Main Forum

Discussion of Boxsters and other Porsches

Announcements		Last Post
	Instructions for posting photos (NEW & IMPROVED)	10/22/2011 09:51AM
	Our Rules	11/11/2010 04:00PM

Expect the best, and accept no substitute.	Products for your Boxster, Cayman and Carrera.

Page 144 of 215 Pages:

139 140 141 142 143144145 146 147 148

Forum List New Topic RSS

Post	Views
Replacing Water Pump kentv1 - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 2:18:49 am	2,549
My info is no sealant is used. The metal gasket is it. The bolts must be... MarcW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 6:30:56 pm	1,739
I too find it ugly, un-necessarily rough, and subject to hotspots... grant - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 7:29:12 pm	1,509
I have a theory on water pumps .... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:53:21 pm	1,584
Me too Boxsterra - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 9:44:34 am	1,451
Agree. I have thought for some time incompletely filled cooling systems allow cavitation... MarcW - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 2:47:26 pm	1,460
That makes lots of sense. *NM* grant - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 7:46:53 pm	1,447
Re: Replacing Water Pump bar10dah - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 6:55:10 pm	2,908
Special coolant tool.... dghii - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:53:34 pm	1,410
Re: Special coolant tool.... kentv1 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 1:12:06 am	1,734
Re: Special coolant tool.... Rob in CO - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:28:06 am	1,427
Re: Special coolant tool.... kentv1 - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:57:41 am	1,408
If you use the ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:08:32 am	1,371
Torque? kentv1 - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:18:24 am	1,554
Here are the instructions ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:45:26 pm	1,917
Re: Replacing Water Pump kentv1 - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 12:00:44 pm	1,838
To remove the 'chips' or fragments of any impeller blade material.... MarcW - Thursday, 19 July, 2012, at 4:34:05 pm	1,759
Well, I attended the new Boxster intro Saturday but I was just too tired to give the car... MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 10:01:16 pm	2,694
Re: Well, I attended the new Boxster intro Saturday but I was just too tired to give the car... boxsterd - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 12:44:06 am	1,410
Gary will provide the necessary visual aides *NM* MikenOH - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 7:38:24 am	1,153
Dirty job, but someone has to do it. Much better than discussing the hues of Porsche gray *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 12:29:11 pm	1,312
I'm thinking a shill Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:57:39 am	1,440
Well, I may have exaggerated a bit... I did tear my eyes away from the salesman... MarcW - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:11:42 pm	1,665
Re: Well, I may have exaggerated a bit... I did tear my eyes away from the salesman... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:34:19 pm	1,356
Oh, almost got distracted. About the Cayman. Last I read, it's being introduced at Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:33:48 pm	1,358
'Almost' ? Gary, will you please fix that for him Roger987 - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:38:55 pm	1,259
Busy looking for the brown hue in Agate... Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:32:25 pm	1,990
Red? *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:36:14 pm	1,248
Re: Red? Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:48:29 pm	1,259
Re: Red? Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 3:30:28 pm	1,279
It might have to do with the "color profile" assigned to a picture. Red renders as orange sometimes. Laz - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:43:19 pm	1,308
Re: It might have to do with the "color profile" assigned to a picture. Red renders as orange sometimes. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:50:52 am	1,245
Oops, I was taking things seriously for a change! *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:52:29 am	1,383
Re: Oops, I was taking things seriously for a change! Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:18:00 am	1,317
What does a guy with braces that attract lightning to his head have to do with it? *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:24:53 am	1,620
See your last post *NM* Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:40:45 am	1,547
My last post (in this thread) says: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 10:15:44 am	1,356
Why ask me..... Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 11:27:10 am	1,272
Gary, Gary... I'm just funnin' ya! *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 12:08:09 pm	1,269
Sure you are....it's not just braces that attract lightning, so be careful Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 12:27:04 pm	1,589
Now that's more like it, Gary *NM* MikenOH - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 1:31:37 pm	1,437
Sounds like a great event, Marc; I had to take a cold shower after reading your description, lol ! *NM* Rick (Nashville, TN) - Thursday, 19 July, 2012, at 2:14:30 pm	1,582
The Risky-Business 928 to be auctioned off at the end of July db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:53:24 am	2,534
Here's one to find, if it still exists: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:28:54 am	924
Other than the shark(s), the best part of that flick was... Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:38:31 am	1,227
And much better looking than: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 10:14:25 am	958
The Fox :-) *NM* grant - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:19:18 pm	924
Radiator leak - pre-emptive maintenance time? AaronInIowa - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 1:04:26 pm	2,139
When I bring up the subject of a low temp t-stat to the Porsche techs they are aghast... MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 3:05:23 pm	1,354
Re: When I bring up the subject of a low temp t-stat to the Porsche techs they are aghast... AaronInIowa - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 3:43:44 pm	1,079
The stock (high temp) T-stat is open at IIRC 190F. Porsche does not even turn on the fans... MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 5:06:07 pm	1,315
Can't you read the coolent temp from the climate control panel? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 6:06:43 pm	1,461
Re: Can't you read the coolent temp from the climate control panel? MarcW - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 7:58:46 pm	1,304
I agree. Low-temp T-stat is a waste of money. *NM* Boxsterra - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 6:28:54 pm	1,403
I agree. I see three ranges for simplicity grant - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:15:52 pm	1,439
Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 5:39:12 pm	1,211
Re: Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas Roger987 - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 6:52:36 pm	758
Re: Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 7:52:13 pm	653
Radiator Clean and Fan Resistor Replace Complete - semi success - Picture Included Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:35:03 pm	1,414
