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58 minutes ago, TROOPER88 said:

Did you not carry out the MOT history check prior to committing to buy? 

With regard the works etc, if you have a decent garage and tools, the gearbox for example is a very simple box to remove and no doubt you'll do that in a couple of hours. 

If you get stuck on any specific job, shout and I will assist where I can 

Yes Trooper I did and I took it into account with my offer to the seller. I have placed a refundable deposit which will be refunded if the inspection of the car throws up some issues. I am hoping the work on the car as I am a engineer by trade and have repaired complex pieces of plant and machinery in the past !

thanks very much for your offer of tech knowledge. It is appreciated 

thanks

Sam

1 hour ago, mike597 said:

The mot history is certainly chequered.   I note it failed on excessively corroded brake pipe, then passed a week later then failed again a year after that for the same thing. Bit fishy.  Sounds like a project.... Good luck. 

Thanks Mike yes it is a strange one I agree.

12 hours ago, ½cwt said:

Mine is the earlier dual rom. Not been changed.

You are welcome to take a look before you see your potential purchase to get the heads up on what to look for in advance, rather than find a long list with a large price tag having done a deal.

Thanks 1/2cwt I am away on business for a couple of days but back sometime on Wed.. Could I possibly take an hour of your time on Wednesday evening if convenient ?

Thanks for the information guys......I am already expecting the worst having done a MOT on line check !

1/2cwt. That is a very kind offer thanks. I have not actually completed the purchase yet, I am hoping to inspect it next Thursday. Is yours the dual row bearing or single ? Have you changed it ?

Nice that you are so near as well !

Thanks O/S for the comprehensive list. Most of which I had identified but some I had not... What odb reader do you guys use to identify issues ?

Thanks McDonald I am keen on doing all the work on it. so if it needs things doing I am up for the job !

Afternoon All,

For a while now the 3.2 S 986 has been getting under my skin. I have taken the plunge and put a deposit down on a cheap one....so it all could go horribly wrong !

The car is a Silver 2001 986 3.2 S manual with 130,000 mile on it......so again what could possibly go wrong.

I have not owned a Boxster before but have a little experience with Porsche cars and what is most likely to cause me pain in ownership.

Depending on what paperwork trail/history comes with the car will depend on the jobs required. If there is no history of  IMS change I think I will drop the gearbox and change it and probably do a clutch change as well.

First question is does anyone know the car its reg is Y26SJW

Second question is what ODB reader should I invest in (up to around £100) That will allow me to read and reset codes.

I have a well equiped double garage and have other vehicles so do not need to drive the Boxster as a daily..but would if I could !!

Based in Northamptonshire .

Thanks

Sam