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Squeaky rear passenger noise (shocks or bushings or ???) ....How to silence?
atwnsw - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 10:22:19 am

22,347

Easy, stop putting your passengers in the rear hot smiley *NM*
db997S - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 12:23:31 pm

1,331

You have to determine where the noise is coming from and then...
MarcW - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 1:45:25 pm

1,218

Re: You have to determine where the noise is coming from and then...
db997S - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 2:03:08 pm

1,188

Probably the lower control arm
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 3:47:54 pm

1,106

Re: Probably the lower control arm
frogster - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 4:25:14 pm

2,331

What is the approx cost in labor & parts to replace a control arm bushing? *NM*
atwnsw - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 4:35:29 pm

1,233

Re: What is the approx cost in labor & parts to replace a control arm bushing? Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 5:08:11 pm

1,187

The control arm price varies
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 9 May, 2012, at 9:10:32 am

1,218

Obviously, the new steering is terrible: Video Attachments
Laz - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 7:17:28 pm

1,814

Re: Obviously, the new steering is terrible:
jwdbox - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 7:53:12 pm

942

Re: Obviously, the new steering is terrible:
db997S - Wednesday, 9 May, 2012, at 7:55:57 am

867

Thought you all might enjoy this... NBC Video Attachments
986rgt - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 7:08:00 pm

1,700

The best reading ever! And RIP Mr. Sendak. *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 7:16:52 pm

877

It's official, according to Business Insider - "Por-sha"
BoxsterBob - San Carlos - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 4:43:13 pm

3,212

Some time (couple of years?)....
MarcW - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 5:18:22 pm

2,100

My son's mother in law
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 5:44:31 pm

1,857

Re: Some time (couple of years?)....
Ed B - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 9:19:20 am

2,034

Spoken like a businessman, but I still want to pronounce it correctly unless in doing so makes...
MarcW - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 3:23:28 pm

1,899

Re: It's official, according to Business Insider - "Por-sha"
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:21:14 pm

2,065

Actually, it is how the Austrian people pronounce it...
SPG356 - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 8:45:37 pm

2,048

Re: Actually, it is how the Austrian people pronounce it...that is the ones who
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:33:31 pm

1,817

Re: Actually, it is how the Austrian people pronounce it...that is the ones who
SPG356 - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 10:18:55 pm

1,779

Re: Actually, it is how the Austrian people pronounce it...that is the ones who
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 11:18:28 pm

1,963

grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 11:30:17 pm

2,084

Re: grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley
db997S - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 8:42:50 am

1,612

Re: Actually, it is how the Austrian people pronounce it...that is the ones who
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 11:28:47 pm

1,966

Czechoslavakian
Laz - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:42:09 pm

1,731

Re: Czechoslavakian
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 11:32:33 pm

1,893

"Fighter for glory" isn't bad. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 1:40:29 am

1,690

Re: Czechoslavakian
NuovaZeta - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 12:58:03 pm

1,966

How do the Deutschlanders pronounce it?
Bobtesa - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 9:20:25 am

2,162

Re: How do the Deutschlanders pronounce it?
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 9:30:32 am

1,793

that woman's pronounciation is way off.
frogster - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 4:40:38 pm

1,922

Excellent description, Grenouillester: "uh" with a little bit of breath. *NM*
Laz - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 4:49:13 pm

1,348

Re: that woman's pronounciation is way off.
Tino - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 7:53:27 pm

1,901

The way Germans pronounce it is not the only correct way
Boxsterra - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 8:33:00 pm

1,929

there's the american way…
frogster - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 11:09:25 pm

1,932

Re: there's the American way…, and there is the German way
Bobtesa - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 7:54:12 am

1,726

And then there's .....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 8:08:08 am

1,601

A reasonable point, but maybe not played out in reality
Bobtesa - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 8:20:07 am

1,784

I got to thinking why I left off the end most times when pronouncing the brand
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 10:29:45 am

1,806

Then we better rethink our pronunciation of Budweiser
Boxsterra - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 1:18:52 pm

3,211

If you insist on being "correct" then y'all better stop pronouncing the "r" in "Porsche"
Boxsterra - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 1:41:13 pm

