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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.<br>
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Setting your model-year limit at 2015 probably won't help much.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/20/2026 2:40 PM, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:eric@megageek.com">eric@megageek.com</a>
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<span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">NO worries,
the car
will break WAY before you have time to get the air cleaner
dirty!</span>
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<span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Seriously, I
don't
know why these 'premium' brands hate there mechanics so much.</span>
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<span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">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.</span>
<br>
<br>
<span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">I'm an
American
truck guy, and I don't think I'm ever buying a vehicle newer
than 2015.
8>0</span>
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<span style=" font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif">Moose</span>
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<span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">From:
</span><span
style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">John
T Blair <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jblair1948@cox.net"><jblair1948@cox.net></a></span>
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<span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">To:
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<span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">Date:
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style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">01/20/2026
14:26</span>
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<span style=" font-size:9pt;color:#5f5f5f;font-family:sans-serif">Subject:
</span><span
style=" font-size:9pt;font-family:sans-serif">Let's
run right out a get a Porsche</span>
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<span style=" font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial">Check out changing
the air filter on a Porche</span>
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<a href="https://x.com/auto_moto_pl/status/2013329634234945964"
target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true"><span
style=" font-size:12pt;color:blue;font-family:Arial"><u>https://x.com/auto_moto_pl/status/2013329634234945964</u></span></a>
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<span style=" font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial">Really makes you
want
one, right?</span>
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<span style=" font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial">JohnT,</span>
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<span style=" font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial">John T. Blair
WA4OHZ
email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jblair1948@cox.net">jblair1948@cox.net</a></span>
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<span style=" font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial">Va. Beach, Va
Phone: (757)
495-8229<br>
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In God We Trust<br>
Liberty - the power of choosing, thinking,
and acting for <br>
oneself;
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