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Bueller, Bueller, anyone, anyone?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday at 2:35:19 pm

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Re: Bueller, Bueller, anyone, anyone?
SMILIN - Friday at 12:50:45 am

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Re: Bueller, Bueller, anyone, anyone?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday at 10:38:11 am

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Re: Bueller, Bueller, anyone, anyone?
SMILIN - Today at 11:17:01 am (110 minutes ago)

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Hey Pedro, remember those add-on DRLs you sold 10 years ago?
TheFarmer - Yesterday at 6:58:35 pm

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New Soft Top (plastic window)
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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Re: New Soft Top (plastic window)
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Re: New Soft Top (plastic window)
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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Re: New Soft Top (plastic window)
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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Re: Checked on GAHH site & glass window cab tops still made & available. FYI . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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Re: Checked on GAHH site & glass window cab tops still made & available. FYI . . .
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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When mine went, I bought a used OEM replacement glass top
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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Re: New Soft Top (plastic window)
Petee_C - Friday at 12:07:44 pm

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OEM
Boxsterra - Yesterday at 8:46:15 am

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Brake sensor 06 987S
Paralizer - 2 months ago

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Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Paralizer - 2 months ago

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Sensors are not expensive.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Petee_C - Friday at 12:09:47 pm

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Re: Brake sensor 06 987S
Paralizer - 2 months ago

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01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Petee_C - 3 months ago

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Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Wayne K - 3 months ago

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Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
paulofto - 3 months ago

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Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Petee_C - 3 months ago

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Re: 01S weepy seal where the gear selector is on tranny
Larry Nakamura - 1 month ago

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Re: Tough luck, Petee_C - sorry to learn of your problem.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 month ago

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Re: Tough luck, Petee_C - sorry to learn of your problem.
JiminAZ - 1 month ago

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Re: Ahah. Believe you're correct. Just noticed cryptic "01S" in subject line. Thanks. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 month ago

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Re: Tough luck, Petee_C - sorry to learn of your problem.
Petee_C - Friday at 12:00:07 pm

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Friday Scan Day ... or ... Monochrome Memories Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 weeks ago

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Very striking; not quite of this world. The rendition is like what one gets with infrared film. *NM*
Laz - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Very striking; not quite of this world. The rendition is like what one gets with infrared film.
Indybox - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Friday Scan Day ... or ... Monochrome Memories Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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Nice, GiO. Is that a vinyard back there? *NM*
Laz - 1 week ago

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Re: Nice, GiO. Is that a vinyard back there?
Guenter in Ontario - 1 week ago

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Cheapest ODB2 reader to clear SRS (airbag) errors
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Cheapest ODB2 reader to clear SRS (airbag) errors
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Cheapest ODB2 reader to clear SRS (airbag) errors
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

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As posted - there are folks in the NYC area with an official PIWIS or similar. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 weeks ago

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Re: As posted - there are folks in the NYC area with an official PIWIS or similar.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 week ago

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Possible airbag issue
Paralizer - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Possible airbag issue
j.davis - 2 weeks ago

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Wow. good find.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 weeks ago

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Re: Wow. good find. -- Indeed!
TheFarmer - 2 weeks ago

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Passenger airbag light - seat belt
AndyInNYC - 1 month ago

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No idea on the specifics.
JM-Stamford,CT - 1 month ago

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Not the airbag light, but buckle related:
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: WD-40 has its uses but one needs to keep in mind . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 month ago

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Re: WD-40 has its uses but one needs to keep in mind . . .
Laz - 1 month ago

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You don't need lubrication ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Re: You don't need lubrication ....
John Brown of SE SoDak - 1 month ago

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Got it! *NM*
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: Passenger airbag light - seat belt
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Passenger airbag light VS seatbelt. Do we understand correctly?
JM-Stamford,CT - 1 month ago

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Re: Passenger airbag light VS seatbelt. Do we understand correctly?
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

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Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Since we are now clear that it is the AIRBAG warning light and not the seatbelt.... URL
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

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Glad the tech was able to safely diagnose.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Glad the tech was able to safely diagnose.
AndyInNYC - 3 weeks ago

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There are units around.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 weeks ago

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Stay safe down there - Idalia is coming.
grc0456 - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Stay safe down there - Idalia is coming.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

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Engine of the Year Award
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 weeks ago

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Re: Engine of the Year Award
grc0456 - 3 weeks ago

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weather damage
Ed B - 1 month ago

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Re: weather damage
Laz - 1 month ago

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Re: weather damage
Ed B - 1 month ago

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Re: weather damage
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Asking for date and place of purchase sounds a bit unreasonable?
Tony in Whittier - 1 month ago

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Sold my Boxster
paulofto - 1 month ago

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Re: Sold my Boxster
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 1 month ago

