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Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 7:48:46 am	137
981 CS is superb, but drag racing it...really *NM* Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 10:25:51 am	26
Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. Roger987 - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 10:39:26 am	40
Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 11:34:00 am	28
Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. db997S - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 11:46:19 am	29
Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. SRG - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 12:23:00 pm	34
Allow me to disagree. Constantin - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 4:34:54 pm	40
Re: Allow me to disagree. SRG - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 8:03:32 pm	30
Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this? Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:15:17 pm	120
Hmmm. I'm not going to be all that helpful, but.... grant - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:21:43 pm	33
pretty much totally dead battery Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:38:20 pm	24
There can be a few codes/warning lights on after swapping out a dead battery.... MarcW - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 2:22:52 pm	32
No water, code list Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 4:01:09 pm	36
That's quite a list. And quite a variety... MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:24:42 am	32
Re: Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this? Mixster - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 8:29:14 am	27
Re: Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this? Bobtesa - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:48:01 am	28
Up to you if you want to try the battery disconnect thing. I have no real problem with it as long... MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 11:56:37 am	41
What is "properly" (or is this a 981?)? grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 2:28:50 pm	33
While a battery disconnect is pretty much a disconnect the ground strap operation... MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 4:43:37 pm	28
battery disconnect with key in or ignition on Bobtesa - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 5:08:41 pm	24
Oh, i have doen some bone-headed things grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 6:20:56 pm	25
lucky dog Steve (Morro Bay) - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:36:46 am	117
love it. Thanks. *NM* grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 10:00:43 am	32
Re: lucky dog db997S - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 12:12:40 pm	39
When Anja* sat in the boxster... grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 2:26:44 pm	55
Modes of Failure tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 3:23:14 pm	378
Interesting first post.... Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 4:41:41 pm	58
Re: Interesting first post.... tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:59:09 pm	56
Modes of success... jlegelis - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:30:41 pm	58
Top down, October 2013 evening in New Hampshire Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:45:46 pm	81
Re: Modes of failure... tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 8:18:13 pm	79
Lifter replacement is not an engine out job. The dealership doesn't bother cleaning them.. MarcW - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:20:06 am	102
Re: Lifter replacement is not an engine out job. The dealership doesn't bother cleaning them.. tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:24:48 am	77
An inspection may not spot a weak spring or a bad ball check valve seat that is allowing... MarcW - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:01:04 am	66
Many failures can be addressed by... grant - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:47:24 pm	61
Re: Modes of Failure tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 7:57:12 pm	55
Good objective, but i would suggest that you distinguish between grant - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 9:03:05 am	61
Re: Good objective, but i would suggest that you distinguish between tonyd - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 9:49:51 am	60
I dont have time to go into a lot of detail, but a quick read suggests grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 7:44:29 am	63
For the little time invested, excellent summation, Grant *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 2:30:59 pm	75
Re: I dont have time to go into a lot of detail, but a quick read suggests tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 2:55:45 pm	59
I strongly disagree with the T-stat stuff. And science is on my side. grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:08:50 pm	69
Re: I strongly disagree with the T-stat stuff. And science is on my side. tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:14:21 pm	70
I didnt read it. I gave my assessment - its very simple. grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:56:24 pm	70
OK, so i read. They argue that: grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 5:28:31 pm	64
Re: Modes of Failure tonyd - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 10:03:45 am	56
There is a fault... JMstamford,ct - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 8:32:50 am	72
Re: There is a fault... tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 9:57:12 am	67
Re: There is a fault... tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:14:19 am	59
Re: There is a fault... SORRY JMstamford,ct - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:45:37 am	59
You might as well list every rotating, reciprocating component as a failure. Given a large... MarcW - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:40:30 am	62
Here's my list of the 14 Modes of Failure Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:44:49 pm	126
Re: Here's my list of the 14 Modes of Failure tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:59:10 pm	67
Maybe ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:16:16 pm	80
Re: Maybe ... Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 5:31:23 pm	62
Now there's a list i agree with, nearly 100%. And... grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:58:18 pm	74
Re: Modes of Failure tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:05:22 pm	60
Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible? Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:20:52 pm	81
Re: Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible? tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 7:09:09 pm	88
How about "Notlob?" Laz - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 5:41:28 am	64
Look, if your real question is "what do i do to my motor now that its out" grant - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 5:56:47 am	78
