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Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

03-18-2020, 08:22 AM

Replies: 7

Thoughts on Cayman vs Boxster

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Posted By fm1082

Good point, kinda forgot about the hardtops.

Good point, kinda forgot about the hardtops.

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

03-16-2020, 08:31 AM

Replies: 7

Thoughts on Cayman vs Boxster

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Posted By fm1082

Thoughts on Cayman vs Boxster

Sold my 2003 Boxster a few years ago and I really miss that car! So starting to shop for another.

I want a Cayman, but it seems like they go for more on the used market than a comparable Boxster....

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

03-16-2020, 08:19 AM

Replies: 6

Any quick thoughts ?

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Posted By fm1082

Seems high, low mileage, but an almost 20 year...

Seems high, low mileage, but an almost 20 year old garage queen is not always a good thing. There is some anecdotal evidence that these are the exact cars that are prone to IMS problems.

Remember...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

07-28-2011, 01:24 PM

Replies: 4

02 Boxster clutch problem??

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Posted By fm1082

Sounds too fast for a "normal" clutch failure. I...

Sounds too fast for a "normal" clutch failure. I would make sure that the slave is actually moving the clutch fork when the pedal is depressed. Hydraulic components can fail in such a way that they...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

06-03-2011, 01:39 PM

Replies: 17

'03 Boxster S, 19K miles, clutch/flywheel trashed.

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Posted By fm1082

The "unauthorized" driver question is just...

The "unauthorized" driver question is just something that has to be asked. LOL

When anybody has 19,xxx car with a clutch that goes bad overnight, the obvious question is; "Who borrowed your car?"...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

06-03-2011, 06:54 AM

Replies: 17

'03 Boxster S, 19K miles, clutch/flywheel trashed.

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Posted By fm1082

A leaking RMS won't typically foul a clutch. The...

A leaking RMS won't typically foul a clutch. The oil can't get to the other side of the flywheel because it slings off. This applies to all engines, almost every rms will start leaking at some point...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

05-23-2011, 07:02 AM

Replies: 6

Oil Leak - IMS? RMS? Please help diagnose

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Posted By fm1082

I have essentially the same leak on my 2003 and...

I have essentially the same leak on my 2003 and have pretty much narrowed it down to the AOS area above. The car has 39,xxx and runs perfect. The oil consumption is low (1/2 quart per 1000 miles) so...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

05-14-2011, 12:11 PM

Replies: 15

Window Reset Precedure

Views: 36,086

Posted By fm1082

It's my understanding that the regulator develops...

It's my understanding that the regulator develops slack in it over time from use and the cables stretching. When the motor runs it does not move as far as it should because of the split second that...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

05-13-2011, 06:56 AM

Replies: 15

Window Reset Precedure

Views: 36,086

Posted By fm1082

If I am wrong, feel free to correct me, but there...

If I am wrong, feel free to correct me, but there seems to be some confusion about the window “reset” being able to fix a window that is not dropping enough and catching on the top when the door is...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

05-13-2011, 06:29 AM

Replies: 16

Cold start problems

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Posted By fm1082

Just a thought; If the lights are flickering in...

Just a thought; If the lights are flickering in sync with the low rpm and stumbling then that could make sense. But, if they are dimming while the rpm is up or not related to rpm then I would guess...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

05-10-2011, 06:35 AM

Replies: 17

Lifter noise? I don't think so

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Posted By fm1082

I'll second Randy's comment. If it gets worse...

I'll second Randy's comment. If it gets worse you should probably look to exhaust leak, a valve train noise should not change with throttle position/engine load. If it stays that subtle, could be...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

04-29-2011, 04:14 PM

Replies: 5

Boxster cabin Squeek

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Posted By fm1082

My 2003 has a squeak in the same spot, at my left...

My 2003 has a squeak in the same spot, at my left ear. I have looked every place! Even tore the door apart but found nothing.

I did find that if I reach outside and pull on the door (pressure...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

04-05-2011, 08:08 AM

Replies: 10

I bought one..

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Posted By fm1082

I was reading it as radio codes are not needed...

I was reading it as radio codes are not needed 2004 and later. I am just nervous about unhooking my battery for the first time and getting a surprise from my radio.

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

04-05-2011, 07:41 AM

Replies: 9

IMS thought

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Posted By fm1082

Absolutely, the grease washing out is the entire...

Absolutely, the grease washing out is the entire problem with these bearings! lol

For design purposes, rotary lip seals are limited to about 7 psi positive pressure, since the seals in a brg like...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

04-04-2011, 06:48 PM

Replies: 9

IMS thought

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Posted By fm1082

IMS thought

I know a bit about bearings and seals from my job dealing with large enclosed gear drives and related equipment. A lot of time is devoted to keeping ball, roller, spherical etc. bearings and seals...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

04-04-2011, 05:56 PM

Replies: 10

I bought one..

Views: 881

Posted By fm1082

Thanks Mike. I assume that is your Boxster page...

Thanks Mike. I assume that is your Boxster page that I have read about 42 times!

I just double checked and according to the "lost code faq" no cdr-23 radios use a code. So I'm convinced.

This...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

04-04-2011, 05:27 PM

Replies: 10

I bought one..

Views: 881

Posted By fm1082

Thanks Randy, I was just assuming that there was...

Thanks Randy, I was just assuming that there was a relay, maybe not. I'll get a manual ordered shortly.

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

04-04-2011, 04:14 PM

Replies: 10

I bought one..

Views: 881

Posted By fm1082

I bought one..

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads18/aaaa1301955550.jpg

This is my "new to me" 2003 base model, 5 speed, PSM and Bose sound system. What a beautiful driving automobile. I wanted to say thanks...

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