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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,403
Posted By Mark_T
I got a new pair of seals from a wrecker a few...

I got a new pair of seals from a wrecker a few years ago. I don't remember exactly how much I paid but they weren't cheap.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2016, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,094
Posted By Mark_T
This is what I did, put up an 8x12 shed and all...

This is what I did, put up an 8x12 shed and all the yard stuff is out there now.

What is it with you guys that let your wives call all the shots?? All the time on here I'm seeing "my wife won't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,730
Posted By Mark_T
spark plugs - any preferences?

I have Bosch, Beru, and NGK readily available. Any reasons for choosing one over another?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,503
Posted By Mark_T
I built myself up a nice set of Snap-On buying...

I built myself up a nice set of Snap-On buying used from Ebay, usually at around half the new price. It took a while, but it was fun assembling my collection one or two pieces at a time. Now I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-13-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,566
Posted By Mark_T
Sorry, but I just have to ask... why were you...

Sorry, but I just have to ask... why were you torquing the drain plug AFTER you filled the engine with oil?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-11-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,856
Posted By Mark_T
Leave the wiper blade on the arm while you are...

Leave the wiper blade on the arm while you are doing all this. If you don't and the wiper arm slips from your grip it can (and likely will) crack your windshield. (Fortunately, I needed a new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,564
Posted By Mark_T
LOL... a shotshell... why did I never think of...

LOL... a shotshell... why did I never think of that??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,194
Posted By Mark_T
It is. We get our oil in bags.

It is. We get our oil in bags.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,894
Posted By Mark_T
I, for one, found your story amusing. At least...

I, for one, found your story amusing. At least you realized that you shouldn't drive, and you took steps (however misguided, which is the amusing part of the story) to protect your car until you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,845
Posted By Mark_T
Kinda hard to tell because it is so spread out. I...

Kinda hard to tell because it is so spread out. I would suggest cleaning it up and checking it again in a week or so to see if you can get a better idea of the origin point.

I would also check and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-17-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,782
Posted By Mark_T
Is your check engine light on? If so, did you...

Is your check engine light on? If so, did you check the codes? Just a shot in the dark, but try unplugging the MAF and see if it starts.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,258
Posted By Mark_T
It's totally poser. Reminds me of those guys that...

It's totally poser. Reminds me of those guys that drive their 4x4's around with a few inches of caked-on mud. Look at me, I drive my truck off-road. Look at me, I'm a race car driver...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,973
Posted By Mark_T
JLando would say you drive your Boxster 365...

JLando would say you drive your Boxster 365 because you're poor!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,138
Posted By Mark_T
Do you have enough in your budget that you can...

Do you have enough in your budget that you can pick up an old D5 and fix the road before you get the Boxster?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,729
Posted By Mark_T
I de-snorked several years ago and have never had...

I de-snorked several years ago and have never had a problem, and I have both driven and parked the car in some very heavy rains. I love the difference in sound.

Why not try it? You can always put...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mark_T
True, but that's when you get the high winds so...

True, but that's when you get the high winds so instead of light fluffy snowfall you now have deep, hard-packed drifts. Even my 8hp snowblower struggles with a 4' drift.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mark_T
LOL! And when was the last time you woke up in...

LOL! And when was the last time you woke up in the morning to find the mercury at -40 and half your vehicle buried in a snow drift? I bet your vehicles aren't even equipped with block heaters.

Up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,024
Posted By Mark_T
You know, if you don't know the answer then...

You know, if you don't know the answer then perhaps you should refrain from posting rather than spreading misinformation. Between this and your post about winter storage, you don't really seem to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mark_T
Last summer I insulated and heated my garage. I...

Last summer I insulated and heated my garage. I kept it at 5-7C over the winter when I wasn't actually working out there, in which case I would take it up to about 17C. That sure made the viewing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mark_T
I wouldn't take the battery out of the car. Leave...

I wouldn't take the battery out of the car. Leave it in there and put the maintainer on it. Like I said, I've been storing my car this way for 7 years in temps down to -40 and I'm still on the same...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2016, 06:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mark_T
Why,exactly, do you think that cold oil is any...

Why,exactly, do you think that cold oil is any less fresh than warm oil?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,076
Posted By Mark_T
We have a little bit of extreme weather here from...

We have a little bit of extreme weather here from time to time. I think the most important things are to make sure the gas tank is completely full before parking it and to put a good battery tender...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,861
Posted By Mark_T
Timco... sounds like your kind of project!

Timco... sounds like your kind of project!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,843
Posted By Mark_T
OK. Let's all re-type everything that's ever been...

OK. Let's all re-type everything that's ever been said in this forum because this guy doesn't wanna use the search button.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-10-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,345
Posted By Mark_T
The emergency cable. Do a search for more info....

The emergency cable. Do a search for more info. I'm not going to type it out for the 100th time.
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