Porsche Maintenance DIY: Easy ways to prevent costly repairs, 981, 718, 991, Boxster Cayman, Spyder

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Porsche Maintenance DIY: Easy ways to prevent costly repairs, 981, 718, 991, Boxster Cayman, Spyder

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A video demonstrating essential preventative maintenance for the Porsche 718 GTS, 981 Boxster, 981 Cayman and even the 987 and 911 cars.
How to keep your Porsche looking and running as it should! please also watch this follow up video it contains further information regarding the drains and some other fixes • Porsche 981 Boxster Ca...
Test Drive Scotland, a new and upcoming automotive channel presents, as part of the Porsche maintenance series, a video detailing how to unblock Boxster drains, how to protect ac condensers, how to apply ppf, how to prevent seized brembo calipers, how to protect exhaust valves and bolts. This video makes suggestions for help to prevent faults and save money on your Porsche by performing maintenance ahead of time.
DIY and car repair, Porsche car advice, DIY Porsche car repair for enthusiasts. Applicable to the Boxster 981, 718 and 718 Spyder and 4.0l gts. Many of the points carry over to other models such as the Porsche Cayman, 718 Cayman 911, 991, 997, 987, and Cayman GT4.
Porsche DIY and Home mechanic series considering the importance of air conditioning grills, keeping the fan running, roof drains and unblocking, brake calipers and preventing seized bleed nipples, exhaust valve lubrication and rusted bolts and application of PPF in vulnerable areas and overall body protection around the wheel wells.
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@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

If you enjoyed the video or found it useful please hit subscribe, more will follow!

@milojayson2542 3 жыл бұрын

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@jordankenzo2854 3 жыл бұрын

@Milo Jayson Flixportal xD

@milojayson2542 3 жыл бұрын

@Jordan Kenzo Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !!

@jordankenzo2854 3 жыл бұрын

@Milo Jayson Glad I could help xD

@marcobagnasco4606 2 жыл бұрын

Really informative and honest, keep them coming.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Please hit SUBSCRIBE and links to suggested items are in the video description below 👍

@pault5947 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips (also means I have more excuses to spend quality time with my car when its sat idle) Glad I saw your channel, looking forward to watching your previouse videos and future content. Thanks for your content👍

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Paul glad to have you watching, great to hear from viewers so comment away and let us know how you get on 👍

@CarJunkie 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! Nice to see some of these helpful tips.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very kind 👍

@novemq 9 ай бұрын

Ha! Your solution for protecting the rear bumper/wheel arch is exactly what I was thinking about.😊 I have some rubber sealing strip (from a local company) that is designed for another vehicle application, which I will be cutting to a suitable length, and fitting, as soon as we have a few dry days.

@TDS981 9 ай бұрын

Yes they work well, still on there even today 😀

@ChrisDrift 3 жыл бұрын

honestly I was expecting obvious stuff like "change your oil frequently" but these were actually decent tips so good job. Oh and yeah those brake caliper bleed nipples are a nightmare on pretty much every car I've ever had lol definitely worth replacing them when possible

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, glad you found it useful 👍

@casketking Жыл бұрын

Great content, awesome service to P-car owners. Thank you for all your hard work.

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate it 👍

@casketking Жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 When are you going to be posting a Part 2 of the PMC upgrade?

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

@@casketking not sure, but all you need to know is in part 1, it works.

@techfacts247 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very useful.

@Psstnbooly 3 жыл бұрын

Good job with these. Looking into a purchase and live locally so good to see how these work on our roads and what expense is involved in upkeep. Useful video content.

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

No worries, thanks for saying hello you won't regret buying one, great to drive and not too expensive to run 👍

@len333p 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m looking to own a Boxster soon and this really helps.

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one 👍

@RobertSmith-bh5cv 3 жыл бұрын

Bookmarked! Really good stuff here. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, many more videos to check out 👍

@azmike3572 Жыл бұрын

So hard for me to clean the corners of the wheels where the spokes meet the rim, even with a brush.