Re: the picture: ! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:44:10 pm	842
I need two part number.... can't find them myself... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:55:48 pm	836
Not entirely sure which scoop Boxsterra - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 9:20:05 pm	862
Thanx... odd the scoop isn't in there Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:31:37 am	844
I hope that there weren't any mice or bird parts in there? Tony in Whittier - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 10:47:18 pm	932
Feathers. No mice. Mostly leaves, "cement" and a mystery. Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:36:42 am	820
The larger pieces are pulled in between the A/C condenser and the radiator.... MarcW - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 1:53:13 pm	813
Coincidentally, just came across this site for service bulletins: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:51:06 am	1,150
Porsche's Turbo for the V-8 recall, possible fire issue db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:46:34 am	1,131
Hertz to add Panamera to its fleet in select markets in CA, FL and NV in late July db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:42:02 am	1,216
Case of the vanishing bug guts Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:29:27 am	1,633
Maybe Michelle got up early and dispatched those dead bugs *NM* Gary in SoFL - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 11:27:57 am	936
Could be a rodent in the garage having a snack at night.. *NM* DougW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 4:24:53 pm	934
Re: Case of the vanishing bug guts db997S - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 9:19:50 am	959
Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 10:56:48 am	931
Re: Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride. db997S - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:16:35 pm	879
Re: Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:30:03 pm	852
Re: Case of the vanishing bug guts kosiba - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:32:40 pm	945
Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 11:19:48 am	2,491
The first place to look when something fails Boxsterra - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 1:10:46 am	1,754
To be fair Boxsterra - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 1:11:28 am	1,655
Re: The first place to look when something fails Leeper - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 10:29:45 am	1,804
The smell sounds like the friction plate burning up Boxsterra - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 11:30:45 am	3,115
Re: The smell sounds like the friction plate burning up Leeper - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 12:08:17 pm	1,860
Re: The smell sounds like the friction plate burning up SRG - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 10:42:05 am	1,600
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:15:09 am	1,686
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 1:31:10 pm	1,558
Only two miles on the car?... I had an 06 GTO I took to a local GM dealer for a tranny fluid... MarcW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 2:44:57 pm	1,730
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 3:55:30 pm	1,677
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 12:06:37 am	1,546
Outrageous Boxsterra - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 1:24:49 pm	1,592
State calmly that because of its opinion... MarcW - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 2:26:31 pm	1,516
Re: State calmly that because of its opinion... MikenOH - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 2:55:22 pm	1,660
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 4:41:29 pm	1,613
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 5:05:27 pm	1,613
But this can be instructive mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 7:35:51 pm	1,457
Redline v. over-rev Roger987 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 8:08:54 pm	1,718
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure whall - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 7:45:29 pm	2,134
Probably not what you want to hear, but.. Roger987 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 7:45:54 pm	1,591
Re: Probably not what you want to hear, but.. Leeper - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 8:34:00 pm	1,686
Sachs Boxsterra - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 8:42:05 am	1,677
Re: Probably not what you want to hear, but.. MikenOH - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 10:28:18 pm	1,605
Re: Probably not what you want to hear, but.. Leeper - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:18:08 am	1,597
I have been watching this thread and there has been a lot of good advice..... jg wnc - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 9:53:19 am	1,886
Driving into a Dublin CA gas station -- this back in the early 2007 timeframe... MarcW - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 4:48:06 pm	1,676
Re: Driving into a Dublin CA gas station -- this back in the early 2007 timeframe... MikenOH - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 9:01:39 am	1,815
Re: Probably not what you want to hear, but.. gedwin - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:34:07 am	1,637
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:07:28 am	1,591
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 5:36:31 pm	1,764
Any update? *NM* Roger987 - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 10:00:46 pm	1,672
Re: Any update? Leeper - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 6:40:18 am	1,680
Re: Any update? Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 8:45:28 am	1,683
I'd like to hear a conference call between the different parties Boxsterra - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 2:10:52 pm	1,745
Re: I'd like to hear a conference call between the different parties Leeper - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 3:05:10 pm	1,555
No I'm thinking of something else Boxsterra - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 11:21:58 pm	2,043
Re: No I'm thinking of something else Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 12:33:01 pm	1,610
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 3:01:32 pm	1,513
Re: Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 10:44:02 pm	1,600
I'm impressed Roger987 - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 11:10:48 pm	1,690
Glad to hear it turned out well for you. *NM* MikenOH - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 7:57:47 am	1,647
Best place to order plugs/tubes/seals? Eric in Dallas - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 8:37:52 pm	1,603
I used Suncoast in Sarasota dghii - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 10:46:20 pm	1,031
And Siesta Key Beach has the whitest sand on the planet. *NM* Laz - Friday, 29 June, 2012, at 11:41:22 pm	878
Why don't you order from our Board Sponsor Bert Smith Porsche...... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 30 June, 2012, at 8:48:21 am	939
Re: Why don't you order from our Board Sponsor Bert Smith Porsche...... Eric in Dallas - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 12:53:31 pm	1,038
I second that suggestion because... Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 1:55:52 pm	963
Sorry, but they weren't a sponsor when I did my plugs... *NM* dghii - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 5:27:59 pm	953
Chocolate run Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 11:04:48 pm	1,659
