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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,860
Posted By pilut2
I’m glad I did mine - but seriously 40k! Why...

I’m glad I did mine - but seriously 40k! Why should that be necessary? We had a Honda that went to its grave with the original pump at 335,000 Kms. The car was still going strong with only normal...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2019, 07:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,860
Posted By pilut2
I just replaced a 20 year old waterpump...

I finally got around to my waterpump, low temp thermostat and coolant service after 5 years of ownership . The pump which was original was absolutely perfect- spinning freely and all of the vanes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,848
Posted By pilut2
That's what I do. My 99 still has the original...

That's what I do. My 99 still has the original top and it is as tight as a drum.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2019, 05:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By pilut2
Yes they fit, and they look fantastic! My 99...

Yes they fit, and they look fantastic! My 99 with contrasting 03-04 Vents sourced from Woody.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_21311569414956.jpg
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 07-04-2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,689
Posted By pilut2
When you say Oil Changes every 5k miles- does...

When you say Oil Changes every 5k miles- does that mean the car has had 5 oil changes in its 22 year life?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2019, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By pilut2
Unfortunately, it sounds like a thermostat might...

Unfortunately, it sounds like a thermostat might be the least of your worries. Loud clunks after the oil light comes on sounds pretty terminal to me.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-28-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,705,855
Posted By pilut2
If yours was taking minutes - then there was...

If yours was taking minutes - then there was something seriously wrong. The published number is 12 seconds, which seems accurate.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,702
Posted By pilut2
There is no accounting for taste ....but it...

There is no accounting for taste ....but it reminds me of this! http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/potd_whale_shark_2777067k1557763211.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,393
Posted By pilut2
I had the same codes. After a couple failed...

I had the same codes. After a couple failed attempts at cleaning the MAF, I replaced it, changed the air filter and cleared the codes. The CEL did not return.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,220
Posted By pilut2
Wait...what??

Wait...what??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,651
Posted By pilut2
Not True! 4 years so far with a Canadian Tire...

Not True! 4 years so far with a Canadian Tire Eliminator- works like a charm.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,360
Posted By pilut2
After I installed my muffler I sent Beluga an...

After I installed my muffler I sent Beluga an email asking about clamping suggestions to try to eliminate drone. They never responded and I gave up after a couple tries, their customer service...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,264
Posted By pilut2
Are prices coming up?

Check out this recent Bring-a-trailer price! 2000 Boxster S 65,000 miles- Just shy of $21k with buyers premium

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-porsche-boxster-s-15/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,846
Posted By pilut2
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_212915330...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_21291533050624.jpg

I think they look great. I have had them for 3 years- no issue with cruise control.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,846
Posted By pilut2
I wasn’t too happy with the fit either until I...

I wasn’t too happy with the fit either until I noticed that the foam gasket supplied with the Depo lights was thinner than the OEM. After swapping the gaskets and reinstalling the lights the fit was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,877
Posted By pilut2
I had a similar coolant dump that was caused by a...

I had a similar coolant dump that was caused by a crimped o-ring in the pressure relief valve. I sourced a replacement locally for $5. As others have noted- it is a 5 minute job to take the valve...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2018, 04:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,801
Posted By pilut2
Just wiggle and pull. Post desnorkle- be very...

Just wiggle and pull. Post desnorkle- be very careful when washing the car not to spray directly into the vent/intake. I've done it twice and had a real rough engine for a few minutes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By pilut2
That's it - but it says that it won't fit a 2000.

That's it - but it says that it won't fit a 2000.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2018, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By pilut2
I used bosch 0-280-217-007 it is the same part...

I used bosch 0-280-217-007 it is the same part number as the one that I removed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,302
Posted By pilut2
Looks and sounds like my (former) Beluga-probably...

Looks and sounds like my (former) Beluga-probably the same with different labels. I loved the sound until I drove it. I was embarrassed to drive it in my neighborhood. I found it offensive and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2018, 04:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By pilut2
My 1999 takes a different MAF than your 2000. It...

My 1999 takes a different MAF than your 2000. It looks like you could have three different part numbers for your year - original and two updated ones. Make sure you are installing the one that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2018, 04:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By pilut2
P1128 and P1130 success

Shortly after coming out of winter hibernation my CEL came on. Car is a 99 with 43,000 miles. Codes thrown were P1128 and P1130. The car was running well with the exception of a tiny stumble off...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,705,855
Posted By pilut2
Wow! Yours is much faster than mine. :)

Wow! Yours is much faster than mine. :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2018, 05:42 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,744
Posted By pilut2
Check this out from Bringatrailer.com: ...

Check this out from Bringatrailer.com:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-porsche-boxster-9/

1999 Base 50k $12,500 + buyers premium!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2018, 05:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,776
Posted By pilut2
You will be amazed at how new rubber will...

You will be amazed at how new rubber will transform your car. My 8+ year old P Zeros looked like new with plenty of tread but they had definately lost their grip. I tried to convince a coworker...
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