Porsche Boxster Service Manual: 1997-2004 Boxster, Boxster S
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The Porsche Boxster Service Manual: 1997-2004 is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for the Porsche Boxster and Boxster S from 1997 to 2004. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity and clarity, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you're a professional or a do-it-yourself Porsche owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your Boxster.
Features: • Maintenance procedures for everything from changing the oil to replacing the interior ventilation microfilter. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it. • Step-by-step engine removal and installation and cylinder head cover service. • Cooling system filling and bleeding, coolant pump replacement and engine cooling fan and radiator service. • Fuel injection and ignition system service, including explanation of three different Bosch DME engine management systems. • Clutch, flywheel and rear main seal service. • Brakes, steering, suspension and ABS maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. • Heating and air-conditioning repair, including A/C component replacement. • Body adjustments and repairs. • Convertible top repairs and adjustments, including convertible top motor, drive cables and transmissions service. • Electrical system service, with an easy-to-use illustrated component locator section. • Wiring schematics for selected models, including power distribution, grounds, convertible top and other hard-to-find circuits. Bentley repair manuals provide the highest level of clarity and comprehensiveness for service and repair procedures. If you're looking for better understanding of your Boxster, look no further than Bentley. |
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| 08-28-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I have only used it for a couple of questions I had and found it to be quite informative....
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-26 05:38:23 EST)
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| 08-07-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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The manual is well written and appears to have most information required except the main reason I purchased it. I needed information on removing horn and airbag covering, (which I found out later from another source) and it shows how to do horn and airbag repairs AFTER removal. If I missed that info I apologize but I don't think so.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-28 05:48:05 EST)
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| 05-20-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This manual has everything a weekend tinkerer needs to keep their Porsche Boxster running in top condition. Manual is very well organized and easy to follow.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-08 05:49:09 EST)
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| 04-29-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Offers very informative information and highly descriptive . Even though I wouldn't perform an engine overhaul, this manual offers descriptive details (inlcuding photos) for each step... not only for overhauls, but nearly every faccet of Miantenance upkeep and repairs of the Porsche Boxster. I would highly recommend this manual!!!! Just performing the regular routine maintenance on my Porsche utilizing this manual essentially paid for itself in it's first use (if anyone has ever owned a Porsche and was accustomed to bringing it to the dealership, should know what costs are associated with regular routine maintenance at a Porsche dealership). Just keep your receipts for repairs and bring your vehicle in for it's regular 30k/60k routine check-ups and your warranty should still remain in effect. This will also give you in-sight to any problems caught early and you can perform the repairs yourself.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-21 05:45:01 EST)
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| 03-31-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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Considering the long wait for this manual to be available and the relatively high cost I expected more.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-30 05:29:11 EST)
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| 03-23-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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My used Porsche did not come with the owners manual or any of the normal documentation. When I found the Robert Bentley manual on Amazon it looked like exactly what I needed. I was surprised to find that is is far more complete than what I had expected. Graat manual at a great price. Thanks Amazon!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-01 05:42:24 EST)
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| 02-29-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Appears to be as complete as any non-dealer manual I seen for any car. Crisp, clear pictures and I expect that it will give the incentive to do things that I probably ought to leave to someone more experienced.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-24 05:37:45 EST)
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| 01-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This was a well needed manual for any do it yourselfer. I just purchased a 99 Porsche Boxster and this was a must. Examples of repairs are clear and detailed.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-01 05:37:09 EST)
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| 12-21-07 | 1 | (NA) |
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for being such a thick book, they've left out a lot of detail & there is a lot of white space. for the DIYer, there's not enough hand-holding (details + pictures) to figure out exactly what you're supposed to do! i've found better step-by-step instruction on the internet. the book is not worth its weight and that is my biggest problem. why is it so expensive & so thick (they've used really heavy paper) for such an amateur publication?!? a big mismatch here...
