't Match

Views: 554

Posted By Wret

Seal Gray Rattle Can Paint Doesn't Match

I took on restoring my hood and deck lid due to advancing clear coat sun damage. I got the custom color from paintscratch.com. The result was a close match in color but the new paint had much...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

03-20-2024, 06:31 AM

Replies: 24

Boxster cup holders?

Views: 19,234

Posted By Wret

I thought I would share my cupholder mod. I put...

I thought I would share my cupholder mod. I put in a double DIN receiver and lost my retractable cupholders. Instead, I installed a pair of magnetically mounted, carbon fiber cupholders right in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-09-2023, 04:43 AM

Replies: 20

Struggling with doing a wheel bearing.

Views: 1,495

Posted By Wret

I've done replaced every bearing, suspension arm...

I've done replaced every bearing, suspension arm and axle axle at least twice on my car. These tools are indispensable for the job:
1. Hub puller
2. Ball joint separator not just any one. Some...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-02-2023, 09:38 AM

Replies: 11

What's the latest in LED replacement bulbs?

Views: 1,205

Posted By Wret

About a year ago I determined that due to aging...

About a year ago I determined that due to aging equipment (my eyes mostly) the standard halogen bulbs did not provide an acceptable level of visibility, especially in the rain. I also determined...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2023, 10:18 AM

Replies: 4

2003 Boxster S Engine Rebuild in Maryland

Views: 740

Posted By Wret

I've been going to GT Performance for 20 years. ...

I've been going to GT Performance for 20 years.

1401 Eastern BLVD Essex, MD 21221

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-14-2023, 06:29 AM

Replies: 24

high labor for water pump/thermostat?

Views: 2,260

Posted By Wret

My own anecdotal evidence is that the water pump...

My own anecdotal evidence is that the water pump is the most frequent failure and fairly predictable. I've replaced 4, 2 myself and 2 by my mechanic, averaging about 1 every 50000 miles. Pretty sure...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-14-2023, 05:58 AM

Replies: 20

cv boot replacement

Views: 2,373

Posted By Wret

I've replaced mine before with split boots but it...

I've replaced mine before with split boots but it wasn't easy. Since then I've changed axles several times and come to the opinion that it's better to replace the whole axle. I've also don't freak...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2022, 05:46 AM

Replies: 20

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

Views: 3,226

Posted By Wret

Yeah, it didn't occur to me to test the light...

Yeah, it didn't occur to me to test the light pattern without the lens but I've heard of others doing that. Maybe I'll pull the other one apart when I get time and compare repaired lens vs. no lens.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-09-2022, 06:56 AM

Replies: 20

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

Views: 3,226

Posted By Wret

Much impoved over the brown spot of the old one. ...

Much impoved over the brown spot of the old one. Focus / spread seems good. If I get a chance I'll see if I can a pic against the garage door.

I am using with LED H7 replacement bulbs. Not...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-09-2022, 06:46 AM

Replies: 20

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

Views: 3,226

Posted By Wret

Sure: 025575-PL $10

Sure: 025575-PL

$10

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-07-2022, 10:00 AM

Replies: 20

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

Views: 3,226

Posted By Wret

Its a moped headlight lens from scooterwest.

Its a moped headlight lens from scooterwest.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-06-2022, 10:17 AM

Replies: 20

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

Views: 3,226

Posted By Wret

I went ahead and put it back together. Not too...

I went ahead and put it back together. Not too bad. Here's the one I repaired next to the scortched one. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/20221106_1411481667762203.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2022, 11:23 AM

Replies: 20

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

Views: 3,226

Posted By Wret

I've come across those in my search. I'm...

I've come across those in my search. I'm guessing the attachment is the same as the standard lens, its just missing most of the lower (high beam) area. I might just consider getting them. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-03-2022, 07:56 AM

Replies: 20

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

Views: 3,226

Posted By Wret

Headlight Inner Lens Repair Idea

One of my headlights is toasted. A search for replacement lenses came up pretty much empty, except for some half lenses in Europe. I decideded to attempt to repair the lens by cutting out the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2020, 09:58 AM

Replies: 18

Whats the best way to replace...

Views: 1,499

Posted By Wret

With OEM axles at around $1K and aftermarket sub...

With OEM axles at around $1K and aftermarket sub hundred, I can't imagine going with OEM. I hadn't heard the articulation issue. I'm at about 250000 miles and I've put in several axles: all with...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-19-2020, 08:25 AM

Replies: 18

Whats the best way to replace...

Views: 1,499

Posted By Wret

With replacement axles in the $50-$100 range it...

With replacement axles in the $50-$100 range it hardly pays to mess around with rebuilds and reboots. Repetitive cv boot failures are a fact of life with these cars.

Years ago I played around...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-31-2020, 09:19 AM

Replies: 2

Looking for the gentleman who repairs IMMOBILIZERS

Views: 793

Posted By Wret

Mine is starting to act up in various ways after...

Mine is starting to act up in various ways after being flooded several years ago. I'm going to give it an ultrasonic cleaning and see if that takes care of it. I have a high end cleaning tank at...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2019, 11:22 AM

Replies: 11

Soft top protection?

Views: 1,371

Posted By Wret

I've been driving soft tops for over 20 years now...

I've been driving soft tops for over 20 years now and have tried several products to keep the fabric looking good and improve the longevity. The only product I've found guaranteed to restore good...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-06-2019, 08:11 AM

Replies: 2

Door Lock Mechanism Malfunction (window springs back up) -What's Really Going On?

Views: 2,788

Posted By Wret

Hey, that's great! I hadn't seen this discussion...

Hey, that's great! I hadn't seen this discussion before but thought that others might want to check out some lower cost alternatives.

I don't mind paying full price for the right, high quality...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-05-2019, 11:55 AM

Replies: 2

Door Lock Mechanism Malfunction (window springs back up) -What's Really Going On?

Views: 2,788

Posted By Wret

Door Lock Mechanism Malfunction (window springs back up) -What's Really Going On?

If you own one of these cars long enough, you'll eventually experience the common fault where the window drops when you pull the door handle, but springs back up before you get the door closed,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-16-2019, 05:41 AM

Replies: 4

Convertible top dye experience? Renovo? Fabricoat?

Views: 2,033

Posted By Wret

I have only used the Renovo product.

I have only used the Renovo product.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-12-2019, 11:24 AM

Replies: 4

Convertible top dye experience? Renovo? Fabricoat?

Views: 2,033

Posted By Wret

I've used the dyes on a prior car. I would never...

I've used the dyes on a prior car. I would never use it again though in all fairness I tried to darken a light colored top. It was streaky and uneven and would wear off and you could scratch it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-25-2017, 09:48 AM

Replies: 27

Replacing a hub carrier

Views: 3,691

Posted By Wret

My experience is the pickle fork ALWAYS works...

My experience is the pickle fork ALWAYS works when you hit it hard enough but it always rips up the ball joint boot. Before I did my last bearing I picked up the ball joint tool from Autozone for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-30-2016, 12:59 PM

Replies: 0

I finally found a bluetooth headset that I can use with the top down.

Views: 820

Posted By Wret

I finally found a bluetooth headset that I can use with the top down.

Every time I have to buy one of these things I hold out hope that it will actually be useful for answering phone calls when I have the top down. I read the reviews carefully and go with those highly...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-20-2016, 12:09 PM

Replies: 6

Window Drop, Drivers Side

Views: 1,353

Posted By Wret

I've read this write-up a couple times to prepare...

I've read this write-up a couple times to prepare to work on mine but they have started working again.

Porsche Boxster Door Lock Mechanism / Door Handle - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts...

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