1,895

Speaking of "y'all" maybe that's a regional thing: southern Germans have a bit of a drawl.
Laz - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 2:41:18 pm

1,906

i just remembered how the spanish pronounce Vick's Vapor Rub
frogster - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 3:30:53 pm

5,724

England and America are two countries separated by a common language. - George Bernard Shaw *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 4:24:13 pm

2,153

Re: there's the American way…, and there is the German way
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 12:53:22 pm

2,112

bob, i'm pulling your (and everyone else's) leg spinning smiley sticking its tongue out
frogster - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 2:16:10 pm

1,569

Answer: with tongue in cheek. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 2:33:19 pm

1,996

Re: Answer: with tongue in cheek. - great answer, thanks!
Bobtesa - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 3:55:28 pm

1,852

As long as you ask for the beer and the bathroom in that order. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 4:25:11 pm

1,591

Re: Answer: with tongue in cheek. - great answer, thanks!
frogster - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 4:32:17 pm

1,807

Re: It's official, according to Business Insider - "Por-sha"... and Wheat Thins
Tino - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 8:44:13 pm

1,830

Saying "Hi" On The Road
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 9:01:16 pm

2,738

Re: Saying "Hi" On The Road
Phred - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 9:20:51 pm

1,390

Re: Saying "Hi" On The Road
jwdbox - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 9:51:53 pm

1,244

The flash is the best,
Laz - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 10:05:47 pm

1,264

Save the flash! Gif Attachments
Dave In MD - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 11:08:08 pm

1,408

Here in South Florida ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 11:39:17 pm

1,235

Here in South Florida and in Winter Park
tom coughlin - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 8:53:40 am

1,455

Re: Here in South Florida ...
Guenter in Ontario - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 10:14:16 am

1,263

probably not worth it, but you can fight that easily...
grant - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 8:15:40 pm

1,459

Re: Saying "Hi" On The Road
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 9:04:03 am

1,362

Re: Saying "Hi" On The Road
danz76 - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 12:20:21 pm

1,272

Re: Saying "Hi" On The Road
San Rensho - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 6:48:02 pm

1,186

Damn...I wouldn't want to live down there and own a Boxster grinning smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 7:10:02 pm

1,439

I hear Broward Co. ain't as bad winking smiley *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 7:36:47 pm

1,285

Re: I hear Broward Co. ain't as bad winking smiley
San Rensho - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 10:50:26 pm

1,329

Pedro is right, BUT those damned WESTON people!! *NM*
tom coughlin - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 8:47:06 am

1,629

If you don't like ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 10:06:44 am

1,437

You'll be pleasantly surprised....
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 2:24:05 pm

1,226

Re: Saying "Hi" On The Road
NuovaZeta - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 2:58:43 pm

1,476

There are lots of acceptable methods... (and an admission)
grant - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 8:14:17 pm

1,310

Remember that 4 cyl Porsche sports car
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 8:10:49 pm

1,997

Re: Remember that 4 cyl Porsche sports car
frogster - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 11:15:27 pm

1,128

Or make all their cars with four cylinder engines. *NM*
Laz - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 10:40:41 am

1,464

Re: Remember that 4 cyl Porsche sports car
MikenOH - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 12:01:54 pm

1,021

Re: Remember that 4 cyl Porsche sports car
frogster - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 2:39:39 pm

1,084

Default might be the answer. Didn't some Latin American countries resolve things that way?
Laz - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 4:29:47 pm

1,375

A short listing of a few Latin american/European defaults over the past 200 years:
MikenOH - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 9:27:41 pm

1,341

exactly!!!
frogster - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 10:35:37 pm

1,190

Re: Remember that 4 cyl Porsche sports car
db997S - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 9:12:57 am

1,363

since you asked MikenOH, this weekend will have a big impact on europe's future (OT)
frogster - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 8:56:41 pm

1,312

Re: since you asked MikenOH, this weekend will have a big impact on europe's future (OT)
MikenOH - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 9:01:54 am

1,067

Re: since you asked MikenOH, this weekend will have a big impact on europe's future (OT)
AS2003 - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 11:51:49 am