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-08 05:49:26 EST)
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| 12-18-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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The Bentley series of service manuals consistently presents information that is essential for exotic car owners. Novice or Professional will find useful and well organized information that goes far beyond the owners manuals provided by the manufacturer. This is the second Bentley Porsche Manual that I have acquired, and given the fact that my older model 1984 Porsche Carrera was disappearing off the radar of most service materials, the Bentley manual became one of my only true sources of knowledge.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-03 05:54:11 EST)
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| 12-18-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book worth every penny you spent and more.
- Simple to understand - Illustrations are clear - A must for every do-it-yourself Boxster owners - One oil change yourself will pay for the book already - Took most of the fear our of doing your own maintenance and repairs - Super value! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-03 05:54:11 EST)
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| 11-29-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Everyone that owns a Porsche knows it's better to understand the basic problem of your specific repair, before taking your vehicle to an authorized Porsche mechanic or fixing the problem on your own. This manual provides detailed information on the entire vehicle and is invaluable to Porsche owners. Great Book....
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-03 05:54:11 EST)
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| 11-26-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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I am a home DIY guy. I have had the Haynes, Chiltons and all kinds of other auto manuals.
This is one of the better ones. It appears to follow the factory manuals, but it adds a fair amount of stuff for the home tech. Between this book and various internet boards, there is little you shouldn't be able to attempt. If you don't do your own work - get it for the general car care/maintenance stuff and for a knowledge base to be sure you are not taken by your shop. In my view this book is a must have. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-05 05:58:08 EST)
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| 07-20-07 | 1 | (NA) |
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I love Amazon but don't know what happened on this product. I guess they can't be the best at everything. Amazon is still the best generally. In this case however, there is a company by the name of RennTech which has forums about Porsche. People who bought this manual from Amazon in Dec '05 did so at a third of what it is today for this same manual. The author makes the same manual available directly today (do a search) at a relative bargain (about 60%). Other than that, being more specific would be against the posting rules.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-26 07:54:07 EST)
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| 03-08-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Porsche maintainence automatically means big $$$. If you have a decent degree of mechanical aptitude, this manual will save you thousands easily! It saved me over a thousand dollars for a single procedure!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-07 05:44:22 EST)
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| 02-16-07 | 3 | 1\1 |
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Fortunately, I have had to use the book only once so far and as simple as it sounds, I couldn't have replaced the headlight bulb without it. But I think the authors should make note that the low beam/high beam bulbs are reversed, depending on which side of the car you are working on. Little details like that can waste an hour or two trying to diagnois a problem that can't be fixed with their illustration. Low beam is the lower bulb on the left side of the car but on top on the right side of the car. Having said that, the book paid for itself with this one repair, the dealer wanted $95 (1 hour labor) and $18 for the halogen replacement bulb to complete the repair.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-25 05:50:59 EST)
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| 02-06-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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I was looking for a detailed service manual for some work I wanted to do on my Boxster S, and this was it. The Bentley manual is the only one that has detailed instructions with clear photos, helping the user make sure that the job has been done correctly. It also provides information on the tools needed to complete each repair. Excellent manual - I wouldn't attempt to do any work on my Porsche without it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-25 05:50:59 EST)
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| 01-12-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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This is a very well laid-out manual with many diagrams and photos to help you through the project. Not much seems to be left out, either.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-25 05:50:59 EST)
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| 01-11-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is a very well laid-out manual with many diagrams and photos to help you through the project. Not much seems to be left out, either.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-02-08 21:33:27 EST)
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| 01-04-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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I have not used this manual to rebuild the transmission or any other extensive repair, so I cannot comment on it's usefulness in that respect. Although the manual does contain detailed repair procedures. I wanted a manual primarily to understand the design and construction of the car, and to be able to do maintenance and light repair if desired. Also, it's good to know what's involved in a repair even if someone else does it. For my needs, it's an excellent manual.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-25 05:50:59 EST)
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| 01-03-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have not used this manual to rebuild the transmission or any other extensive repair, so I cannot comment on it's usefulness in that respect. Although the manual does contain detailed repair procedures. I wanted a manual primarily to understand the design and construction of the car, and to be able to do maintenance and light repair if desired. Also, it's good to know what's involved in a repair even if someone else does it. For my needs, it's an excellent manual.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-01-12 06:13:53 EST)
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| 11-13-06 | 4 | 1\1 |
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Amazing quality both text and pictures. Even if you don't do your own maintenance, this book will help you make better decisions! Know when to DIY and when to leave it alone! A tremendous value.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-06-25 05:50:59 EST)
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| 11-12-06 | 4 | (NA) |
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Amazing quality both text and pictures. Even if you don't do your own maintenance, this book will help you make better decisions! Know when to DIY and when to leave it alone! A tremendous value.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-11-22 06:30:15 EST)
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| 11-10-06 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is an excellent, page-by-page illustrated manual for the novice mechanic that wants to do some routine work on his car.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-11-20 06:48:34 EST)
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| 11-03-06 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have always done my own brakes, but I hadn't done them yet for the Boxster. The dealer quoted me over $800 to just change pads/sensors. The book gave me all the info I needed to do the job for $139. Worth every penny.
