Greyanglia

Oil change for me too. At this stage in the car’s life it’s difficult to predict what other preventative measures to take. Mine’s an 08 on 68k and just had the major service and MOT. Had coil packs and aircon condensers changed in last 18 months and the Specialist I use advised me to relax and enjoy it as he’s deemed it a good’un. Worrying like mad about our cars seems to be a given!

22 hours ago, And.rs1800 said:

Is there a scrapyard/metal recycling place anywhere near you?

 They pay around £5 for a big battery-might as well get a fiver for it and less queuing than the council tip

Thanks

22 hours ago, BBB said:

My local mechanics garage takes them free, as they get some cash from people who come round and collect them. Worth asking your nearest one.

Thanks 👍

26 minutes ago, Menoporsche said:

I buy my batteries in “Halfords” and they give a €10 discount when you hand back the old battery. 

Wasn't sure about the quality of their batteries so played safe with the same again in a Bosch. Not too bad a price and next-day free delivery from one of the companies that popped up via a Google search.

1 hour ago, iborguk said:

or bits off Porsches...

🤣

Replaced the Bosch battery with an identical new one. Bit of a bugger on the poor old back lifting it out though. Any ideas on how to dispose of the old one. Local authority waste dump I assume?

12 hours ago, ½cwt said:

There are plenty of look ups on the internet to translate OBD2 codes as engine and emissions related ones are to an industry standard, or post them up here of course.

👍 Thanks 

Thanks for all the responses which, as ever, proved spot-on. I ended up taking it to my friendly (and reasonable) specialist. Turned out it was a couple of rogue codes which once cleared have not returned.

One was relating to the catalytic converter and the other to the clutch pedal. Only charged me £30 to clear them and do a quick check for peace of mind.

I probably should get an OPD reader although I'm not sure I'd know what half the codes mean!

Time to enjoy the sun with roof down now. 😀

11 hours ago, Lennym1984 said:

I'm in OX29 and have an icarsoft v2. If you want to drive over one evening, I'll happily plug it in and see what comes up

Thanks Lenny. Only just picked this up and already booked it in for Friday. I'll let you know the outcome. If it happens again 😳I'll give you a shout.

That’s a useful bit of info and nothing to lose in giving it a go. Tbh, I don’t have the facility or skill set to do much more than the absolute basics but just hate not knowing what’s wrong so this would an easy first diagnostic ahead of a visit to the Porsche specialist if required.

59 minutes ago, ½cwt said:

How far are you from Maidenhead, @Richard Hamilton may be able to assist with fault code reading and diagnosis if you PM him.

I'm between Banbury and Warwick so it bit far but thanks.

1 hour ago, penrhos said:

I had this back in February, same car 2008 987.1 with nearly 80k miles, and it came with a bad misfire. Phoned my Indy and he advised me to get it towed to his place and RAC guy agreed. Diagnosed as a misfire on banks 1 and 2 but despite changing plugs and a couple of sensors the issue persisted. Only got to the bottom of it by renewing bank 1 and 2 camshaft actuators. The Indy thought it was a combination of things and to my relief it's been fine since. I hope yours isn't as serious but if the initial diagnostics don't point to a simple solution you may want to get the actuators checked. Best of luck.

Thanks, that's a helpful analysis, just hoping it's an easier fix than that. Glad you got yours sorted though.

1 minute ago, Nobbie said:

May even be a connector wasn’t pushed home correctly when the coil packs were done. When I did mine they were fine initially, but must have worked loose over time.

1 minute ago, Nobbie said:

May even be a connector wasn’t pushed home correctly when the coil packs were done. When I did mine they were fine initially, but must have worked loose over time.

👍 Thanks

6 minutes ago, gillbe said:

“She cannae tek it cap’n” 😀

🤣

3 minutes ago, Nobbie said:

Could be a dodgy coil pack or O2 sensor, probably nothing too serious.

Thanks Nobbie, had the coil packs replaced about 3k mls ago so I’ll go with the O2 sensor which doesn’t sound as expensive! Just got Mrs Greyanglia on my back as I blew a lot of money on a brand new VW Campervan last year and they are delightful money pits! 
 

Cheers,

Michael

Hi all,

Just had my engine warning light come on today with visit workshop message. It’s a 2008 987.1 2.7 with 64k mls Just had new condensers fitted a couple of weeks ago but can’t think it’s connected. Guess I need to get my local specialist to carry out a diagnostic. Any early thoughts to enable me to sleep soundly tonight? 😀

Tia.

58 minutes ago, Pinewood said:

+ vat adds 20%, which brings your total to £600!

 

shop around and get quotes from other independants.

Thanks and will do.

Thanks. Best I've had so far is £500 plus vat so guess that's in the ballpark.

I need to have two new condensers supplied and fitted. Any idea on what should I budget for this from an independent? It's an '08 987.1 2.7.

Thanks

30 minutes ago, ½cwt said:

Leaking compressor, or leaking condenser?? 🤔

Sorry, my mistake. Think condenser, type compressor 🙄

 Good news and bad news today.

Sailed through the MOT but non functioning Aircon diagnosed as leaking compressor (as expected).

Just waiting for quote to have both sides done 🤞

8 hours ago, JonSta said:

It doesn't keep the whole car dry it's just for a person. And it doesn't replace putting the roof up. Just so you know.

😂😂😂

59 minutes ago, iborguk said:

I know it’s like once you know …. OPC is your best bet about £45 which yeah is about £40 too much.

Absolutely. 

2 hours ago, iborguk said:

It's totally unnecessary , like the passenger side umbrella but I wanted it after I knew it existed.

When the passenger side umbrella got mentioned in a thread the other day I found myself straight on to Google trying to find one even though I rarely take the Boxter out in the rain!

9 minutes ago, Mr Tom said:

I’ve got my 987 2.7 booked in with revolution end of May for the bypass. Will update this thread with before and after if anyone’s interested?

Thanks as I have a 2.7 too and much as I’d love a drive to Bruges/Brugge, I think a day at Revolution makes more sense.