Re: Chocolate run jwdbox - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 7:52:03 am	956
Re: Chocolate run Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:15:11 am	786
Wine chocolate and Boxsters a great combo Guenter! *NM* DougW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 4:26:22 pm	1,044
Considering the chocolate you see in Agate, and the run, Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 4:36:39 pm	834
981 Boxster Presentation - Houston - Report w/ Mary content Frissen - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 3:14:15 pm	3,169
I got my first look today mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 4:26:22 pm	1,869
Great Porsche commercial - "The purest expression of who we are". Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 5:33:42 pm	2,119
Frissen - Very nice presentation! Did they really give you the keys for an entire day? *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 5:36:14 pm	1,779
Re: Frissen - Very nice presentation! Did they really give you the keys for an entire day? Frissen - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 7:30:50 pm	1,726
Cool....and I'm sure you never had it over 4,000 RPM *NM* Gary in SoFL - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 7:59:34 am	1,561
4200 is the spec... at 500 miles it touched 5k a couple times; at 1000 it got close to 6k once. *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:53:45 am	1,708
Oops, badly written: it looks like I drove with Frissen. *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 9:35:33 am	1,701
Nice report Frissen. Thanks. *NM* Clam - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 5:51:40 pm	1,699
Very professionally done, Frissen. *NM* Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 6:19:06 pm	1,461
Great report! *NM* Boxsterra - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 7:25:41 pm	1,597
Terrific report and pictures. *NM* MikenOH - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 8:44:14 pm	1,684
Thanks Frissen. Great photos, as always Roger987 - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 9:55:59 pm	1,540
Re: Thanks Frissen. Great photos, as always Gary in SoFL - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 7:55:59 am	1,780
Regarding your signature Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:57:14 am	1,629
Re: Regarding your signature Gary in SoFL - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 11:23:56 am	1,468
They will never get close to, or surpass Frissen's: they're terrific. *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:54:50 am	1,625
Love the agate grey with pebble grey interior Roger987 - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 10:00:13 pm	1,556
Re: Love the agate grey with pebble grey interior Gary in SoFL - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 7:51:27 am	3,736
Great shots Frissen thanks! *NM* DougW - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 11:16:44 pm	1,535
Re: 981 Boxster Presentation - Houston - Report w/ Mary content Frissen - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 12:27:29 am	1,776
As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Roger987 - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 11:48:23 am	1,637
Re: As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 2:06:48 pm	1,742
Re: As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Roger987 - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 2:33:09 pm	1,600
Re: As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Jim 'n' SC - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 1:20:26 pm	1,367
Re: As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Gary in SoFL - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 1:45:22 pm	1,575
Re: As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 2:47:03 pm	1,560
Re: As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 3:13:13 pm	1,647
Re: As Frissen mentioned, at $80k+, the 981 may be competing with a 997S Frissen - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 12:53:21 am	1,962
Frissen--A question the on GR cars MikenOH - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 9:23:37 pm	1,670
Re: Frissen--A question the on GR cars Frissen - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 12:49:58 am	1,610
Re: Frissen--A question the on GR cars Frissen - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 12:59:35 am	1,997
Pictures maybe tomorrow. Laz - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 3:37:49 pm	1,551
Re: Pictures maybe tomorrow. jwdbox - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 7:48:05 pm	992
Thanks. *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:48:32 am	831
Yeah, sure..... Gary in SoFL - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 11:34:21 am	1,057
Laz--a few more 981 questions MikenOH - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 12:29:23 pm	1,782
If anyone knows how to access the top of the 981 engine, I want to know Boxsterra - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 2:08:54 pm	1,546
I have no info about that yet, but am curious, too. Al engine cover uses Torx. Different from old? *NM* Laz - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 3:26:21 pm	1,083
The first problem is that you can't get at the panel from the top. Boxsterra - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 12:53:12 am	1,151
Re: The first problem is that you can't get at the panel from the top. Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:33:48 am	1,135
Re: If anyone knows how to access the top of the 981 engine, I want to know MikenOH - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 8:47:06 pm	1,334
Curves accessible at the official Porsche site. Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:40:32 am	1,280
Re: Laz--a few more 981 questions Laz - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 3:24:43 pm	1,043
Re: Laz--a few more 981 questions Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 9:27:37 pm	940
The headlights are connected to the anti-theft system. *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:42:33 am	1,104
Owner's Manual states 5-40 and 5-50 A40 oils are ok, too, above a certain temperature. *NM* Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:47:34 am	927
Re: Owner's Manual states 5-40 and 5-50 A40 oils are ok, too, above a certain temperature. MikenOH - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 9:02:27 am	1,276
Battery info at Wiki (edited for link) Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 9:03:43 am	1,290
Adjust visor tension..... Can't do it. Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 1:08:50 pm	1,131
Yup, I went through the same process Boxsterra - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 5:18:23 pm	733
Way back when there were discussions about wiping off the warning stickers using alcohol, Laz - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:51:04 am	708
Higher than normal engine temps - Issue? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 6:32:52 pm	1,930
Most likely you have an issue with... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 7:40:04 pm	1,318
See here Boxsterra - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 8:32:18 am	1,076
Great suff..... it may explain something else..... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 11:41:44 am	1,015
The link I gave Boxsterra - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 5:19:30 pm	1,036
When is the last time the radiators were cleaned? *NM* mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 8:51:20 pm	1,219