1,541

Supercars on Science Channel's "How Do They Do It?" (Building a Ferrari right now.) *NM*
Laz - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 10:05:00 am

1,416

0W-40 Mobil1 for Turbo Diesel Trucks?
bar10dah - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:19:51 pm

3,415

Just off the top of my head: I believe there are major differences in the formulation for diesels.
Laz - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:28:30 pm

1,802

Okay, thanks! Glad I didn't purchase it. *NM*
bar10dah - Saturday, 3 September, 2011, at 7:39:22 pm

2,032

i often buy Shell Rotella T6 5w40
grant - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 12:21:51 pm

3,411

For a diesel engine Rotella T6 oil might be ok.. but for gasoline engines I think it sucks...
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 5:25:47 pm

3,331

That concerns me. However, those are not the specs i recall. So i checked..
grant - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 8:34:17 pm

1,407

Re: i often buy Shell Rotella T6 5w40
Petee_C - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 12:11:47 am

1,843

Re: 0W-40 Mobil1 for Turbo Diesel Trucks?
Dale_K - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 3:35:04 pm

1,641

I use it in my Audi S6 avant all the time. 3.9 HTHS. >> normal ZDDP.
grant - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 11:09:40 am

1,657

It's ok as long as it's a cute angle. Obtuse ones can drive you crazy. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 25 April, 2012, at 5:44:04 pm

1,646

Got that right. An obtuse angle will never be a cute angle in my books. *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 25 April, 2012, at 6:14:19 pm

1,614

Don't do it. The 0w-40 I used says it's for European cars. *NM*
boxsterd - Sunday, 4 September, 2011, at 11:12:45 pm

1,574

Settled for M1 0W-40 at Napa - which says for European cars
bar10dah - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 7:29:27 pm

2,445

Re: Settled for M1 0W-40 at Napa - which says for European cars
danz76 - Wednesday, 25 April, 2012, at 5:31:34 pm

1,633

I need to back up. What's wrong with our existing oil filters?
grant - Thursday, 26 April, 2012, at 11:07:51 am

1,581

Re: I need to back up. What's wrong with our existing oil filters?
danz76 - Thursday, 26 April, 2012, at 1:40:55 pm

1,751

Re: I need to back up. What's wrong with our existing oil filters?
danz76 - Thursday, 26 April, 2012, at 1:55:48 pm

1,732

While the magnet does remove any ferrous material from the oil...
MarcW - Thursday, 26 April, 2012, at 2:42:40 pm

1,516

Re: While the magnet does remove any ferrous material from the oil...
danz76 - Thursday, 26 April, 2012, at 3:09:59 pm

1,665

Thanks Marc. I thought not.
grant - Friday, 27 April, 2012, at 2:44:18 pm

1,488

Re: While the magnet does remove any ferrous material from the oil...
San Rensho - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 1:04:20 pm

1,452

Just the other day...
MarcW - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 5:57:41 pm

1,264

Re: Just the other day...
San Rensho - Sunday, 29 April, 2012, at 9:38:45 pm

1,526

0W-40 Mobil1 or 5W-40 for Turbo Diesel Trucks?
MarknearChicago - Monday, 5 September, 2011, at 9:17:25 pm

3,562

Re: 0W-40 Mobil1 for Turbo Diesel Trucks?
steve_wilwerding - Tuesday, 8 May, 2012, at 9:54:15 am

1,395

2002 key won't snap together
richardinatlanta - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:04:24 am

1,712

Sometimes it helps
Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 11:47:43 am

962

Re: Sometimes it helps
richardinatlanta - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 3:19:30 pm

873

Re: Sometimes it helps
MichaelB - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 10:20:34 am

800

Re: Sometimes it helps
richardinatlanta - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 10:48:20 am

806

Re: Sometimes it helps
richardinatlanta - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 7:31:28 am

739

Great, problem solved *NM*
Boxsterra - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 11:01:02 pm

892

After several times taking the case apart I just remove and discard the small rubber...
MarcW - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 3:23:35 pm

921

Review of the 981 on the cayman board
MikenOH - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 12:38:06 pm