@alanmason5307 2 жыл бұрын

really really great tips and advice, Ive had my 981 around 6 months, and come back to this a few times - just ordered some ppf for around the rear wheel arches - and the rubber to go around as mine I noticed is getting ripped up just the same (back rear wheel arches just under - and yes you cant see it - but it feels like its getting shredded - and my concern is it will just get worse and worse) - ordered a few different sizes to see if I can cover up more to prevent the damage.

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Alan, and glad to hear the advice was useful. Prevention is better than the cure and all that 👍

@maxmartz4665 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated 👍

@guss2099 4 жыл бұрын

Some of the advice goes for all cars, specially because we in the U.K. have too much salt in the air, in the roads during winter and so on and people don’t really wash the underneath of the cars. My Boxster S 987 gets washed once a month religiously and again if I go out and hit bad weather. Preventative maintenance is better than full on garage bills, specially on vehicles like this ones.👍🏼👍🏼😀😀

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Yes agreed. 👍

@Peter4253 3 жыл бұрын

Some great tips there buddy, thanks for posting👍

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks glad you found it useful, be sure to check the other content.

@petrol_burner 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t need to code a battery, just change it with the engine going.

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, I hear mixed reports on that Peter some say you can get away without bothering with registration if you replace with the same battery type/output but can confirm in piwis there is a procedure for registration. What's the background to leaving the engine running, does it register any fault codes?

@petrol_burner 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 I did it in my 997.2, started the car, disconnect the leads, make sure you don’t let the ends touch anything metal. Take out the old, put in the new, reconnect the leads. That’s it! Most modern cars require coding, not required when it ticking over. A trick that we used to do in the old day, when you lost the code of the car stereo.

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@petrol_burner nice one thanks 😎

@mgkeoh 9 ай бұрын

I changed my battery too. Whent it got too old. The Pasm and the psm don’t work for a while. But start up and drive for a few miles. And stop the car and switch it off. And it all works again. And then just clear the fault codes later. I also use an 85ah battery now.

@mgkeoh 9 ай бұрын

Very good video. There are 4 drain holes front and rear. There are two small ones in the channel back to the trunk lid. just behind the glass on the door. An air line will clear them. I put a hose down the main front ones and main two rear ones and wash them all out.

@Motolimey 4 жыл бұрын

Going to pick up my first Boxster next week. It's an older 2002 but new to me. #excited. Enjoying your videos but trust me... I wont have to worry about occasionally using the aircon on max. Currently living in Vegas and *phew* it's toasty ;) Subbd

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky sod, Vegas is great fun and Red Rock Canyon was a nice drive last time I was there..thanks and 👍

@lindaparker3140 3 жыл бұрын

The X-73 works very well on Boxster with PASM, but even better to add Schnell tower brace in front and bottom rear struts, comfortable even on street.

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have been looking for something to stiffen the front as I feel it in comparison to the rear now. I'll check it out 👍

@AncientAviator 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Thank you for all the tips.

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@davidunderwood2056 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and well made.

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback 👍

@Dave-White 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video - thanks for the tips!

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

No problem glad you enjoyed and found it useful 👍

@leamondavenport6634 10 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'll try to spin the fan in the morning.

@leamondavenport6634 10 ай бұрын

That did it!!! 5 min fix. Thanks so much my man. Question: What is the little plastic tool that is affixed to the underside of the cover I removed? It looks like it should be used for something.

@chappoaj 3 жыл бұрын

Great content. Would it be possible to add a clip detailing how you care for the soft top on your Boxter ?

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, thanks a lot for the feedback. I'll add it to the list of ideas. Being honest my roof tends to spend most of the time down and then it's garaged but it would be nice to shine it up a little. Stay tuned for some more enhancements on the channel 👍

@chappoaj 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 Thanks for your reply mate. I've just purchased a used 718 2.0 Boxter and I'll be keeping an eye on your channel for any tips. Your video on the 718 helped me make the decision to buy one. Cheers

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@chappoaj nice one enjoy it 👍

@billya73 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video the best I’ve seen yet unfortunately seen it a bit late after drain hole blocked & water under the drivers seat & roof doesn’t go down 🤦🏻‍♂️