Re: When is the last time the radiators were cleaned? Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 10:34:57 am	1,155
Correct... The Driver Side Fan is Dead - Never Cleaned Them Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 12:05:39 am	1,253
Re: Correct... The Driver Side Fan is Dead - Never Cleaned Them Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 7:41:30 am	1,037
In the meantime Boxsterra - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 12:12:22 pm	1,031
Bumper cover mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 10:58:43 am	888
Ok, You conviced me... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 1:00:26 pm	1,268
I'd like to see Boxsterra - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 2:07:39 pm	1,100
Excellent ideas Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 4:43:23 pm	1,044
I think I did gloss black Boxsterra - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 4:20:34 am	1,099
Now have a Porsche jack from eBay (same part # as the 986's) and a wheel mounting guide bolt. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 15 July, 2012, at 3:41:47 pm	1,214
Even the BMWBlog agrees - Boxster is better! Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 10:43:21 pm	1,486
Re: Even the BMWBlog agrees - Boxster is better! Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 12:01:45 am	796
True Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 1:17:42 am	799
So this is what a suffering 981 waiter, with NO Boxster does....read BMW Blog *NM* Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 12:46:43 am	1,031
At least its on the boat now - I see the light at the end of the tunnel! *NM* Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 1:20:05 am	864
Re: Even the BMWBlog agrees - Boxster is better! silverbox03 - Saturday, 14 July, 2012, at 11:24:19 am	812
Comparing the 981 and 991 top finish Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 9:03:35 am	2,080
Re: Comparing the 981 and 991 top finish Gundo - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:04:08 pm	1,200
Yeah, might be a weight thing: no seatback pockets either, at least on the standard seat. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:32:14 pm	1,003
Re: Comparing the 981 and 991 top finish Jim 'n' SC - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 4:37:26 pm	866
Re: Comparing the 981 and 991 top finish Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 5:13:08 pm	1,094
What color was that 981, Guenter? Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 6:29:22 pm	1,020
It was Aqua Blue - colours don't show up well in that photo Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 8:00:57 pm	1,147
Thanks....looks good in any event *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 7:37:18 am	946
Aqua Blue is an awsome color, but I'm bias as that's what my 997 wears on the outside db997S - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 8:34:00 am	1,081
True dat, except for one small point Gary in SoFL - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 10:07:31 am	1,061
Re: True dat, except for one small point db997S - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 11:05:35 am	1,007
Sympathy from one who has rooted for the Washington Senators/Nationals mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 8:54:00 pm	910
Good comparison Guenter, great drive home through the twisties last night after the event *NM* DougW - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:09:34 pm	1,062
Re: Comparing the 981 and 991 top finish TheFarmer - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 12:43:37 pm	981
No gaps up, but small objects could wind up down there with the top down. *NM* Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 1:58:03 pm	1,005
What an evening. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 8:56:43 am	2,351
Re: What an evening. Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:04:20 am	1,126
Too much fun to stop for photos? *NM* Roger987 - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:57:51 am	1,162
I'm afraid so. ..I feel really bad. ...but it felt so good. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:08:13 am	1,255
IMHO, top down driving is best in the evening or at night db997S - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:58:34 pm	1,335
Re: IMHO, top down driving is best in the evening or at night Wayne K - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:09:43 pm	1,475
No baking sun, and there's something magical about daybreak and the gloaming time. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:30:38 pm	1,159
Re: No baking sun, and there's something magical about daybreak and the gloaming time. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:16:39 pm	1,258
You could turn the heat on high or heaven forbid, put the top up, and still have fun *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 7:43:52 am	1,297
Top? The Boxster has a top? *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 8:20:08 am	987
Re: Top? The Boxster has a top? Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 9:33:11 am	1,070
Have yet to drive it top up, and it's garaged, so topless there, too! *NM* Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 11:11:10 am	1,086
So what..... Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 11:54:43 am	1,125
I still have to go get that pack of gum that's in a store 50 miles away! *NM* Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 1:59:33 pm	1,081
I don't chew gum, but something about that store makes me want to go there and pick some up anyway. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 2:31:39 pm	1,027
Why? There isn't one 100 miles away? *NM* mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 4:27:16 pm	1,134
That store may only be 50 miles from Laz, but probably more like 400 miles for me. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 6:59:20 pm	1,212
Your right Guenter great roads, glad we had the xenons blasting *NM* DougW - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:13:25 pm	1,407
Re: Your right Guenter great roads, glad we had the xenons blasting Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:14:41 pm	1,225
Re: What an evening. Petee_C - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 1:03:27 am	1,352
Re: What an evening. Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 8:56:13 am	995
Hey Pedro... 986rgt - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 8:16:23 pm	1,692
Look at this ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 7:59:57 am	872
Re: Look at this ... db997S - Friday, 13 July, 2012, at 8:30:48 am	847
put yer 986 3.2 idler pulley hat on....... Eric in Dallas - Thursday, 23 February, 2012, at 8:25:01 pm	1,973
Re: put yer 986 3.2 idler pulley hat on....... Rob in CO - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 12:02:13 am	1,237
Re: put yer 986 3.2 idler pulley hat on....... Eric in Dallas - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 12:35:01 pm	1,094
Deleted! *NM* MarcW - Friday, 24 February, 2012, at 1:57:19 pm	1,255
Re: Deleted! Eric in Dallas - Monday, 27 February, 2012, at 6:09:41 pm	1,255
Check the motor mounts of course, but I would be surprised you'll find any bad... MarcW - Tuesday, 28 February, 2012, at 2:03:02 pm	1,242
Re: Check the motor mounts of course, but I would be surprised you'll find any bad... Eric in Dallas - Tuesday, 28 February, 2012, at 9:43:06 pm	1,178
$1500? Wow! dghii - Tuesday, 28 February, 2012, at 9:56:04 pm	1,080
Re: $1500? Wow! Eric in Dallas - Tuesday, 28 February, 2012, at 11:40:30 pm	1,164
The alternator is driven by teh serp belt. grant - Thursday, 1 March, 2012, at 1:18:55 pm	1,166
