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jftaylorv 06-25-2013 08:28 AM
My 2008 2.7 has 21,000 on the odometer. I will have the 24K service performed regardless of mileage later this year. I have been advised to have all service performed at the dealer by a local indy that works only on air cooled Porsches, mostly due to the unlikely event of IMS failure.
The cost of the service is $750.00 at either of the 2 dealers in the Atlanta area, $400 in Knoxville at the dealer or $250- $300 at local indy shops.
To date every service has been performed at the dealer, 2...
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lithium1330 03-30-2013 08:57 PM
DIY Guide to Replacing the Accessories Belt in the 987
Questions/comments: PM or email me: lithium_1330@yahoo.com
You can download the PDF here: https://www.box.com/s/32ftofdw935rrizmmfr4
This is a suggestive guide detailing steps one can take to replace the accessories drive belt in the engine bay of the 987 (Boxster/Cayman) cars. It is a relatively simple job that most of us can tackle. For this job, you do not need to put the Boxster top in service position, but opening it up ½ way will...
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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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Left Hander 12-26-2012 01:40 PM
Brakes 201: Brake Fluid Flush / Brake Bleeding
Introduction
Bleeding your brakes or flushing (changing) the brake fluid is not a difficult DIY maintenance task. Both jobs can be done with simple, basic tools you probably already have on hand.
Bleeding your brakes involves the removal of small amounts of brake fluid to remove any air bubbles which may be in the line. Flushing involves replacing the brake fluid in the entire brake system.
Until you do this the first time, this...
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jabo 12-01-2012 09:32 PM
For those of you with a Boxster Spyder, the weather apron that encloses the back of the cabin is attached to a metal stress hoop with plastic clips. If you are not careful, there is the possibility of these clips being broken when rolling the window up, if you have misaligned the top hoop to the roll bar.
My first thought when this happened to me was, "wow this is going to cost a fortune to replace that entire apron!".
As I inspected the clips, I realized that they were attached with...
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mrjr1000 06-30-2012 12:34 PM
Accessing engine compartment is the first step in finding and replacing Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Always remember you may be rubbing or leaning against the side of your car so beware of zippers, buckles, or rivets on clothing that might scratch your finish.
Begin by placing the convertible top in the service position. Raise or lower the top to a few inches from the wind shield or watch and stop when the tonneau cover has traveled the farthest it can toward rear of the car.
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lithium1330 05-19-2012 05:18 PM
DIY Guide to Replacing the Air Filter in the 987/Boxster
You can download the PDF here: Replace Air Filter 987 Boxster.pdf
This is a suggestive guide detailing steps one can take to replace the engine air filter in the 987 (Boxster/Cayman) cars. The first section includes steps to put the Boxster convertible top into service position, as the 2007-on Porsche owner’s manual no longer includes these steps. Putting the top in service position will enable the owner to access the engine bay.
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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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