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    986 not another leak issue !

    in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

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    Believe it or not , mine had a "dead" area in the door seal, by the mirror. I had the same issues and finally checked the seal with the ol dollar bill teuck and found it.

    1) It leaked in around the mirror and hafl way down the front

    2) Followed the radius of the doorto the bottom

    3) Dripped onto the rocker panel carpet on the rear half and wicked all the way to the floor carpet behind the seat. 

     

    Have you also noticed the top of the interior rocker panel trim wet after a rain? Thats a dead giveaway... see photo

     

    In my experience, German plastics and rubber products are junk on these cars...

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    Hard to Start After Fueling Up

    in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

    Posted

    I had the same issue for years. I'm 99% sure it's the evap system purge valve at the intake (mine was bad - $40-50 and an hour to fix) or at the charcoal canister behind the fender liner...I replaced it all before tracing it back to the intake.

    Do a "purge valve" search here, it's been covered in 2013/2014 with a pic and PN

    Boxster 986 vibration @ 3000/3200 rpm (fix?)

    in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

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    Been dealing with my 2800-3000 vibration for over 10 years now (2000 Boxster). It stopped briefly after the new Porsche engine in 2005. I just replaced the trans and motor mounts along with new Fabspeed exhaust and the vibrations are gone!!! Finally! The engine mount was totally ripped too...thing is back in 2005 the dealer said it was ok, BUT you can only verify via disassembly of the mount (the plastic side covers prevent a visual inspection of the actual rubber mount).

    Another observation: there is a TREMENDOUS amount of vibration especially upon deceleration with the Boxster. This is evident by watching the Fabspeed intermediate flex-pipes while revving the engine...I do suspect the exhaust as the culprit too...and I DO still have a tiny bit now at 1200 rpm with the Fabsped exhaust too as the intermediate pipe on the drivers side is very close to the rear sway bar.

    Chris

    Starting Problem After Fueling 986

    in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

    Boxster vs Deer

    in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

    Posted

    Anyone know of a good body shop around the Ann Arbor, MI area? I hit a deer about 40mph, the car is nort crunched up , but light damage from the RH headlight across the hood.windshield and down the whole left side :(

    Sad part is I just spent all spring installing all new coolant hoses (24), water pump, tune up, and full Fabspeed headers and exhaust...just bad luck I guess. 1st crash in her in 10 years :(

    Thanks in advance!

    Chris

    3-way hose (at water pump) leak?

    in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

    Posted

    Well I thought I was finished...just replaced all hoses Im the car, used the original spring clamps, and now have leaks at the 3-way hose. After a few days and 3 full warm up cycles/air bleed it started at 1 port (under pressure) AMD has now migrated to all 3. I replaced 2 ports with standard screw clamps...still leaks at very end of hose. Do I need to try a heavier built t-clamp? Porous aftermarket hose? It's funny this is the ONLY leak...and all 3 ports :( Thanks in advance!

    '03 150,000 Mile Service Completed Today

    in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)

    Posted

    WOW! I have an 00 w/171K and have had many, problems. I have basically rebuilt the car minus the tranny and rack, I dont even drive it that hard. Sounds like you have a keeper!

    Chris

    I completed my 150,000 mile service today (oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter). Car runs like a champ (I still live my days between 5k and 7k on the tach from the time I start it until I turn it off after returning home at the end of my day). I still remember the day I drove it off the lot with 17 miles on the odometer in December 2002.

    Engine/General Maintenance History of my car:

    Engine Issues (1)

    • AOS

    • Not one other engine component replaced in 150,000 miles

    The ONLY component every changed on my engine besides the maintenance items was a failed AOS at 146,000 miles. There has not been another component changed. I will say the AOS failure was such that I lost the engine…$400.00 later my dealer had me running strong.

    Maintenance (Regular)

    Oil, Oil Filter, cabin filter and Air Filter every 15K since new

    • Amsoil 5w-40 with OEM filter since first oil change

    Plugs at 60K and 120K

    Brakes (Front) at 64K and front/rear at 120K

    Drive Belt at 60K and 120K

    Misc Maintenance Items (Misc)

    • Window Regulators (3 left / 2 right)

    • Ignition Switch

    • Clutch Interlock Switch

    • Battery (2)

    • Tires (Replace 2 pairs rear to every 1 pair front) ~25K out of rear tires

    • Plastic Shroud forward of engine (replace twice due to road debris)

    The Boxster is my daily driver. This is the BEST car I have ever owned. I drive this car daily over the renowned Ortega Highway (check out the video of this Cayman running the Ortega: http://www.carvideosonline.com/porsche-vid...ugh-ortega.html

    This stretch of road through the Cleveland National Forest is the hot spot for motorcyclists and performance vehicle owners. I look forward to my drive to the office everyday…and really look forward to my drive home.

    My interior is still in excellent shape. The Boxster looks great…no one would ever guess I’ve logged 150K Southern California miles on the odometer.

    I look for a reason to buy a new Porsche sports car (whether that be a Boxster or Carrera), but there’s just no point. At 150K, I have as much fun today as the day I brought it home. Prior to this Boxster I owned a 2001…it too was a great car. I traded it in so I could get the glass rear window.

    I always read the litany of Porsche issues…I haven’t seen those issues. And yes, I do drive it like I stole it...every day!

    All the best,

    Bill :beer:

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