At $1500 I'd want the tech to be darn sure of the diagnosis...I have to point out though... MarcW - Wednesday, 29 February, 2012, at 2:48:52 pm	1,041
I got a used alternator on ebay for about $60.. scott in socal - Wednesday, 29 February, 2012, at 5:08:13 pm	1,100
Re: I got a used alternator on ebay for about $60.. Eric in Dallas - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 12:48:11 pm	1,129
Porsche oil sump test rig video Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:46:09 pm	1,638
Nice...but everyone's waiting for high res pictures of your new ride, and a detailed report as well *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 7:40:12 am	986
+ one on the new car photos. Anyone can drive by the dealer and take a picture of a car in the lot. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 8:23:09 am	786
+2 on the new car photos. Either his wife has run off with the new car, it's mated with a large Roger987 - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 8:34:22 am	785
That just might explain it....or Laz is using every free moment to make 2,000 kilometers or miles *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 9:31:27 am	1,527
Thanks...but try to keep that sucker under 4,000 RPM *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 11:57:49 am	799
After 500 miles, the motor's progressively reached a tick under 5k rpm. Not far from 1k now. *NM* Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 12:17:49 pm	832
Not 'til break-in for that stuff! Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 11:29:58 am	831
Finally, after a few close calls, the first wave-back! Laz - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 11:10:24 am	1,254
clunky squeaky suspension sound boxsterd - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:24:03 am	1,444
Re: clunky squeaky suspension sound Ponyrider - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:59:01 am	1,018
Re: clunky squeaky suspension sound boxsterd - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 1:01:21 pm	820
You can wait Boxsterra - Thursday, 12 July, 2012, at 8:29:18 am	932
A few maintenance related questions Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 1:43:02 pm	2,646
a comment.... por911(bc) - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 4:02:36 pm	1,561
It was about 75k miles that my H2O pump decitded... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 5:51:59 pm	1,465
Re: It was about 75k miles that my H2O pump decitded... Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:26:17 pm	1,698
Don't forget to keep the old one and toss it in the trunk BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 10:50:47 am	1,590
Re: Don't forget to keep the old one and toss it in the trunk Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 1:59:02 pm	1,550
Re: a comment.... Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:22:22 pm	1,640
Re: a comment.... por911(bc) - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 11:26:43 pm	1,381
i wouldn't.... grant - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 11:55:27 am	1,619
The 2 tiny bits of metal is nothing I'd be worried about. These engines have a huge.. MarcW - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 5:58:25 pm	1,521
Re: The 2 tiny bits of metal is nothing I'd be worried about. These engines have a huge.. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:37:11 pm	1,637
The techs told me that some seepage from the water pump was ok. They said that no wetness... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 2:04:43 pm	2,782
Question re Failure ... paulwdenton - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 9:29:02 am	1,618
It depends upon how the pump 'fails'. A pump that just stops turning is rare. When this does... MarcW - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 2:47:55 pm	1,543
Re: It depends upon how the pump 'fails'. A pump that just stops turning is rare. When this does... paulwdenton - Wednesday, 23 November, 2011, at 9:03:10 am	1,405
It is up to you but you can wait for the water pump to signal it needs attention. They very seldom.. MarcW - Wednesday, 23 November, 2011, at 6:17:03 pm	1,577
My rule of thumb is that it will fail at absolutely the worst time Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Thursday, 24 November, 2011, at 2:56:56 pm	1,375
Re: A few maintenance related questions MikenOH - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 6:06:05 pm	1,583
Re: A few maintenance related questions Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:43:04 pm	1,405
Re: A few maintenance related questions Roger987 - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 8:11:03 pm	1,709
Re: A few maintenance related questions Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:53:00 pm	1,314
Re: A few maintenance related questions Motobob - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 8:16:57 pm	1,747
Re: A few maintenance related questions Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:55:40 pm	1,474
Re: A few maintenance related questions Alcantera - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:38:21 pm	1,467
Re: A few maintenance related questions Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 9:58:51 pm	1,397
Bits and pieces in your oil filter is a sure sign of complete engine failure, Naples986 - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 10:06:18 pm	2,114
Re: Bits and pieces in your oil filter is a sure sign of complete engine failure, Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 11:30:08 pm	1,267
Good luck what ever you decide to do, I'm with you in spirit *NM* Naples986 - Monday, 21 November, 2011, at 11:45:37 pm	1,625
In healthcare as well as car care, I generally find ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 10:15:01 am	1,345
Re: In healthcare as well as car care, I generally find ... Wayne K - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 1:26:06 pm	1,577
Re: In healthcare as well as car care, I generally find ... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 22 November, 2011, at 1:57:39 pm	1,275
water pump or not Lt.Dan - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 9:58:47 pm	1,762
Sand-blasted Boxster Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 10:43:19 pm	1,552
Considering our soft windshields, let's not follow that guy too closely! *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:37:19 pm	823
Here are a couple of pics for Gary! Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 4:33:08 pm	847
Re: Here are a couple of pics for Gary! Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 5:51:47 pm	1,021
I'd say if you're following that guy, you're never going to reach your destination. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 5:10:19 pm	1,012
Great drive and time at the Porsche Club racing at Mosport yesterday Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 1:35:15 pm	1,881
Thanks for posting, Guenter Roger987 - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 9:16:16 pm	838
Re: Thanks for posting, Guenter Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 10:46:09 pm	848
270 miles? Roger987 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 8:10:14 am	791
Re: 270 miles? Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 8:13:20 am	902
Nice shots G Man. *NM* Naples986 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 11:12:06 pm	943
Cool shots Guenter! *NM* DougW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 9:19:15 pm	824
All that rubber makes for a self-correcting corner. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:38:49 pm	829

