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Keoni986 08-12-2020 02:29 PM
Note this is for the 986 series only.
Replacing spark plugs and tubes in our 986 Boxsters is fairly straight forward but because of the tight space of the locations, it’s helpful to use a few tools to make the job easier.
Porsche supplies a wheel hanger stud to make it easy to dismount and mount our wheels. I bought these because I feel it’s better using two instead of one.
The forward facing wheel liner needs to be removed. An easy task using a 10mm socket on the two plastic...
Keoni986 02-05-2020 11:19 AM
Here is a "DIY" on replacing the fuel injectors on a 986 from our friends at Pelican Parts. It appeared in the 02/04/2020 eBrake newsletter.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/25-FUEL-Injectors/25-FUEL-Injectors.htm
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Keoni986 03-22-2013 09:55 AM
Just completed the replacement of the OEM battery on SilverBox, a 2008 987. The OEM battery was about 5 1/2 years old and started showing dying signs this past weekend. If you have not done one on your Boxster you should know that the process is easy and straightforward. I selected an ACDelco 94R Profession Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery as the replacement. Here are the steps I took:
connected a CTEK3300 battery maintainer via the cig lighter. The remaining steps were done while...
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Keoni986 07-14-2011 11:11 AM
Please note this Boxster Register Article was written and photographed by Rick Glesner
Littleton, Colorado
How to keep your 987 Boxster Convertible Top from doing this...a repair option.
The problem really is pretty simple to fix. You just have to dig a little under the head liner for the attachment points of two elastic straps that have perished, or need adjusting.
Step #1: Unlock the top in the usual fashion, and bring it back to what Porsche calls the service position, about 4"...
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Keoni986 06-10-2011 02:29 PM
REFINISH THOSE CALIPERS!
A do-it-yourself project that can bring chalky brake calipers back to life
By Bill Burris
Reprinted with permission from Bill Burris and Panorama (May 2011 Panorama)
Imagine this scenario: You’ve just washed your car and it looks good, but you decide to go the extra mile and give it a wax. Hours later, you stand back and it’s a thing of beauty. Except for those nasty brake calipers. You don’t know if it’s years of wheel cleaner or just road grime that is...
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