Various lights came on the dash on my home from Hatfield on Friday night. Had to pick up the Mrs from Gatwick on Sunday but 15 minutes down after filling up it wouldnt start. AA jumped me and I limped back home to change vehicles.
Anyways, it was the alternator that packed up. So a quick post on Boxa.net and a friendly (but complete stranger) member responded, offered to come over today and show me how to change the alternator. I thought I was in for a £600 wallet emptying but instead it cost me £111.60 :thumbs:
Now, I'm technically minded but not experienced and not a fan of trying to fix things I know nothing about. It was really satisfying!
We removed all the covers and got access to the engine, very different on a mid engined Boxster to the 911! What a complete b@##h to get to, an even harder to remove and refit.
We had the alternator (a spare one this new friend brought) reconditioned by a local guy in just under 2 hours.
Start to finish 4.5 hours, including 2 hours driving back and forth to the reconditioning guy, and some compulsory 911uk style OCD in the engine compartment. I also de-snorkeled the engine which is sort of like the equivalent of drilling the airbox on a 964/993 to allow it to breathe easier. Had my codes read, all clear, and the throttle reset. Sounds and drives even better.
Having had lots on in the last few weeks,a nd having spent a fair bit on this car, it was a superb experience. I'm still actually not sure if it was a visit from above. But such is the spririt of forums and Porsche enthusiasts I just wanted to share the good vibes.
Here are some pics. Just look at that access to the engine!
Anyways, it was the alternator that packed up. So a quick post on Boxa.net and a friendly (but complete stranger) member responded, offered to come over today and show me how to change the alternator. I thought I was in for a £600 wallet emptying but instead it cost me £111.60 :thumbs:
Now, I'm technically minded but not experienced and not a fan of trying to fix things I know nothing about. It was really satisfying!
We removed all the covers and got access to the engine, very different on a mid engined Boxster to the 911! What a complete b@##h to get to, an even harder to remove and refit.
We had the alternator (a spare one this new friend brought) reconditioned by a local guy in just under 2 hours.
Start to finish 4.5 hours, including 2 hours driving back and forth to the reconditioning guy, and some compulsory 911uk style OCD in the engine compartment. I also de-snorkeled the engine which is sort of like the equivalent of drilling the airbox on a 964/993 to allow it to breathe easier. Had my codes read, all clear, and the throttle reset. Sounds and drives even better.
Having had lots on in the last few weeks,a nd having spent a fair bit on this car, it was a superb experience. I'm still actually not sure if it was a visit from above. But such is the spririt of forums and Porsche enthusiasts I just wanted to share the good vibes.
Here are some pics. Just look at that access to the engine!