Forum List New Topic RSS

Page 144 of 215 Pages:

139 140 141 142 143144145 146 147 148

Main Forum

Replacing Water Pump kentv1 - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 2:18:49 am

My info is no sealant is used. The metal gasket is it. The bolts must be... MarcW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 6:30:56 pm

I too find it ugly, un-necessarily rough, and subject to hotspots... grant - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 7:29:12 pm

I have a theory on water pumps .... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:53:21 pm

Me too Boxsterra - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 9:44:34 am

Agree. I have thought for some time incompletely filled cooling systems allow cavitation... MarcW - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 2:47:26 pm

That makes lots of sense. *NM* grant - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 7:46:53 pm

Re: Replacing Water Pump bar10dah - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 6:55:10 pm

Special coolant tool.... dghii - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:53:34 pm

Re: Special coolant tool.... kentv1 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 1:12:06 am

Re: Special coolant tool.... Rob in CO - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:28:06 am

Re: Special coolant tool.... kentv1 - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:57:41 am

If you use the ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:08:32 am

Torque? kentv1 - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:18:24 am

Here are the instructions ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:45:26 pm

Re: Replacing Water Pump kentv1 - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 12:00:44 pm

To remove the 'chips' or fragments of any impeller blade material.... MarcW - Thursday, 19 July, 2012, at 4:34:05 pm

Well, I attended the new Boxster intro Saturday but I was just too tired to give the car... MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 10:01:16 pm

Re: Well, I attended the new Boxster intro Saturday but I was just too tired to give the car... boxsterd - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 12:44:06 am

Gary will provide the necessary visual aides *NM* MikenOH - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 7:38:24 am

Dirty job, but someone has to do it. Much better than discussing the hues of Porsche gray *NM* Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 12:29:11 pm

I'm thinking a shill Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:57:39 am

Well, I may have exaggerated a bit... I did tear my eyes away from the salesman... MarcW - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:11:42 pm

Re: Well, I may have exaggerated a bit... I did tear my eyes away from the salesman... Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:34:19 pm

Oh, almost got distracted. About the Cayman. Last I read, it's being introduced at Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:33:48 pm

'Almost' ? Gary, will you please fix that for him Roger987 - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:38:55 pm

Busy looking for the brown hue in Agate... Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:32:25 pm

Red? *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:36:14 pm

Re: Red? Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:48:29 pm

Re: Red? Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 3:30:28 pm

It might have to do with the "color profile" assigned to a picture. Red renders as orange sometimes. Laz - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:43:19 pm

Re: It might have to do with the "color profile" assigned to a picture. Red renders as orange sometimes. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:50:52 am