1,797

I wonder what was lost from the early, non-power assisted 911s and 912s to hydraulic assist. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 4:06:33 pm

1,006

Good question; according to wiki that happened with the 964 in the 911 series. *NM*
MikenOH - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 5:59:18 pm

859

An awful lot of
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 7:03:59 pm

1,004

Re: An awful lot of
boxsterd - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 7:31:49 pm

948

He doesn't like the sound of the DFI motor. *NM*
Laz - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 9:53:58 pm

878

Re: An awful lot of
Dave In MD - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 9:04:36 pm

844

Rainy Saturday Project - Key remote rehab
jg wnc - Saturday, 21 January, 2012, at 2:43:00 pm

2,434

Those switches ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 21 January, 2012, at 3:15:30 pm

1,345

Re: Those switches ...
jg wnc - Sunday, 22 January, 2012, at 8:24:52 am

1,225

I don't...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 22 January, 2012, at 3:09:10 pm

1,280

I do recall reading an article on someone replacing the buttons on the circuit board
bar10dah - Saturday, 21 January, 2012, at 3:16:07 pm

1,404

Re: I do recall reading an article on someone replacing the buttons on the circuit board
whall - Saturday, 21 January, 2012, at 3:58:20 pm

1,356

Re: Rainy Saturday Project - Key remote rehab
boxsterd - Sunday, 22 January, 2012, at 1:10:31 am

1,131

Re: Rainy Saturday Project - Key remote rehab
Al in Melbourne Beach - Sunday, 22 January, 2012, at 8:03:09 pm

1,400

Thanks to everyone for the help.....
jg wnc - Monday, 23 January, 2012, at 8:16:33 am

1,235

Finally got key rehab done
jg wnc - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 8:37:18 am

1,362

Always good hearing someone cry in triumph and done cheaply makes it even better. *NM*
mikefocke, '01S Sanford, NC - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 1:24:45 pm

1,531

Re: Rainy Saturday Project - Key remote rehab
San Rensho - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 2:33:57 pm

1,546

Guess who's 02 Boxster at 254710 miles passed CA SMOG?...
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 1:46:44 pm

1,777

that is amazing. congratulations!
frogster - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 2:48:27 pm

1,088

Great to hear Marc that's fantastic! What
DougW - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 4:23:37 pm

1,042

Short answer: Michelin; same tires that are on the car now. Longer answer...
MarcW - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 10:44:26 am

1,259

Which Michelin tire did you go with, Marc? *NM*
MikenOH - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 10:21:25 am

1,166

Don't know. I think what is on the car now but I do not know the specific model or type...
MarcW - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 11:49:30 am

1,316

Marc, that car loves you
Roger987 - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 8:09:00 pm

1,210

Marc's not going to sell that car.
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 11:25:56 pm

980

Nicely done. At what point does PCNA step in...
Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 12:05:19 am

1,081

If it is going to step in I hope it is soon! I'd take a new base Cayman...
MarcW - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 10:47:19 am

1,218

And this goes to prove that despite all the angst, the M96 motor is durable
grant - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 9:28:50 am

1,089

Re: the M96 motor is durable, except when it isn't.
frogster - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 4:27:40 pm

1,221

RMS doesnt ruin an engine. It creates a small puddle at worst. Maybe fouls a flywheel. Maybe.
grant - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 4:39:57 pm

1,109

Crunching/growling sound
JerryW - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 3:24:20 pm

1,772

First i would look and feel
grant - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 8:17:35 pm

931

Wheel bearings always change volume when you turn
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:30:38 am

985

Doesn't read like wheel bearing for if a bearing were that noisy a slow speeds...
MarcW - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 4:13:57 pm

985

Yeah, first step would be to check the splash shield; either something's caught or it's bent a bit. *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 5:06:31 pm

1,112

Re: Crunching/growling sound
MichaelB - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 10:04:41 am

965

Re: Crunching/growling sound
MichaelB - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 10:09:11 am

859

Re: Crunching/growling sound
JerryW - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 6:36:05 pm

983

That'll be a different kind of crunching and growling. *NM*
Laz - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 8:53:14 pm

996

Wow. That's one bad bearing. I never would have thought it could get that bad without...
MarcW - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 11:46:08 am