Re: Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible? tonyd - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 3:15:39 pm	53
Wow. 22/24 after one highway sweeper...????!!! grant - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 8:35:47 am	38
Hartech is the company that claims "thousands" of cars are at risk from a multitude of... MarcW - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:22:38 am	117
I am soooo bored of being scored *NM* grant - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 3:06:46 pm	61
Have you owned up to being honed up? *NM* Laz - Saturday, 10 May, 2014, at 12:10:04 pm	67
Chirp/Screech from A/C Pulley SRG - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 9:26:36 am	123
You want to be sure the noise is coming from theA/C compressor and its pulley... MarcW - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 1:01:40 pm	50
Re: Chirp/Screech from A/C Pulley SRG - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 9:27:32 am	35
A bad AOS can make noise though it is not a common symptom. Your case just highlights that one... MarcW - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 12:27:38 pm	27
Mechanics around NJ/NYC? Jayusa123 - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:45:40 pm	100
Several options in the area grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 6:19:03 am	30
Thanks Grant! *NM* Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 7:51:44 am	26
Just around the corner from where Bobcor (Alfa) was/is. *NM* Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 8:21:17 am	27
Re: Several options in the area Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:05:03 am	25
yes. Right off I-95 before the GWB *NM* grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:09:07 am	23
Ok, cool. Thanks. *NM* Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:16:20 am	23
And, as noted if i can do anything, i will be there tonight (pure coincidence) *NM* grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 10:20:15 am	20
Oh, right. I totally missed that. Thanks! Could you pm your phone number to me? *NM* Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 10:22:02 am	23
sorry, i was gone by the time you pasted this. Onyl saw your pm - i watched for emails grant - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 8:20:24 am	35
Nope, not worked out yet. I underestimated the work involved in getting my car out of the tow yard. Jayusa123 - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 8:55:32 am	32
And if you're going east to get there, absolutely DON'T wind up in a lane that puts you on the GWB! *NM* Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 1:20:54 pm	26
When is it time to replace your clutch? Jack G - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 4:10:27 pm	140
Re: When is it time to replace your clutch? Greg - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 6:27:22 pm	24
Clutches can fail for a variety of reasons... MarcW - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 8:51:27 am	41
Re: Clutches can fail for a variety of reasons... Jack G - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 5:18:45 pm	33
There is no interval grant - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 8:18:22 am	35
Good day to be driving a CONVERTible Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 9:36:30 pm	287
What do you mean top down? ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 9:55:07 pm	36
Methinks Boxsterra - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 6:27:02 am	36
When it's ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 6:33:30 am	29
Re: When it's ... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 6:51:31 am	42
It's not the 95 ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 7:07:38 am	30
Re: When it's ... db997S - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 7:18:31 am	35
Ventilated seats are good in winter: seat heating can be on high and any back sweat is wicked away. Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 8:26:37 am	33
Re: Ventilated seats Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:16:24 am	28
Good point. To clarify: independent, but also governed by a minimum temperature. Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:59:43 am	34
..hhmmm I've never thought to use the vented seats at temps below 32 F Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 12:46:54 pm	34
When they can be used simultaneously, the advantage is one's back is dry when exiting into cold air. Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 1:17:46 pm	25
Re: ..hhmmm I've never thought to use the vented seats at temps below 32 F BLKBOXS - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 4:14:47 pm	31
I believe the glass window isn't subject to the cold precaution the vinyl has. Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 4:43:16 pm	79
It's not the window. It's the rubber membrane that could be damaged at below freezing temps. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 6:02:19 pm	29
Re: It's not the window. It's the rubber membrane that could be damaged at below freezing temps. Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 11:48:12 pm	32
You can stay pretty dry in a downpour on an interstate, until you have to exit. Laz - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 8:33:24 am	43
Yup. That will work for a short downpour. But if it keeps pouring and pouring and... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 8:53:11 am	35
Yeah, and the electronics getting wet would be more worrisome than the driver's soaking. Laz - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 1:20:27 pm	33
RainX on the glasses... *NM* TheFarmer - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 3:44:03 pm	30
Good idea, but doesn't Rain-X mess up some plastics? *NM* Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:08:28 pm	24
Cool photo, Guenter, your car really looks awesome.. Rick J (Nashville, TN) - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 8:15:54 am	21
The hues are nicely composed. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 1:18:32 pm	22
Jump start with dead battery Bobtesa - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 1:48:36 am	129
Re: Jump start with dead battery carlos in Montreal - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 4:09:07 am	24
No problem. grant - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 5:51:15 am	23
Re: Jump start with dead battery San Rensho - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 7:05:15 am	20
Both good points *NM* grant - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 8:03:51 am	21
Why not just replace the known bad (now that its been fully discharged) battery? Why... MarcW - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 9:03:14 am	21
Re: Jump start with dead battery Greg - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 9:14:52 am	22
FYI for 981 owners, and perhaps others: there is an exclusive way to hook up jumpers. Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 1:20:25 pm	38
