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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2017, 02:13 PM
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Views: 1,202
Posted By soxfan1966
160,000 Miles

Hit 160,000 miles on my way home from work yesterday

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/20170629_1802431498857207.jpg

Car is running better than ever too lately :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By soxfan1966
Figured I would follow up on this. A month or so...

Figured I would follow up on this. A month or so ago I had my coolant expansion tank replaced and had the drive belt replaced at the same time.

The mechanic had noticed when diagnosing my over...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-09-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 104,066
Posted By soxfan1966
I had the read the instructions earlier - put...

I had the read the instructions earlier - put them in the fridge while I washed the cars (my 986 and the wife's speed yellow 987). Lined them up, first two prongs in then pushed the rest on - a...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-09-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 104,066
Posted By soxfan1966
And here they are installed: ...

And here they are installed:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/20170609_1723231497043584.jpg

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-09-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 104,066
Posted By soxfan1966
They look even better in person. They are just...

They look even better in person. They are just sitting on my kitchen counter waiting for me to get them outside (quick T-storm just passed thru and I finish up work in a tad, then its out to wash...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-09-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 104,066
Posted By soxfan1966
They were sealed perfectly still - not even a...

They were sealed perfectly still - not even a single bubble in the bubble wrap was popped.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-09-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 104,066
Posted By soxfan1966
Look what just arrived: ...

Look what just arrived:

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/20170609_1428121497033282.jpg

Plans to wash the car (ugh - pollen) and then install these later this afternoon :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
It's fixed -or at least I think it is. I...

It's fixed -or at least I think it is. I replaced the broken plastic pice with a brass, barbed 3/8" connector and used some new hose clamps. Was able to fill coolant, then let car run and it rwzched...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
I reached the same conclusion when I tried using...

I reached the same conclusion when I tried using that same piece. Fished the broken end out of the other hose. On way to get a brass hose connector and some hose clamps now.

Thanks:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
And looking into it more, that black plastic part...

And looking into it more, that black plastic part appears to have something broken off. There was a "button" on it - I pressed it and part of the black piece came off to reveal just a regular...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
So - found the issue. At least I'm pretty sure...

So - found the issue. At least I'm pretty sure this is the issue.

One of the hoses is disconnected. Unfortunately, looks like a piece / part may be missing because the two ends of the hose in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
It's 230 miles away (and 3 states). I already...

It's 230 miles away (and 3 states). I already contacted them, asked me to let them know what the problem is and we wI'll go from there.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
Finished lawn and now taking a look at car. Of...

Finished lawn and now taking a look at car. Of course now it starts raining. So will see what I can do between showers.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2017, 04:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
Checked oul, looks OK (didn't see any foam or...

Checked oul, looks OK (didn't see any foam or coolant).

Tried filling up coolant. 2 gallons went in no problem, on 3rd it started leaking somewhere - not in trunk but over the engine and down...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
Will check oil in the morning, along with the cap...

Will check oil in the morning, along with the cap and see about the radiators too.

Will post back later tomorrow.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,555
Posted By soxfan1966
Overheating issue

A few weeks ago coming back on vacation (Gettysburg), in very hot weather, I got stuck in a traffic jam.

Car started overheating, and to make a long story short, I got towed to a nearby Porsche...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-29-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 104,066
Posted By soxfan1966
Just got my email :) thanks - can't wait to see...

Just got my email :) thanks - can't wait to see them.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-28-2017, 04:40 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 104,066
Posted By soxfan1966
Are these still trickling out? I have not...

Are these still trickling out? I have not received an email notification yet so just wondering.

Has anyone that got an email received them yet and installed them? Would be cool to see pics...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By soxfan1966
Does the tension cable need to be adjusted at...

Does the tension cable need to be adjusted at all, or just replaced?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By soxfan1966
Yes, it's a 2004 so thanks for confirming. I...

Yes, it's a 2004 so thanks for confirming. I will order a new cable and replace asap. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,061
Posted By soxfan1966
Covertable too question

I found out the tension cable for the top on the passenger side is broken - long story how I found our but doesn't matter - anyway, when I went to check it out I verified it was indeed broken and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By soxfan1966
Covertable too question

I found out the tension cable on the passenger side is broken - long story how I found our but doesn't matter - anyway, when I went to check it out I verified it was indeed broken and also that there...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By soxfan1966
Haven't been able to track down what it is, but...

Haven't been able to track down what it is, but seems to be consistently happening in second gear when going slowly and letting off / pressing gas - not in a jarring way, just noreal driving.

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2017, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By soxfan1966
I will check on my way home, but I had the motor...

I will check on my way home, but I had the motor mount changed last year and this is a different sound than that was making.

I had an older car when I was a teenager and had a problem like this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By soxfan1966
Click sound applying gas pedal at low speed

I have a 2004 Boxster S with 157K miles.

Not sure if this is a new noise or I just never noticed it before.

When I am driving about 30 mph and have to slow down with traffic, and then press the...
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