Oops, I was taking things seriously for a change! *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:52:29 am

Re: Oops, I was taking things seriously for a change! Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:18:00 am

What does a guy with braces that attract lightning to his head have to do with it? *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:24:53 am

See your last post *NM* Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:40:45 am

My last post (in this thread) says: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 10:15:44 am

Why ask me..... Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 11:27:10 am

Gary, Gary... I'm just funnin' ya! *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 12:08:09 pm

Sure you are....it's not just braces that attract lightning, so be careful Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 12:27:04 pm

Now that's more like it, Gary *NM* MikenOH - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 1:31:37 pm

Sounds like a great event, Marc; I had to take a cold shower after reading your description, lol ! *NM* Rick (Nashville, TN) - Thursday, 19 July, 2012, at 2:14:30 pm

The Risky-Business 928 to be auctioned off at the end of July db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:53:24 am

Here's one to find, if it still exists: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:28:54 am

Other than the shark(s), the best part of that flick was... Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:38:31 am

And much better looking than: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 10:14:25 am

The Fox :-) *NM* grant - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:19:18 pm

Radiator leak - pre-emptive maintenance time? AaronInIowa - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 1:04:26 pm

When I bring up the subject of a low temp t-stat to the Porsche techs they are aghast... MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 3:05:23 pm

Re: When I bring up the subject of a low temp t-stat to the Porsche techs they are aghast... AaronInIowa - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 3:43:44 pm

The stock (high temp) T-stat is open at IIRC 190F. Porsche does not even turn on the fans... MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 5:06:07 pm

Can't you read the coolent temp from the climate control panel? Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 6:06:43 pm

Re: Can't you read the coolent temp from the climate control panel? MarcW - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 7:58:46 pm

I agree. Low-temp T-stat is a waste of money. *NM* Boxsterra - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 6:28:54 pm

I agree. I see three ranges for simplicity grant - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:15:52 pm

Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 5:39:12 pm

Re: Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas Roger987 - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 6:52:36 pm

Re: Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 7:52:13 pm

Radiator Clean and Fan Resistor Replace Complete - semi success - Picture Included Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:35:03 pm

Re: the picture: ! *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:44:10 pm

I need two part number.... can't find them myself... Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:55:48 pm

Not entirely sure which scoop Boxsterra - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 9:20:05 pm

Thanx... odd the scoop isn't in there Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:31:37 am

I hope that there weren't any mice or bird parts in there? Tony in Whittier - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 10:47:18 pm

Feathers. No mice. Mostly leaves, "cement" and a mystery. Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:36:42 am

The larger pieces are pulled in between the A/C condenser and the radiator.... MarcW - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 1:53:13 pm

Coincidentally, just came across this site for service bulletins: Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:51:06 am

Porsche's Turbo for the V-8 recall, possible fire issue db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:46:34 am

Hertz to add Panamera to its fleet in select markets in CA, FL and NV in late July db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:42:02 am

Case of the vanishing bug guts Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:29:27 am

Maybe Michelle got up early and dispatched those dead bugs *NM* Gary in SoFL - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 11:27:57 am

Could be a rodent in the garage having a snack at night.. *NM* DougW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 4:24:53 pm

Re: Case of the vanishing bug guts db997S - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 9:19:50 am

Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 10:56:48 am

Re: Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride. db997S - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:16:35 pm

Re: Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride. Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:30:03 pm

Re: Case of the vanishing bug guts kosiba - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:32:40 pm

Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure Leeper - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 11:19:48 am

The first place to look when something fails Boxsterra - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 1:10:46 am

Replacing Water Pump
kentv1 - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 2:18:49 am

My info is no sealant is used. The metal gasket is it. The bolts must be...
MarcW - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 6:30:56 pm

I too find it ugly, un-necessarily rough, and subject to hotspots...
grant - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 7:29:12 pm

I have a theory on water pumps ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:53:21 pm

Me too
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 9:44:34 am

Agree. I have thought for some time incompletely filled cooling systems allow cavitation...
MarcW - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 2:47:26 pm

That makes lots of sense. NM
grant - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 7:46:53 pm

Re: Replacing Water Pump
bar10dah - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 6:55:10 pm

Special coolant tool....
dghii - Monday, 9 July, 2012, at 11:53:34 pm

Re: Special coolant tool....
kentv1 - Tuesday, 10 July, 2012, at 1:12:06 am

Re: Special coolant tool....
Rob in CO - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:28:06 am

Re: Special coolant tool....
kentv1 - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 12:57:41 am

If you use the ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 10:08:32 am

Torque?
kentv1 - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 11:18:24 am

Here are the instructions ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, at 2:45:26 pm

Re: Replacing Water Pump
kentv1 - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 12:00:44 pm

To remove the 'chips' or fragments of any impeller blade material....
MarcW - Thursday, 19 July, 2012, at 4:34:05 pm

Well, I attended the new Boxster intro Saturday but I was just too tired to give the car...
MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 10:01:16 pm

Re: Well, I attended the new Boxster intro Saturday but I was just too tired to give the car...
boxsterd - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 12:44:06 am