971

2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
mcomet_CA - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 12:04:09 am

1,770

You can get the... PDF Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 9:07:58 am

1,246

Re: You can get the...
mcomet_CA - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 11:28:45 am

1,161

Re: 2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
mcomet_CA - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 10:06:51 am

1,196

Re: 2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
mcomet_CA - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 10:44:36 am

1,135

Re: 2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
whall - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 1:23:28 pm

1,941

Re: 2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
mcomet_CA - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 4:59:35 pm

1,086

Re: 2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
Dave In MD - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 3:09:48 pm

1,235

Re: 2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
mcomet_CA - Sunday, 6 May, 2012, at 5:01:04 pm

1,103

Re: 2003 Boxter S question - CD Player / mp3?
Petee_C - Monday, 7 May, 2012, at 12:51:00 am

1,122

JIC-Magic / CROSS exhaust install Jpeg Attachments
Griff 03s - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 7:03:37 pm

2,136

Re: JIC-Magic / CROSS exhaust install
jwdbox - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 7:23:53 pm

922

Re: JIC-Magic / CROSS exhaust install
Griff 03s - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 7:30:02 pm

861

Now you need to ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 11:59:34 pm

924

TPIUWASC!!!
frogster - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 11:12:25 pm

956

Re: JIC-Magic / CROSS exhaust install Jpeg Attachments
Griff 03s - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 2:01:01 pm

913

Re: JIC-Magic / CROSS exhaust install
frogster - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 2:06:37 pm

1,259

Looks and sounds great...
newt - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 2:11:48 pm

988

removing oil spot from top
boxsterd - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 1:24:36 am

2,272

Re: Just one?
TheFarmer - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 5:58:52 am

1,221

Re: Just one?
jg wnc - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 8:27:32 am

1,313

Trust me, they're dark spots from WD-40. smiling smiley *NM*
boxsterd - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 12:00:04 pm

2,364

To remove oil stains ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 3:24:09 pm

1,322

Re: To remove oil stains ...
boxsterd - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 4:44:34 pm

1,437

Naphtha is actually ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 7:43:18 pm

1,334

Re: Naphtha is actually ...
boxsterd - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 8:28:04 pm

1,419

Re: Naphtha is actually ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 8:59:13 am

1,234

I would not use any harsh cleaner. You do not want to remove the spot and risk damaging...
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 4:02:53 pm

1,534

Re: I would not use any harsh cleaner. You do not want to remove the spot and risk damaging...
boxsterd - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 6:44:46 pm

1,210

So, don't trust me. *NM*
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 7:21:50 pm

1,196

Re: So, don't trust me.
boxsterd - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 12:56:04 am

1,327

I'm not seeking a battle of trust with anyone. My advice is based on avoiding...
MarcW - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 11:28:03 am

1,390

And my advice is ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 12:59:08 pm

1,371

Re: And my advice is ...
Gary in SoFL - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 5:52:59 am

1,663

For oil stains on cloth, I've always used Baby Powder...
CarreraLicious - Saturday, 5 May, 2012, at 8:11:31 am

1,288

Driving to Kerrville!
PLStout (Pearland,TX) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:13:22 pm

1,309

Re: Driving to Kerrville!
Michael(Houston) - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 9:59:18 am

923

Friday Scan Day -- Family Portraits Jpeg Attachments
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 5:16:59 pm

1,550

I think I know. They're all ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 5:34:19 pm

794

Well done, Pedro
Leor ('09S, North of Boston) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 6:10:50 pm

850

Re: I think I know. They're all ....
db997S - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 8:45:08 am

802

Re: Friday Scan Day -- Timeless design, but not timeless Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Friday, 4 May, 2012, at 9:26:19 am

828

Smoke upon start-up
Greg - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 12:14:56 am

2,211

It seems like ....
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 8:25:03 am

1,160

Re: It seems like ....
Greg - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:17:54 am

1,035

Don't run the engine ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:38:50 am

920

Re: Don't run the engine ...
Greg - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 10:30:42 am

958

I don't ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 10:49:31 am

1,205

Re: I don't ...
Greg - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 11:50:20 am

