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Blemishes on clear coated wheels
04.24.2020
Cayman | Wheels and Tires
2008 Cayman S 25 000 Wheels and Tires Melbourne Florida Please see the pictures attched. I have a rear wheel that has some blemishes under the clear coat.  How do you remove the clear coat and what...
Will 17" wheels from a 1994 964 fit a 2008 Cayman base.
04.23.2020
Cayman | Wheels and Tires
2008 Cayman 0 Wheels and Tires Reno Nevada I am considering a wheel swap on my 987.1 Cayman from 18" to 17" to allow more tire sidewall to soften the ride and reduce road noise. I am also...
2008 Cayman rear-view mirror
03.26.2020
Cayman | Interior
2008 Cayman Interior Acworth Georgia How do I separate the housing trim from the base of the auto-dimming rear view mirror to access the button? I've tried prying apart but am afraid of...
Engine squeals at cold start on 2008 Cayman S
03.26.2020
Cayman | Engine
2008 Cayman S 45 000 Engine St. Louis Missouri My engine squeals briefly at start up when the temp is below 50 degrees.  It does not squeal starting with a warm engine.  I suspected the belt but it...
2008 boxster rough starting when warm
02.17.2020
Boxster | Engine
2008 Boxster 85 000 Engine houston Texas <p>hi, i've noticed that after my 2008 boxster has warmed up or after a drive, when i start again, starting is not as smooth as when the car is...
987 Roof Clamshell tension cable ball joint difficult to disconnect.
02.15.2020
Boxster | Cables and Controls
2008 Boxster Cables and Controls vancouver British Columbia I am trying to access the engine on my 2008 987 Boxster.  However, I am not able to disconnect one of the tension cables from the roof...
Is anyone else finding it as hard as me to check my power steering fluid?
01.27.2020
Boxster | Engine
2008 Boxster S 43 000 Engine Dallas Texas I tried to follow the manual regarding checking the power sterring fluid as I hear a slight whine when I turn the wheel all the way.  Does anyone else find...
How do I go about getting a copy of my car's original window sticker?
01.22.2020
Boxster | Other
2008 Boxster S 43 000 Other Dallas Texas I just purchased a Boxster S from Earth Motorcars and they didnt have an original window sticker.  I was looking for a copy. 0 No votes yet
NAV inoperative
01.21.2020
Boxster | Accessories
2008 Boxster S 24 550 Accessories Cockeysville Maryland   I just purchased a 2008 Boxster RS 60 Spyder and tried to work NAV and it was inoperative.  I checked the NAV disc player in the frunk and...
I have a 2008 Cayman S and I have lost 2nd gear does anyone know how or who can fix 2nd gear sliders or synchros. I guess just repair this problem?
11.13.2019
Cayman | Transmission
2008 Cayman S 50 000 Transmission Anchorage Alaska How can I get my 2008 cayman s 6speed transmission repaired? Eric Ohlson 907 980-0123 0 No votes yet

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