Questions for 'Boxster'
coolant warning light flashing
Friday 04/10/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster; Year: 1998; Engine (type, size, modifications): 2.5; Total Mileage: 90543; Transmission: Tiptronic; warning light flashes after car in good an warm,had a new coolant tank put on,checked for level,engine temp.runs about 182- 186 degree not over heating,light comes on some times an some times not. coolant tank seems to have some pressure with in after cool down,dont know if its more than normal.?.would that ...
READ ANSWERoil pump seal leak
Tuesday 04/07/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster S; Year: 2002; Engine (type, size, modifications): 3.2; Total Mileage: 40,000; Transmission: Manual; I was informed by the dealer that the car needs a new oil pump seal. In addition the RMS needs to be replaced. In October 08 the dealership previously replaced the RMS and clutch. At the end of November 2008 the car was garaged for the winter, and taken out of storage March 28, 09.Upon removal from storage ...
READ ANSWERcold start after storage
Saturday 04/04/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Cayman; Year: 2007; Engine (type, size, modifications): 2.7; Total Mileage: 5500; Transmission: Manual; I am taking the car out of storage next week after 5 long months. Is there any benefit in turning the engine over without starting it to relube the moving parts? If so how to do it.Thanks in advance
READ ANSWERClutch not engaging
Friday 04/03/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster S; Year: 2003; Engine (type, size, modifications): 3.2; Total Mileage: 48,500; Transmission: Manual; In the last year, I had two independent events relating to the car not responding after shifting. During aggressive driving and when I down shift and accelerate hard, the RPM revs up really high but the car doesn't respond or go fast. It seems the clutch skips the gear and acts like being in neutral. Onc ...
READ ANSWERoil cooler and poly belt
Thursday 04/02/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster; Year: 2000; Engine (type, size, modifications): 2.7; Total Mileage: 59000; Transmission: Tiptronic; Do I need to drain oil cooler when i change the oil?One web site shows this.Also.How do I check the belt tensioner for the poly belt?
READ ANSWERFloor Mats
Friday 03/20/2009 | Other
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster S; Year: 2004; Engine (type, size, modifications): 1; Total Mileage: 1; Transmission: Manual; Do Lloyd OEM floor mats include the velcro fasteners which keep the mats from moving?
READ ANSWERError message: Generator and also oil measure failure
Thursday 03/19/2009 | Electronics
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster S; Year: 2002; Engine (type, size, modifications): 6 Cylinder 254 HP; Total Mileage: 70,000; Transmission: Manual; I made a dumb mistake when placing the battery in the car to start the spring season. I connected the pos to the neg and the neg to the pos. The result is once corrected I get a battery/generator fail and also a oil measuring monitir failure that flashs on the instrument panel. The radio do ...
READ ANSWERRear main seal issues w/2006 Cayman S
Thursday 03/19/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Cayman S; Year: 2006; Engine (type, size, modifications): 3.4l; Total Mileage: 11,200; Transmission: Manual; Thanks Joel, but your answer leads me to a follow-up question. I've come across a 2006 Cayman S w/11,000 miles that I can buy well CPO. The build date is 9/05. Based upon your response, does that mean it would not have the shaft bearing fix you discuss to correct the "rear main seal" problems? If so, is ...
READ ANSWERPower Windows
Monday 03/09/2009 | Electronics
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster; Year: 1999; Engine (type, size, modifications): stock; Total Mileage: 37400; Transmission: Manual; When starting the car this past weekend, the steering wheel was locked, upon it's release and turning the ignition, both the driver and passenger windows came down to the comfort position. When pushing the window switch, they both will go down all the way and both return to the comfort height, no higher. I a ...
READ ANSWEROi Canister direction
Monday 02/09/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster; Year: 2001; Engine (type, size, modifications): 2.7; Total Mileage: 54000; Transmission: Manual; I am changing the oil for first time by myself and when I went to unscrew the oil canister to add a new oil filter element I could not unscrew the canister. I tried the old lefty loosy and righty tighty but nothing. I was going to put a cheater bar on it but if I broke the canister going the wrong way. $$$$$ ...
READ ANSWEROil and Antifreeze mixing
Sunday 02/08/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster S; Year: 2001; Engine (type, size, modifications): stock 2001 Boxster S; Total Mileage: 39,000; Transmission: Manual; Discovered when oil level indicator on dash began rising (antifreeze moving into engine). We have resolved mixing not in oil cooler. When drain oil, fill coolant reservoir and pressurize - next morning have water in bottom of engine. Car has NEVER overheated. Am I dealing with headgasket p ...
READ ANSWERAlarm Goes Off Intermittently
Saturday 02/07/2009 | Electronics
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster S; Year: 2000; Engine (type, size, modifications): S standard, no modifications; Total Mileage: 61250; Transmission: Manual; This problem is intermittent. It might happen several times in a row, then not occur for several times. When I lock the car either with the key or the remote, I get all the indicators that the alarm is set. Then about 3-10 minutes later, the alarm goes off and lights flash. The d ...
READ ANSWERsunvisor mounting screws
Friday 02/06/2009 | Other
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster; Year: 1999; Engine (type, size, modifications): 2.5 liter; Total Mileage: 68000; Transmission: Manual; the star head screws that hold the visors and the center section that the top hooks to when closed are stripped how do i change the insert the screws attach to up in the metal section
READ ANSWER2007 Cayman S Transmission Oil
Friday 02/06/2009 | Transmission/Clutch
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Cayman S; Year: 2007; Engine (type, size, modifications): no mods; Total Mileage: 15,200; Transmission: Manual; Thanks so much Will and Charles. I very much appreciate the help. While I was not able to locate Mobil Delvac Synthetic Gear Oil 75W 90 at my corner parts supplier I have been able to locate it at Granger (www.granger.com) If there are 'retail' sources, I haven't found them yet.Thanks again, Paul ...
READ ANSWERPerformance Chip
Thursday 02/05/2009 | Engine
Vehicle Information: Model (Boxster, Boxster S,Cayman, Cayman S): Boxster; Year: 2006; Engine (type, size, modifications): 6 cyl; Total Mileage: 17,555; Transmission: Manual; Hi Will,I know you have said adding a performance chip is not usually cost effective but this one seems like a lot of bang for the buck. http://www.performancechipsdirect.com/Porsche/Boxster/Please comment, also is there a compromise on any portion of the warranty? ...
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