Going to see boxster this eve
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If you half open the roof, you can take the little storage compartment at the rear of the seats. Then you can undo the four plastic pins (just lift the tabs and turn them) and you have access to the top of the engine, it is limited access though. To access the front (alternator/V belt etc. You need to take the carpeted sound deadening out from behind the seats and this will reveal a metal panel with I think from memory requires a 12mm spanner.
Edited by Baz Tench on Saturday 15th October 16:18
If you half open the roof, you can take the little storage compartment at the rear of the seats. Then you can undo the four plastic pins (just lift the tabs and turn them) and you have access to the top of the engine, it is limited access though. To access the front (alternator/V belt etc. You need to take the carpeted sound deadening out from behind the seats and this will reveal a metal panel with I think from memory requires a 12mm spanner.
Edited by Baz Tench on Sunday 16th October 14:04
rattles or cluncks while driving. there shouldn't be any. a rattle could just be a loose heat shield around the exhaust pipe(for some reason mine was always loosing a screw) but it could also be a sign of wear and tear of (expensive) parts that will need replacing before to long.
make sure the roof opens and closes smoothly. you shouldn't have to aide it at all.
make sure the roof opens and closes smoothly. you shouldn't have to aide it at all.
Edited by Helen Goff on Saturday 15th October 16:53
There are story's of IMS and RMS failures (the latter isn't serious trouble IMO) associated with Boxsters. I wouldn't worry too much though, as it is overblown on the net IMO. Saying that, an inspection by someone who knows them is recommended though.
Look out for a heavy clutch (£600-700 to replace) and a good service history. 986's need 12 monthly services whereas 987's are 2 yearly.
Look out for a heavy clutch (£600-700 to replace) and a good service history. 986's need 12 monthly services whereas 987's are 2 yearly.
congratulations.. pictures are needed It's looking very filthy after a 3 hour drive back, it wasn't advertised, I managed to get in before that happened!
Couple of questions though, the dash light seem to come on and off when they feel like it, could that be a loose connection? Also the soft top windows is very yellow could do with a new one if anyone knows a well priced supplier, apart from that it lovely
Couple of questions though, the dash light seem to come on and off when they feel like it, could that be a loose connection? Also the soft top windows is very yellow could do with a new one if anyone knows a well priced supplier, apart from that it lovely
airportparking said:
It's looking very filthy after a 3 hour drive back, it wasn't advertised, I managed to get in before that happened!
Couple of questions though, the dash light seem to come on and off when they feel like it, could that be a loose connection? Also the soft top windows is very yellow could do with a new one if anyone knows a well priced supplier, apart from that it lovely
'dash lights'? Background lights or warning lights? Dash lights acting up can be a bad ignition switch. Or a sign water has gotten into the cabin through blocked drains: There are some at the front of the car, just ahead of the cabin under the plastic covers on either side of the battery cover and at the rear of the car on either side of the soft top under each arm of the clam shell.Couple of questions though, the dash light seem to come on and off when they feel like it, could that be a loose connection? Also the soft top windows is very yellow could do with a new one if anyone knows a well priced supplier, apart from that it lovely
Less likely cause is the car has been invaded by rodents.
Be sure the drains are clear and flow water without any difficulty.
Check for carpet dampness everywhere under the seats, along the bottom of the doors. (The door seals can fail and allow water to collect in a door and this usually makes itself known with weird behavior from the door window or lock but if ignored can manifest electrical gremlins elsewhere).
Sincerely,
Rockster.
ghamer said:
The 2.7 is the better engine!
You do know they are all exactly the same engine bored out to different sizes?All can have leaks between gearbox and engine from a leaking oil seal. Look underneath so see if its damp with oil, although they dont nessacerily drip oil.
They all eat discs to, so factor that in. They corrode very easily, its not uncommon cars with little use to have them every year.
I know a lad from a Porsche specialist, and just bought one myself.
Edited by nottyash on Sunday 16th October 18:57
Edited by nottyash on Sunday 16th October 19:01
Thanks chaps, it's the background lights for the clocks and centre console, glad to hear the engine are more solid on these as that was a major worry
Another Q do thebigger wheels from the 996 fit as the 17s look lost on it, also mine is much lower at the front then theblack one above, is thatnormal, shocks seem fine by the way
Another Q do thebigger wheels from the 996 fit as the 17s look lost on it, also mine is much lower at the front then theblack one above, is thatnormal, shocks seem fine by the way
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