Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Porsche Boxster

Porsche Boxster owners have reported 4 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Porsche Boxster based on all problems reported for the Boxster.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2005 Porsche Boxster

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.

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2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2005 Porsche Boxster

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.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1997 Porsche Boxster

Failure Date: 04/24/2004

Upon exiting the vehicle consumer noticed flames coming from the intake manifold. This occurred after the consumer installed a new battery, and drove for approximately 2 miles. Then consumer turned the vehicle off.

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4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1998 Porsche Boxster

Coolant liquid started to pour out of vehicle ,vehicle was in service three times. Cannot determine defect. *aktailpipe cover came off, convertable top motors out of adjustment causing noise on the right side,ecu had to be recoded to accept key head, left headlight lense reflector replaced, the air bag light illuminated the dealer replaced r/f seatbelt lock was inoperative. Sb.

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