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What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw? Cris - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:23:08 pm	4,776
Re: What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw? Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 12:01:09 am	2,692
Re: What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw? Cris - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 10:52:42 am	2,634
Found the cause of Crankshaft Position Sensor problem.... Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 12:24:07 pm	2,340
Thanks for the update. Too bad about the screw breaking off. You know what happens though. *NM* MarcW - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:18:28 pm	1,297
sorry it happened but thanks for sharing frogster - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:12:31 pm	1,416
Friend and I had it out in 2 hours. Practice makes it easier! *NM* Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:25:58 pm	1,236
Re: Friend and I had it out in 2 hours. Practice makes it easier! BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 3:30:38 pm	1,297
Re: Found the cause of Crankshaft Position Sensor problem.... Alcantera - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 8:35:52 am	1,260
Ignition switch replacement. TCinNJ - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:43:45 am	2,895
Can't help with the question regarding the difficulty replacing the switch... MarcW - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:14:31 pm	1,569
9 times out of 10 Boxsterra - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:25:41 pm	1,396
Re: 9 times out of 10 cribfiller - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 3:37:38 pm	1,780
Thanks guys. *NM* TCinNJ - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:14:13 pm	1,585
Re: Ignition switch replacement. BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:40:49 pm	1,416
Re: Ignition switch replacement. BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:47:40 pm	1,375
Re: Ignition switch replacement. nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 8:15:42 pm	1,349
Re: Ignition switch replacement. BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:07:10 pm	1,339
TC, I have a spare one in my Boxster's front trunk.... CarreraLicious - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 6:30:49 am	1,716
Maintenance Larry G - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:09:22 pm	2,170
Maintenance... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:42:09 pm	1,453
Re: Maintenance... Larry G - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 11:22:15 am	1,326
Some use a different colored brake fluid, alternating between the two different.... MarcW - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:28:56 pm	1,354
I used 1 liter to flush brakes and clutch *NM* dghii - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:41:21 pm	1,547
Brake / Clutch fluid... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 8:38:09 am	1,351
Re: Brake / Clutch fluid... Larry G - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 8:36:38 pm	1,360
I guess... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:54:57 pm	1,300
Article: More speeding means safer highways Boxsterra - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:58:59 pm	2,249
I've always believed lack of lane discipline and speed differential are the main detriments. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:32:41 am	1,512
Interesting - what the safety nazis don't want you to know Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 9:59:14 am	1,325
Speed Differential is the main cause of accidents on divided highways... Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:59:25 am	2,614
I guess no one saw the follow up article on this one, 986rgt - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 9:48:11 pm	1,378
No matter: I stand by what I wrote. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:07:39 pm	1,250
I guess it's not crazy when there are no crosswinds: Laz - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 12:01:29 pm	2,165
Pedro has some interesting photos!!!! *NM* dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:44:34 am	1,218
Re: Pedro has some interesting photos!!!! MartinJF - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:51:01 am	1,215
I'd have to know what... steve on hhi - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:44:05 am	1,250
One vote for Crazy! Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 12:05:44 pm	1,282
YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!! Just got the e-mail from Karl about BRBS. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:36:32 am	2,251
I've set up a new forum for BRBS 2011... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 5:37:21 pm	1,381
Re: Ditto! *NM* carlos in Montreal - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 7:36:26 pm	1,328
Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:17:01 am	2,821
Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... happydadhp - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:35:22 am	1,500
Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:06:53 pm	1,336
Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... 986rgt - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:30:45 pm	1,417
Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:03:09 pm	1,284
Reedona bgale (Montrose,CO) - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:38:12 pm	1,606
