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  1. Not to be a fool, but what good would it do to know that your engine is about to blow up. Do you stop driving your car, do you quick sell it so that some other owner gets hit with a five figure repair, or knowing the potential failings, would there be a way to extend the life of your engine to an exceptable time period? If no real benefit can be derived from this information, at this time, why add $30 to an already expensive oil change. For me this would be an extra $100/year. I'm all for putting the money away for a 3.4 transplant. Ed
  2. When I finally cleaned mine, I found all the usual rubish , a dead bird and a five dollar bill. After seeing all the road side trash that gets sucked up in there I realize that clening them yearly is in the best interest of my car. It is fairly easy if you have someone to help droping the bumper so that it doesn't get scratched. Ed
  3. My '98 2.5 Boxster w/Tip is at about 55K miles. I got it 2 years ago with about 28K major problem free miles on the clock. I have put on , in two years , just about what the previous driver did in 9 years. I am getting ready for the Christmas list, and besides the items on the 60K maintenance, what should I be looking to change in order to keep up the reliability of my car? Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. Ed
  4. That was the first thing that I checked and the rug didn't seem wet, nor was there any signs of corrosion inside the box. I don't seem to be having any troubles. Is there something that I should do or just clear the codes and see if they return. Thanks for the information. Ed
  5. So I neglected to add Boxster to the 1998 part, and you neglected to be human. I guess we are now even
  6. Sorry, it is a 1998 with Tip. Thanks, Ed
  7. I got a CEL and was getting the fault codes with my Durametric. As it has been a long time since I did any code reading I checked all the fault codes and besides the P1126 for the CEL I got 3 Alarm codes whose meaning I can't seem to find. If anyone can help me it would be greatly appreciated. 49 KLEAD ? 33 Interior Sensor Faulty 21 w lead DME Immobilizer Thanks in advance for your consideration. Ed
  8. 1998 2.5 51k changed fluid and filter at 43k because of age of car no problems as of yet
  9. I received the Cool Bag as a present and have not even tried to mount it as I have not found it to work well enough to have it in the car at all times. It is a good idea, it is a shame that it doesn't work. Ed
  10. I have purchased one of these kits, but have been waiting to put it in because of the same concerns which you have. Help someone, Please. Ed
  11. I have done a search and could not come up with anything on removing the seat back centers. I saw a sketch elswhere but could not see how they came out. Has anyone out there ever done it and if so could you be so kind as to tell me how. I want to add a piece of foam behind there so that my back will fit in the seat better. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. Ed
  12. As I am built a little differently than most people( 6'tall, 56" chest and 40" waist ) I have a little trouble over long distances with the seats in my Boxster. The "wings" hit kidneys and such and my back is not truley supported. I was looking into getting seat heaters and the shop said that they might be able to adjust the wings out a little. Is this really possible and also does anyone know of any seats that would fit the 98 Boxster and give me more shoulder room. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. Ed
  13. I don't know if Air Bag lights are the same as CEL's but if you disconnect the battery for 45-50 secs and no more, you will clear codes and not lose your radio code. Ed
  14. I live in scenic downtown NEPA, and also have just put on my winter Conti tires. As I am not as brave as you I do not take it out in snowstorms. What is the depest snow that you have been in? Here 4WD's are necessary because 6" of snow is a dusting. Have great fun. Ed
  15. When I put on my winter wheels I also installed a front strut brace and 7mm spacers on all four wheels. I went for a ride and the car seemed real " light" around 80mph and above. The winter wheels are a recent used purchase as are the winter tires on them. I have a stock suspension on my 98 Boxter and made no other changes than those listed. Any ideas why. Thanks in advance. Ed
  16. Thanks for the info. These new camber bolts and fittings, did the alignment place have them or is it a Porsche item?
  17. I have replaced the left rear tie rod and tried to have the alignment done. They can't seem to get the camber right on either side. The last alignment the right side could not be gotten to specs--close but not right on. This time both are out. I was told that to get the toe correct the camber had to be adjusted. There is a wobble in the car after 70. I had just put on my winter tires and had them balanced and they were balanced and they spun true. Could the vibration be steming from the incorrect camber and is there any adjustment kits which would allow the correct camber to be gotten? Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. 98 Boxster w/tip Ed
  18. You will find it a lovely auto as is. If you want to go faster, learn to drive it that way. Unless you are really good, nothing improves the speed like a little education. Good Luck. Ed
  19. Congradulations, and the best of luck. It is different isn't it. When I first got my 986 the only question anyone asked was " How fast is it? " I would tell them that it only had around 200 HP and the dissapointment would show in their face, but if I took them for a ride or let them drive, they always came back like giddy school girls. Have fun.
  20. Good for you. I also looked for a long time and now have a real joy. If possible, please find as much pleasure in yours as I have found in mine. Good Luck, Ed
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