Re: FYI for 981 owners, and perhaps others: there is an exclusive way to hook up jumpers. Gary in SoFL - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 3:01:55 pm	39
And this: Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:49:37 pm	23
Re: FYI for 981 owners, and perhaps others: there is an exclusive way to hook up jumpers. Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 9:49:33 pm	28
Yes, and it's fairly particular about where the ground cable is attached. *NM* Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 8:29:07 am	21
off brand TPMS Steve (Morro Bay) - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 12:07:35 pm	107
Re: off brand TPMS Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 9:12:48 am	29
Re: off brand TPMS Obiwan - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 7:19:23 am	23
This is the off brand TPMS..... Harvey in FL - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 7:47:15 am	20
Some interesting tech data on the 981 I came across that I didn't know MikenOH - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 4:15:10 pm	147
Re: Some interesting tech data on the 981 I came across that I didn't know Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:09:30 pm	45
Re: Some interesting tech data on the 981 I came across that I didn't know Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:38:09 pm	32
See my second Number 4 below. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:41:13 pm	56
Re: Some interesting tech data on the 981 I came across that I didn't know MikenOH - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:49:54 pm	39
Re: Some interesting tech data on the 981 I came across that I didn't know Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:40:13 pm	50
Scary Experience, scratching my head here Constantin - Saturday, 7 June, 2014, at 5:00:13 pm	383
This is a head scratcher. tom coughlin - Saturday, 7 June, 2014, at 8:09:06 pm	36
Re: This is a head scratcher. Failed theft. Bobtesa - Sunday, 8 June, 2014, at 7:30:40 am	42
Re: This is a head scratcher. Failed theft. Constantin - Sunday, 8 June, 2014, at 7:55:44 am	39
Re: This is a head scratcher. Failed theft. boxtaboy - Sunday, 8 June, 2014, at 10:22:19 am	39
Re: This is a head scratcher. Failed theft. MikenOH - Sunday, 8 June, 2014, at 6:33:49 pm	52
Re: This is a head scratcher. Constantin - Sunday, 8 June, 2014, at 8:09:54 pm	44
Hmmm more signs point towards theft Constantin - Sunday, 8 June, 2014, at 11:07:00 pm	51
You might want to put on more security lugs/wheel MikenOH - Monday, 9 June, 2014, at 9:50:17 am	53
Pre drive 360 Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 9 June, 2014, at 4:24:48 pm	55
Re: Pre drive 360 Constantin - Monday, 9 June, 2014, at 9:32:59 pm	56
This might seeing the nut heads at a distance MikenOH - Tuesday, 10 June, 2014, at 6:08:35 am	39
Re: This might seeing the nut heads at a distance Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 10 June, 2014, at 7:09:23 am	32
Re: This might seeing the nut heads at a distance Constantin - Tuesday, 10 June, 2014, at 7:53:24 am	32
Re: This might seeing the nut heads at a distance MikenOH - Tuesday, 10 June, 2014, at 8:17:44 am	39
Re: This might seeing the nut heads at a distance Constantin - Wednesday, 11 June, 2014, at 7:48:54 am	55
FYI, my 2013 has only normal bolts. Don't know if that's Porsche's standard practice now. *NM* Laz - Wednesday, 11 June, 2014, at 8:01:02 am	76
My Canuck version 2014 also has only normal bolts. So could be the new normal equipment *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 11 June, 2014, at 8:15:16 am	45
You are lucky. Sometimes what happens is the theives steal something from the car... MarcW - Monday, 9 June, 2014, at 3:11:00 pm	44
Re: Scary Experience, scratching my head here db997S - Monday, 9 June, 2014, at 11:28:04 am	41
Re: Scary Experience, scratching my head here Constantin - Monday, 9 June, 2014, at 9:48:42 pm	41
Correction Constantin - Tuesday, 10 June, 2014, at 8:00:34 am	46
Re: Scary Experience, scratching my head here r9i8c7k - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 5:23:23 pm	31
Re: Scary Experience, scratching my head here Lawdevil & CURVN8R - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:41:02 pm	24
I just washed the car and they're all there, but I hope Boxster wheel theft isn't becoming a trend. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:42:58 pm	22
You might want to consider installing security cameras. Ones with night vision... MarcW - Monday, 9 June, 2014, at 3:15:40 pm	45
Re: You might want to consider installing security cameras. Ones with night vision... Constantin - Tuesday, 10 June, 2014, at 8:08:09 am	34
My thinking is there should be no difference whether you use one, several, all or no... MarcW - Tuesday, 10 June, 2014, at 9:17:51 am	47
The strange part for me Boxsterra - Wednesday, 11 June, 2014, at 8:11:30 am	55
What if they're carrying a round socket? *NM* Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:07:35 pm	18
Road trip! ericp - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 9:57:19 am	128
Wow - enjoy grant - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 10:29:38 am	30
Re: Wow - enjoy ericp - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 10:30:04 am	24
Sounds like fun. Took a big road trip in my 02 Boxster some years ago from KC Mo to eventually... MarcW - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 11:40:35 am	30
Re: Sounds like fun. Took a big road trip in my 02 Boxster some years ago from KC Mo to eventually... ericp - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 3:58:44 pm	26
Sounds like you should have a terrific time Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 12:22:31 pm	30
Re: Sounds like you should have a terrific time jlegelis - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 1:04:00 pm	32
Evocative, well written book. *NM* Laz - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 1:08:07 pm	35
Re: Sounds like you should have a terrific time ericp - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 3:59:25 pm	23
Terrific! Don't miss Rushmore and especially Crazy Horse. Laz - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 12:58:20 pm	28
Re: Terrific! Don't miss Rushmore and especially Crazy Horse. Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 3:06:29 pm	27
Re: Terrific! Don't miss Rushmore and especially Crazy Horse. ericp - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 4:00:21 pm	25
Re: Road trip! db997S - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 1:31:21 pm	30
Life is a forever approaching horizon. Everything else is just waiting. *NM* Laz - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 1:23:33 pm	30
Adding coolant Greg - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 10:52:40 am	231
You don't lose coolant over the years ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 12:03:59 pm	52
Re: You don't lose coolant over the years ... db997S - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 1:51:46 pm	47
