MC I have a ‘99 Boxster and I heard the convertible top is prone to failure and expensive once it does go. Is there any way to get more life out of a ragtop? –Ed Hi Ed . Glad you came to me because there is no factory-supplied maintenance regimen for those. I have found…
Q – Hey MC, my 944 needs help. This winter, while I am not driving it, I wanted to work on my “wish list”. Here goes; The inside hood insulation is falling off in chunks and it looks terrible, the left turn signal does not cancel after I make a turn, the windshield washers stopped…
Q – I recently had a water leak corrected in the hatch of my 944. The glass shop resealed the hatch and claim that the leak was fixed but still I have water getting into my hatch compartment. I tried to find the leak but no luck. Pete A – My method of finding leaks…
Q – I am getting ready to store my car for the season and I have been warned about letting the battery go dead. I have the dealer-provided battery maintainer and I wonder what your opinion is. I was told NOT to disconnect the battery by some and I was told TO disconnect it. What…
Q – My Cayman S track car has black scuff marks all over the clear bra that I had installed when I bought it. I have tried everything to remove them except sandpaper and I know if I do that, it will be a mess. I am thinking that I might just have to replace…
Q – My 2006 Carrera has had a recurrent check engine light issue and the code that always set was for the camshaft position sensor. I would have the computer reset and a few days or even a week later, the light would come back on. My mechanic suggested either testing or a pre-emptive part…
Q – I recently got my car out of storage. When I took it to my buddy’s warehouse I did not realize that the place was damp. When I went to retrieve it I was very disappointed to find that the car was wet and the leather had mold. Even worse, the clutch would not…
Q – My 1980 911 SC has an odd problem. I recently took it in for routine service and the brake fluid reservoir was almost empty. I have had the car in religiously for oil changes and I have the fluid flushed as part of my maintenance ritual. I never had any warning and the…
Q – My 1998 Boxster is giving me fits. I had the engine replaced about a year ago and since then it has been one thing after another. First a camshaft position sensor failed, I took it in and they found and fixed that. Then I discovered that my AC did not work but fortunately…
Q—My ‘76 912 E just does not have the power that I expect…I had another one that ran better. Some smart-Alec said “put a six in it.” But I like the car, it is well-balanced, inexpensive and here I go again, defending my choice of Porsches. Brad A –I sympathize with you Brad, for more…