Re: Follow up to 60 kilometer service 01 986

60 kilometer service completed on my 01 Boxster. Low kilometers on my car that is driven only in the Spring, Summer and Fall months.
The independent shop has looked after the car for the last 20 years.

After everyone’s suggestions we have a list of things to be checked in addition to the service.
Ended up replacing the water pump and all hoses.
Replaced all filters. Check and service all pulleys and belts, replaced as necessary.
Ignition coils, plugs replaced.
Inspected the cylinder walls to check for any scoring or wear. All ok.
Replace transmission fluid. Cabin filters.
Replace AOS and support hoses.
Oil filter inspectied and replaced.
Replace damaged underbody covering shield . (DE)
Other odd bits

Parts $3,039
Labour $1080
Tax and supplies $560
Toatal $4600 Cdn.

In the 20 plus years I have owned the car , it has run virtually flawless with no major issues at all. This is the first major service I have done on the car.
Car gets very frequent oil changes.

Comments?

... 60,000, not 60 Km.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro

Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)

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Yes Pedro, actually 62,000 kilometers.

Looks like a good list. I'd add a brake fluid flush, if you haven't done that. I believe to should be done every two years to make sure there is no water in the fluid. I also added Pedro's steel braided flexible brake lines to replace the old rubbers.

Gary

2003 Boxster Base - Midnight Blue Metallic, Savanna Beige, Metropol Blue

Good suggestion. I didn’t think of that. Definitely will upgrade the brake lines at the same time.

Coolant tank? Just did mine last year on my '01S after I noticed some mystery coolant loss. You are definitely 'in the window' for an age-related replacement...