Re: Reedona Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:12:03 am	1,393
Nice red, Steve Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:54:10 pm	1,563
Ruby Red Boxster at the local car show yesterday Naples986 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:17:01 pm	2,102
Verrrry nice!!! Question Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:30:46 pm	1,364
It was realllly cold Naples986 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:53:57 pm	1,341
Red Eye.... r9i8c7k - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:23:06 pm	1,388
Do barns count? BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:57:55 pm	1,366
Here's a long-lost love. (sigh!) longislander1 - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 2:05:43 pm	1,476
Ruby Red at the car show yesterday Naples986 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:28:15 pm	1,626
2000s: annapolis top repair/replace? kosiba - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:08:13 am	2,189
no experience but........... Harvey in FL - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:13:10 pm	1,316
Re: no experience but........... kosiba - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:39:39 pm	1,275
Re: 2000s: annapolis top repair/replace? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 4:39:36 pm	1,290
Re: 2000s: annapolis top repair/replace? olivier - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:50:23 pm	1,356
2005 987s - Check Engine Light cweldon978 - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 1:46:02 pm	4,104
Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light r9i8c7k - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:05:32 pm	1,609
Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 5:54:00 pm	1,655
The symptoms you experienced sound familiar but they are rather common across several types.. MarcW - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 3:30:45 pm	1,989
Go to nat'l part store (i.e. AdvancedAuto) -they read/reset codes for free. Then post code # here... *NM* Burg Boxster - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 7:27:36 am	1,880
Some times ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:03:05 am	1,807
Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light UPDATE cweldon978 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 10:41:17 am	1,757
Misfire on cylinder #6. More often than not this arises from a coil. If you drive the car year.... MarcW - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 11:19:34 am	5,470
Re: West Chester service... SeaNile - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 12:00:17 pm	1,758
Re: West Chester service... whall - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:44:06 pm	1,947
Re: West Chester service... cweldon978 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:44:29 pm	1,599
Re: West Chester Cars and Coffee location SeaNile - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:45:21 pm	1,822
Cylinder misfires... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 9:05:03 am	1,866
Re: Cylinder misfires... cweldon978 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:51:36 pm	1,826
Re: Cylinder misfires... dghii - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 3:10:59 pm	1,651
Re: Cylinder configuration.... Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:10:03 pm	1,794
recent failures boxsterd - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 8:35:45 pm	2,697
Re: recent failures MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 8:53:26 pm	1,531
Re: recent failures CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 9:27:19 pm	1,404
On BMW's, water pumps and radiators are almost consumables, and are often replaced at 60k miles Roger987 - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 9:42:23 pm	1,630
Re: recent failures runr957986 - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 10:10:33 pm	1,446
On our third water pump....currently at 110K RainyDayGarage - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 9:25:11 am	1,505
A little early, but not unheard of - how old is the car? Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 11:23:35 am	1,527
Re: A little early, but not unheard of - how old is the car? boxsterd - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 12:15:27 pm	1,533
Not surprised that it went after 10 years *NM* Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 1:19:26 pm	1,548
On my car, I've ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 12:47:12 pm	1,598
Your car is definitely the exception! Red_Lightnin! - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 1:28:37 pm	1,471
Re: Your car is definitely the exception! Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 1:55:04 pm	1,400
Water pump on my Boxster lasted for 172K miles. Coolant tank lasted longer, over 200K miles. MarcW - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 2:45:31 pm	3,124
I've never had a water pump go Boxsterra - Thursday, 27 January, 2011, at 4:25:52 am	1,440
I had two go at the 80k+ mile point. steve on hhi - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 5:19:25 pm	1,495
Re: recent failures Tom F. - Wednesday, 26 January, 2011, at 3:12:56 pm	1,635
Re: recent failures BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 5:10:14 pm	1,433
239,175 miles and some new error codes... Shuffled the ('02) Boxster around Saturday... MarcW - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:01:53 pm	2,179
