Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2005 Porsche Boxster

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2005 Porsche Boxster. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2005

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions, and when stationary, there was a very distinct fume smell coming from the engine compartment. The smell was noticeable and came in through the vents. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times, where they replaced the left and right cylinder head cover; cylinder head cup shield, manifold fuel gasket and the exhaust gasket but the smell persisted.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2005

: the contact stated while driving various speeds on normal road conditions or when stationary, there was a smell of fuel coming from the engine compartment. The smell was noticeable and came in through the vents. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times, who replaced the left and right cylinder head cover. Also, the cylinder head cup shield, manifold fuel gasket and the exhaust gasket were replaced, but the smell persisted.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2005 Porsche Boxster

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Engine Grinding Noise problems	2
Engine Failure problems	2
Loud Engine Noise problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	1
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	1
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	1

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