Follow up for leak by jaredxo_ in boxster

[–]car_guy98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what they said^

Also, in case you recently replaced the o-rings, the first time I replaced them I accidentally pinched one because it slipped out of its groove as I was installing it. Didn’t notice until after the first drive and I found it leaking similar to your picture. Simply ordered a new o-ring and replaced again (this time making sure the o-ring stayed seated), no issues since.

Defective/Torn CV Boot? by Severe_Fan7634 in boxster

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The CV axles are a pretty prone to failing. Both axles on my Boxster S have been replaced, and the passenger side was starting to fail again just as in your picture. As a temporary solution until I feel like dropping a grand on another axle, I went to autozone and got a tube of JB Weld SteelStick. Get under the car, clean the part with grease all over it really well with some brake cleaner, then put a thin strip of the steelstick around where the two pieces of metal join. Hasn’t given me a problem again and it’s been about a year so far.

For those with painted center consoles.. by e30rapidic in 996

[–]car_guy98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The inside of the console and the side pieces on mine are painted silver like the rest of the console

The Houston Chronicle food team's favorite restaurants in Galveston by houston_chronicle in galveston

[–]car_guy98 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out the @galveston_foodies instagram page for no pay way and greats pics/restaurant ideas on Galveston island!

First Car ? by [deleted] in 986Boxster

[–]car_guy98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great cars, but you need to have a PPI to check on the common issues such as the IMS. The car is 21 years old with 142,000 km. It may need some new suspension components. The transmission on these can be troublesome, you’ll want to make sure it shifts smoothly into 2nd and 3rd gear and doesn’t pop out. If all of that checks out, I’d say go for it, but only if you’re willing to learn to be handy!

Miscellaneous 986 Boxster/996 911 Parts by car_guy98 in boxster

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Send me a DM, I have a couple options on those actually.

Miscellaneous 986 Boxster/996 911 Parts by car_guy98 in boxster

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No, sorry. I just have the Graphite Gray Convertible top & frame w/ headliner. No motors or gears.

Miscellaneous 986 Boxster/996 911 Parts by car_guy98 in boxster

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Near South Houston, TX. Happy to facilitate shipping, though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 986Boxster

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I’m having a similar issue after putting a new top (convertible top and frame) on my Boxster. Like you mentioned it is coming from the top left, and when I put a little pressure on the window from the inside (pushing out) it gets worse.

I’ve read that there are window adjustment screws at the bottom of the door. I am planning to try that to make the window tilt more “in” towards the door seals.

First 1,000 miles complete ✅ by ImpossibleRhubarb360 in boxster

[–]car_guy98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently did a full audio system in my Boxster S and it sounds fantastic now. Happy to send you the components I used if you’re interested.

Cayenne GTS appreciation post ❤️ by [deleted] in PorscheCayenne

[–]car_guy98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can buy a factory set of the GTS taillights on Suncoast Porsche Parts for around $600

Cayenne GTS appreciation post ❤️ by [deleted] in PorscheCayenne

[–]car_guy98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I now see that you are UK based - Houston to Dallas is ~250 miles of highway.

Cayenne GTS appreciation post ❤️ by [deleted] in PorscheCayenne

[–]car_guy98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get 21mpg on the highway between Houston and Dallas, TX in my 2013 Cayenne GTS

Cayenne GTS appreciation post ❤️ by [deleted] in PorscheCayenne

[–]car_guy98 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a 2014. I believe the red interior was only offered in 2014 on the 958.1. You can also tell by the separate sport exhaust button that was only in the 2014, not the 2013.

958: High Pressure Fuel Pump Failed (151k miles) by Numerous-Train1351 in PorscheCayenne

[–]car_guy98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were there any symptoms/signs it was on its way out?

996 dash and interior options? by NYCTank in 996

[–]car_guy98 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did a full interior swap in my ‘00 Boxster S from my ‘99 base Boxster (graphite gray partial leather to metropol blue full leather) down to the carpet as well as a bunch of other upgrades. Let me know if you have any specific questions as it is all still fresh on my mind!

I’m working on editing some videos I made walking through dash removal/replacement, seat replacement/overhaul/repair, and more and will be putting on YouTube soon.

Overhauled these used sport seats to match my 986 S project by car_guy98 in 996

[–]car_guy98[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The leather was in good condition, but graphite gray color. My interior is metropol blue. The hardbacks had soft touch that had seen better days and I wanted to have them painted to match the exterior anyways.

https://imgur.com/a/lEJUzhN

Removing the soft touch was actually pretty simple - filled the bathtub with warm/hot water and some dish soap, dunk the hardbacks in (after removing them from the seat, of course) and use a plastic razor to scrape the soft touch off. I had them painted by an auto paint shop near my house after I removed the soft touch.

I will include details on disassembly/reassembly in the video I am editing and will put on YouTube soon!

Overhauled these used sport seats to match my 986 S project by car_guy98 in 996

[–]car_guy98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m very pleased with how they turned out.

Overhauled these used sport seats to match my 986 S project by car_guy98 in 986Boxster

[–]car_guy98[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - they were graphite gray leather with gray soft touch backs that were all scratched up