Re: 239,175 miles and some new error codes... Shuffled the ('02) Boxster around Saturday... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 3:12:52 pm	1,244
I can get the Boxster on ramps easy enough. I have a set here in the office (tucked way under my.... MarcW - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 4:33:51 pm	1,252
Re: I can get the Boxster on ramps easy enough. I have a set here in the office (tucked way under my.... BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 5:17:38 pm	1,298
Last of the top down weather here EdSac - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 8:24:06 pm	2,008
Cold last night when I pulled into home but it was nice Sunday in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. MarcW - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 4:42:31 pm	1,249
Now, here's a novel idea! Porsche has introduced a "new product" for those of us who want to take a MauriceonLongIsland - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 6:19:47 pm	2,560
does it include the air in the tire or is that an option *NM* carlos in Montreal - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 6:29:53 pm	1,507
You have several choices: grant - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:32:31 pm	1,551
Re: Now, here's a novel idea! Porsche has introduced a "new product" for those of us who want to take a jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:26:43 pm	1,511
No problem, I'll just cut my golf clubs in half. *NM* Bobtesa - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 8:05:30 pm	1,459
Re: Now, here's a novel idea! Porsche has introduced a "new product" for those of us who want to take a Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 8:15:03 pm	1,539
Re: Now, here's a novel idea! Porsche has introduced a "new product" for those of us who want to take a jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:01:05 pm	1,428
Re: Now, here's a novel idea! Porsche has introduced a "new product" for those of us who want to take a Brett 1978 911SC Continental orange (San Diego) - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:49:34 pm	1,458
Re: Here's a novel problem Porsche has introduced - its called "positioning the punctured wheel"... Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 4:05:49 am	1,577
How'd you work that one? Doesn't her makeup melt in the rear trunk, her blouses wrinkle do to heat? *NM* db997S - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:54:43 pm	1,660
and where do you put the regular tire once you have it off? *NM* JM-Stamford,CT - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:27:16 pm	1,539
you just throw it away Steve (Morro Bay) - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:28:28 am	1,435
Re: and where do you put the regular tire once you have it off? Paul S. - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:55:42 pm	1,546
Re: and where do you put the regular tire once you have it off? Alcantera - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 3:05:30 pm	1,576
Re: and where do you put the regular tire once you have it off? Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 9:42:39 pm	1,452
Re: and where do you put the regular tire once you have it off? NorminHouston - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 3:47:37 pm	1,456
Re: and where do you put the regular tire once you have it off? steve on hhi - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 3:50:25 pm	1,356
Re: Now, here's a novel idea! Porsche has introduced a "new product" for those of us who want to take a longislander1 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:49:01 pm	1,436
It's been 2 years Charlie in Limerick, Pa. - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 10:26:36 pm	2,208
Not enough people... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 9:07:58 am	1,339
Re: Not enough people... Alcantera - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:35:37 am	1,366
Happy anniversary, Charlie! Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 10:08:55 am	1,391
In my case, almost 8 years on my 02 S jg wnc - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:48:59 pm	1,402
Ahh, top down today in Panama City Beach...'nuff said! *NM* dghii - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 3:01:54 pm	1,260
What is this sensor? IFlyLow - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:18:39 pm	2,132
Re: What is this sensor? Alcantera - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:44:41 pm	1,262
There is another one at the front, same side of car. *NM* Laz - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 3:54:09 pm	1,258
Yes...Litronics level sensor. *NM* Byron in Atlanta - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 12:09:54 pm	1,283
Is it used by PSM too? jg wnc - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 9:24:46 am	1,265
Replacing Boxster S (2001) axles and wheel bearing artandscience - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 4:00:53 pm	2,308
Re: Replacing Boxster S (2001) axles and wheel bearing dghii - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:43:52 pm	1,237
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGG.... Looked outside and saw two feet of snow. Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:10:28 am	2,610
Literally, I see! *NM* Laz - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 4:16:31 pm	1,297
Guenter, you have solved jwdbox - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 5:00:32 pm	1,342
Re: Guenter, you have solved Guenter in Ontario - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 9:44:06 pm	1,488
