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Re: Son-in-law's 2007 987 broken down - 6 years ago
Car running OK now. Gas station "prepared to write a check", just need to know for how much. Shop preparing bill. When it happened, SIL left car on roadside to go to house for a few minutes. When he came back, police were there. Officer said there were a lot of broken down cars that night, four within a half mile of SIL's. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Hopefully the fix cost is minimal. If not, you should ask them to reimburse you for the expenses? - 6 years ago
Claim filed with station and Shell. Waiting on total cost from mechanic.by Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re-attach/replace elastic top tensioning strap - 6 years ago
I am noticing road noise on the passenger side and the top fabric is not sealing behind the passenger door. There is an elastic strap there that is supposed to keep it in place but the other end is free and the elastic is dead. How big a deal is it to repair this? What would a top place charge to fix it? Anyone know? Thanks, Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Good news! - 6 years ago
QuotePedro (Weston, FL) The only other time I've had "bad fuel" was also Shell. It was about 20 years ago and they had added an additive that would damage the fuel level units. They did reimburse, but since that day I think I've only used Shell once or twice on the highway because I was on fumes. Happy Boxstering, Pedro I guess "bad gas" could mean too many other things. I would have thought Gaby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Pics - 6 years ago
QuoteAl in Melbourne Beach Shell station he purchased gas from mysteriously not selling premium now. Sign on pumps. Al Nice!by Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Can I still post here? (lol) - 6 years ago
My Boxster morphed into a 2015 Cayenne Diesel. A unique opportunity due to Dieselgate. 4 years of unlimited mileage warranty - two year extension to new car warranty and two years CPO. Warranty until 1/15/2023 with unlimited mileage. It is only 2 seconds slower 0-60 than my 2002 base, at least before they brought the engine into compliance. Buyer flying in next weekend and driving Boxsterby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Busted! - 6 years ago
QuoteAl in Melbourne Beach Shell station he purchased gas from mysteriously not selling premium now. Sign on pumps. Al Actually only selling Regular; mid-grade is a blend of Regular and Premium.by Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Busted! - 6 years ago
Shell station he purchased gas from mysteriously not selling premium now. Sign on pumps. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: My C Tec stopped working within 5 years - 6 years ago
QuoteJohn from PA QuoteAl in Melbourne Beach I wish I had done that. I had two fail for the same reason (mode button). First one Pedro replaced under warranty, the warranty unit failed in about two more years. I tossed it. Looking for a good replacement. Someone mentioned one (I forget the brand) but carried by Tractor Supply and Northern Tool. Al My local Tractor Supply carries the Schumaby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Possible good news but confusing - 6 years ago
It is beginning to look like my first hunch was correct. You know, suspect the last thing you did -- bought gas. The preliminary conclusion is that there was no engine damage except for that caused by bad gas. They drained the tank and it was UGLY! Engine is now running but not well. They plan to change plugs, clean injectors, flush fuel lines, replace filter, etc. I don't know what they areby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Oh shoot - 6 years ago
Saw the PM, thanks. This was a sudden and catastrophic failure. One minute he was driving home from getting fuel for a trip the next day and about 4 blocks from his house engine started running rough, check engine light came on (solid), low oil level warning (he thinks) came up (no apparent oil loss) and the engine died. Based on no previous or incident noises, and the catastrophic stop I thinby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: The low oil level and other things points more towards a bad battery/insufficient... - 6 years ago
Picture I found shows that 4,5,6 driven by front side of IMS, 1,2,3 driven by back side. Looks like IMS bearing fail could cause problem with 4,5,6 but could also be tensioner problem or chain failure. Don't think there will be any more conclusive results until engine is dropped and opened.by Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: The low oil level and other things points more towards a bad battery/insufficient... - 6 years ago
Codes were P0304, 0305, 0306. Quote from shop: "General misfire on cylinders 4, 5, & 6. Compression good on one half of the engine, bad on side corresponding to the failing cylinders. Part of timing system rotating, others not, may be causing chain to skip/fail. Will bring into the shop today to get more comprehensive look. Working hypothesis timing chain failure causing subsequent engine dby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: The low oil level and other things points more towards a bad battery/insufficient... - 6 years ago
