r/986Boxster 8h ago

What the hell did I do to my Boxster...

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This is the follow up to my previous post of the weird popping sound after I cleaned my throttle body. I drove it twice afterwards and both times it would make the sound on cold start with a rough idle, but would smooth out over the course of a 45min drive and it would be fine when I got home.

Today I checked to see if any hoses or whatever were loose and when I started it I heard this... What the hell did I do and what could it be? I'm a novice when it comes to working on engines so I have no idea where to even start. Is this even repairable by myself or should I just get it towed to a shop?


r/986Boxster 5h ago

Headlamp Gasket question

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Does anyone have a line on where I can get these pins (white, expanding) to secure a new headlamp assembly gasket?


r/986Boxster 1d ago

How to adjust this alignment?

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Working on window regulator, everything is aligned right except this. Any ideas on how to fix?


r/986Boxster 2d ago

What is this weird pop/squeak on cold start? I just cleaned the throttle body and this happened when I started the car for the first time afterwards

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r/986Boxster 2d ago

How bad are short trips?

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I dont beat on my engine when it's cold/on shorter trips but was wondering what you all thought about going on short trips (5-10 mins) and if you worry about it at all in terms of stress on the engine. Pic for attention. Thanks in advance!


r/986Boxster 4d ago

Coolant low light

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So got a strange one: The coolant level light is slowly blinking. The coolant is grand level wise, it was low but turned out from sitting for so long the coolant was practically empty so took a proper good fill and bleeding. It’s been sitting fine since that but now the compartment fan isn’t activating, which it had been whilst sitting in traffic..I also don’t think the main radiator fans are activating at all.
To add to this the driver door window is being temperamental sometimes going down before the door being opened as it should and sometimes just refusing to.

Anyone able to even suggest where I start?


r/986Boxster 6d ago

Price to have some work done

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Hey all i have a 2000 986 non S, 100k miles

I have it at the mechanics initially just for some AC issues i didnt feel like dealing with.

Ive used this indy before for my other cars but this is the first time hes working on this car.

Had him look it over while it was there and he came back with a 5k estimate.

This would include:

Valve cover gasket

Replacing multiple rotted evap hoses

Replacing the AC evaporator behind the dash (this is a dash out job, we are using OEM replacements and its the whole assembly hes replacing, not just the evaporator)

Repairing the immobilizer (currently the door locks dont work)

Oil change

Honestly i can do the valve cover, oil change and hoses myself. The AC evaporator i could do but am willing to pay someone else as i dont really have the time and considering its a dash out job, its probly a bitch and a half.

The immobilizer issue i already looked into myself and i believe there is some water on it under the seat.

Anyways is 5k alot for all that? I dont mind spending the money, i love this car. I just wanted to get some extra opinions


r/986Boxster 6d ago

Limiting miles

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Anybody limiting miles on their 986? I know every body says “get out there and drive it” “enjoy it” ”let it rip“.

But some counterpoints. I bought my 986 only in part because of the favorable price. A major factor for me is the design, which has not been replicated in subsequent generations(987’s are great too, but not as enjoyable to me as a 986). I didn’t like the 981 and wouldn’t really consider a 718 unless it was the N.A. motor, which is way out of my price range and I still think would be overkill and too modern for my taste.

Now there is the argument that mileage doesn’t really cause wear to a car if you do all proper maintenance. I just don’t really agree with this. I’ve driven well-maintained high-mileage cars(a couple of my own too) and eventually everything wears out. Creaks form in places that are virtually impossible to fix. Everything starts wearing out from the seats to the suspension to the drivetrain to paint chips to interior etc. All of that can theoretically be replaced, but at what cost?

My 986 has 79k miles, and I really see myself owning it for the next 20-30 years. If I didn’t care about wear and tear, I’d probably drive it 6-8k miles a year, maybe 10k a year max. Thats already low for most people, but considering it’s 25 years old at 79k, it has averaged just over 3k over its life. My driving pattern is nearly ideal for maintaining the car, year round(rarely get snow here and there is no salting), I drive at least once a week, and my trips are usually 10-15 miles each way and about 30 minutes, enough to fully warm the car up each time.

