christianpilot1

Thanks gentlemen, I will purchase the Bentley Manual and make an attempt to get this stuff done, (I hope all goes well) I will be purchasing the Durametric Software/Tool soon and thanks once again. I will drop a line at PPBB. Take care fellas

Hello, 2000 Boxster 2.7 owner located in Dallas Texas (Plano) needs help performing DIY work on my vehicle. I noticed a large puff of smoke when starting and I attempted to replace the AOS and thought I was successful however the dealership here said the clamp at the bottom (which I replaced the porsche plastic with a normal metal hose clamp has torn through the hose.) He says the AOS has to be totally replaced and I think he is not being totally honest because I remember it being just a little rubber boot that it held on the ABS like black plastic. Well that is one of the many things that I would need HELP with (basically have to show me but I could do it), the other things are: 1. REPLACE MY FILLER TUBE 2. OIL RETURN TUBES (4) 3. DO A 90K SERVICE (PLUGS, SERPENTINE BELT, FILTERS AND OIL CHANGE) 4. HORN FIX (The typical Boxster horn problem in hot climates) 5. HOOD POP (Busted cable one morning and emergency release cable cannot be reached) Is there any other Porsche owners out there living in the Dallas area that are willing to help out a fellow porschephile. I really need help urgently due to the fact that I am currently in flight training and have to commute south of Dallas each week for training. I don't have alot of disposable income at present as a result of training however if someone competent when working on boxsters could just kinda "coach" me I would be more than grateful and would pay for their guidance. This is actually what I have wanted to do is to learn more about the internal workings so I can do the majority of maintenance on my vehicle! I am currently borrowing my wifes car to commute and I really don't want to fall behind in my training for a weekend's worth of work I don't know how to perform. The dealership cost is well ...... I had better say it's: dealership cost! (that way my username is not in question lol) If anyone has done this kind of work then please feel free to submit your ideas or if you know a competent technician that is reasonable. I can order whatever is necessary however the only time I have is on Fridays through Sunday, then it's back to flight training. Is there a Boxster club in Dallas that might help? I am not afraid to beg as you can clearly see lol. I REALLY want to get back into my car and give my wife her car back! Please help and Thanks in advance!

Ok then and thanks alot for the input, much appreciated.

Hello all, I am attempting my first AOS replacement tomorrow morning (00' Boxster) and I just wanted to get input if there is there a lubricant out there that is the equivalent to "KLUBER SYNTHESO GLEP"? Porsche part# (000.043.204.68) * To be totally honest: I'm just a little too frugal to fork out that much for a little tube of lube. The dealership was more than willing TO USE the following lubricants ON ME prior to billing me to do the work I have chosen to do myself: Vaseline KY Jelly Astroglide Motion Lotion w/heat I gracefully declined their offer.........however I would appreciate your suggestions! P.S. "Also just want to confirm that the AOS tightening torque to crankcase is: 10 NM or 7.15 FT LBS Is this correct?" Thanks in advance. "Dry O-rings"