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Friday scan day Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: Looks like he's letting his spray on whitewall cleaner soak before rinsing off. drinking smiley *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: Looks like he's letting his spray on whitewall cleaner soak before rinsing off. drinking smiley
SMILIN - 2 months ago

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Re: Friday scan day ... or ... 356 reflections Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 2 months ago

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Re: Friday scan day Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

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way to represent the boxster series! *NM*
SMILIN - 2 months ago

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Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canucks Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

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But did you drive through the "car wash"
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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Confuses some passengers too eye popping smiley *NM*
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Only if you slow down. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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You can drive through some light rain or a quick shower.
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

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I have driven through heavy rain, but not for long...
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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Great pics! *NM*
MikenOH - 2 months ago

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it’s heatin’ up around here Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 2 months ago

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Re: it’s heatin’ up around here
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

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Triple sweet Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

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Re: Triple sweet
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Inspiration Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Re: Something in common Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Re: Something in common
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Re: Something in common
Guenter in Ontario - 1 month ago

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Re: Something in common
SMILIN - 1 month ago

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Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 5 months ago

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Re: Metal in transmission fluid
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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Re: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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thumbs upRe: Pedro, would it be feasible to replace the dead Tiptronic w/. . . *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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call Tom at ....
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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Re: call Tom at ....
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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If you decide to sell, let me know.
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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Not surprised.
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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Re: Not surprised.
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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Re: Look @ it as I do w/my Wolfi. First, I love that car & that's the main consideration. Secondly
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Re: Also, if it's a comparable vintage Boxster you might purchase, believe current market . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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The real question is what can you get...
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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thumbs upRe: The real question is what can you get... *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Re: Not surprised.
AndyInNYC - 4 months ago

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Glad you are OK. The car is secondary.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

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Anything to be done with the old transmission and torque converter
AndyInNYC - 3 months ago

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No idea regarding the utility of the parts.... but there is scrap value at a minimum.
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

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Re: Metal in transmission fluid
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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Re: $800 seems like a good price providing . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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Re: $800 seems like a good price providing . . .
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Re: Believe almost all such repairs would require . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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Soft top replacement ('m making a new thread and would appreciate input)
AndyInNYC - 2 months ago

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0 straining to start
Michael SYS Driver - 2 months ago

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Re: 0 straining to start
SMILIN - 2 months ago

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Re: 0 straining to start
Michael SYS Driver - 2 months ago

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Re: 0 straining to start
carlos in Montreal - 2 months ago

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Re: 0 straining to start
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - 2 months ago

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autozone has a free battery tester.
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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Re: Load test is the only sure way to know battery status. I can be done gratis . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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Strains as in cranks slowly?
Boxsterra - 2 months ago

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Re: Strains as in cranks slowly?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Happy Birthday USA! Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 2 months ago

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Re: Happy Birthday USA!
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

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97 Boxster Driver's Side Washer Nosel Partially Blocked
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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I have done the repair....
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

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DON'T poke with a pin: it'll lose direction and/or concentration. *NM*
Laz - 3 months ago

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Re: Thanks, Laz & JM. Haven't addressed yet but believe replacing nozzle housing is the way to go. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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Re: Just ordered new nozzle on Parts Geek for cost of $47.00 w/shipping & tax. *NM*
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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Ouch
JM-Stamford,CT - 2 months ago

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Re: My plan is to replace the weak squirter w/the new one . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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CLR might work well, too. *NM*
Laz - 2 months ago

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Re: My plan is to replace the weak squirter w/the new one . . .
Guenter in Ontario - 2 months ago

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Re: Maybe I should start but I have never diluted the washer fluid w/anything. Almost certainly . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 2 months ago

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'Must Have Tool ? "
Black Knight - 4 months ago

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Far better options... (IMO) Image Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 4 months ago

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Re: Far better options... (IMO)
Black Knight - 4 months ago

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I have the extended clamp pliers.
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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Also available without extension Jpeg Attachments
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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This could come in handy, too:
Laz - 4 months ago

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Make sure you ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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I have...
Laz - 4 months ago

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Re: This could come in handy, too:
Black Knight - 3 months ago

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Another useful tool for awkward situations
Laz - 2 months ago

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Porsche 75, 986 ~25 Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 3 months ago

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Is the hardtop required to race?
JM-Stamford,CT - 3 months ago

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Re: Is the hardtop required to race?
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 3 months ago

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happy anniversary (birthday?). see you at RR!
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: happy anniversary (birthday?). see you at RR! Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 3 months ago

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whoa! thanks for digging up that fun memory. *NM*
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: Porsche 75, 986 ~25
ff42racer - 3 months ago

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Re: Porsche 75, 986 ~25 Jpeg Attachments
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 3 months ago

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decaf and a bran muffin Jpeg Attachments
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: decaf and a bran muffin
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 3 months ago

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Re: decaf and a bran muffin
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: decaf and a bran muffin
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Tranny Fluid change....
Petee_C - 3 months ago