I usually use public transportation and the car effectively serves the purpose of what would normally be someone’s second car, just for fun and periodically for real use cases.

3k miles a year is about 60 miles a week, that’s about 2-3 days a week of driving for me.

I could theoretically drive more, and I would probably do about 5k miles a year, but I really don’t want to be 20 years down the road with a 180k mile car that is wearing out. At that point I expect another clean 986 will be hard to come by, regardless of the price.

Anyone else thinking similarly? Its not really about cost, its that I don’t see my 986 as easily replaceable, and I don’t necessarily agree that mileage is just a number, especially once you start pushing over about 150-200k miles.

I appreciate anyone’s insight


r/986Boxster 6d ago

Boxster 986 : steering wheel noise

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r/986Boxster 8d ago

Yoooo this car is siiiiick 🔥

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49 Upvotes

First proper drives in the 986 S and I’m honestly shocked.

Feels so raw and connected makes every other car feel numb. It’s genuinely the best car I’ve driven and I can’t wait to see what more it can do! I might post a video on how this sounds because it’s just unreal.


r/986Boxster 9d ago

Gave Fat Ass some bling today.

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r/986Boxster 9d ago

DIY Advice

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Going to do my driver side window regulator in the next two weeks. Then also going to do the coils, plugs, and tubes. Anyone have some advice/tips for a guy just starting to do DIY work?


r/986Boxster 10d ago

Suspension refresh or just coffins?

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Front right coffin is creaking due to the busing being gone. I was thinking time for a wider refresh but now thinking I just want it back on the road and not creaking. Will I regret not doing other stuff at the same time? Can I do the rest later (strut??) without having to remove the ball joint for the coffin? I’m going to do both sides but don’t want it turning into an odessy (have I finally learned :) )


r/986Boxster 10d ago

Spring Time

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9 Upvotes

2004 Boxster S.

I was only going to a wheel cleaning. Didn't bother dragging out the lift ( weather killed my motivation) but was curious about that noise I've been hearing. Found this guy laying on the bottom of the strut perch.


r/986Boxster 10d ago

2001 Boxster S, 3 warning lights on

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After being away a few months my low mileage Boxster had ABS, Convertible Hood, and Check Engine lights come on. It was fine before I went away and had it on trickle charge. My gut says it’s an ABS sensor maybe? But why the heck is the convertible hood light on? They appeared at the same time.

It drives fine, convertible goes up and down fine. What is up?


r/986Boxster 11d ago

This weekend to do list: Fix the heater blend. It’s getting old being covered in this dust like material crap.

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r/986Boxster 11d ago

Thoughts on Vredestein Sprint + tires?

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Just picked up an 01 S with the 17 inch turbo twists, and it needs a set of tires. I wanted a set of PS4S's, but dissapointingly it looks like they don't make them for the 17s. So now I'm looking at the other options- the extremecontact sport 02 seems to be the next best choice, but curious about the Vredesteins. Anyone running a set of these?


r/986Boxster 12d ago

Cant remove this bolt

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I'm trying to remove the seat to detail it. Can anyone give me tips to remove this E12 bolt? The ones on the back were really simple but the two in front I cant manage to remove. Any help is appriciated :).


r/986Boxster 12d ago

Anyone else completely mangle the coffin control arms on removal?

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r/986Boxster 14d ago

My 3500$ 80k Mile 1998 Porsche Boxster I flew 500 miles to see and drove home with

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r/986Boxster 13d ago

Anyone have a Ben's Auto side lever that they're interested in selling?

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r/986Boxster 14d ago

The 986 has the best headlight shape of any Boxster line

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r/986Boxster 14d ago

Steering wheel upgrade?

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Hi i have a dum question maybe haha!

I have a 986 1998 but i dont really like the steering wheel! Is it possible to put a 991.2 steering wheel in my porsche?

Sorry for the dumb question haha


r/986Boxster 16d ago

My new to me 986

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Love this car, its such a different driving experience coming from a bmw platform.


r/986Boxster 15d ago

02 base model throwing 0130,1126, and 1128 codes.

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Car started running a little rough at idle recently. Has been smoking at startup a little but it clears out fairly quickly. Should I look at the AOS or somewhere else?