1,212

The new one looks like this Png Attachments
Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 12:31:00 pm

927

You don't have to pull it ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 2:29:48 pm

874

Re: You don't have to pull it ... Jpeg Attachments
Greg - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:36:53 pm

1,233

That's the new type ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 8:22:48 pm

1,076

Re: That's the new type ...
Greg - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:15:44 pm

1,213

Those are swirl pots that are used to remove air from the oil... The AOS removes...
MarcW - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 3:18:06 pm

1,595

Was the car in the pic a lapis blue Boxster?... that's my car.
MarcW - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 3:20:48 pm

963

Engine mount: stripped thread
headdead - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 10:29:11 pm

1,825

I would start by using a die to rethread it
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:22:48 am

878

Re: I would start by using a die to rethread it
headdead - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:31:23 am

850

Yeah, I meant tap, not die *NM*
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 3:30:42 pm

784

Re: Yeah, I meant tap, not die Video Attachments
Laz - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 5:57:06 pm

786

Thanks for sharing.
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:20:03 pm

798

If the threads are stripped a die (tap as others have pointed out) will not...
MarcW - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:13:35 pm

767

What I would do is ... Jpeg Attachments
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 10:01:05 am

912

Coolant in oil Jpeg Attachments
DFW02S - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 10:58:50 am

1,539

Re: Coolant in oil
San Rensho - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 9:23:03 pm

805

That little abrasion in the mating surface of the head to the block allowed coolant ...
DFW02S - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 12:08:44 pm

944

Doesn't look like abrasion to me. Looks like porosity. 'course this doesn't make the pain...
MarcW - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 2:01:50 pm

909

Re: 50 miles of spirited driving really helped relieve the pain ... probably need another 100 miles *NM*
DFW02S - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:53:17 pm

865

Looks like it's been crimped, like with pliers. Maybe it got snagged somewhere and then reset*
Laz - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 5:10:20 pm

840

And the gasket was delaminated at the point where it would have covered the striations
DFW02S - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 11:47:59 pm

848

987 Wind Blocker Png Attachments
jwdbox - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 8:20:00 pm

2,312

Re: 987 Wind Blocker Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 11:22:29 pm

1,247

Re: 987 Wind Blocker
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 8:10:40 am

1,484

Re: 987 Wind Blocker
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:07:49 am

1,229

Re: 987 Wind Blocker
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:20:09 am

1,195

That part ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:53:36 am

1,204

Re: That part ...
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 3:55:02 pm

1,227

saw one on ebay recently....
Cris - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 5:37:51 pm

1,323

Re: saw one on ebay recently....
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 5:41:11 pm

1,267

Re: 987 Wind Blocker *Update*
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 10:38:10 pm

1,190

In that case, you'll need a good collection of ABBA tunes.
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 10:45:32 pm

1,209

Re: In that case, you'll need a good collection of ABBA tunes.
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 10:48:31 pm

1,180

grinning smiley grinning smiley grinning smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 11:44:36 pm

1,250

Re: 987 Wind Blocker *Update*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 11:35:50 pm

1,095

Re: 987 Wind Blocker *Update*
jwdbox - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 11:42:20 pm

1,202

confused smiley Jpeg Attachments
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 11:52:10 pm

1,233

Re: confused smiley
jwdbox - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 12:08:54 am

1,176

Re: confused smiley
Guenter in Ontario - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:59:35 am

1,153

Re: 987 Wind Blocker *Update*
KevinR-MedinaOhio - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:26:46 pm

1,166

Re: 987 Wind Blocker *Update*
jwdbox - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 7:38:54 pm

1,185

I would ask a salvage yard
Boxsterra - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 12:37:01 pm

1,382

Re: I would ask a salvage yard
jwdbox - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 1:29:07 pm

1,321

NPC. Spotted a very clean '11 BMW 330D (diesel!) at Livermore Porsche...
MarcW - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 2:46:33 pm

1,407

Tempting but I'll keep telling myself...
Charlie (Sacramento CA) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 12:03:45 am

795

Nice car, but with the arrival of the all-new 3 series,
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 12:17:05 pm

