smuseby

I just purchased a 20,000 mile 2000 Boxster, seemingly in perfect condition. However, I've just discovered a very slow leak from the front of the car - best guess is that it is water.

Any ideas why / how to adress this?

Any suggestions for a good mechanic in the Berkeley, CA area?

Thanks,
Bob

Turboflyer

Yes, replace all the coolant hoses. Not rocket science but most likely, everthing considered, a pain, especially at ground level. Any good shop that works on Porsches should be able to do the job. I would get all the hoses in hand first, especially the small ones. Worst case, one of the radiators is in need of replacement or repair. Best and easiets is tightening up a clamp.

smuseby

Is there a good service manual for a Boxster novice like me?

Tool Pants

You might want to come to one of our work on cars day.
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showforum=41

poorschemann

Could it be that whomever sold you the vehicle topped up all the fluids and what you're seeing is an overfull radiator?

Carl

smuseby

Let's hope. But is the radiator in the front? I'm a little low on the learning curve at this point.

Pwilliams

It may be condensate from the A/C. Is it water or coolant? Mine always drips condensate behind the right front tire area.

smuseby

I think it's condensate. I discovered a couple of days ago that 'auto' turns on the A/C. I wasn't aware at the time that it was running. Turning off the A/C seems to have eliminated the problem.

Glad you don't know who I am.

originalmotorhead

Hey Guys,
Those of you that do your own oil changes. Do you use the porsch filter or go with an aftermarket one from performance parts, pellican, etc ???

Thanks,
Tom