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IMS Bearing is there a way to find out if it’s been replaced
01.13.2019
Boxster | Engine
1997 Boxster 71 000 Engine Ellenton Florida I just purchased a 19997 Porsche’s boxter with 68000 and I keep reading about the IMS bearing.  I have never owned s Porsche before, I’ve had meany luxury...
Engine Oil Temperature during HPDE
01.11.2019
Boxster | Engine
2014 Boxster S 56 000 Engine McKinney Texas I track my 2014 Boxster S w/PDK + Sport Chrono quite frequently and I'm concerned about oil temperatures.  I was at COTA for a 3-day HPDE event in...
1998 Boxster top not functioning intermittently- handbrake not detected
01.10.2019
Boxster | Electrical and Electronic
1998 Boxster 90 000 Electrical and Electronic Scottsdale Arizona Hi, The top of our Boxster is not opening/closing on occasion.  After some trouble shooting we determined that this was happening...
WHERE CAN I GET A NEW ALARM MODULE FOR MY 2000 BOXSTER?
01.10.2019
Boxster | Electrical and Electronic
2000 Boxster 86 000 Electrical and Electronic LONGBOAT KEY Florida THE "ALARM MODULE" FOR MY 2000 BOXSTER GOT FRIED BECAUSE OF WATER ACCUMULATING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHERE THE...
My convertible top has some minor cracks in the rear window plastic along the edge. Is there a short term fix to seal these cracks until I can replace the top?
01.09.2019
Boxster | Other
2000 Boxster S 112 000 Other Conyers Georgia My convertible top has some minor cracks in the rear window plastic along the edges of the fabric. Is there a short term fix to seal these cracks until I...
Bilstein shocks for SPB
01.09.2019
Boxster | Suspension
1999 Boxster Suspension Dallas Texas There appears to be No More Bilstein shocks available for purchase anymore. I sent a pair of shocks recently to Bilstein to have rebuilt. They have told me that...
CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND A WORKING MODULE FOR MY BOXTER?
01.09.2019
Boxster | Electrical and Electronic
2000 Boxster 86 000 Electrical and Electronic LONGBOAT KEY Florida MY CONTROL MODULE FOR TURN SIGNALS, DOME LIGHT, HORN, WARNING FLASHER AND IGNITION WAS FRIED WHEN WATER GOT IN UNDER THE DRIVER...
My spirometer back light is out on a 97 Boxster with 18,000 miles on turn out can I replace the bulb are there any videos on how to do it. Thank you
01.08.2019
Boxster | Interior
1997 Boxster 18 000 Interior North platte Nebraska My speedometer light back light is out on my 97 boxster  18,000 miles on it.  Canon the lightbulb replaced and if I can can you put a LED backlight...
Is there any merit to an upgraded lower oil pan on a 986 Boxster S?
01.08.2019
Boxster | Engine
2002 Boxster S 62 000 Engine VERMILION Ohio While I have the lower case cover off and the car is up for the winter, is there any merit or advantage to replacing the pan with one with better baffles...
Driver Side Light Error
01.08.2019
Boxster | Electrical and Electronic
2008 Boxster S 94 000 Electrical and Electronic Oklahoma City Oklahoma While driving recently, a warning message appeared stating to "Check Front Left Side Light." When I stopped and...

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