833

On a related note was at the dealer this AM booking the 996 in for plugs Friday...
MarcW - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 4:10:26 pm

813

Re: NPC. Spotted a very clean '11 BMW 330D (diesel!) at Livermore Porsche...
MikenOH - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:56:39 am

842

The Boxster stayed home Jpeg Attachments
sdm100 - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 4:03:56 pm

1,660

Re: The Boxster stayed home
newt - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 5:18:25 pm

972

Re: The Boxster stayed home
db997S - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 8:32:18 am

804

And, how much does it weigh? *NM*
Bobtesa - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:12:32 am

857

Re: And, how much does it weigh?
sdm100 - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:51:41 am

1,038

Re: The Boxster stayed home
sdm100 - Thursday, 3 May, 2012, at 9:51:12 am

978

Heat exchanger question Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 11:07:24 am

2,905

Roger--what are the benefits of a larger heat exchanger? *NM*
MikenOH - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 6:52:33 pm

1,195

Mike, this is what I've cobbled together from various postings on Porsche Pete's Boxster Board
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 8:42:30 pm

1,498

You've determined the external dimensions of the S exchanger will still allow it to fit, yes? *NM*
Laz - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 8:53:13 pm

1,514

Re: You've determined the external dimensions of the S exchanger will still allow it to fit, yes?
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:00:32 pm

1,143

The S exchanger will fit the 2.5 and 2.7 ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:25:11 pm

1,098

Re: The S exchanger will fit the 2.5 and 2.7 ...
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:30:30 pm

1,200

Re: Mike, this is what I've cobbled together from various postings on Porsche Pete's Boxster Board
MikenOH - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:20:42 pm

1,088

I think that's the key - the coolant is cooled by the radiators up front
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:54:40 pm

1,314

2006 Boxster S Tip: Might need new engine mount...What is approx cost for Labor & Parts?
atwnsw - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 5:37:27 pm

1,639

The part ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 6:33:37 pm

886

Re: The part ...
atwnsw - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 8:06:59 pm

842

There is ...
Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:27:55 pm

908

Wheels for 2002 will fit what model years?
stl986 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 8:56:08 pm

1,284

Might be time to change your cabin air filter Jpeg Attachments
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 10:42:03 am

1,667

Hum, I might change mine too... regular or carbon? *NM*
carlos in Montreal - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 12:59:50 pm

1,097

Re: Hum, I might change mine too... regular or carbon?
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 1:11:12 pm

936

Re: Might be time to change your cabin air filter
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 1:06:49 pm

963

Gman, that's not about your cabin filter, rather
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 1:16:44 pm

934

Go figure cool smiley *NM*
Guenter in Ontario - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 1:19:06 pm

939

Better clean it up before you trade it in on that new 981 smoking smiley *NM*
Gary in SoFL - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 2:17:29 pm

985

My filter was in similar condition (dirty-ness) @ 17k miles
Cris - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 5:40:35 pm

1,058

Dealer vs Indie argue over axle boots -- whose word is right?
hoppy44 - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 4:28:53 pm

2,097

Never attribute to malice what is adequately explained by stupidity
Boxsterra - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 4:55:15 pm

1,403

Re: Never attribute to malice what is adequately explained by stupidity
hoppy44 - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 8:36:46 pm

1,204

Resolved - Re: Dealer vs Indie argue over axle boots -- whose word is right?
hoppy44 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:17:46 am

1,204

Very nice *NM*
Boxsterra - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 9:24:09 am

1,076

Re: Resolved - Re: Dealer vs Indie argue over axle boots -- whose word is right?
MauriceonLongIsland - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 10:47:50 am

1,396

Happy ending. You handled it well. *NM*
Roger987 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 11:55:33 am

1,128

Re: Happy ending. You handled it well.
hoppy44 - Wednesday, 2 May, 2012, at 1:11:14 pm

1,348

BRBS T-30 days Tic Tic Ticsmiling bouncing smiley *NM*
carlos in Montreal - Monday, 30 April, 2012, at 7:38:09 pm

1,453

Did you see the clue about the early event on Thursday winking smiley *NM*
Naples986 - Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, at 9:24:54 pm

904