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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-28-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,874
Posted By lkchris
Porsche Classic Gear Oil

Is this stuff magic enough for the Base 5-speed?

It creates doubts when they don't distinguish between Base 5-speed and S 6-speed.

Mentioned in passing it was time for gear oil change on my '01...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By lkchris
https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/pet/porsche/986...

https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/pet/porsche/986/520u/812010/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By lkchris
The part numbers are endless since these pieces...

The part numbers are endless since these pieces are available in many colors and in vinyl or leather.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,981
Posted By lkchris
Check your owners manual.... For 17 inch...

Check your owners manual....

For 17 inch wheels, a narrower rear tire is specified for winter tires ... 225/45-17 Use same Porsche wheels in Boxster sizes summer and winter.

You'll note that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,771
Posted By lkchris
See PET fiche 501-01 item #18 996 631 121 00...

See PET fiche 501-01 item #18 996 631 121 00 sensor is at rear axle as fiche shows. Group 5 is rear axle
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-21-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,696
Posted By lkchris
Usual purpose of secondary air is to introduce...

Usual purpose of secondary air is to introduce oxygen into the exhaust stream so that unburned fuel is combusted. Spark not required at temperature encountered. Unburned fuel a product of rich...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,397
Posted By lkchris
This is called “bulb test”. Like your check...

This is called “bulb test”. Like your check engine light.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,771
Posted By lkchris
HiD burners are arc lights that require a warmup...

HiD burners are arc lights that require a warmup period to come to full brightness.

Therefore your headlight units contain halogen bulbs to serve the flasher function.

It wouldn’t be good to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-04-2023, 05:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,542
Posted By lkchris
AND the fact the anti drain back valves don't...

AND the fact the anti drain back valves don't last forever
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,579
Posted By lkchris
Most 2007-2002 with the copper wiring--not fiber...

Most 2007-2002 with the copper wiring--not fiber optic like 2003-4--featured option code 490, which gets you a 4X40 auxiliary amp and woofer speakers in the doors.

So, it's not just "plug and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2023, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Posted By lkchris
It's the German standard 74mm, 14 flats. ...

It's the German standard 74mm, 14 flats.

I've had my Stahlwille tool since the 1990s and use it on Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW motorcycle. Used also on VW TDI, which I no longer have.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-04-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,542
Posted By lkchris
Here's one possibility for dealing with the...

Here's one possibility for dealing with the rattle It may be a short lived solution.

For cars with metal spin on oil filters, you get a new anti drain back valve every time you install a new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,458
Posted By lkchris
Front: yes Rear: no

Front: yes
Rear: no
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,073
Posted By lkchris
Plastic oil filter canister lids on Mercedes are...

Plastic oil filter canister lids on Mercedes are torqued to 25nm

Plastic oil filter canister lids on VW/Audi are ?? ( i think I recall my TDI was 25nm)

Plastic oil filter housings on Boxsters...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-16-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,949
Posted By lkchris
The nice one comes from Germany and is available...

The nice one comes from Germany and is available in colors to match your interior color

http://www2.kudausa.com/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,552
Posted By lkchris
Solution for your need sold here ...

Solution for your need sold here

https://cai-store.com/collections/996-generation-of-911s-99-04/products/premium-satellite-antenna-mount-for-911-cayman-boxster
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,635
Posted By lkchris
No, in Germany auto parts are required to be...

No, in Germany auto parts are required to be biodegradable beginning in the 1990s.

These are performing as designed.

Same reason your radiator grilles ( non S) have biodegraded from black to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,587
Posted By lkchris
auto haus az dot com ...

auto haus az dot com


https://www.************************************************************/catalog/c/porsche/1999/1357196-boxster/22-fuel_air_system/6072-idle_airspeed_control_valve?s=d&page=1
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-22-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,378
Posted By lkchris
[QUOTE=jaykay;648531]It would appear that that...

[QUOTE=jaykay;648531]It would appear that that LED bulb technolgy is galloping in leaps and bounds./QUOTE]


Yet no reputable bulb manufacturer offers an LED H7 replacement.

Some hucksters go...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,230
Posted By lkchris
The door speakers are not controlled by the...

The door speakers are not controlled by the fader.

Were you to add rear shelf speakers, then there would be something for the fader to do.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-03-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By lkchris
FYI Mufflers changed for 2003-2004 models,...

FYI

Mufflers changed for 2003-2004 models, but these mufflers fit 2000-2002 as well.

The difference is the chrome tips are bolt on items rather than welded on items.

There is no internal...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,227
Posted By lkchris
It's a German car. The world's largest...

It's a German car.

The world's largest chemical company is BASF, a German company, and they produce antifreeze under the brand name Glysantin. The Glysantin website shows formula G30 as required...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
Posted By lkchris
This is of zero help but can't resist posting...

This is of zero help but can't resist posting (perhaps again) ...

... there was once an official Porsche shipping crate offered on eBay. The seller refused to ship it.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-31-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,124
Posted By lkchris
Sure, the forum here is filled with instances. ...

Sure, the forum here is filled with instances.

Door controls are VW parts.

Headlight washers are BMW parts.

More
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-31-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,341
Posted By lkchris
Learn about rear foglights here Rear Fog...

Learn about rear foglights here

Rear Fog Lights (http://dastern.torque.net/Rearfogs/Rearfogs.html)
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