That stinks! *NM* Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 5:17:47 pm	1,306
Wow Gary- you've got that new falutin smell-o-pc *NM* jwdbox - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 5:25:32 pm	1,447
...sniffin out a better way to stack snow Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 8:39:17 pm	1,473
Re: That stinks! Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:14:09 am	1,379
Re: ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGG.... Looked outside and saw two feet of snow. Alcantera - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 5:39:21 pm	1,570
Karl seen testing the roads for BRBS this year........ Harvey in FL - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:42:18 am	1,446
Looks more like Big Switzerland rather than Little Switzerland *NM* Gary in SoFL - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:10:47 pm	1,424
My Boxster Smells Like Paint babamoto - Sunday, 12 December, 2010, at 7:09:22 pm	3,257
See if you can determine... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 8:03:22 am	2,087
Re: My Boxster Smells Like Turpentine babamoto - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 4:42:20 am	7,805
If this smell present before the engine starts I'm going to agree with Pedro. The fuel pump ... MarcW - Monday, 13 December, 2010, at 3:43:47 pm	2,018
Re: If this smell present before the engine starts I'm going to agree with Pedro. The fuel pump ... babamoto - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:36:40 pm	1,843
Have you considered a coolant leak? I know its odor is sweet, not pungent, but still worth checking. Laz - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 6:58:20 pm	1,749
No, I do NOT want to burn up! babamoto - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 11:59:12 pm	1,996
Fuel leaks are rather rare. There is a considerable liability issue and we know from the past... MarcW - Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at 3:23:07 pm	1,819
Here's a pic of my Boxster's old (non-working) fuel pump still in the tank... MarcW - Friday, 17 December, 2010, at 10:36:39 pm	2,468
In this case before I suspected a fuel tank ventilation leak I'd suspect a leak from around... MarcW - Tuesday, 14 December, 2010, at 9:18:24 pm	1,789
Re: My Boxster Smells Like Paint babamoto - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:01:19 am	3,682
Thanks for the update. Glad it turned out to be an easy fix. Shame on you re: that 118. There's.... MarcW - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 11:05:33 pm	1,949
How to get the hood open when the battery is dead? lurky - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 11:30:52 am	2,102
Re: How to get the hood open when the battery is dead? Paul S. - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 11:43:38 am	1,320
Re: How to get the hood open when the battery is dead? lurky - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:14:20 pm	1,424
Re: How to get the hood open when the battery is dead? Paul S. - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:42:14 pm	1,299
But some battery maintainers mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 1:43:20 pm	1,362
Re: How to get the hood open when the battery is dead? jwdbox - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 4:58:19 pm	1,291
Nice day to move the 911E Alcantera - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:10:06 pm	2,161
Wow! Does it have the Boge Hydropneumatics? *NM* Laz - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 4:02:58 pm	1,275
Sport exhaust failure Bobtesa - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 5:03:35 pm	2,787
Re: Sport exhaust failure jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:34:17 pm	1,721
Re: Sport exhaust failure Bobtesa - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:58:38 pm	1,586
thanks *NM* jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 8:11:10 pm	1,679
Re: Sport exhaust failure nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 11:10:24 pm	1,609
can't somene just cut out the flaps and be done with it? grant - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:34:23 pm	2,083
Re: can't somene just cut out the flaps and be done with it? I hope so... Bobtesa - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 8:03:11 pm	1,680
Re: can't somene just cut out the flaps and be done with it? I hope so... jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 8:13:37 pm	1,670
Re: can't someone just cut out the flaps and be done with it? I hope so... Alcantera - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 8:25:49 am	1,751
That would be my plan *NM* grant - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 9:09:19 am	1,941
Re: Sport exhaust failure Jim 'n' SC - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:01:53 am	1,736
Re: Sport exhaust failure Bobtesa - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:39:11 am	1,637
Re: Sport exhaust failure Paul S. - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:11:50 pm	1,622
Re: Sport exhaust failure /another idea Alcantera - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 3:01:03 pm	1,593
O-ring leak? IFlyLow - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:23:01 pm	1,988
Easiest way to find a leak Boxsterra - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:33:33 pm	1,229
Dave's tip o the week Alcantera - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:29:37 pm	1,957
Advance Auto Parts special on Syntec NorminHouston - Tuesday, 8 February, 2011, at 2:51:24 pm	3,051