Re: You don't lose coolant over the years ... Greg - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 5:39:26 pm	45
Coolant cap Roger987 - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 6:16:03 pm	40
Re: Coolant cap Greg - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 6:28:36 pm	38
If you are curious and want to confirm the cap is the culprit you can with the cooling system... MarcW - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 6:46:58 pm	46
Re: If you are curious and want to confirm the cap is the culprit you can with the cooling system... Greg - Thursday, 19 June, 2014, at 6:58:30 am	44
Do yiu need the foil tent or will the condensation collect on the underside of the trunk lid? Tony in Whittier - Thursday, 19 June, 2014, at 8:15:01 pm	46
If you're getting condensation on the underside of the trunk lid Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 19 June, 2014, at 8:32:24 pm	42
Re: If you're getting condensation on the underside of the trunk lid Roger987 - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 7:07:59 am	40
Much easier to replace in your garage / driveway than try to find one on a mountain road somewhere. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 7:17:49 am	36
Used to be easily, and regularily, replaced during BRBS in Blowing Rock, thanks to Pedro *NM* Gary in SoFL - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 11:11:18 am	38
It was the presence of condensation on the underside of the trunk lid and on the rubber... MarcW - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 9:33:45 am	35
I wiped the metal clear, cleaned the cap and threads then drove around today in 85 degree weather. Tony in Whittier - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 8:52:55 pm	36
It should be bone dry no matter how far you drive. *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 9:06:55 pm	96
Replaced the cap. no more condensation after a few drives at real hot temps. will continue... Tony in Whittier - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 10:09:43 am	27
Agree with Pedro about the coolant cap.... MarcW - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 12:52:01 pm	43
Re: Agree with Pedro about the coolant cap.... Greg - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 5:37:05 pm	38
You may be alright, then. Once one goes away from using the Porsche fluids that changes things... MarcW - Wednesday, 18 June, 2014, at 6:36:25 pm	33
Re: Adding coolant RAAvery - Friday, 27 June, 2014, at 9:56:38 am	39
9 years, 2 months on OEM battery Ed from Long Island - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:02:56 am	65
My car's orignal Moll battery lasted a long time, not 9 years though. I helped shorten... MarcW - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 8:31:05 am	24
Dead battery, opening front hood trivia Bobtesa - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 1:10:41 pm	79
Maybe there wasn't yet quite enough juice in the lever circuit, and the remote acts more directly. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 1:15:12 pm	21
That sounds about right. Funny though how this was already known. *NM* Bobtesa - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 2:41:12 pm	21
On the 718 JackintheBoxster - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 9:38:52 am	240
Along those lines, Laz - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 10:27:10 am	32
Re: Along those lines, Constantin - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 9:05:41 pm	31
Re: On the 718 MikenOH - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 11:22:50 am	32
Re: On the 718 db997S - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 1:27:03 pm	37
It doesn't have to be "totally different" to be more fun to drive. *NM* boxsterd - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 11:47:53 am	27
NPC or BC, speaking of 2-seaters, saw an F-Type in the wild yesterday, and must say, db997S - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 1:36:46 pm	41
Re: NPC or BC, speaking of 2-seaters, saw an F-Type in the wild yesterday, and must say, Constantin - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 9:01:36 pm	38
Porsche is somewhat unique SteveJ (2010 987 base, manual trans) - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 7:20:13 am	46
Re: Porsche is somewhat unique db997S - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 8:32:54 am	29
Re: On the 718 gedwin - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 8:52:05 am	54
I have to say... JackintheBoxster - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 8:58:11 am	36
Re: I have to say... Crooster - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 5:54:59 pm	41
It sounds like the 718 is aimed at drivers like me, the Boxster is heading in another direction... JackintheBoxster - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 6:05:24 pm	29
And me ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 11:33:04 am	32
To this and your last volley, well said. grant - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 5:44:50 am	25
Preach it, brother. *NM* JackintheBoxster - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 7:52:29 am	21
Yes, it wouldn't dilute the brand, but rather, enhance it. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 1:17:16 pm	28
Audi introduces Composite Springs newt - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 7:58:00 am	85
Re: Audi introduces Composite Springs MikenOH - Saturday, 5 July, 2014, at 7:52:52 am	27
Blazon, this one's for you. Enjoy!... (NPC) Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 9:29:50 pm	222
and the deadliest race tracks ever.... Harvey in FL - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 7:07:55 am	29
Re: Blazon, this one's for you. Enjoy!... (NPC) Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 8:50:17 am	29
Some additional comments Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 9:03:18 am	24
Re: Blazon, this one's for you. Enjoy!... (NPC) Crooster - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 9:11:55 am	21
Incredible. My self-preservation instincts will .... grant - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 9:46:48 am	32
Anyone pay ttention to his pulse rate? *NM* grant - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 6:24:58 pm	34
... same with his breathing ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 11:33:42 am	30
Well, his pulsse was runnign ~ 140. Listed in the on-screen data *NM* grant - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 1:06:39 pm	23
Blazon, where art thou?... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 11:36:49 am	25
Seat power connector, 986 grant - Sunday, 22 June, 2014, at 6:09:46 pm	150
Manny of the plugs have mfr part #s on them Boxsterra - Monday, 23 June, 2014, at 8:11:54 pm	50
Thanks. I cant see any numbers, but I'll look more carefully. grant - Tuesday, 24 June, 2014, at 6:30:51 am	36
It looks like the numbers are porsche specific (996.xxxx) but grant - Tuesday, 24 June, 2014, at 11:10:12 am	51
