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Re: Reason for the query - 17 days ago

Put it on a lift and clean the sump with brake parts cleaner. Check for leaks with the engine running. Also, if you are going to keep the car, I suggest you purchase a lift or drive to Chapel Hill and you can use mine.

Re: Thanks! - 24 days ago

Laz, It appears you like to perform diagnostic testing. If so, a tool like this may help. .

Re: Correction: "... when rapped..." - 25 days ago

Laz, I have a 986 and have experienced the rear "clunk" which was resolved by replacing both rear control arms--no front problem yet. In addition, I have a 981 but have not experienced the "clunk" but when I do, the control arms(front/rear) will be the first suspect. Jerry

Re: A coolant question and a snowy picture - 6 months ago

Nice pic. I would go with G40.

Re: Happy to hear you are satisfied. - 11 months ago

Google "Porsche 981 door panel repair"

Re: Look for a mechanical release on the ignition switch: - 1 year ago

Re: Coolant Leak 2001 Boxster S - 1 year ago

The coolant cap may be the problem. An old cap may be releasing pressure---coolant.

Re: Thanks. Working in a driveway and 71-year-old bones don't help. - 1 year ago

Laz--You need to get a lift before you hurt yourself if you are going to maintain your 981.

Re: Post ignition coil observations - 1 year ago

Are you changing all coils because of the #5 problem? Is the #4 coil the only one that requires a dealer service?

Re: Did it in 5 minutes with this: - 1 year ago

Thank you Laz. Will that work for all 4 sensors?

Re: Xenon bulb recommendation? - 1 year ago

I have a 2003 S with Litronics low beam bulb --Philips DS2, H7, 55W. I assume this would work, but have not tried it.

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch - 1 year ago

There is a part # stamped on the lock assembly/housing. Not sure you can see it, maybe with a mirror. Does your dealer invoice have a housing part #? Maybe the dealer has a record of your transaction with the housing # he replaced. Also, the ignition switch also seems to have a #. Not sure its a part # though. Your solution to buy two different ignition switches would work if all else fails, but

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch - 1 year ago

Try this one.

Re: 2000 Boxster Ignition Switch - 1 year ago

I think I used something like this-- If the correct one is too long, you could always cut it off.

Re: TPMS replacment question - 1 year ago

Guenter went through this exercise--I am sure he will respond or do a search on his name..

Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in? - 2 years ago

Either one of you two(Petee and Indybox)100K mile guys had the IMS bearing replaced?

Re: Friday Scan Day - 2 years ago

One beautiful animal! You are a lucky man.

Re: Well, after 304,293 miles it was bound to happen .... - 2 years ago

Does this help?

Re: Car won't start, clutch pedal - 2 years ago

Jump the starter @ the solenoid and see if it cranks.

Re: Car won't start, clutch pedal - 2 years ago

Does the solenoid click? Does it crank? Does the battery pass a load test?

Re: Broken gear shift - 2 years ago

Pedro--Do all model years Boxster and Cayman have this cable breakage problem or just certain years?

Re: Abnormal 03 Boxster break pad wear - 2 years ago

Thanks Pedro---I am going to exercise the LF pistons (pushing in/out) several times and replace the LF pads with the 70K mile pads which I saved. Then see where I am at.

Abnormal 03 Boxster break pad wear - 2 years ago

03 986S--original owner. "Brake wear" warning light comes on, goes off Car has 96K miles Replaced F/R pads at 70K miles Current pads have 26K miles (96-70) LF pad has twice the wear as RF LR/RR/RF pads are good Both front calipers have .5 mm of wear What would cause LF pad to have this abnormal wear?

Re: This works for my 2013 Boxster S: - 2 years ago

Laz--Thanks, my fourth setting was blank, but is now set to voltage, the same as yours.

Re: Just a cursory check of my 10 year old AGM at idle: - 2 years ago

Laz--What procedure do you use to get the dash display to show voltage? Jerry--2016 981S

Re: Outdoor Car Cover Recommendation - 3 years ago

The pine trees in NC shed cones and branches. I would put a thick tarp over the car cover, but my preference would to park it away from the all trees.

Re: Friday Scan Day - 3 years ago

OK, I guess Little Switzerland. Where did you stay, if my guess is correct? Was this a trial run for the BRBS?

Re: Friday Scan Day - 3 years ago

Guenter--How about putting a name on the places? Sure look nice and I may want to visit. Thanks--Jerry

Re: Do Dealers No Longer Want to Sell Cars? - 3 years ago

The main information I get from my NC dealers is that they want to buy my car. Try this one for info.

Re: TPMS battery life - 3 years ago

Thanks Guenter, Was Pirelli your first choice? It was available at Tire Rack? How many miles are on the tires you are replacing? What was the date on the TPMS sensors? Looks like you did a good job--doesn't surprise me. I assume Pirelli tires are the ones your are replacing? How about a comparison with the Michelin after about 1000 miles. Jerry