Based on the latest Approved oils list Castrol Syntec 10w-40 is not an approved oil. Neither... MarcW - Tuesday, 8 February, 2011, at 2:57:57 pm	3,614
No, you are right, its not on their aaproved list, but I still use it and suggest it..... grant - Tuesday, 8 February, 2011, at 5:15:03 pm	1,822
Re: No, you are right, its not on their aaproved list, but I still use it and suggest it..... MikenOH - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 11:00:28 am	1,728
I made an XL table of oils some time back, email if you want it.. but grant - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 7:30:44 pm	1,798
correction on my stats above - M1 15w15 is not > 5. It is > 4.5 *NM* grant - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 8:26:15 am	1,775
Also remember that all things equal, wide ranges ( 5w50...!) grant - Tuesday, 8 February, 2011, at 5:18:08 pm	1,949
Well, a Mobil oil (ex) employee countered some of these claims of superiority by Castrol... MarcW - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 3:33:59 pm	1,934
Just bought 10 qt Castro Syntec 5W40 fro $34.xx after discount online. boxster99 - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 4:10:57 pm	2,401
Re: Just bought 10 qt Castro Syntec 5W40 fro $34.xx after discount online. dghii - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 4:52:59 pm	1,734
That Mobil engineer was either mistaken, blowing smoke, or telling near truths grant - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 7:39:31 pm	2,065
There's another aspect to this too.... Syntec had a shaky rep early on... grant - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:24:53 pm	1,476
Good to know. dghii - Tuesday, 8 February, 2011, at 4:05:12 pm	1,628
I am actually using 15W-50 Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 12:47:34 pm	2,531
in a warm environment, it might be my oil of choice. not here tho *NM* grant - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 8:06:42 pm	1,788
snow sucks -- and not because of traction... JM-Stamford,CT - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:24:09 pm	2,054
And before you say it Rich - I am NOT getting a friggin' truck. *NM* JM-Stamford,CT - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:24:52 pm	1,282
does anyone have one of those snorkel lookin things they have at golf tourneys? *NM* JM-Stamford,CT - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:25:43 pm	1,266
How bout a SUV then? *NM* CarreraLicious - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:38:07 pm	1,269
No snow here! Watch the Golf Channel for our California weather! *NM* EdSac - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:51:01 pm	1,219
Ya need a periscope! *NM* 986rgt - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:25:13 pm	1,322
Life ain't fare. Wonder if this is for a blown engine? db997S - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:41:09 pm	2,013
$2k -- more like he returned floor mats.... *NM* JM-Stamford,CT - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 9:28:13 pm	1,216
Bolt into bottom of stock headers on the '02 S? DFW02S - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:28:47 am	1,911
The bolt you speak of at the collection point is at the converter. That large cylinder is the.... MarcW - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 2:08:49 pm	1,183
Re: The bolt you speak of at the collection point is at the converter. That large cylinder is the.... DFW02S - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 3:17:14 pm	1,221
Fear's a good motivator: A replacement converter is over $1000. Do you feel lucky?... MarcW - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 5:39:55 pm	1,208
Re: Fear's a good motivator: A replacement converter is over $1000. Do you feel lucky?... DFW02S - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:34:38 pm	1,235
Well, you are mistaken. Outside air can enter and interfere with the converter and sensor... MarcW - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 7:54:07 pm	1,220
lubromoly vs. mobile1 - the potentially new shop carries lubromoly - any difference? denpdx2004se - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 6:33:31 pm	2,058
Re: lubromoly vs. mobile1 - the potentially new shop carries lubromoly - any difference? Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 7:31:01 pm	1,285
Re: lubromoly vs. mobile1 - the potentially new shop carries lubromoly - any difference? denpdx2004se - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:42:43 pm	1,126
Why I'm squeamish about a valet parking my car. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 2:23:06 pm	2,157
...and for those who don't speak kph Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 7 February, 2011, at 2:23:51 pm	1,342
LOL..they state that 15 demerits causes you to lose your license. He got 42 demerits for this alone. *NM* r9i8c7k - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 1:42:57 pm	1,260
I don't know what the valets for this hotel chain are thinking. Alberta Alex - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 4:23:39 pm	1,289
Wow, so many things to say about that video Red_Lightnin! - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 4:43:28 pm	1,275
Re: Wow, so many things to say about that video Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 10 February, 2011, at 6:36:20 pm	1,237
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What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw? Cris - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:23:08 pm

