Gefstar1 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 Hi I am struggling to get a tow hook for a reasonable cost that will actually fit a 986 Boxster I am moving my car on Monday ( Non runner going into Wolverhampton Porsche for an Immobiliser and keys etc) and was wondering if there is anybody local to Wolverhampton who could lend me one for the day? I am happy to recompense with Alcohol, Chocolate etc for the help!! Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) Don't think me too daft but have you tried the OPC ? You may also want to update your "My Ride" with the year and variant of your car, it'll get you help quicker. Edited November 11, 2021 by iborguk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted November 11, 2021 Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292321702501?hash=item440fbb3265:g:j1UAAOSwzXxaAgcv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, iborguk said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292321702501?hash=item440fbb3265:g:j1UAAOSwzXxaAgcv I did see this but I'm moving the car early a.m Thanks for the help though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, iborguk said: Don't think me too daft but have you tried the OPC ? You may also want to update your "My Ride" with the year and variant of your car, it'll get you help quicker. OPC was my next step. Profile updated 👍🏻 Thanks for the help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ken Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 11:11 PM, iborguk said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292321702501?hash=item440fbb3265:g:j1UAAOSwzXxaAgcv well I never knew you could fit a tow hook to a 986. Now if I had known that I wonder if it could tow my (light) caravan.😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanB Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Should be one in the tool pack, if the car still has it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 Not to worry, the car transport company just tied the straps around the windscreen and pulled it up the truck from there..... just kidding!! I ordered one over the weekend from ebay and my car is now on its way to Porsche Wolverhampton for an immobiliser and 2x key replacement after the previous owner tried to drown it. Thanks for all your input 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 8:37 PM, Rev Ken said: well I never knew you could fit a tow hook to a 986. Now if I had known that I wonder if it could tow my (light) caravan.😊 I live for the sarcasm on this forum. I can't wait to need help next time and ask another question.. Will be interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 6:05 AM, GmanB said: Should be one in the tool pack, if the car still has it. Thank you, however the car has no spare, no jack, no tool kit ... its what you get for buying a Porsche for £2k! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pordave Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 We’re you lucky enough to get 4 wheels? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, Pordave said: We’re you lucky enough to get 4 wheels? 3 1/2 so nearly there 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 8:37 PM, Rev Ken said: well I never knew you could fit a tow hook to a 986. Now if I had known that I wonder if it could tow my (light) caravan.😊 On 11/15/2021 at 9:10 AM, Gefstar1 said: I live for the sarcasm on this forum. It's sarcasm? I wanted to get a plane ticket north to watch Rev Ken towing his caravan around the Lakes - in reverse... Those retired REME guys will do anything... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAZ Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/15/2021 at 9:10 AM, Gefstar1 said: I live for the sarcasm on this forum. I can't wait to need help next time and ask another question.. Will be interesting I live for the insults from @Scubaregs but each to their own 🤣 glad you got it sorted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, CAZ said: I live for the insults from @Scubaregs but each to their own 🤣 glad you got it sorted. Aw @CAZ, when have I ever insulted your magnificence? 😇 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/13/2021 at 8:37 PM, Rev Ken said: well I never knew you could fit a tow hook to a 986. Now if I had known that I wonder if it could tow my (light) caravan.😊 Of course you can,I believe there are two screw receptacles on the rear and not just the one behind the removable tab for LHD & RHD you see. You simply screw the mounting gubbins into both and connect the draw bar,,,,,,SIMPLES 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/15/2021 at 9:11 AM, Gefstar1 said: Thank you, however the car has no spare, no jack, no tool kit ... its what you get for buying a Porsche for £2k! Bargain (I hope) - though if you are using the OPC for everything, expect to have your pants pulled down a few times. I hope the car gets sorted quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 16, 2021 Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 On 11/15/2021 at 9:11 AM, Gefstar1 said: Thank you, however the car has no spare, no jack, no tool kit ... its what you get for buying a Porsche for £2k! I suspect these guys are going to become you friends: Douglas Valley Breakers, 9aprat, Status Porsche. All reputable Boxster breakers and an excellent cost effective source of many original if not new parts for your car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) Already purchased carpet from both Douglas Valley and Status Porsche.. both easy cost effective purchases. Thanks for the info 👍 Edited November 16, 2021 by Gefstar1 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Araf said: Bargain (I hope) - though if you are using the OPC for everything, expect to have your pants pulled down a few times. I hope the car gets sorted quickly. Only using OPC for the immobilizer, keys and coding. The rest is going to be done by myself. Car is waterproof now thanks to a new plastic window in roof and a gutting of the interior to be replaced with dry carpet. Previous owner had left it out in all weather's for a year so more of a goldfish bowl than a sports car! Will be going through it with a fine tooth comb and sorting it out totally. Next on the list is the AOS, a service and a thorough clean 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gefstar1 Posted November 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 hours ago, Menoporsche said: It's sarcasm? I wanted to get a plane ticket north to watch Rev Ken towing his caravan around the Lakes - in reverse... Those retired REME guys will do anything... I obviously read into it wrong.. I didn't realise BoXa meant "a box a behind a the car a"! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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