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The Newbie and the Cross Country
Greetings,
I'm the proud new owner of my very first Porsche! I picked up a 2001 Boxster with only 42K miles on it - newer tires and brakes and new top (glass rear window). I'm planning to take it on a cross country trip - no better car for a nice cruise eh? What sorts of spare parts and tools should I bring along, beyond the factory tool kit and some spare bulbs, relays, and serpentine belt? Thanks for your time, Scott
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A can of fix-a-flat, maybe some fuses, paper towels, can of oil? I would simply replace the belt before you leave if you're worried about it: Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Drive Belt Replacement - 986 / 987 These cars are not like the ones from the old days - they are pretty darn reliable...
Good luck! -Wayne
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Wayne, I can't thank you enough for posting all those tech articles! I skimmed through a bunch of them and feel like I could take on the world!
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Doug Currently Between Porsches PART OF MY SOUL: '09 Boxster 2.9 PDK, '86 911, '76 912E, '06 Cayman S, '90 911 C4, '74 911, '78 911 Targa, '01 Boxster, '70 911T, '99 Boxster (#2), '72 911T, '88 911, '99 Boxster (#1), '84 911 Turbo Look, '73 911 Targa, '88 944 |
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Hi,
Got myself a copy of "101 Projects..." and am all set! ...and you'd better believe I'm going to take plenty of pictures! ![]() Thanks again! -Scott
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