You may be able to use standard electrical connectors Boxsterra - Friday, 27 June, 2014, at 3:36:36 pm	37
Yes, i'll post ( need to get a good pic). but this weekend grant - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 6:44:50 pm	38
Here's a pic grant - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 9:57:09 am	47
got the pins!! grant - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 4:36:43 pm	37
Looks like these parts Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 6:53:47 pm	30
very likely. They are made by AMP *NM* grant - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 9:15:33 am	31
Happy Fourth of July Pedro (Weston, FL) - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 7:03:22 am	133
Happy 238th! *NM* Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 7:17:37 am	18
Nice graphic, and happy 4th. *NM* Laz - Friday, 4 July, 2014, at 8:26:46 am	26
New keys and issues with them ericp - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 9:54:49 am	110
Re: New keys and issues with them Crooster - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 10:31:25 am	30
It is generally not a good idea to have the security system messed with, as in this case.... MarcW - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 11:37:04 am	32
Especially be wary of mice like this one: Laz - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 1:09:39 pm	41
Re: New keys and issues with them ericp - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 4:04:57 pm	27
There could be something else wrong besides the door lock, but the tech should be able to query... MarcW - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 5:51:41 pm	26
My advise would be to ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 6:03:42 pm	30
Cayman GT4 grant - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 9:14:58 am	68
Macan now has 6 month waiting list.... Harvey in FL - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 2:57:58 pm	131
Re: Macan now has 6 month waiting list.... Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 3:44:35 pm	21
It's an embarrassing substitution, but some will suffer it willingly, then cancel their Macan order *NM* Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 3:47:34 pm	23
Wish they did this in '98 with Boxster waits--6 mos 911 lease till the Boxster arrived *NM* db997S - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 7:18:05 am	20
Roger--looks like you've got some wind/rain coming in your direction *NM* MikenOH - Thursday, 3 July, 2014, at 6:33:49 am	43
Happy Canada Day to all of my fellow Canucks Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 8:46:10 am	111
Happy Canada Day Guenter & Michelle (and all the other Canucks)! *NM* Crooster - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 9:09:49 am	22
Good day for skiing with your pals: Laz - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 10:03:39 am	70
Re: Good day for skiing with your pals: Naples986 - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 3:34:25 pm	31
Re: Good day for skiing with your pals: Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 5:13:29 pm	23
Nice Laz I thought that was Gary posting *NM* DougW - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 8:13:54 pm	25
Very nice, Laz.....Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Gary in SoFL - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 11:19:15 pm	46
Looks like you have some competition, Gary *NM* MikenOH - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 5:38:21 am	28
A little story grant - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 6:49:49 am	29
Re: A little story Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 10:25:44 am	30
nah, btu i bet my CO resident buddies do. Do you really want to know? grant - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 1:32:11 pm	32
Thanks, but I'll just 'suffer' down here in Florida Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 July, 2014, at 2:08:22 pm	37
Boxstoberfest 2014 goldened - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 9:06:25 pm	66
2000 Boxster code fest, HELP! mkd628 - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 3:43:29 pm	212
Re: 2000 Boxster code fest, HELP! mkd628 - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 4:37:41 pm	27
Sounds like a vacuum leak Boxsterra - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 7:44:19 pm	63
Lots of seemingly unrelated errors my first thought has to be ... MarcW - Saturday, 21 June, 2014, at 8:50:30 am	76
Re: Lots of seemingly unrelated errors my first thought has to be ... mkd628 - Saturday, 21 June, 2014, at 11:54:23 am	24
You're not considering cascading errors Boxsterra - Saturday, 21 June, 2014, at 12:15:12 pm	25
Good point. Going back over what was last touched and double-checking... MarcW - Sunday, 22 June, 2014, at 9:59:01 am	37
I agree with prettymuch all of this grant - Tuesday, 24 June, 2014, at 6:29:10 am	34
Re: 2000 Boxster code fest, HELP! mkd628 - Monday, 23 June, 2014, at 10:03:32 am	38
If it ever idled correctly with that MAF it's probably the right one Boxsterra - Monday, 23 June, 2014, at 8:22:54 pm	22
Re: 2000 Boxster code fest, HELP! mkd628 - Tuesday, 24 June, 2014, at 10:38:36 am	35
My quick and dirty research fiinds in at least one case replacing the bulb eliminated the.... MarcW - Tuesday, 24 June, 2014, at 1:18:24 pm	32
Bulb replacement may not be as bad as you think Boxsterra - Friday, 27 June, 2014, at 3:40:30 pm	33
Apparently the CC has micro switches on the brake and clutch (if your manly like Gary) pedals Naples986 - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 3:55:09 pm	27
ATE blue shelf life carlos in Montreal - Friday, 20 June, 2014, at 7:46:38 pm	138
Re: ATE blue shelf life eicheldp - Saturday, 21 June, 2014, at 6:45:50 am	40
2nd *NM* grant - Saturday, 21 June, 2014, at 6:51:19 am	26
What's the shelf life after being opened? Thanks *NM* Naples986 - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 3:37:54 pm	35
That's very hard to say, which is why I err... grant - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 6:34:43 pm	31
Re: What's the shelf life after being opened? Thanks Pedro (Weston, FL) - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 9:38:23 pm	22
Re: ATE blue shelf life MarcW - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 4:46:21 pm	22
TechnoSump - suggesting a new street version tonyd - Thursday, 26 June, 2014, at 9:58:09 am	148
I have a technosump on a track-lowered car. And yet grant - Thursday, 26 June, 2014, at 10:33:52 am	26
Re: I have a technosump on a track-lowered car. And yet tonyd - Thursday, 26 June, 2014, at 10:56:30 am	27
Hmm. With the right vehicle, maybe i could substantially shorten... grant - Monday, 30 June, 2014, at 6:36:25 pm	28
Re: I have a technosump on a track-lowered car. And yet Rob in CO - Sunday, 29 June, 2014, at 9:33:05 pm	34
Re: TechnoSump - suggesting a new street version Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 26 June, 2014, at 12:23:00 pm	33
Use stiffer springs *NM* Boxsterra - Friday, 27 June, 2014, at 3:32:58 pm	26