As an aside, I have never changed brakes that were so simple. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-11-20 06:48:34 EST)
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| 08-27-06 | 5 | (NA) |
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The book is all I expected it to be. There is no record of picking up the first book from the shipper. However after a report to the shipper, the follow-up book came in due haste. The photo illustrations are a little hazy, but the text explains in detail the procedures required to replace and or repair parts of the Porsche Boxster. Models for various years are covered in sequence as one reads the text. The Amazon price was right and cost less comparable to other sources. A good book, and a great car.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-11-20 06:48:34 EST)
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| 08-23-06 | 4 | 1\1 |
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Manual is very helpful, but not terribly complete for a DIY.
Examples include: Pictures not always clear enough or numerous enough to see process being presented (eg. exactly where do you place jack or jack stand under engine to support car, where are suspension alignment adjustments?), too many things left to reader to figure out (such as how to read computer codes and what to do about them when disconnecting battery and EXACTLY what you should do after reconnecting battery, precisely what are the tools needed to remove interior panels?). Overall, it is a good manual and I am glad I got it, but you should not expect to start a project without first doing some further research. (Review Data Last Updated: 2006-11-20 06:48:34 EST)
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| 08-21-06 | 4 | 1\1 |
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Book is generally well written, and explains in sufficient detail how to accomplish many tasks. Complicated tasks are not really explained well, even for more experienced mechanics. Book is a must-have for Porsche owners who are considering performing any maintenance/repairs on their own.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-11-20 06:48:34 EST)
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| 08-18-06 | 4 | (NA) |
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A great technical aide for your Boxster; supplements the owner's manual nicely and is MUCH cheaper than the $600.00 factory repair manuals. Caveat: watch for innacurate details in the instructions; amount of top retraction required to access engine compartment was way off.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-08-22 05:53:49 EST)
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| 03-23-06 | 4 | 5\5 |
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Don't expect this book to go into intimate detail on all of the topics that it covers; it is mainly about getting you familliar with the 97-2004 models. The book is big and contains good pictures. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about their car. If you just want to learn how to do regular maintenance, grab this. If you want to learn how to do more complex things, like replacing your convertible top, you will need the porsche tech manual.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-08-19 05:52:13 EST)
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| 03-22-06 | 5 | 1\3 |
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Excellent manual. Very detailed. Much better than the Chilton or Haynes manuals that I have on my other cars.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-08-19 05:52:13 EST)
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| 02-20-06 | 5 | 11\11 |
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I've been working on cars since I can remember and can do just about anything, but the mid engine layout of the Boxster has made it a little more challenging. This manual is the best I've ever seen, even better than Chilton's series. It shows clearly how to perform simple (change oil) and complex (change clutch assembly) maintenance, how to access the darn motor, etc. Pictures are clearly labeled, anyone could pick up this book and do most any procedure. Complete electrical diagrams are a nice touch too. Lots of nice extras include full specs, year to year changes, performance specs, part #'s, etc. If you have a Boxster, you know how much they charge for basic maintenance, buy this manual and save yourself a bundle. Put that $$ you saved into some performance parts :)
(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-06-26 05:00:01 EST)
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