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

That's unfortunate, at least it won't happen again 😂

@csmarkham 3 жыл бұрын

3:45 Had the same happen in my 997 S Cab. Carpet R&R, foam deadening replacement, replace underseat electronics to the tune of $4k. If you take it for service, you need to ask and make sure they've cleaned the drains as it was overlooked in my case, contributing to the issue. Or just DIY as TDS has shown us👍! I now check it myself in my 987 S. Lesson learned! And one more reason not to park under trees--because dust/dirt, yeah, but leaf bits or bugs are the usual culprits to a clogged drain. Also, make sure your drain rail below the rear window is in its clips and the plastic side drain trays are spread up out over the mechanicals and "package shelf" (or, "subwoofer shelf"). All this can be seen with the roof part-way down in "service position".

@jrgenmunk4783 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate the feedback 👍

@fc872e1 3 жыл бұрын

Really excellent content here, thank you!

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying it's appreciated, stick around 👍

@MG__497 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad to have found this channel, really helpful. My dream is a 981 Boxster GTS but I’m terrified to damage it, I hope that your tips can avoid my anxiety.

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco, I think we all feel like that when we first get one. Check out the other videos too 👍

@MG__497 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 for sure, I’ve subscribed and I’ve lot to see on your channel. Thanks

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@MG__497 have you bought the GTS or something you are planning to buy?

@MG__497 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 I’d like to buy it, at the moment is a dream. 🤞🏻

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@MG__497 good luck to you, keep focus on what you want and go for it!

@gregchristie2763 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thanks very useful.👍

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Greg 👍

@pahhaw4251 2 жыл бұрын

A trombone brush fits perfectly in those drain holes!

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

I'll take your word for that 😊

@mannysingh6618 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Hope to join the fold soon.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

You most definitely should 👍

@richardking4725 Жыл бұрын

Not exactly maintenance, but my 2015 Cayman PCM failed totally in 2022, just possibly because the car spent a lot of time unused but on a trickle charger. Research however suggests that all Porsche models , not just Caymans, in the 2014-2018 years are susceptible to this expensive failure , regardless of how the cars are used, but no admission of this from the factory.

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

The PCM has an old hdd in it they will fail at some point it's just how it is. The good news is you can clone them and repair the pcm for much less than replacing one. Or alternatively get the PCM4 like I demonstrate in a later video.

@Tito150869 3 жыл бұрын

Genuine tips. Great

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@wheelsandwatches 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@rob7076 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips, great video and thanks. Question... have you done a video on servicing the PDK as I'm keen to do this myself on my 981 Cayman. Is the Clutch fluid in with the PDK fluid or is it in with the Diff fluid? I think there is only 2 fluid types needed? Hope you can help me understand how Mr Porsche put this together. Not sure how often the previous owner used the Launch Control so a PDK fluid change is on my list to do.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, thanks for watching. PDK servicing is probably something I would prefer to hand over to a professional, there is a quite a long interval on it anyway, 12yrs or 120k from factory. The service manual calls for using PIWIS software to put the car into a sort of refill mode. The pdk fluid and clutch fluid are independent of one another so yes only two fluids needed. Instead of changing the oil have you tried resetting the system, I found out about this information online, it should reset everything. Turn on the engine, turn off A/C and any other item like PCM and so on, and run engine for 3 minutes. Turn on A/C and wait with the engine idling for another 3 minutes. Turn off the engine, remove the key, close the drivers door and wait one minute. Restart the engine and the PDK sysyem is now reset to factory defaults. Good luck.

@rob7076 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prompt reply to my questions. The only reason to change the PDK fluid was the unknown way my Cayman had been driven by the previous owner. Will do the reset procedure and see what, if any, difference it makes. Great cars and to me they seem to be built strong and reliable if maintained correctly. Please keep-up the videos, much appreciated and thank you again.

@dyjo9766 Жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks. Maybe a daft question, but are those draining holes in a Cayman also? I keep the bonnet ones clear,

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Not something you need to worry about with the Cayman 👍. Good to keep the others clear though.

@peterfritzphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful. Thanks, mate. 👍🦘🇦🇺

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@icemouse1980 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice! Well done

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks hope it helps 👍

@laurentb941 3 жыл бұрын

Very practical advice for the wear spots, thank you 👍. Ever consider an aluminum skid plate to protect the front lip from "parking" incidents?