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Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 7:48:46 am

981 CS is superb, but drag racing it...really *NM* Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 10:25:51 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. Roger987 - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 10:39:26 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 11:34:00 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. db997S - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 11:46:19 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results. SRG - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 12:23:00 pm

Allow me to disagree. Constantin - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 4:34:54 pm

Re: Allow me to disagree. SRG - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 8:03:32 pm

Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this? Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:15:17 pm

Hmmm. I'm not going to be all that helpful, but.... grant - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:21:43 pm

pretty much totally dead battery Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:38:20 pm

There can be a few codes/warning lights on after swapping out a dead battery.... MarcW - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 2:22:52 pm

No water, code list Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 4:01:09 pm

That's quite a list. And quite a variety... MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:24:42 am

Re: Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this? Mixster - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 8:29:14 am

Re: Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this? Bobtesa - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:48:01 am

Up to you if you want to try the battery disconnect thing. I have no real problem with it as long... MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 11:56:37 am

What is "properly" (or is this a 981?)? grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 2:28:50 pm

While a battery disconnect is pretty much a disconnect the ground strap operation... MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 4:43:37 pm

battery disconnect with key in or ignition on Bobtesa - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 5:08:41 pm

Oh, i have doen some bone-headed things grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 6:20:56 pm

lucky dog Steve (Morro Bay) - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:36:46 am

love it. Thanks. *NM* grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 10:00:43 am

Re: lucky dog db997S - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 12:12:40 pm

When Anja* sat in the boxster... grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 2:26:44 pm

Modes of Failure tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 3:23:14 pm

Interesting first post.... Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 4:41:41 pm

Re: Interesting first post.... tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:59:09 pm

Modes of success... jlegelis - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:30:41 pm

Top down, October 2013 evening in New Hampshire Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:45:46 pm

Re: Modes of failure... tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 8:18:13 pm

Lifter replacement is not an engine out job. The dealership doesn't bother cleaning them.. MarcW - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:20:06 am

Re: Lifter replacement is not an engine out job. The dealership doesn't bother cleaning them.. tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:24:48 am

An inspection may not spot a weak spring or a bad ball check valve seat that is allowing... MarcW - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:01:04 am

