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89 944S2 Steering Rack Boot
06.26.2019
944 (1986 – 1991) | Suspension
1989 944 S2 137 000 Suspension Cornelius North Carolina Yes, what is the difference in the steering rack boot- right vs left side?  When I review different sites, some charge different for right vs...
2011 Cayman S 987.2 known issues?
06.26.2019
Cayman | Other
2011 Cayman S 107 000 Other Statesville North Carolina Wondering if there are any KNOWN and/or reoccuring issues with the 987.2 PDK Cayman S models out there?  Looking at one with 107k miles, and...
Can anyone recommend a Porsche mechanic in the Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton area?
06.26.2019
Boxster | Other
2003 Boxster 39 850 Other Hollywood Florida Can anyone recommend a Porsche mechanic in the Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton area? 0 No votes yet
I'm interested in an aftermarket exhaust for my 986S wanting sportier sound and am looking at the BORLA Cat-Back system which leaves the original converters in place.. they also claim a power increase due to less backpressure... any help?
06.25.2019
Boxster | Other
2001 Boxster S Other Chattanooga Tennessee Does anyone have experience with a BORLA Cat-Back system on a 986S?  How did you like it? I've read that Mr. Bonilla favors the Porsche system but the...
What is the normal operating temperature (oil, water, oil pressure) for a stock 2014 Boxster Base
06.25.2019
Boxster | Other
2014 Boxster 18 000 Other Washington DC District of Columbia I have a 2014 Boxster Base, all stock.  No issues just curious as to the normal operating temps and oil pressure.    0 No votes yet
86 944 Freon Low Side vs. High Side
06.22.2019
944 (1986 – 1991) | Heating and Ventilation
1986 944 144 000 Heating and Ventilation Naples Florida I want to add Freon R12 to my ’86 944 but after reviewing multiple service manuals and online searches the location of the low side pressure...
86 944 No Start
06.22.2019
944 (1986 – 1991) | Other
1986 944 17 500 Other EAST HANOVER New Jersey My car was running fine last week.  I was away on business for five days and early in AM today it would not start.  When I turned the key it seems like...
engine won't idle down without bouncing rpm
06.21.2019
911 (1995 – 1998) | Engine
1998 911 Carrera 4S 120 000 Engine Woodinville Washington I have a 1998 Carrera 4S that has the issue of not being able to idle down smoothly.  When coming to a stop from anywhere above 30-40 mph,...
Reprogramming Immobilizer- ECU- Keys
06.20.2019
Boxster | Electrical and Electronic
2001 Boxster 24 000 Electrical and Electronic North York Ontario I own a Porsche Boxster 2001. It was caught in the rain with the top down- the battery went dead and now the Immobilizer and ECU and...
I own a 1995 993 Cabriolet. What is your suggestion about leaving the top up or down between drives?Most times I drive the car every week but occasionally I may go a month between drives.Is there any problem with leaving the top down for extended periods?
06.19.2019
911 (1995 – 1998) | Other
1995 911 Carrera Cabriolet 145 000 Other Paducah Kentucky I own a 1995 993 Cabriolet.  What is your suggestion about leaving the top up or down between drives?  Most times I drive the car every week...

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