Re: What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw? Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 12:01:09 am

Re: What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw? Cris - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 10:52:42 am

Found the cause of Crankshaft Position Sensor problem.... Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 12:24:07 pm

Thanks for the update. Too bad about the screw breaking off. You know what happens though. *NM* MarcW - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:18:28 pm

sorry it happened but thanks for sharing frogster - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:12:31 pm

Friend and I had it out in 2 hours. Practice makes it easier! *NM* Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:25:58 pm

Re: Friend and I had it out in 2 hours. Practice makes it easier! BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 3:30:38 pm

Re: Found the cause of Crankshaft Position Sensor problem.... Alcantera - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 8:35:52 am

Ignition switch replacement. TCinNJ - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:43:45 am

Can't help with the question regarding the difficulty replacing the switch... MarcW - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:14:31 pm

9 times out of 10 Boxsterra - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:25:41 pm

Re: 9 times out of 10 cribfiller - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 3:37:38 pm

Thanks guys. *NM* TCinNJ - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:14:13 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement. BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:40:49 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement. BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:47:40 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement. nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 8:15:42 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement. BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:07:10 pm

TC, I have a spare one in my Boxster's front trunk.... CarreraLicious - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 6:30:49 am

Maintenance Larry G - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:09:22 pm

Maintenance... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:42:09 pm

Re: Maintenance... Larry G - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 11:22:15 am

Some use a different colored brake fluid, alternating between the two different.... MarcW - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:28:56 pm

I used 1 liter to flush brakes and clutch *NM* dghii - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:41:21 pm

Brake / Clutch fluid... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 8:38:09 am

Re: Brake / Clutch fluid... Larry G - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 8:36:38 pm

I guess... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:54:57 pm

Article: More speeding means safer highways Boxsterra - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:58:59 pm

I've always believed lack of lane discipline and speed differential are the main detriments. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:32:41 am

Interesting - what the safety nazis don't want you to know Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 9:59:14 am

Speed Differential is the main cause of accidents on divided highways... Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:59:25 am

I guess no one saw the follow up article on this one, 986rgt - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 9:48:11 pm

No matter: I stand by what I wrote. *NM* Laz - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:07:39 pm

I guess it's not crazy when there are no crosswinds: Laz - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 12:01:29 pm

Pedro has some interesting photos!!!! *NM* dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:44:34 am

Re: Pedro has some interesting photos!!!! MartinJF - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:51:01 am

I'd have to know what... steve on hhi - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:44:05 am

One vote for Crazy! Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 12:05:44 pm

YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!! Just got the e-mail from Karl about BRBS. Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:36:32 am

I've set up a new forum for BRBS 2011... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 5:37:21 pm

Re: Ditto! *NM* carlos in Montreal - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 7:36:26 pm

Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:17:01 am

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... happydadhp - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:35:22 am

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:06:53 pm

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... 986rgt - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:30:45 pm

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme... Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:03:09 pm

Reedona bgale (Montrose,CO) - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:38:12 pm

Re: Reedona Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:12:03 am

Nice red, Steve Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:54:10 pm

Ruby Red Boxster at the local car show yesterday Naples986 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:17:01 pm

Verrrry nice!!! Question Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:30:46 pm