Many failures can be addressed by... grant - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:47:24 pm

Re: Modes of Failure tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 7:57:12 pm

Good objective, but i would suggest that you distinguish between grant - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 9:03:05 am

Re: Good objective, but i would suggest that you distinguish between tonyd - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 9:49:51 am

I dont have time to go into a lot of detail, but a quick read suggests grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 7:44:29 am

For the little time invested, excellent summation, Grant *NM* Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 2:30:59 pm

Re: I dont have time to go into a lot of detail, but a quick read suggests tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 2:55:45 pm

I strongly disagree with the T-stat stuff. And science is on my side. grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:08:50 pm

Re: I strongly disagree with the T-stat stuff. And science is on my side. tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:14:21 pm

I didnt read it. I gave my assessment - its very simple. grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:56:24 pm

OK, so i read. They argue that: grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 5:28:31 pm

Re: Modes of Failure tonyd - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 10:03:45 am

There is a fault... JMstamford,ct - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 8:32:50 am

Re: There is a fault... tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 9:57:12 am

Re: There is a fault... tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:14:19 am

Re: There is a fault... SORRY JMstamford,ct - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:45:37 am

You might as well list every rotating, reciprocating component as a failure. Given a large... MarcW - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:40:30 am

Here's my list of the 14 Modes of Failure Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:44:49 pm

Re: Here's my list of the 14 Modes of Failure tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:59:10 pm

Maybe ... Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:16:16 pm

Re: Maybe ... Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 5:31:23 pm

Now there's a list i agree with, nearly 100%. And... grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:58:18 pm

Re: Modes of Failure tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:05:22 pm

Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible? Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:20:52 pm

Re: Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible? tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 7:09:09 pm

How about "Notlob?" Laz - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 5:41:28 am

Look, if your real question is "what do i do to my motor now that its out" grant - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 5:56:47 am

Re: Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible? tonyd - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 3:15:39 pm

Wow. 22/24 after one highway sweeper...????!!! grant - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 8:35:47 am

Hartech is the company that claims "thousands" of cars are at risk from a multitude of... MarcW - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:22:38 am

I am soooo bored of being scored *NM* grant - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 3:06:46 pm

Have you owned up to being honed up? *NM* Laz - Saturday, 10 May, 2014, at 12:10:04 pm

Chirp/Screech from A/C Pulley SRG - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 9:26:36 am

You want to be sure the noise is coming from theA/C compressor and its pulley... MarcW - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 1:01:40 pm

Re: Chirp/Screech from A/C Pulley SRG - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 9:27:32 am

A bad AOS can make noise though it is not a common symptom. Your case just highlights that one... MarcW - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 12:27:38 pm

Mechanics around NJ/NYC? Jayusa123 - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:45:40 pm

Several options in the area grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 6:19:03 am

Thanks Grant! *NM* Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 7:51:44 am

Just around the corner from where Bobcor (Alfa) was/is. *NM* Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 8:21:17 am

Re: Several options in the area Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:05:03 am

yes. Right off I-95 before the GWB *NM* grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:09:07 am

Ok, cool. Thanks. *NM* Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:16:20 am

And, as noted if i can do anything, i will be there tonight (pure coincidence) *NM* grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 10:20:15 am

Oh, right. I totally missed that. Thanks! Could you pm your phone number to me? *NM* Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 10:22:02 am

Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results.
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 7:48:46 am

981 CS is superb, but drag racing it...really NM
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 10:25:51 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results.
Roger987 - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 10:39:26 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results.
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 11:34:00 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results.
db997S - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 11:46:19 am

Re: Cayman vs Caterham 7 Roadsport 140 - Power to weight ratio and drag race results.
SRG - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 12:23:00 pm

Allow me to disagree.
Constantin - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 4:34:54 pm

Re: Allow me to disagree.
SRG - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 8:03:32 pm

Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this?
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:15:17 pm

Hmmm. I'm not going to be all that helpful, but....
grant - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:21:43 pm

pretty much totally dead battery
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 1:38:20 pm

There can be a few codes/warning lights on after swapping out a dead battery....
MarcW - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 2:22:52 pm

No water, code list
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 4:01:09 pm

That's quite a list. And quite a variety...
MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:24:42 am

Re: Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this?
Mixster - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 8:29:14 am

Re: Battery replacement, check engine lights, code reset, etc. Any experience and advice with this?
Bobtesa - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:48:01 am

Up to you if you want to try the battery disconnect thing. I have no real problem with it as long...
MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 11:56:37 am

What is "properly" (or is this a 981?)?
grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 2:28:50 pm

While a battery disconnect is pretty much a disconnect the ground strap operation...
MarcW - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 4:43:37 pm

battery disconnect with key in or ignition on
Bobtesa - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 5:08:41 pm

Oh, i have doen some bone-headed things
grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 6:20:56 pm

lucky dog
Steve (Morro Bay) - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 9:36:46 am

love it. Thanks. NM
grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 10:00:43 am

