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Posted By pompous

Update: Took the car to the local p-car shop...

Update:
Took the car to the local p-car shop and there were no fault codes for the transmission. He said the next step is a transmission service (fluid/filter change). If that doesn't work, I guess...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-26-2010, 02:21 PM

Replies: 6

2003 Rear Bumper on 2001

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Posted By pompous

In for a pic of the gap as well

In for a pic of the gap as well

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2010, 05:34 AM

Replies: 6

Passenger window rubber!!!

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Posted By pompous

I had the same problem and a healthy application...

I had the same problem and a healthy application of Rainx worked well for me.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-24-2010, 10:08 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By pompous

Hmmm...Is that easy to fix or replace? I was more...

Hmmm...Is that easy to fix or replace? I was more fearful of the torque converter.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-24-2010, 09:40 AM

Replies: 10

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Posted By pompous

Ok...I've ordered the materials I need to do the...

Ok...I've ordered the materials I need to do the service. I took it out for a drive again and the same thing happened. Trouble with 5th and then 3rd, but when I put it into "manual mode," it shifts...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-23-2010, 04:58 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 15,916

Posted By pompous

Tiptronic Transmission Question/Problem

My transmission had been slipping (occasionally) over about the last month. I don't drive the car all that much.

Today, it wouldn't shift into 5th gear. I stopped at a stoplight and it wouldn't...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

09-23-2010, 04:46 AM

Replies: 19

Best Repair Manual?

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Posted By pompous

x2 Also, be on the lookout for a books a...

x2

Also, be on the lookout for a books a million 40% off deal or something similar. That's how/where I got mine awhile back.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

09-21-2010, 06:54 AM

Replies: 5

pair of 225/40ZR18 Pilot Sports for sale - $75

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Posted By pompous

Check your PM.

Check your PM.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-21-2010, 06:52 AM

Replies: 11

Minor Accident - Concerns and Cost

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Posted By pompous

I would say they will cut you a check pretty...

I would say they will cut you a check pretty fast.

I don't think pulling the rear bumper is that big of a deal to do yourself. I'd probably check for a used one online and you may even get lucky...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-20-2010, 08:45 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By pompous

Also, I appreciate all of the responses on this...

Also, I appreciate all of the responses on this thread.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-20-2010, 08:44 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,927

Posted By pompous

That's it!! I knew I had read something about...

That's it!! I knew I had read something about this in the past and i'm sooo glad you posted it up. I've got my trunks open and key out. All is well. If I ever see you, I definitely owe ya a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-20-2010, 07:34 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,927

Posted By pompous

I have no way to get the wheel off to get to the...

I have no way to get the wheel off to get to the liner as my "porsche" tools are in the front trunk. Is there anyway to manually unlock the trunk latch release that is down there on the driver's...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-20-2010, 07:16 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,927

Posted By pompous

Stupid problem that I need help with plz

Key is locked in trunk. Its the only key I have.

Changed oil this weekend and decided to check the oil before I went to work to make sure the level was good. Unlocked the car, popped the rear...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-17-2010, 06:16 AM

Replies: 36

IS this the only boxter forums/

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Posted By pompous

Couldn't agree more. This is by far my favorite...

Couldn't agree more. This is by far my favorite boxster forum with renntech a distant 2nd.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-17-2010, 05:54 AM

Replies: 23

my car is up for sale again, with half the mileage

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Posted By pompous

Really? I was thinking the box might store it in...

Really? I was thinking the box might store it in the engine control module or something. Is this not the case & it's only in the cluster? I'd think with all the security features the car has that the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-07-2010, 12:56 AM

Replies: 2

CEL Secondary Air System failure

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Posted By pompous

I'm in FL also and I believe the pump should...

I'm in FL also and I believe the pump should start regardless.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-13-2010, 07:59 AM

Replies: 12

Caliper Bolt

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Posted By pompous

This is exactly my situation. I ended up putting...

This is exactly my situation. I ended up putting it back together and taking it to a local shop. They drilled it and then used the helicoil and i'm out the door for ~$150. It crossed my mind to do it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-12-2010, 05:28 AM

Replies: 12

Caliper Bolt

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Posted By pompous

I'm in the market for front calipers. Anybody...

I'm in the market for front calipers. Anybody have em' laying around?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2010, 05:16 PM

Replies: 12

Caliper Bolt

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Posted By pompous

I broke the head off!! $%$@

I broke the head off!! $%$@

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2010, 03:42 PM

Replies: 12

Caliper Bolt

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Posted By pompous

Caliper Bolt

One side is done and doing the passenger front brake now. Of the two caliper bolts, the lower one comes out just fine (just like the others), but the upper one will rotate 2 or 3 times and then is...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-04-2010, 02:25 PM

Replies: 3

Anybody replace door lock mechanism??

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Posted By pompous

Anybody replace door lock mechanism??

When I put my key in, it just spins. The car locks and unlocks just fine w/the key FOB. So, I'm thinking i'm going to take the door apart pretty soon.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-16-2009, 08:18 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,749

Posted By pompous

Well, for what it is worth, for anybody who has a...

Well, for what it is worth, for anybody who has a future issue like this, it appears to be a bad throttle idle air valve.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-16-2009, 05:13 AM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,749

Posted By pompous

Slowly as best I can recall.

Slowly as best I can recall.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-15-2009, 08:03 PM

Replies: 10

Views: 1,749

Posted By pompous

yes. it actually starts, but it just stalls out...

yes. it actually starts, but it just stalls out within 10-15 seconds no matter what I do to keep it running.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-15-2009, 06:54 PM

Replies: 10