It was realllly cold Naples986 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:53:57 pm

Red Eye.... r9i8c7k - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:23:06 pm

Do barns count? BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:57:55 pm

Here's a long-lost love. (sigh!) longislander1 - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 2:05:43 pm

Ruby Red at the car show yesterday Naples986 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:28:15 pm

2000s: annapolis top repair/replace? kosiba - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:08:13 am

no experience but........... Harvey in FL - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:13:10 pm

Re: no experience but........... kosiba - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:39:39 pm

Re: 2000s: annapolis top repair/replace? mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 4:39:36 pm

Re: 2000s: annapolis top repair/replace? olivier - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:50:23 pm

2005 987s - Check Engine Light cweldon978 - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 1:46:02 pm

Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light r9i8c7k - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:05:32 pm

Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 5:54:00 pm

The symptoms you experienced sound familiar but they are rather common across several types.. MarcW - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 3:30:45 pm

Go to nat'l part store (i.e. AdvancedAuto) -they read/reset codes for free. Then post code # here... *NM* Burg Boxster - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 7:27:36 am

Some times ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:03:05 am

Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light UPDATE cweldon978 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 10:41:17 am

Misfire on cylinder #6. More often than not this arises from a coil. If you drive the car year.... MarcW - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 11:19:34 am

Re: West Chester service... SeaNile - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 12:00:17 pm

Re: West Chester service... whall - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:44:06 pm

Re: West Chester service... cweldon978 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:44:29 pm

Re: West Chester Cars and Coffee location SeaNile - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:45:21 pm

Cylinder misfires... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 9:05:03 am

Re: Cylinder misfires... cweldon978 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:51:36 pm

Re: Cylinder misfires... dghii - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 3:10:59 pm

Re: Cylinder configuration.... Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:10:03 pm

recent failures boxsterd - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 8:35:45 pm

Re: recent failures MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 8:53:26 pm

What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw?
Cris - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:23:08 pm

Re: What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 12:01:09 am

Re: What's the torque spec for the brake bleeder valve/screw?
Cris - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 10:52:42 am

Found the cause of Crankshaft Position Sensor problem....
Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 12:24:07 pm

Thanks for the update. Too bad about the screw breaking off. You know what happens though. NM
MarcW - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:18:28 pm

sorry it happened but thanks for sharing
frogster - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:12:31 pm

Friend and I had it out in 2 hours. Practice makes it easier! NM
Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:25:58 pm

Re: Friend and I had it out in 2 hours. Practice makes it easier!
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 3:30:38 pm

Re: Found the cause of Crankshaft Position Sensor problem....
Alcantera - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 8:35:52 am

Ignition switch replacement.
TCinNJ - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:43:45 am

Can't help with the question regarding the difficulty replacing the switch...
MarcW - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:14:31 pm

9 times out of 10
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 2:25:41 pm

Re: 9 times out of 10
cribfiller - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 3:37:38 pm

Thanks guys. NM
TCinNJ - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:14:13 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement.
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:40:49 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement.
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 4:47:40 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement.
nmanitou (Doug in MI) - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 8:15:42 pm

Re: Ignition switch replacement.
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:07:10 pm

TC, I have a spare one in my Boxster's front trunk....
CarreraLicious - Wednesday, 16 February, 2011, at 6:30:49 am

Maintenance
Larry G - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:09:22 pm

Maintenance...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 7:42:09 pm

Re: Maintenance...
Larry G - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 11:22:15 am

Some use a different colored brake fluid, alternating between the two different....
MarcW - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:28:56 pm

I used 1 liter to flush brakes and clutch NM
dghii - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:41:21 pm

Brake / Clutch fluid...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 8:38:09 am

Re: Brake / Clutch fluid...
Larry G - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 8:36:38 pm

I guess...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:54:57 pm

Article: More speeding means safer highways
Boxsterra - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:58:59 pm

I've always believed lack of lane discipline and speed differential are the main detriments. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 1:32:41 am

