Boxster - Leak Detection Pump

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05-06-2017, 04:18 PM

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I had a P0456 once. Replaced a 14 year old gas cap with 100k miles behind with a new one from Porsche. Problem never recurred

that's what I am doing tonight! I picked up a new Cap, mine is 13 years old with 260,000km

looked at the cap last night and the Rubber is like old bread lol

You can get the cap with Gasket http://www.sonnenporscheoemparts.com...?part_name=cap
or Gasket only http://www.sonnenporscheoemparts.com...ame=cap-gasket

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05-07-2017, 11:07 AM

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When ordering a cap ask if it comes with the little plastic rivet to attach the tether. Why they're not always bundled together baffles me

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05-07-2017, 11:45 AM

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When ordering a cap ask if it comes with the little plastic rivet to attach the tether. Why they're not always bundled together baffles me

I just used a Black Zip Tie

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05-07-2017, 02:11 PM

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Use a pin punch to knock out and reuse the original Chobert rivet stem.

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