Why did my Porsche Boxster 986 engine fail?
This one is perhaps the most important article of all. Many 996 and Boxster engines suffer from premature failure of this bearing. This article shows you how you can replace the bearing with the engine in the car and ensure your engine will survive well into the future.
When did the first Porsche Boxster come out?
And even though its most fabled product is the rear-engined 911, the mid-engined (and less powerful) Boxster has a talented enough chassis to engage a serious driver and enough soft-top style to satisfy the Sunday adventurer. The first-generation model, known in the factory as 986, arrived in 1996.
Is it possible to buy a 982 Porsche Boxster?
It is possible to buy a 982 Porsche Boxster through the company’s certified pre-owned (CPO) program. This means that a car has been checked thoroughly by Porsche technicians and refurbished using genuine Porsche parts. This also provides peace of mind thanks to its 2-year/50,000-mile warranty.
Is the Porsche Boxster 718 a good car?
However, the Boxster platform exists right up to the current production 718. As a result, there’s extensive knowledge available of common mechanical problems with these cars. The good news is the Boxster is generally reliable and has aged gracefully.
How many pages are in the Porsche Boxster book?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.
How to replace a Porsche Boxster starter in 1997?
For 1997-99 cars, you may have to loosen the clamp that holds the accelerator cable in place. With everything disconnected on the throttle body, simply rotate it up and out of the way. You should now have access to the starter, the two bolts attaching it to the engine, and the three electrical connections located on the rear.
Can you put synthetic oil in a Porsche Boxster?
There have been many documented cases in which the addition of synthetic oil has caused an otherwise dry car to start leaking. If you own an older Boxster that doesn’t have fresh seals in the engine, I would stick to the non-synthetics.
Where is the oil filter on a Porsche Boxster?
Complementary Modification: The Boxster filter is a cartridge-type filter, which is contained within a plastic oil filter housing next to the bottom sump underneath the car. You will typically need the factory oil filter housing removal tool, or a comparable one in order to remove the housing.