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I have a rubber one which I haven't shown you guys yet!👍

@LilTaco777 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@michaelrobinson5592 3 жыл бұрын

Good job 👍

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@eaglebeagle1408 Жыл бұрын

Hi Excellent videos and this one is great. I found it quite difficult to make an accurate template for the condenser grilles. Are there any available or any tips on how to make the pattern? Thanks for any advise

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

I used a piece of cardboard and a Sharpie to make a rough shape and then trimmed it down to make it right, you want the mesh to be slightly bigger than your template anyway.

@grahamthomas5614 4 жыл бұрын

4 years isn’t often enough on the bolts. Mine are well gone on 2016 Spyder.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

That's annoying which ones Graham?

@grahamthomas5614 4 жыл бұрын

Test Drive Scotland the two either side behind rear wheels.

@nick23st.16 3 ай бұрын

Hi, mine drainage holes are blocked with mud and dirt deep inside. Tried to use long string, but didn’t helped me:(

@TDS981 3 ай бұрын

Remove the side skirt, very easy and clear the drain from the bottom

@gsten2116 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Can you expand on the need to buy a Porsche battery that Porsche needs to code for you? I've not heard that before. I always assumed that a battery is a battery.

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Hello, if the car has an intelligent charging system then the car needs to register that there is a new battery to adapt the level of charge from the alternator. Older batteries need more charging than new and if the car overcharges the new battery it could shorten it's life. Not all cars have this system but most modern cars work in this way.

@ourlittleadventures519 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do a practical report ie what it's like at 20,000 klm, 40,000 klm, etc with anything faulty?

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

Yes of course. Be quite boring though it's like a tank!

@mamigagi 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful video, thank you!

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stefan, there's a follow up too check it out 👍

@mamigagi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 Will do, especially like the mesh you've put in front of the condensors. Prevents the need to shove your hand in there to remove all of the leaves...

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@mamigagi yep but most importantly prevents stones hitting the condensers.

@mamigagi 3 жыл бұрын

As a follow-up to this. Have you removed your front bumper to clean out the AC condensors and radiators? Would be helpful to have a video on that if you plan on doing this.

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@mamigagi good suggestion I will add that to the list ! I have another one coming shortly 👍

@petertobin4957 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Have removed my siren and it has stopped the alarm randomly going off. Going to check the condition over Christmas. Where is the best place to buy a replacement if I need one?

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

OPC

@petertobin4957 Жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 Thanks they are £240 inc VAT now. Mine looks in good condition so I hope I can just replace the internal battery.

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

@@petertobin4957 oh dear that's doubled ! Try a used VW one with the F part number at the end, I heard that they are compatible.

@Rrr-rz1pg 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful 👍

@dinos22 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@tobiasmaluschka4869 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Especially thank you for sharing the rubber tube one. I'll try rubber protection at the rear of my Boxster. I enjyoy watching your videos!

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed 👍

@tobiasmaluschka4869 4 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 Thank you for your note. May I ask, what did you use to fix the rubber tube protection at the rear bumper? By the way, thank you for following me on Instagram😊

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

@@tobiasmaluschka4869 I think I used gentle adhesive or maybe some double sided 3m adhesive.

@tobiasmaluschka4869 4 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 Did you finally fit the rubber protection to the front of your Boxster as well? Thanks a lot for sharing, appreciate it!

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

@@tobiasmaluschka4869 yes actually I did, but i would like a cover that protrudes just maybe 4-5mm to stop the fronts sending chips to the rear.

@cayman9815 4 жыл бұрын

hi thanks for sharing this advice. question: The PSE gives "drone" resonance especially on the highway in 7th gear do you experience this also any advise on that ? Regards Cayman 981 2.7 PDK driver

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I've read about this being the case at a particular speed but the sound doesn't really bother me personally, either adjust your speed or use 6th like you would in the manual car.

@paulhelvie972 Жыл бұрын

Hi , where did you buy the black mesh from for the radiator covers ? Great videos you do and I love the scenery clips at the beginning. I’m a 911 owner but very similar jobs that can be done.