Interesting - what the safety nazis don't want you to know
Red_Lightnin! - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 9:59:14 am

Speed Differential is the main cause of accidents on divided highways...
Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:59:25 am

I guess no one saw the follow up article on this one,
986rgt - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 9:48:11 pm

No matter: I stand by what I wrote. NM
Laz - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:07:39 pm

I guess it's not crazy when there are no crosswinds:
Laz - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 12:01:29 pm

Pedro has some interesting photos!!!! NM
dennisafrompa - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:44:34 am

Re: Pedro has some interesting photos!!!!
MartinJF - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 10:51:01 am

I'd have to know what...
steve on hhi - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 11:44:05 am

One vote for Crazy!
Byron in Atlanta - Tuesday, 15 February, 2011, at 12:05:44 pm

YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!! Just got the e-mail from Karl about BRBS.
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:36:32 am

I've set up a new forum for BRBS 2011...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 5:37:21 pm

Re: Ditto! NM
carlos in Montreal - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 7:36:26 pm

Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:17:01 am

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme...
happydadhp - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 10:35:22 am

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme...
jwdbox - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:06:53 pm

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme...
986rgt - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 12:30:45 pm

Re: Friday Scan Day.... Since Valentine's Day is next Monday, how about a RED theme...
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:03:09 pm

Reedona
bgale (Montrose,CO) - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 12:38:12 pm

Re: Reedona
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 1:12:03 am

Nice red, Steve
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:54:10 pm

Ruby Red Boxster at the local car show yesterday
Naples986 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:17:01 pm

Verrrry nice!!! Question
Guenter in Ontario - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:30:46 pm

It was realllly cold
Naples986 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:53:57 pm

Red Eye....
r9i8c7k - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:23:06 pm

Do barns count?
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 1:57:55 pm

Here's a long-lost love. (sigh!)
longislander1 - Friday, 11 February, 2011, at 2:05:43 pm

Ruby Red at the car show yesterday
Naples986 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 3:28:15 pm

2000s: annapolis top repair/replace?
kosiba - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 11:08:13 am

no experience but...........
Harvey in FL - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:13:10 pm

Re: no experience but...........
kosiba - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 2:39:39 pm

Re: 2000s: annapolis top repair/replace?
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 4:39:36 pm

Re: 2000s: annapolis top repair/replace?
olivier - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:50:23 pm

2005 987s - Check Engine Light
cweldon978 - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 1:46:02 pm

Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light
r9i8c7k - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 2:05:32 pm

Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 5:54:00 pm

The symptoms you experienced sound familiar but they are rather common across several types..
MarcW - Saturday, 12 February, 2011, at 3:30:45 pm

Go to nat'l part store (i.e. AdvancedAuto) -they read/reset codes for free. Then post code # here... NM
Burg Boxster - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 7:27:36 am

Some times ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 9:03:05 am

Re: 2005 987s - Check Engine Light UPDATE
cweldon978 - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 10:41:17 am

Misfire on cylinder #6. More often than not this arises from a coil. If you drive the car year....
MarcW - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 11:19:34 am

Re: West Chester service...
SeaNile - Sunday, 13 February, 2011, at 12:00:17 pm

Re: West Chester service...
whall - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:44:06 pm

Re: West Chester service...
cweldon978 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:44:29 pm

Re: West Chester Cars and Coffee location
SeaNile - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:45:21 pm

Cylinder misfires...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 9:05:03 am

Re: Cylinder misfires...
cweldon978 - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 1:51:36 pm

Re: Cylinder misfires...
dghii - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 3:10:59 pm

Re: Cylinder configuration....
Stephen Tinker in Australia..... - Monday, 14 February, 2011, at 6:10:03 pm

recent failures
boxsterd - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 8:35:45 pm

Re: recent failures
MauriceonLongIsland - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 8:53:26 pm

Re: recent failures
CarreraLicious - Tuesday, 25 January, 2011, at 9:27:19 pm