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Dealer replaced both window motors. Problem solved. Sure would like to dissect one of those.

Also replaced a window regulator which solved loud "crack" noise when closing.

In a previous post, I was looking for ideas on a basic essential toolkit for working on boxsters, didnt get any ideas and was wondering if you need "stimulus".

1. Credit card with high limit

2. Cell phone.

Yeah, blinking is very much a european thing. Over there it is routinely used for passing, and I think it makes sense. In the US many frown at that and I'm told some cops stop you if they see you blink.

In the US, "blinking" is commonly used to warn oncomming drivers of a speed trap. It is a violation, at least in my state anyway, if you are caught doing so. We do it anyway.

ResB, what does "t#@t" mean anyway??

i was not aware you can service/care for it. is there an an actual service that is recommended at X miles prior to it going out?

My view is that anything can be refurbished. When I worked for the Navy, we literally took junk and reworked it to new standards. In the case of my alternator, I heard the bearings becomming noisy. It still has the original regulator. It's not a daily driver anymore but I keep it on a charger. Some items I just have a feel for when they might need attention.

Did a quick price check for what Porsche wants for an alternator. About $1,320 new and $921 for a rebuilt. Makes me mad.

I think it's a crime what they charge for this stuff. These cars are no different from any other, and in some cases, not as good. I wonder how much of the car is VW design and manufacture anyway?

Likely Porsche uses a Bosch alt, simmilar to the Bosch in my VW. My VW alt has 240,000 miles on it. I had it serviced once about a hundred K ago. New bearings & brushes and had the commutator turned (cut on a lathe). Cost was about $35 I think.

It's like anything else. It will last a lifetime if you care for it and service it properly (as long as there are no design flaws). It just matters how much and to what level you want to get involved. The military has bombers that are 50 years old and are still in active service.

Take the alt to an auto electrics shop. It can prob be repaired for under fifty bucks.

I think I like the design of the new Mann better. They get over 20 bucks for that Porsche filter here. TP prob works better.

Just spoke with Sun Coast and their option at this point is a reman. and it will take 1 month to get as it has to come from Germany, for $5900 and change plus roughly $600 in shipping w/ core return and a $1200 Core charge. They do not have any new ones avail. at $8200 and change no core and only $300 shipping, they also said that it isn't showing that there are any avail. in Germany either. I would like to find out about getting the replacement parts Syncros and other necessary items required to do the 2nd gear syncro replacement. Please if someone knows how to get ahold of these please let me know the details or if you had the work done please let me know. It looks like I will have the clutch, tranny, and RMS done at the same time so I would like to keep the parts price reasonable as possible, The clutch kit is onlyh $405 through them so that is good news and the RMS is a stop at a fast food joint Yea!

Manual trans syncros are real sensitive to fluid type. Make sure you use the correct spec. I had problems with my GLI 5 speed when it had 225,000 miles on it. I found a specialest in CA that rebuilds VW transmissions on an exchange basis. I wanted to keep my original tranny. I fedXd it from NH to CA. They went through the whole thing - bearings, gasgets, syncros and anything that was worn - and gave me a report. I had it back and installed in a week. Cost was $800. Shipping was about $50. It's like a new transmission. There must be pleanty of shops that specialize in Por trans.

The dealer can do the work but I also think it's a possible DIY job.

Anything a dealer mechanic can do, you can do...and probably better.

Go back and get it. Make them give you a replacement. They're lucky you didn't get hurt or hurt someone else!

If yu have an 03, and if mine is any indication of engine reliability (2 replacements in 25,000 mi), you'd better get the warranty. At least the major item coverage which goes for about $1100.

It can ovedrheat the pump if it is sustained and done repeatedly. I doubt if that incident or an occasional mishap will cause you any problem. Lucky uncle!

How many miles on your engine? You might be better off replacing those idlers anyway.

I see what you are trying to do by your other post. HID runs on AC and the square wave is the clipped AC needed to boost the 14VDC to 20Kv. Seems to me that the input should be clean. Keep in mind that once HIDs start and fail, they need a cool-down time before they'll light.

Sorry, but I think the only correct and legal way to convert to HID is spending the grand for the factory retrofit kit. Good luck though.

I don't know if you found this yet, but I know what you're looking for. I believe it is part of the headliner installation parts that come with the $400 headliner. I remember the part because I had to install the headliner in my 03 after the dealer flubbed it up and couldn't get it installed.

I made some nifty tool to get those side hooks attached too.

I can't quite make out the settings on the scope. But, if you have hid's, did you tap before or after the power module? You would have to tap the DC feed to the power module. Where did you probe with the scope? I'll have to look at a drawing, but if you're proficient with the scope you prob kbow what you're doing anyway.

What size(s) are on the car?

If you're just running a relay, tap into the power feed for one of the headlights. When the light is turned on, the relay will actuate. I wouldn't use that feed to run anything else though.

Oh, and be sure to add a fuse.

Thank you Loren.

Anyone know if Peter Schwarzenbauer is the current CEO of PCNA? Thanks.

Nice! Good luck with it.

Is that Pease in the background? I used to work in one of those hangers in the first pic.

Nice job!

Jason at Beverly Hills Porsche told me that once Porsche replaces the engine, they don't warranty the new one, they've essentially covered the car thru one engine and that's all the warranty does.

Jason is misinformed.

I purchased my car new. It came with a 4 year/ 50K mile warranty. Unless Porsche proves mistreatment by me, they have to cover as many engines as it takes to fulfill the warranty. Search the forums and you'll find others with multiple engine replacements under warranty.

I'm getting ready to tighten the thumb screws over this car. My warranty expires in July and I have to act before then. Good luck with yours. If you plan to keep it, you may want to investigate extended warranties.

Sorry, I just saw the one from an earlier post.