Gary will provide the necessary visual aides NM
MikenOH - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 7:38:24 am

Dirty job, but someone has to do it. Much better than discussing the hues of Porsche gray NM
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 12:29:11 pm

I'm thinking a shill
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:57:39 am

Well, I may have exaggerated a bit... I did tear my eyes away from the salesman...
MarcW - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:11:42 pm

Re: Well, I may have exaggerated a bit... I did tear my eyes away from the salesman...
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:34:19 pm

Oh, almost got distracted. About the Cayman. Last I read, it's being introduced at
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:33:48 pm

'Almost' ? Gary, will you please fix that for him
Roger987 - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:38:55 pm

Busy looking for the brown hue in Agate...
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:32:25 pm

Red? NM
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:36:14 pm

Re: Red?
Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 2:48:29 pm

Re: Red?
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 3:30:28 pm

It might have to do with the "color profile" assigned to a picture. Red renders as orange sometimes.
Laz - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:43:19 pm

Re: It might have to do with the "color profile" assigned to a picture. Red renders as orange sometimes.
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:50:52 am

Oops, I was taking things seriously for a change! NM
Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:52:29 am

Re: Oops, I was taking things seriously for a change!
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:18:00 am

What does a guy with braces that attract lightning to his head have to do with it? NM
Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:24:53 am

See your last post NM
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:40:45 am

My last post (in this thread) says:
Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 10:15:44 am

Why ask me.....
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 11:27:10 am

Gary, Gary... I'm just funnin' ya! NM
Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 12:08:09 pm

Sure you are....it's not just braces that attract lightning, so be careful
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 12:27:04 pm

Now that's more like it, Gary NM
MikenOH - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 1:31:37 pm

Sounds like a great event, Marc; I had to take a cold shower after reading your description, lol ! NM
Rick (Nashville, TN) - Thursday, 19 July, 2012, at 2:14:30 pm

The Risky-Business 928 to be auctioned off at the end of July
db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:53:24 am

Here's one to find, if it still exists:
Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:28:54 am

Other than the shark(s), the best part of that flick was...
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:38:31 am

And much better looking than:
Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 10:14:25 am

The Fox :-) NM
grant - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:19:18 pm

Radiator leak - pre-emptive maintenance time?
AaronInIowa - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 1:04:26 pm

When I bring up the subject of a low temp t-stat to the Porsche techs they are aghast...
MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 3:05:23 pm

Re: When I bring up the subject of a low temp t-stat to the Porsche techs they are aghast...
AaronInIowa - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 3:43:44 pm

The stock (high temp) T-stat is open at IIRC 190F. Porsche does not even turn on the fans...
MarcW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 5:06:07 pm

Can't you read the coolent temp from the climate control panel?
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 6:06:43 pm

Re: Can't you read the coolent temp from the climate control panel?
MarcW - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 7:58:46 pm

I agree. Low-temp T-stat is a waste of money. NM
Boxsterra - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 6:28:54 pm

I agree. I see three ranges for simplicity
grant - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 9:15:52 pm

Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 5:39:12 pm

Re: Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas
Roger987 - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 6:52:36 pm

Re: Roger, beware of Suzuki dealers in Kansas
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 7:52:13 pm

Radiator Clean and Fan Resistor Replace Complete - semi success - Picture Included
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:35:03 pm

Re: the picture: ! NM
Laz - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:44:10 pm

I need two part number.... can't find them myself...
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 8:55:48 pm

Not entirely sure which scoop
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 9:20:05 pm

Thanx... odd the scoop isn't in there
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:31:37 am

I hope that there weren't any mice or bird parts in there?
Tony in Whittier - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 10:47:18 pm

Feathers. No mice. Mostly leaves, "cement" and a mystery.
Bruce In Philly (2000 S Boxster, now '09 C2S) - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:36:42 am

The larger pieces are pulled in between the A/C condenser and the radiator....
MarcW - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 1:53:13 pm

Coincidentally, just came across this site for service bulletins:
Laz - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:51:06 am

Porsche's Turbo for the V-8 recall, possible fire issue
db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:46:34 am

Hertz to add Panamera to its fleet in select markets in CA, FL and NV in late July
db997S - Wednesday, 18 July, 2012, at 8:42:02 am

Case of the vanishing bug guts
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 8:29:27 am

Maybe Michelle got up early and dispatched those dead bugs NM
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 11:27:57 am

Could be a rodent in the garage having a snack at night.. NM
DougW - Monday, 16 July, 2012, at 4:24:53 pm

Re: Case of the vanishing bug guts
db997S - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 9:19:50 am

Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 10:56:48 am

Re: Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride.
db997S - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:16:35 pm

Re: Given their condition, I don't think they came along for a voluntary ride.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:30:03 pm

Re: Case of the vanishing bug guts
kosiba - Tuesday, 17 July, 2012, at 1:32:40 pm

Catastrphic clutch or tranny failure
Leeper - Saturday, 7 July, 2012, at 11:19:48 am

The first place to look when something fails
Boxsterra - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 1:10:46 am

To be fair
Boxsterra - Sunday, 8 July, 2012, at 1:11:28 am