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Re: Mystery Lock Up - 17 days ago
Depending on the safety protocol the car is programmed with it will lock itself after a set number of minutes. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Preventing battery drain while in storage for months or not being used for weeks - 25 days ago
I prefer the negative disconnect on the battery for extended periods of time and using a smart battery tender if possible. The $8 switch is easy to use but it actually limits the current flow from the battery vs connected directly. When doing this, I would also open the frunk and close the latch with a screw driver (trunk light goes off) the just lower the hood. It will not latch because the latcby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Coolant is not gold! ...... - 4 weeks ago
.... it can be highlighter yellow, blue, green, orange, even pink but I've never seen gold. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Anyone from PB attending PCA's Tech Tactics East .... - 6 weeks ago
... this weekend? It's been a couple of years since the last one (because of Covid-19) so we're ready to go! We've got a great Event prepared this year, as usual. Lot's of Info and brand-new (not seen yet) Porsches on display. Hope to see some of you there. I'm pretty sure Saturday is sold out but there my be a few spots still available on Sunday. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: is there an oil cooler at the front of an '01 S? - 6 weeks ago
There are no oil coolers in any of the water-cooled Porsches (from the factory). There is a heat transfer unit (coolant-to-oil) which some call an oil cooler, but it's mostly an oil warmer for when the car is cold. The front radiator in the S's and Tiptronics is a standard coolant radiator. Happy Boxstering, Pedro]by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: coolant/oil question - 6 weeks ago
Coolant is somewhat slippery but not oily. It does, however, have a peculiar odor (sweet). As Boxsterra says, power steering oil goes to the steering rack, up front between the front wheels. Pull the front tires off and check behind the brake rotor for any signs of fluid. There should be none. Finally brake fluid is kind of oily and is present at each corner of the car. Check the calipersby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Congrats!... - 2 months ago
... but check your oil level. It's a bit low. Next month will be my 25th Anniversary as well. I owe a lot to my car! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: 986 with Tiptronic - 2 months ago
There's n o correlation between transmission type and IMS failure rate. The failure of the IMS bearing solely depends on whether its seals fail or not. Those bearings with intact seals won't fail. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Actually ... - 2 months ago
... there's another editing error. When Jay opens the ruck they show the 986's. And they do it twice! Don't know why. I'm sure there are a bunch of other little mistakes and errors. Sure do like that car, though! Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Jay Leno and the Boxster 25 … - 2 months ago
… see if you can find the “error “. Happy Boxstering Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Friday, Scan Day - a Unique one - 2 months ago
My pleasure Juenter. Great being able to have quality time with you and Michelle. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
To all our members ... - 2 months ago
Happy Porsche'ing, PedrosBoard.by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Re-soldering keys (who?), and is this the problem - 3 months ago
It could certainly be a crack on one of the foil connectors which is easily repairable if found. Its could also be a bad component, such as a switch, etc. The problem with not doing the work right next to the car is that the person won't know if it's been repaired until it works on the car. I can usually save 50% of the ones that I see. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
I found some old pictures that brought back great memories .... - 3 months ago
.... like this one which was a flight to anywhere to have breakfast. Gary would call on a Saturday morning and ask, are you hungry? Where do you want to have breakfast? Meet me at the Perry Airport and we'll figure it out. We also travelled together such as a visit to Alaska with our significant others. ... and then there's got to be a million photos from BRBS and many other Porsche gathby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: very sad indeed - 3 months ago
Here's some pictures from that day, frogster .... I remember it well too. Hope we can do it again. Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Sad News ... - 3 months ago
... very sad indeed. One of our very own, one off our founding members, one of my best friends and a great friend to many here, has passed away: Gary Hellman (Gary in SoFl). He had been battling cancer for some time. He fought hard, but in the end, cancer took him. RIP my brother. Happy Mooney'ing and Porsche'ing forever!by Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays... - 3 months ago
... to all our cherished Members and their families. PedrosBoardby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not? - 4 months ago
Only when I was doing a PPI where I was inspecting the filter. In regular oil changes, never. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Well, after 304,293 miles it was bound to happen .... - 4 months ago
Thanks! Decent price. Ordered. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Well, after 304,293 miles it was bound to happen .... - 4 months ago
... I yanked the e-brake handle one last time. The darned thing just snapped like a twig: ... Now it appears that Porsche does not offer this part anymore. So, does anyone here have an extra one in your spare parts bin? Thought I'd ask here first. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
This came from a great thinker …. - 4 months ago
..... "What if, today, we were grateful for everything?" Happy Thanksgiving, PedrosBoardby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: There are ... - 4 months ago
Two switches on the brake pedal as well. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
There are ... - 4 months ago
... two switches on the clutch pedal. One is to disengage the cruise control, the other one is the clutch interlock. Did you jumper the wrong one? The one with the plunger is the interlock. Hope this helps, Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Heartfelt thank you! - 4 months ago
Today we take off our hats, extend open hands, and say — from the bottom of our hearts… Thank you for your service! To everyone who signed their name, put their life on the line, and committed themselves to this nation and its people… Thank you for your service! Whatever branch, whatever rank, whatever war, conflict or mission… Thank you for your service! To all of America’s Vby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Broken gear shift - 4 months ago
Does not happen on Tip or PDK. They are completely different transmissions with mostly electronic controls rather than manual. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Broken gear shift - 4 months ago
Broken shift cables are more prevalent in the 987.2 and to a lesser extent 987.1. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Help with radio and heated seats? (Electrical? Related?) - 4 months ago
Heater: The driver's seat has (probably) has broken lead inside the seat bottom or at the hinge axis. RadioL: No idea. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Broken gear shift - 4 months ago
From experience I'll guess that you have a broken transmission cable. 987s are prone to do that. The Porsche replacement part has been beefed-up but you can also opt to go with other aftermarket such as N numeric, etc. Happy Boxstering, Pedroby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum
Re: Friday Scan Day - 5 months ago
The first photo is from Friday morning, at the hotel parking in Richmond VA when I got in my car to drive the final leg of our (me & wife) tripe to The Boardwalk Reunion III in Ocean City, NJ this past Saturday. RaggTopp works well! These following pics were on the way to the event already in Southern NJ: Finally, my car made it to the Boardwalk. I had been wanting to do this since tby Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Main Forum