Pinarelloman Posted 27April, 2013 Report Share Posted 27April, 2013 With alot of the air cooled guys doing their own maintenance, I thought I would ask who here does their own Boxster maintenance & what do you do. I will start with mine. All of which has been preventative maintenance. Purchased in 2009. So far I have done. Spark plugs. Water pump. Engine mount. Low temp thermostat. Left & Right inner CV boots. New serpentine belt. I also have a Durametric cable to clear any CEL's and run it occasionally to make sure all is well. It also reads any over revs.. only one, mine oops... I will be doing a coolant change this week & have purchased a vacuum bleeder for the coolant, which I am happy to lend to any Sydney guys here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinarelloman Posted 27April, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 27April, 2013 Sorry forgot to add oil changes every 5000km or yearly. Also fitted braided brake lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiX Posted 27April, 2013 Report Share Posted 27April, 2013 I only wish - unfortunately lack the spce, tools & most of the knowledge. Leave it to the professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasserkuhl Posted 27April, 2013 Report Share Posted 27April, 2013 Great stuff! I always love to read of people doing their own maintenance and learning their car. Has anyone done a tiptronic fluid/filter change at home? it looks like you would need a ramp or pit to do this easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 27April, 2013 Report Share Posted 27April, 2013 I send mine to Hamilton's...I've done the hard years underneath cars. I'm over it, plus I no longer have the space. Much rather pay the professionals and save my weekends for driving. Hamilton's even call by to collect the car and return it in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 27April, 2013 Report Share Posted 27April, 2013 Good service will keep you going back every time. My father in law used to own a car dealership and he made sure his service customers were always well looked after with pick ups/drop offs, free loan cars, updated on any issues etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 27April, 2013 Report Share Posted 27April, 2013 That's right Harvs... On my previous cars, I've rebuilt gearboxes, clutches, driveshafts, CV joints, CV boots, carburettors, brakes....you name it. I've learned an awful lot doing it myself. These days, I really couldn't be bothered with getting under the car all weekend and getting grease under the fingernails. Plus, there's no way I'm going to muck around with EFI. I've done a few jobs on the Boxster, new roof control unit, retro fitted the Onboard Computer Controls, fixed up some headlight issues, re-tensioned the softop, updated the centre and front consol. I don't mind doing fun little jobs like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 28April, 2013 Report Share Posted 28April, 2013 I have lots of tools and not enough time or smarts to do too much to my new baby. It just had a service so nothing should need to be done for a year or 10,000 kms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 1May, 2013 Report Share Posted 1May, 2013 I got a newsletter this morning from Pelican Parts and this was a link http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/10-ENGINE-Engine_Mounts/10-ENGINE-Engine_Mounts.htm?utm_source=Porsche+BMW+Forum+not+Cust&utm_campaign=a3c23a4055-5_1_Porsche_BMW_Forum5_1_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bcd1afdff4-a3c23a4055-66572925 Figured it was very appropriate for this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinarelloman Posted 2May, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 2May, 2013 The motor mount replacement is a very easy repair for a common problem, while in there it is worth doing at least a water pump & if time & $$ allow replace the thermostat with the low temp version. Mine gave none of the clunking/bad shifting symptoms but was torn 3/4 of the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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