Thanks Mark, They had it towed to a local shop they use for their other German cars. They couldn't see how they could tow it Pedro's at 10 PM. Tech called today and said (quoting my SIL) "codes indicate major engine damage on one side". He said the plan was to do compression test tomorrow. I called SIL and told him while I didn't want to throw any shade on his mechanic he should have a prettby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: My C Tec stopped working within 5 years - 6 years ago
I wish I had done that. I had two fail for the same reason (mode button). First one Pedro replaced under warranty, the warranty unit failed in about two more years. I tossed it. Looking for a good replacement. Someone mentioned one (I forget the brand) but carried by Tractor Supply and Northern Tool. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Son-in-law's 2007 987 broken down - 6 years ago
Thanks. I saw that and it made me wonder if the car would go into limp mode if the oil level was too low. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Son-in-law's 2007 987 broken down - 6 years ago
Son-in-law just went to get gas for a PCA event tomorrow. On the way back home, car started running rough, no power, CEL, low oil level message came on. No oil on the ground. Waiting on tow truck to flatbed it to their mechanic. Any ideas? He does not have a code reader. I would think bad gas but can't explain low oil level light. Does the 987 have a limp mode it goes into when oil level lby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: 2002 Base Boxster for Sale - 6 years ago
Hi Keith, Got your e-mail. Photos Sent. Thanks, Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Cars for Sale
2002 Base Boxster for Sale - 6 years ago
We are consolidating our fleet, making my Boxster available for sale (snif, snif) 2002 Porsche Boxster with Sport Package – Arctic Silver/Black/Black, 79,000 miles, always garaged since purchased used in 2003, 5-Speed, cold AC, front bumper repainted, no other body work, front and rear bumpers have some scratches, good tread on Continental Sport Contact tires, excellent condition leather andby Al in Melbourne Beach - Cars for Sale
Re: Route for Backup Camera Cables - 7 years ago
Thanks! I did pull the liner and looked, but apparently not well enough. I could see the wiring harness disappear up on top of the wheel well, but couldn't see the firewall penetration. The PP photos should help. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Route for Backup Camera Cables - 7 years ago
I tagged this onto a previous post, but got no response. I thought it might do better standalone. I have installed a license plate backup camera which is supported by the Alpine head unit I used to replace my CDR-220 but I can't see a way to get the cables through the firewall. All the cable bundles seem to disappear into the top of the fender well and I can't see the boot where they pass throby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Back-up Camera - 7 years ago
Pedro - Did you install wired cameras, and if so, how did you get the wiring through the firewall? I got a camera to go with my new Alpine head unit and I can't figure out how to snake the wires. Thanks, Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: 2000 Boxster will not crank. - 7 years ago
If my car doesn't start on the first try, because I stop cranking too soon or my foot moves on the clutch pedal or whatever, I have to turn the ignition switch all the way back to off before it will crank again. So my question is, where is that interlock? In the ignition switch, the DME, or??? Sounds like that could be the problem. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Can my immobilizer board be salvaged? I definitely found the window issue. Wet immobilizer. - 7 years ago
For the alcohol, go to a drug store and get the 90% (or higher) Isopropyl. Not all stores carry it. The standard 70% has more water in it. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Wow... The convertible top relay part cost $200.....Anyone have a source from wrecked Boxster? - 7 years ago
When you pull up the parking brake handle, does the light in the instrument cluster illuminate? If not the switch is bad. That is what happened to my car. You may be able to pop off the side of the console and short the switch to get the top up. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: 2000 Boxster ignition switch issue - 7 years ago
I have a similar problem which I have attributed to the steering wheel locking mechanism. When the switch is working correctly there is a distinct "thunk" of the steering locking when I pull the key out of the switch. When that happens, the next start will be trouble-free. If I don't hear the thunk sometimes I can wiggle the wheel and it will lock. If not, and I don't start the car every fewby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Too all our friends in Florida - 7 years ago
Thanks Guenter. I guess I'll get to test these new impact windows and doors. Buggin' out tomorrow. Alby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum
Re: Hands Free Cell Phone - Radio Upgrade Experience? - 7 years ago
If you want to maintain your Becker, I may still have a Parrot system that I pulled out when my CDR-220 front panel died. If I can find it, I'll send it to you for postage. If you are interested in a complete upgrade, find my thread on my latest project. I pulled the CDR-220, the Parrot BT handsfree, the XM Roady satelite radio and the Garmin GPS I had in the car and replaced them all with anby Al in Melbourne Beach - Main Forum