Re: lucky dog
db997S - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 12:12:40 pm

When Anja* sat in the boxster...
grant - Thursday, 10 July, 2014, at 2:26:44 pm

Modes of Failure
tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 3:23:14 pm

Interesting first post....
Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 4:41:41 pm

Re: Interesting first post....
tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:59:09 pm

Modes of success...
jlegelis - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:30:41 pm

Top down, October 2013 evening in New Hampshire
Roger987 - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:45:46 pm

Re: Modes of failure...
tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 8:18:13 pm

Lifter replacement is not an engine out job. The dealership doesn't bother cleaning them..
MarcW - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:20:06 am

Re: Lifter replacement is not an engine out job. The dealership doesn't bother cleaning them..
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:24:48 am

An inspection may not spot a weak spring or a bad ball check valve seat that is allowing...
MarcW - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:01:04 am

Many failures can be addressed by...
grant - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 6:47:24 pm

Re: Modes of Failure
tonyd - Tuesday, 6 May, 2014, at 7:57:12 pm

Good objective, but i would suggest that you distinguish between
grant - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 9:03:05 am

Re: Good objective, but i would suggest that you distinguish between
tonyd - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 9:49:51 am

I dont have time to go into a lot of detail, but a quick read suggests
grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 7:44:29 am

For the little time invested, excellent summation, Grant NM
Gary in SoFL - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 2:30:59 pm

Re: I dont have time to go into a lot of detail, but a quick read suggests
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 2:55:45 pm

I strongly disagree with the T-stat stuff. And science is on my side.
grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:08:50 pm

Re: I strongly disagree with the T-stat stuff. And science is on my side.
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:14:21 pm

I didnt read it. I gave my assessment - its very simple.
grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:56:24 pm

OK, so i read. They argue that:
grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 5:28:31 pm

Re: Modes of Failure
tonyd - Wednesday, 7 May, 2014, at 10:03:45 am

There is a fault...
JMstamford,ct - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 8:32:50 am

Re: There is a fault...
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 9:57:12 am

Re: There is a fault...
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:14:19 am

Re: There is a fault... SORRY
JMstamford,ct - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:45:37 am

You might as well list every rotating, reciprocating component as a failure. Given a large...
MarcW - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 10:40:30 am

Here's my list of the 14 Modes of Failure
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:44:49 pm

Re: Here's my list of the 14 Modes of Failure
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 3:59:10 pm

Maybe ...
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:16:16 pm

Re: Maybe ...
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 5:31:23 pm

Now there's a list i agree with, nearly 100%. And...
grant - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:58:18 pm

Re: Modes of Failure
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:05:22 pm

Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible?
Pedro (Weston, FL) - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 4:20:52 pm

Re: Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible?
tonyd - Thursday, 8 May, 2014, at 7:09:09 pm

How about "Notlob?"
Laz - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 5:41:28 am

Look, if your real question is "what do i do to my motor now that its out"
grant - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 5:56:47 am

Re: Why is Hartech your Porsche Bible?
tonyd - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 3:15:39 pm

Wow. 22/24 after one highway sweeper...????!!!
grant - Wednesday, 9 July, 2014, at 8:35:47 am

Hartech is the company that claims "thousands" of cars are at risk from a multitude of...
MarcW - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 9:22:38 am

I am soooo bored of being scored NM
grant - Friday, 9 May, 2014, at 3:06:46 pm

Have you owned up to being honed up? NM
Laz - Saturday, 10 May, 2014, at 12:10:04 pm

Chirp/Screech from A/C Pulley
SRG - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 9:26:36 am

You want to be sure the noise is coming from theA/C compressor and its pulley...
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 July, 2014, at 1:01:40 pm

Re: Chirp/Screech from A/C Pulley
SRG - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 9:27:32 am

A bad AOS can make noise though it is not a common symptom. Your case just highlights that one...
MarcW - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 12:27:38 pm

Mechanics around NJ/NYC?
Jayusa123 - Sunday, 6 July, 2014, at 6:45:40 pm

Several options in the area
grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 6:19:03 am

Thanks Grant! NM
Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 7:51:44 am

Just around the corner from where Bobcor (Alfa) was/is. NM
Laz - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 8:21:17 am

Re: Several options in the area
Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:05:03 am

yes. Right off I-95 before the GWB NM
grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:09:07 am

Ok, cool. Thanks. NM
Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 9:16:20 am

And, as noted if i can do anything, i will be there tonight (pure coincidence) NM
grant - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 10:20:15 am

Oh, right. I totally missed that. Thanks! Could you pm your phone number to me? NM
Jayusa123 - Monday, 7 July, 2014, at 10:22:02 am

sorry, i was gone by the time you pasted this. Onyl saw your pm - i watched for emails
grant - Tuesday, 8 July, 2014, at 8:20:24 am