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, there should be an Amazon link posted below in the video description. Necessary on all Porsches that don't have them if you want to protect from rock strikes.

@paulhelvie972 Жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 100 % it’s something I have always planned to do but never got round to it but I’ve removed my front bumper as I had a leak from my headlight washer so trying to think of everything I should do before re fitting it. I was watching your videos on my TV so dodimt see the link but upstairs now and got it , thanks.. I was going to buy from some of the online sellers but paying £150 plus for a few bits of mesh is ridiculous.

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Yes that's excessive! Mine are still good as new 5 yrs later

@hymerman100 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Can you pass on links to ppf and rubber strip supplier(s) I would like to fit both to my 2016 981 Boxster S.I would like to come on one of your drives maybe when this is all over. Not far away just outside Perth.Thanks

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the message, as you noted links are in the description. Yes no problem subscribe to us for updates.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

If you visit our Facebook page Test drive Scotland you will see a link to a Facebook group that we run request to join.

@knn3th Жыл бұрын

On the battery you say: "You have to get an OEM one and they have to code it for you". Is this for real? Why do they have to code it?

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Normally you have to code in a new battery for the intelligent charging systems they install, it needs to know when it's new to avoid overcharging it. The downside might be that you go through batteries sooner or perhaps nothing at all.

@MrShustoke 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the condenser mesh. Can I ask where you attached the cable ties?

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for watching and commenting 👍 I used the smaller tie wraps in black and secured them underneath the slats so they would not be visible.

@MrShustoke 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 Definitely going to do this myself 👍

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrShustoke nice one, I have some other little upgrades in the follow up video. Check it out 👌

@williamjackson5357 2 жыл бұрын

Installed the condenser mesh on my Cayman. Inexpensive preventative measure, great tip

@DWraysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

"these bolts are made of chocolate" - yep, it's lines like that that'll win you subscribers! Following along as I have long considered a rear sway bar but have no real sense of real world improvement. Be well and keep up the good work.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and sad but true. Ok stay tuned will be attempting this soon. Take care 👍

@pieslofi9069 4 жыл бұрын

What is the size of the nut and bolts you've shown for the exhaust? Might look for some titanium ones so they can be replaced and then forgotten about

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

I'll take a look and get back to you. 👍

@pieslofi9069 4 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 Looked on PET - they are M8 x 30. Great videos by the way.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Great to have this information below for others looking in future. Appreciate you taking the time to feedback 😊

@winsoncheong2025 3 жыл бұрын

@@pieslofi9069 can you provide a link for this please? thanks!

@MikeJenicCycling 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, how much did the cat - exhaust joints cost to get replaced and where did you get them done?

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, a local garage got new bolts and gaskets from Porsche and fixed for an hours labour. Other side was ok but keeping an eye on it still.

@osbornewales 3 жыл бұрын

Local Porsche Specialist just replaced my leaking water pump and bolt snapped on exhaust when he was removing exhaust to fit pump. My car is a late 2016 Cayman 718 with 29K miles so changing bolts regularly sounds like good advice! Would be nice if anyone could recommend non Porshe supplied bolts - would fitting stainless steel bolts be OK on an exhaust for example?

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@osbornewales some stainless may not stand the heat/cooling cyles over a longer period, i've seen copper recommended by others online but as long you inspect them and change as required you should be ok with either.

@malcolmrichardson3718 3 жыл бұрын

My 25k 981 had similar chocolate bolts . Porsche Hull wanted £600 to change the six bolts ! Needless to say I declined their kind offer . Local independent changed them (& gaskets) for £150 . Got them to use stainless bolts and brass nuts . Time will tell if these last , but they cannot be any worse . Also note that Porsche would not extend my warrantee until the Zunsport grills protecting the air- con condensers were removed . I fitted these after the condensers were punctured and changed for new units . Obviously an improvement - but not in Porsches eyes …

@MikeJenicCycling 3 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmrichardson3718 Which specialist do you use? We are probably in a similar location if Hull if your local dealer!

@hymerman100 4 жыл бұрын

Hi sorry just found links!

