[Shop-talk] Let's run right out a get a Porsche

[Jim Juhas]

I have a 1997 Porsche Boxster that was inexpensive to buy. It recently 
developed a leak in the coolant recovery tank, leaking into the rear 
trunk. The Porsche branded part goes for $358. There are five (5) hoses 
running to it that disappear into the engine compartment. The hose 
clamps are barely accessible. The tank cannot be removed unless and 
until the hoses are disconnected on the engine side of the firewall. 
Porsche allows 4 hours for the repair.

Setting your model-year limit at 2015 probably won't help much.




On 1/20/2026 2:40 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
> NO worries, the car will break WAY before you have time to get the air 
> cleaner dirty!
>
> Seriously, I don't know why these 'premium' brands hate there 
> mechanics so much.
>
> My buddy is a Land Rover guy and has two of them.  They have been on 
> my lift more than any other car I know.  Each time, for crazy problems 
> that take forever to diagnose (WITH LR specific computers).  He spends 
> thousands in parts that aren't the problem (but the computer say it 
> is.)  Getting to the parts are insanely complex, often requiring 
> special tools and parts that are 'consumable' so they can't be 
> reinstalled.
>
> I'm an American truck guy, and I don't think I'm ever buying a vehicle 
> newer than 2015.  8>0
>
> Moose
>
>
>
> From: John T Blair <jblair1948 at cox.net>
> To:
> Date: 01/20/2026 14:26
> Subject: Let's run right out a get a Porsche
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
> Check out changing the air filter on a Porche
>
> _https://x.com/auto_moto_pl/status/2013329634234945964_ 
> <https://x.com/auto_moto_pl/status/2013329634234945964>
>
> Really makes you want one, right?
>
> JohnT,
>
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