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Re: Tranny Fluid change....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

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Re: I changed Wolfi's transmission fluid @ 120,000 miles.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: In my previous txt, this thread, I said . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: In my previous txt, this thread, I mentioned . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Hard spots on leather seats...
Petee_C - 3 months ago

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Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
TheFarmer - 3 months ago

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Re: Neatsfoot oil, undiluted & pure, is what I use on Wolfi, my '97 Boxster's . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

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Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
Petee_C - 3 months ago

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Re: Hard spots on leather seats...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

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Prefill oil filter housing or not?
carlos in Montreal - 10 months ago

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Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
Ed B - 10 months ago

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Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
TheFarmer - 10 months ago

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Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
SMILIN - 10 months ago

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Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
CarreraLicious - 10 months ago

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Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 9 months ago

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I think its a good idea
grant - 9 months ago

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Re: I think its a good idea
TheFarmer - 9 months ago

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I have done both.
JM-Stamford,CT - 9 months ago

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Re: Prefill oil filter housing or not?
Petee_C - 3 months ago

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100K miles ... or ... just broken in? Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 3 months ago

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Excellent all around! *NM*
SMILIN - 3 months ago

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Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
MikenOH - 3 months ago

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Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Guenter in Ontario - 3 months ago

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Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in? Jpeg Attachments
Indybox - 3 months ago

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Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Blackbird - 3 months ago

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Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Petee_C - 3 months ago

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Re: 100K miles ... or ... just broken in?
Indybox - 3 months ago

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On Memorial Day … Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 3 months ago

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Washington DC shop advice
JackintheBoxster - 4 months ago

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Re: I haven't used this shop since I left VA almost 7 years ago . . . URL
John Brown of SE SoDak - 3 months ago

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idler pulleys ...
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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Re: idler pulleys ...
Trygve (San Francisco, CA) - 4 months ago

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Re: idler pulleys ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 4 months ago

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FCP euro appear to be metal...
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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ended up ordering pulley from three places....
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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"The energy transition delusion"
frogster - 5 months ago

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Re: "The energy transition delusion"
carlos in Montreal - 5 months ago

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Re: This is interesting, filling up a hydrogen Toyota Mirai in SoCal.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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supporting data from energy.ca.gov
frogster - 5 months ago

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Re: Good job on ferreting out the cost to produce hydrogen, Frogster. My brain had . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Hydrogen for propelling autos
tom coughlin - 5 months ago

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Re: Hydrogen for propelling autos URL
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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Re: Thanks very much, Pedro!
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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The simple answer is ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - 5 months ago

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Re: Yes, I believe you are correct. I have been warned one would be a fool to question . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: Hydrogen for propelling autos
JM-Stamford,CT - 5 months ago

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Re: Thank you, frogster. I don't believe this is new information to those driving . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: Thank you, frogster. I don't believe this is new information to those driving . . .
TheFarmer - 5 months ago

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Re: Maybe Porsche should build an EV version of one of these . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: Maybe Porsche should build an EV version of one of these . . .
TheFarmer - 5 months ago

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The video is blocked for me... But....
JM-Stamford,CT - 5 months ago

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Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
TheFarmer - 5 months ago

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Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
Roger987 - 5 months ago

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Electric cars substitute one problem for another.
JM-Stamford,CT - 5 months ago

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Re: So, if Wolfi's 5-speed goes out, I'll need to look for a Tiptronic replacement? thumbs down
John Brown of SE SoDak - 5 months ago

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Re: So, I picked up Wolfi yesterday afternoon & this is a story that should interest Pedro.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Or, the tech put the Pedro mount on his own car and gave you something else. *NM*
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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Re: Or, the tech put the Pedro mount on his own car and gave you something else. Yeah, . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Re: Electric cars substitute one problem for another.- that's a good thing
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: Electric cars substitute one problem for another.- that's a good thing
TheFarmer - 4 months ago

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I can't speak for others
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: I can't speak for others
TheFarmer - 4 months ago

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Can you be more specific? *NM*
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: Can you be more specific?
TheFarmer - 4 months ago

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Whoops
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: The video is blocked for me... But....
frogster - 4 months ago

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Re: "The energy transition delusion"
frogster - 5 months ago

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Re: Don't hear much about those worn out wind turbine blades, do we?
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Re: To be fair, here's one EV proponent's view of our exciting future w/wind farms.
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Re: I believe this is an accurate portrayal of the future that's desired for us . . .
John Brown of SE SoDak - 4 months ago

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Unfortunately
Boxsterra - 4 months ago

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Re: "The energy transition delusion"
Alansd - 5 months ago

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Oil Changes
Sayle - 4 months ago

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How can one gauge?
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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Re: How can one gauge?
carlos in Montreal - 4 months ago

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Re: How can one gauge?
Sayle - 4 months ago

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I would never take the car to a dealer for an oil change.
JM-Stamford,CT - 4 months ago

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