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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,938
Posted By sasha055
Can AOS leak oil?

I've been fighting an oil leak fore more than a year.
It has all the classic symptoms of Oil filler tube leak. There's oil on top of the engine, and it leaks a couple of drops only if I push the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,713
Posted By sasha055
Top-down when it's not raining.. any temp is...

Top-down when it's not raining.. any temp is good.
Top-up.. it never gets to 90 in Seattle so I close the top only when there's water pouring from above:)

This winter I drove top down in 30F and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,525
Posted By sasha055
I have a car newbie question.. What are the cam...

I have a car newbie question.. What are the cam covers? and is it DIY-able?

Thanks
Sasha
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,304
Posted By sasha055
I got a chance to drive a non-acoustic glass top...

I got a chance to drive a non-acoustic glass top boxster and compare it to mine (I have a gahh acoustic top paid by insurance)

There is not much difference, both acoustic and non acoustic tops are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,104
Posted By sasha055
Mine failed at 75k, although I think it was...

Mine failed at 75k, although I think it was weather related

I was expecting it.. and doing oil cap test every week, and it was passing with flying colors

Then I went for a vacation in December...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-16-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By sasha055
Whip: It was carbon type black sludge that I...

Whip:
It was carbon type black sludge that I had to scrub of the throttle body.
I had K&N oil filter before, 6 month ago I changed to OEM paper filter.

It's weird, the only thing that comes in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By sasha055
Are other two mounts are prone to breaking too? ...

Are other two mounts are prone to breaking too?
Front mount seems to be a fairly common problem.. I never heard of rear mounts going bad.

Is there a way to test if the rear mount is broken or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By sasha055
I looked up the term "clutch judder" and it seems...

I looked up the term "clutch judder" and it seems that in my case problem was either condensation or glazing.
I burned the clutch as bit and it feels great again
I also cleaned my throttle body...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By sasha055
Thanks for replies, Clutch is not slipping, I...

Thanks for replies,
Clutch is not slipping, I tested it many times.

That's what bothers me, clutch seems to be good, yet has this weird problem.

Thanks
Sasha
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By sasha055
Question about clutch

Hi,
I had a squeal from the back of the car every time I would start moving (release the clutch). Squeal would appear only after car was parked for more than 2 days and would go away after a warming...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-12-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,325
Posted By sasha055
For Sale clear headlights with corners for Boxster 400$

Hi,

I got myself a pair of clear headlights with corner trims from ebay.
However since I'll be selling my Boxster in summer (most probably will trade in) and the dealer won't care if headlights...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,892
Posted By sasha055
Carrera is more expensive because it's a Porsche...

Carrera is more expensive because it's a Porsche flagman, also 911 may be a "replacement" for a family car, Boxster cannot.
I'm one of those who will trade Boxster for a 911 this summer, I hate it,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,134
Posted By sasha055
I had exactly same problem when I bout my...

I had exactly same problem when I bout my Boxster,
I changed ignition switch 12$ from online store and it fixed it..
it was my first project and it's really easy, apart from being in very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,887
Posted By sasha055
its about 6 inches of snow here and still...

its about 6 inches of snow here and still snowing.
It's funny but true, police closed most of the roads

Good day to stay home
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,887
Posted By sasha055
Actually it's not that bad in Seattle, I love...

Actually it's not that bad in Seattle, I love when it snows.
After first day most ppl realize that all wheel drive doesn't help you to stop and stay home, and the roads are empty..
BTW my Boxster...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 99,910
Posted By sasha055
33, Software Engineer My Boxster is my first...

33, Software Engineer
My Boxster is my first Porsche..

Love it and hate it:)

Sasha
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,854
Posted By sasha055
I've had them for 8 month now and no CEL.. as far...

I've had them for 8 month now and no CEL.. as far as reliability.. I got them from a forum member here.. I'm not sure how long he had them but they still work.

As far as amber look.. I think that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,854
Posted By sasha055
I installed DEPO led taillights.. is as easy as...

I installed DEPO led taillights.. is as easy as taking out old ones and putting in new ones.
No problems and it looks amazing.

Here's the pic. Sorry you cannot see them both in full I took...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,550
Posted By sasha055
Can't say about boot, but wheel bearings are very...

Can't say about boot, but wheel bearings are very DIY-able if you have the SIR tool.

I did mine.. and I'm in no way skilled mechanically, before buying my boxster I never even popped the hood to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,311
Posted By sasha055
I have a 2000 base and I have old style plastic...

I have a 2000 base and I have old style plastic trim.
I didn't want to pay for new trim.
New trim with headliner would've been another 500$, so I passed.

Sasha
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,311
Posted By sasha055
I asked the upholstery shop about it when they...

I asked the upholstery shop about it when they were putting new top in.

You CAN put a liner in pre-2001 boxsters.. the only problem, you need new plastic pieces that hold the liner, earlier cars...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,554
Posted By sasha055
I'm not sure you need an accoustic version, I...

I'm not sure you need an accoustic version, I noticed very little difference and my old top was ... old.

I got the most expensive one because insurance was paying.. but if I would do it myself.. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-30-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,554
Posted By sasha055
The top is succsessfully installed! Jbocio, it...

The top is succsessfully installed!
Jbocio, it sucks that your insurance didn't want to pay for it.
I'm with Liberty Mutual and I paid them 600$ every 6 month (for 2 cars) for past 8 years and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,376
Posted By sasha055
I think that's parents fault. Parents buy cars...

I think that's parents fault. Parents buy cars for their kids too easily nowadays because kids need them, smartphone on the other hand is not really needed
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,614
Posted By sasha055
Aftermarket HID kit question

Hi,

I got a HID kit from JDM and installed it on my Boxster.
Everything went smooth, I have no electrical problems and my headlights shine a nice white/bluish light...

Now here comes the...
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