YorkshireBoxster
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Have you checked your coolant level? If it's low it could struggle to blow any hot air through. Your coolant guage may indicate warmer than normal if its low on coolant too. I had a thermostat housing fail on me once in a previous car (not porsche) and the heater air gradually blew cooler and the guage moved closer to red.
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Got my 987.1 back from Redline Porsche after getting the front wheel bearings replaced and a 4 wheel alignment. Noticeably better to drive, less twitchy over uneven/bumpy roads and a lot quieter too. Very impressed with them. Also had a good look around their carrera cup race cars they are prepping for the forthcoming year.
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I'm currently waiting for my new one through autoglass too. Great tip re the seal so I'll be calling them tomorrow to mention it.
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Just back from Redline near Stockton and what a great bunch of people they are. They race in the carrera Cup and have also started racing lambos too so they know a thing or two about how a car should drive etc. Anyway they had mine up on the ramp giving it a good look over and then test drive. They diagnosed the front offside wheel bearing before they took it out whilst it was on the ramp. Slight play but definite grind when the wheel was spun. No worries re water pump (or IMS either) so all good there. They commented on how good the car looks too so the da polisher was definitely worth it.
All booked in for the end of the month for both front bearings and a 4 wheel alignment whilst they're at it. Will definitely be back there rather than the main dealer. Recommended for sure for anyone up that way.
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5 hours ago, NICTRY said:
Where were the rears from? I've seen the fronts on 911 so they're on my shopping list next month but the rears would be great to get too. Cheers
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Out of interest is it fairly straightforward to change the wheel bearings. As in they're not buried in the hub so the whole unit has to be replaced or something like that. I'm guessing the water pump would be a bit of a faff on so probably best left to the workshop.
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20 minutes ago, iborguk said:
It will frankly vary. Even between OPCs it will vary (esp London vs non-London)
@YorkshireBoxster I guess from the name you're Yorkshire based 😀? Perhaps someone nearby can recommend somewhere for you.
Based just outside the North Yorkshire boundary now but my heart still in Yorkshire.
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Just called Redline Porsche and they're going to take a look (no mention of any fee) to identify the noise and then go from there. I would normally jack the car up and give the wheels a wiggle but my trolley jack went missing over a few house moves.
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Just called my local OPC as I want to find out if the wine I'm hearing at motorway speeds is wheel bearing or water pump related. Now I'm aware some garages charge but they want £144 just to diagnose. Parts will be on top of that.
So just wondering how that compares with other experiences.
I'm just about to call a local independent to see what they say.
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I fancy putting a set on the boot lid either above the Boxster badge or to replace it. £70 seems a fair price for proper Porsche ones too.
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Yep I've just watched a few vids and I think I'll get it booked in to have it looked at once I've fitted the plastic clips to make sure it's all lined up correctly.
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That's what I was thinking and I think the handle was down. But on closer inspection and now that I'm home it appears the knocking (apart from the obvious plastic shattering) was the metal arm hamming itself under another part of the mechanism so I get the feeling the plastic knuckle was broken before today's outing. I've just removed the arm and tapped the thread back to normal so saved having to buy a new arm.
Although now I've seen where the plastic thing joins onto I'm wondering how I'm going refit it once I've fitted the new plastic bit so any tips will be most welcome.
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Yep as above we had a run out today and as we got into town the sun was shining so thought it would be nice to get the roof down...... I realised my mistake when there was a loud bang which was when I thought I should really have released the big handle near the rear view mirror.....doh.
I found the remnants of the plastic knuckle joint thing and have ordered two to do both sides but I also spotted the wire cable was now disconnected with noting on the end of it.
So just wondering if anyone has had that happen or what I'll be looking at to repair/replace the cable and how to do it.
Tia
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56 minutes ago, RFD said:
By way of an update, I’ve sold my Boxster 😪
The Incartec fitting kit meant the stereo came out really easily and I’ve put the original CD-R back in for the new owner. The Kenwood will be going in the replacement car, but that’s not a Porsche, so I have a spare Incartec fitting kit and harness available if anyone wants one.
Fire me a message and we can agree details.
It’s the FK-9591-IGN from https://incartec.co.uk/product/Porsche-987-997-Single-Double-DIN-stereo-fitting-kit-CANBUS-IGNITION-SILVER-FK-9591-IGNThanks
Just sent you a msg re the harness and fitting kit.
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Bought a couple of sheets of wire mesh from B&Q to make some radiator grill guards. Now just need to cut them to size, spray them black and fit some tubing around the edges and them tie wrap in place. Should be a nice job whilst the weather is so bloody cr*p. At least it'll wash the salt off the roads. Might even roll the bike out the garage and have a blast 😎
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Got them here
Seem decent enough and easy to fit.
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Replaced the worn heater/temp buttons. Easy job and would've finished it before my brew went cold had the little push rods fallen out of the unit. Noticed it when I screwed it back together and the switch wasn't "switching" haha
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Don't know if a 986 will fit a 987 but here's one on FB market place
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I'm getting two rears fitted for just over £340. Size is 235/50/17
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I've just ordered N rated for my 2005 which has the 17 inch with my local main dealer. Not much more than the non N ones from black circles. The parts guy mentioned that the car must've been looked after as it has a matching set of N rated ones on so that was good to know. I've only had it since Dec.
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4 hours ago, BBB said:
@ChrisW2, I’ve just fitted these
https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/h7-twenty20-projector-led-headlight-bulbs-pair.html
and they’ve made a big step up from the standard bulb, probably quite a lot due to the whiteness (6000K) of the beam.
Previous LEDs I tried were more yellow coloured and also flickered at low temperatures so I also installed Philips CANBUS adapters which just go in line between the OEM connection and the LED bulb. I followed the guide that @Hainesy made and it all worked first time. The hardest part was taking the headlight out and putting it back in again as I was worried about breaking the headlight, but take your time and it will make sense when you actually try it.
Can you remember which way round they went? I've read the reviews and one mentions v up/down. I'm tempted by these over the hids due to the instant light.
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8 hours ago, Paul P said:
They are about 80p each I think. Most opcs will post stuff to you for nominal p&p
i did the same thing when I had the same problem with the brake light (mine actually had water splashing around in it ) I drilled a hole in it to let it drain the sealed the hole and the seam of the light with silicon. Still good two years later.Cheers Paul. That's exactly what I'm doing. Drilled a small hole and left it draining overnight. Will order the nut today and by the time it arrives the light will be dry and sealed ready to fit.
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14 minutes ago, iborguk said:
Awesome cheers and I'll update my details.
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Already in awe of this awesome site for answering my many questions. This time it comes from taking the high level brake light out to sort a small amount of condensation. One of the grommet nuts was a bit skewif and fell inside the panel. So would anyone know the part number or could point me in the direction of the parts fiche please? Cheers
Hopefully new owner.
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I "might" be considering selling my deep blue 2005 2.7 987.1 with just over 60,000 miles. Has tan interior which looks very nice. Just had it detailed so the colour looks great in the sun. Also put a very nice Boxster personalised plate on too. Looking for £12500 Inc plate. Pm me if you want pics and more details. Reason for thinking about selling is my circumstances have changed. This was originally a keeper so I spent a fair bit of money since I bought her.