What is the repair manual for a Porsche Boxster?
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What are the most common problems with a Porsche Boxster?
Listed below are Porsche Boxster common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent Boxster problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
Are there any problems with the 986 Boxster?
The upgraded aos features a doubling in size of capacity for scavenging and is less prone to sucking up oil during high speed cornering. M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.
How often should I clean my Porsche Boxster engine?
Notes: Some of these problems have been resolved in the manufacturing process and should not recur in new engines. The Boxster should not eat much oil (maybe a quart every 7500 miles), and should never drip oil underneath the car. If you have an oil leak repaired, make sure the dealer thoroughly cleans the engine.
What’s the problem with the Porsche Boxster engine?
Boxster owners have reported 33 complaints over 20 model years. A majority of the problems are related to the engine. Boxster owners have reported 33 complaints over 20 model years. A majority of the problems are related to the engine. Skip to Content
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What causes a Porsche Boxster door handle to snap?
Cause: A cable inside the door of Model Year 1998 and later Boxsters seems to undergo some stress that causes it to snap. This causes the inside door handle to be disabled. It appears that it tends to happen after having been driven about 1000 to 2000 miles.
The upgraded aos features a doubling in size of capacity for scavenging and is less prone to sucking up oil during high speed cornering. M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.
What kind of car is a Porsche Boxster?
Maintenance and running costs are at the low end of the Porsche ownership scale. Mechanically, the design is generally solid, with the exception of a few items highlighted below. In the used car market, you’ll find Boxster 986 (1997-2004), 987 (2005-2012), 981 (2012-2016) and current 718 versions available.
Can a Porsche Boxster convertible top be replaced?
In this case, the top transmission, the lever, and the convertible top push rod needed to be replaced with new parts. If your convertible top push rod has broken, then you will need to replace it with a new one. Unfortunately, at the time of this writing, a new plastic ball cup end is only available by purchasing an entirely new rod (about $75).
How much does a Porsche Boxster tire cost?
The Boxster has quite large tires. If the car you buy has 19-inch rims, you’ll be looking at approx. $1k for a set of 4 tires. The rear tires will wear quicker than the fronts on the Boxster due to suspension setup.