What kind of Boxster top will go up or down?

986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) (MY1997 – 2004) 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S) 986 Boxster Convertible Top Issues and Solutions

Can a Porsche Boxster convertible top be damaged?

This is a neat feature, except that there are no safeguards built into the unit. So, if the top latch is not fully released and the roof catches on it as it is being automatically lowered, you can seriously damage your roof.

What’s the Smart top on a Porsche Boxster?

One of the first things I installed in my wife’s Boxster was the SmartTop controller that allows you to open and close the roof with one-touch operation (see Pelican Technical Article: Smart Top Roof Control Installation ). This is a neat feature, except that there are no safeguards built into the unit.

Where is the pivot ball pin on a Porsche Boxster?

The pivot ball pin (shown in inset) would normally be attached to end of the control lever (yellow arrow), but due to the top getting stuck, it has been broken off. In this case, the top transmission, the lever, and the convertible top push rod needed to be replaced with new parts.

How did the Porsche Boxster convertible top get stuck?

In addition, the mechanism for lifting the rear metal cover has completely sheared off as well. The pivot ball pin (shown in inset) would normally be attached to end of the control lever (yellow arrow), but due to the top getting stuck, it has been broken off.

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.

What should I do about my 986 Boxster convertible top?

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What makes a Porsche Boxster convertible top lift?

B- Ball pivot pin (2 req) C- Control cable D- Improved transmission assembly (increases the leverage of the motor to lift the top), left and right required E- Control lever (attaches to the opposite side of the transmission assembly), 2 req F- Improved transmission assembly standoffs.

Is there a Boxster top that won’t operate?

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Is there a problem with the Porsche Boxster 996?

In some cases, there is a leak through the crank case wall. Porsche has a unique way of casting the crank cases on the Boxster and 996. Porsche subcontracts out the process of pouring the Boxster aluminum crank cases.

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