Duffy3074 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 WORK IN PROGRESSFeel free to list the perceived common faults and fixes, feel free to link to a relevant how to or thread and I'll pull it together as time goes by. I'm quite happy to link outwith BoXa.net (I'll link to the Pelican site for instance)I'll kick off with1. IMS - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=613282. RMS and other common flat 6 issues - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures.htm 3. AOS - https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/airoilseparatorreplacement4. Condensors - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=599495. Spark plug coils/tubes and plugs - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Change_Spark_Plugs_%26_Tubes.html6. Steering pipe cracks - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53614&hl=%2Bsteering+%2Bpipe7. Soft top mechanism - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair.htm8. Door locks - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock.htm9. Stiff gearchange - 10 Driveshaft CV gaitors - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_the_CVJ_Boots_%26_Half_Axles.html11 Headlight switch - http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/176814-diy-head-light-switch-remove-replace.html12 Ignition barrel - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Ignition_Switch.html13 Door membrane14 Rear boot cable fraying15 Corroding brake pipes (you know where)16 Window regulators17 Cracked header tank - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/33-WATER-Coolant_Tank/33-WATER-Coolant_Tank.htm18 Knocking and/or squeaking suspension19 Condensers and leaves - http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/diy-submission-forum/697906-987-front-bumper-removal.html20 Door lock issues. i.e. Microswitch problems 21 Front engine mount - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Install_Front_Engine_Mount.html22 Smoke on cold start-up - they all do that! It's just part of the flat 6 design, unless it resembles a WW2 destroyer - relax (and if it does refer to item 3 above) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimmo12 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 WORK IN PROGRESSFeel free to list the perceived common faults and fixes, feel free to link to a relevant how to or thread and I'll pull it together as time goes by. I'm quite happy to link outwith BoXa.net (I'll link to the Pelican site for instance)I'll kick off with1. IMS - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=613282. RMS and other common flat 6 issues - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures.htm 3. AOS - https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/airoilseparatorreplacement4. Condensors - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=599495. Spark plug coils/tubes and plugs - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Change_Spark_Plugs_%26_Tubes.html6. Steering pipe cracks - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53614&hl=%2Bsteering+%2Bpipe7. Soft top mechanism - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair.htm8. Door locks - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock.htm9. Stiff gearchange - 10 Driveshaft CV gaitors - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_the_CVJ_Boots_%26_Half_Axles.html11 Headlight switch - http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/176814-diy-head-light-switch-remove-replace.html12 Ignition barrel - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Ignition_Switch.html13 Door membrane14 Rear boot cable fraying15 Corroding brake pipes (you know where)16 Window regulators17 Cracked header tank - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/33-WATER-Coolant_Tank/33-WATER-Coolant_Tank.htm18 Knocking and/or squeaking suspension19 Condensers and leaves - http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/diy-submission-forum/697906-987-front-bumper-removal.html20 Door lock issues. i.e. Microswitch problems 21 Front engine mount - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Install_Front_Engine_Mount.html22 Smoke on cold start-up - they all do that! It's just part of the flat 6 design, unless it resembles a WW2 destroyer - relax (and if it does refer to item 3 above)This is absolutely brilliant for (I'm becoming) a neurotic about Boxster ownership. CheersAlex 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughp Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Trying to soak up as much info as I can before getting my car. Many thanks for the list! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Might be worth a quick update on this really useful thread. Adding the model number in brackets after each item would help, and there are a few common issues for the 981 now too, off the top of my head; - Roof wear/creasing - Brake pedal microswitch - internal fan sticking Likely more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickemo Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 Adding in one more if thats ok ? - Starter Motor squeal/screech (apparently caused by clutch dust/debris finding its way into the starter motor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullbiker Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 If I had researched before buying 4 weeks ago I would have bought an MX5 instead My Jag and my Jeep are a breeze compared to this 986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domski Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Add in heavy clutch but not slipping as this could be the clutch assist spring - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonybandit Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 On 4/4/2016 at 4:00 PM, mickemo said: Adding in one more if thats ok ? - Starter Motor squeal/screech (apparently caused by clutch dust/debris finding its way into the starter motor) mine does this after its warm, never when its cold, dont bother me to be honest but i do think your right with the clutch dust.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonybandit Posted August 5, 2018 Report Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) On 2/19/2014 at 8:56 PM, Duffy3074 said: WORK IN PROGRESS Feel free to list the perceived common faults and fixes, feel free to link to a relevant how to or thread and I'll pull it together as time goes by. I'm quite happy to link outwith BoXa.net (I'll link to the Pelican site for instance) I'll kick off with 1. IMS - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=61328 2. RMS and other common flat 6 issues - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures.htm 3. AOS - https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/airoilseparatorreplacement 4. Condensors - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=59949 5. Spark plug coils/tubes and plugs - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Change_Spark_Plugs_%26_Tubes.html 6. Steering pipe cracks - http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53614&hl=%2Bsteering+%2Bpipe 7. Soft top mechanism - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair/71-BODY-Convertible_Top_Repair.htm 8. Door locks - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock/78-BODY-Door_Handle_and_Lock.htm 9. Stiff gearchange - 10 Driveshaft CV gaitors - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_the_CVJ_Boots_%26_Half_Axles.html 11 Headlight switch - http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/996-turbo-gt2/176814-diy-head-light-switch-remove-replace.html 12 Ignition barrel - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Replace_Ignition_Switch.html 13 Door membrane 14 Rear boot cable fraying 15 Corroding brake pipes (you know where) 16 Window regulators 17 Cracked header tank - http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/33-WATER-Coolant_Tank/33-WATER-Coolant_Tank.htm 18 Knocking and/or squeaking suspension 19 Condensers and leaves - http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/diy-submission-forum/697906-987-front-bumper-removal.html 20 Door lock issues. i.e. Microswitch problems 21 Front engine mount - http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Install_Front_Engine_Mount.html 22 Smoke on cold start-up - they all do that! It's just part of the flat 6 design, unless it resembles a WW2 destroyer - relax (and if it does refer to item 3 above) maybe add to the list, plug tube leaks. easy cheap fix too. post edited, just seen tubes on number 5 Edited August 5, 2018 by Tonybandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmdlister Posted December 2, 2018 Report Share Posted December 2, 2018 There seems to be a problem with the link for Pelican Parts - Common Engine Failures. This link should work ok: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures/13-ENGINE-Common_Engine_Failures.htm James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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