Where is the drive belt on a Porsche Boxster?
The drive belt on the Boxster is accessible through a trap door compartment cover that’s located behind the seats. Move the seats all the way forward, and remove the rear carpet panel by releasing the small snaps that hold it in place (inset Photo, upper right). The clips are screwed onto metal studs.
Can a Porsche Boxster 996 engine be replaced?
Replacement is relatively easy and is performed from underneath the car. The oil pan may leak over time – learn how to reseal this and also consider installing a deep sump engine kit at the same time. The Boxster and 996 engines are not necessarily known for being bulletproof.
What kind of suspension do I need for a Boxster?
The PSS performance suspension kit from Bilstein is one of the top performing kits available for the Boxster and Carrera series. Wayne shows you how to install it correctly in this article. A strut tower brace links the top of the shock towers to insure that the towers do not bend when the chassis is flexing.
Is the Boxster motor mount made out of rubber?
The Boxster motor mount is manufactured out of rubber, which means it wears out over time. Replacement is relatively easy and is performed from underneath the car. The oil pan may leak over time – learn how to reseal this and also consider installing a deep sump engine kit at the same time.
How often should you change the oil on a Porsche Boxster?
It should be checked periodically (every 5,000 miles, or when you change your oil). The Boxster uses what is known as a poly-ribbed belt (having many channels or ribs on the underside of the belt).
How many pages in the Porsche Boxster book?
The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads. With more than 950+ full-color glossy photos accompanying extensive step-by-step procedures, this book is required reading in any Boxster owner’s collection.
What does a Porsche Boxster drive belt look like?
Here is a brand new crate 3.4L 996 motor direct from Porsche. The various components are: 1-Power Steering Pump, 2-Alternator, 3-Upper Idler Pulley, 4-Water Pump, 5- Air Conditioning Compressor (not installed), 6-Crankshaft, 7-Tensioner Pulley, 8- Lower Idler Pulley. On the lower right is a photo of what a brand new belt looks like.
Where is the crankshaft on a Porsche Boxster?
The crankshaft is in the center, shown by the orange arrow. To release tension on the belt, simply place a 24mm socket attached to a breaker bar on the idler and turn it clockwise (lower left). Here is a brand new crate 3.4L 996 motor direct from Porsche.
It should be checked periodically (every 5,000 miles, or when you change your oil). The Boxster uses what is known as a poly-ribbed belt (having many channels or ribs on the underside of the belt).
The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads. With more than 950+ full-color glossy photos accompanying extensive step-by-step procedures, this book is required reading in any Boxster owner’s collection.