02 Boxster S - Going to change plugs, should I do tubes and o-rings at

[tawheed]

Hey guys,

My car is a 2002 S and though it only has 33k miles on it I figure I'm going to change the plugs, serpentine belt and filters as I do not believe the plugs / belt have been changed yet. The car hasn't leaked any oil at all (thankfully), but I figure if I'm going after the plugs I should do the tubes / o-rings at the same time.

Is it worth changing it if they're not leaking?

Thanks!

Edited January 10, 2011 by tawheed

[Loren]

No need to change the spark plug tube o-rings on a MY2002 - you already have the newer style.

[JFP in PA]

No need to change the spark plug tube o-rings on a MY2002 - you already have the newer style.

Loren, didn't the transition to non removable tubes happen in 04-05?

Edited January 10, 2011 by JFP in PA

[Loren]

No need to change the spark plug tube o-rings on a MY2002 - you already have the newer style.

Loren, didn't the transition to non removable tubes happen in 04-05?

Yes, but I was referring to the newer style o-rings that were put place in 1999.

[tawheed]

Thanks for the information, guys. I guess I'll leave it be as so far, thankfully, so good. If something happens down the line I'll worry about dealing with it then!

[rprieto]

My 02 S has removable Tubes and they leaked. I replaced Plugs, Tubes, and O-Rings at approx 90K miles.

I would NOT touch a thing if they don't leak. Only 33K miles? WOW!

[dghii]

Guess you can take a look when you remove the rear wheel and access panel.

I did my plugs, tubes and o rings this last summer on my 2000S with 90K (at the time) miles. My tubes were not leaking but I decided to be proactive and now wait for a leak. Tubes only added about $50 to the job and now (hopefully) I don't have to go back in anytime soon.

Using the 1 inch transom plug to remove the tubes was well worth it.

[tawheed]

My 02 S has removable Tubes and they leaked. I replaced Plugs, Tubes, and O-Rings at approx 90K miles.

I would NOT touch a thing if they don't leak. Only 33K miles? WOW!

Yes, definitely a low mileage car, don't get much driving time up here in Canada :)

Maybe I should take a peek before ordering parts, I haven't seen any oil on the ground but I guess that doesn't mean it's not leaking.

One more question - if I do decide to do them do I need to spend $50~ on the Porsche grease or can I use just about anything to grease the o-rings?

Thanks

Edited January 11, 2011 by tawheed

[rprieto]

My 02 S has removable Tubes and they leaked. I replaced Plugs, Tubes, and O-Rings at approx 90K miles.

I would NOT touch a thing if they don't leak. Only 33K miles? WOW!

Yes, definitely a low mileage car, don't get much driving time up here in Canada :)

Maybe I should take a peek before ordering parts, I haven't seen any oil on the ground but I guess that doesn't mean it's not leaking.

One more question - if I do decide to do them do I need to spend $50~ on the Porsche grease or can I use just about anything to grease the o-rings?

Thanks

I DID purchase the Porsche grease and I used so little of it. I don't remember spending that much $$ though. Contact Sunset Imports at the top of this (Renntech) link. You cannot beat their prices!

[dghii]

I didn't use the Porsche grease. Can't remember what the heck I used now! Sorry