@pv7444 3 жыл бұрын

what does the rubber tube do that you moved to the side to get to the drain holes

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

If I were to hazard a guess it most likely has electrical cabling for the roof inside but I'm not 100% sure..

@mohsin9825 3 жыл бұрын

Great video , any news videos planned?

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Yes lots been difficult to get out and do it under current circumstances but more will follow I promise.👍

@mohsin9825 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 really looking forward to them :)

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@mohsin9825 thanks very kind of you 👍

@Dackah Жыл бұрын

great video I've already got the mesh on my 981 CS , saved me about £100, thanks!-do you use the AGM function on your CTEK charger?- also those black strips for the arch, is that the stuff used in greenhouses or am I mistaken?

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

What was your other comment it's gone?

@Dackah Жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 oh it was only that I couldn't make out what you were saying about the nipples on the calipers- I slowed the video and got it-"consumable" :-) and I'm from Lanarkshire so no excuses for me!

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha I think it's being deleted by KZfaq but yes if you don't understand me then nobody will! AGM function yes I do if I want it to charge more quickly. The protection pieces are just rubber U channel tubing, still holding on 5 yrs since I fitted them.

@Dackah Жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 great, thanks -another suggestion for you for a video might be how to connect a CTEK charger properly-I wasn't sure and didn't have the manual for my car although I found out eventually via other channels on youtube. Finally, can I ask you a quick question about the sports plus mode-does it really change gear so often? I'm not sure my Cayman is working correctly. I hardly use it because it seems so fickle?

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Why not do it the way I did that is easiest in my opinion. Not sure what you mean about the gear change I use the paddles 90% of the time.

@stephenmcnamara4393 3 жыл бұрын

Hi trying to fit my own mesh grills on my Boxster 981 can’t get the plastic strips off that hide the tie raps, I have pulled on the middle clip but can’t get the corner part to move looking at the car drivers side have tried to pull it from where it attaches to nearest the number plate but can’t get them to budge any advice

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, as I recall you need to release them in the middle and pull from the outside edge of the car. A little bit of heat on the plastic might help. You need to find the balance between pulling the outside a bit harder without breaking it.

@williamjackson5357 2 жыл бұрын

Had same problem of removing them from my 2014 Cayman Base, I just routed the tie raps through the mesh and around the plastic strips

@wheelsandwatches 2 жыл бұрын

Out of interest did you glue the rear piping to the rear wheel arch?

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

Double sided automotive tape.

@jusssy5078 4 жыл бұрын

Is it easy to install the mesh grill if your front bumper has parking sensors?

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

@texas gooner, I would say it's quite straightforward since they are located at the side. The mesh is very flexible and there is lots of room in the vent. Just bend it and then use your tie wraps to pull it back towards you and fix to the slats. 👍

@aalmaskri 2 жыл бұрын

I believe you can do all this through the dealer workshop you can do all the maintenance required for the air conditioner or any other parts in this vehicle through dealer workshop and every owner who has a Porsche or any expensive vehicle should remember (if you cannot maintain this type of vehicle so ) better to not purchase it and purchase a cheaper vehicle that suits your budget in this life this is what I believe.

@TDS981 2 жыл бұрын

This video doesn't encourage anyone to skip maintenance rather to perform some extra tasks on the side to keep the car looking and feeling good. The dealership will of course repair the problems for you but these tips are not usually part of their service routines. A warranty is available for anyone who would like to have a fixed cost for any potential repairs.

@LilTaco777 3 жыл бұрын

When I turn on my defrost on my 981 it’s full blast. Is that normal?

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is normal, to defrost the screen as quickly as possible. 👍

@LilTaco777 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDS981 thanks buddy, just subscribed

@TDS981 3 жыл бұрын

@@LilTaco777 👍 nice one

@bradleyerasmus8774 Жыл бұрын

I have this exact same car, but cannot hear my indicators ticking, which I find a little frustrating. Is there a way to turn up their volume?

@TDS981 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bradley, I'm not sure, maybe it can be coded, I guess they are quite quiet but then the flat 6 behind your head does tend to overshadow anything and everything 😀