Smoke on start up

[97 Boxster]

Thinking of ordering the parts and doing this myself. I am pretty handy but is there anything I should do that you would have done differently? Looks like I have another weekend project coming up.

Also a detailed list of what tools/parts needed would be great. My car started smoking on startup today and had a rough idle throughout the day. I also started the car and removed the oil cap and there is a ton of "sucking" going on. Looks like I need to get to this asap.

[nieuwhzn]

Originally Posted by 97 Boxster

Thinking of ordering the parts and doing this myself. I am pretty handy but is there anything I should do that you would have done differently? Looks like I have another weekend project coming up.

Also a detailed list of what tools/parts needed would be great. My car started smoking on startup today and had a rough idle throughout the day. I also started the car and removed the oil cap and there is a ton of "sucking" going on. Looks like I need to get to this asap.

Make sure you read the usual stuff:
airoilseparatorreplacement - mikefocke2
Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Air / Oil Separator Replacement - 986 / 987
Replace the Air/Oil Separator

I basically replaced the AOS without removing anything else and working from the top of the engine, not an experience that I'd like to repeat. I probably would try to follow Pedro's advice and remove some more stuff from the top to get better access.

The only special tool that you NEED is the cable operated hose clamp pliers.

Good luck.

[97 Boxster]

Well yesterday I had some smoke at 2 different startups as well as a rough idle. Today it ran like a dream all day. No smoke and no rough idle. Explanation!!

Don't want to replace if I don't have too.

Hmmmmm. Should I wait until its smokes again? Still tons of sucking from the oil fill tube.

[tuanle16]

Originally Posted by 97 Boxster

Thinking of ordering the parts and doing this myself. I am pretty handy but is there anything I should do that you would have done differently? Looks like I have another weekend project coming up.

Also a detailed list of what tools/parts needed would be great. My car started smoking on startup today and had a rough idle throughout the day. I also started the car and removed the oil cap and there is a ton of "sucking" going on. Looks like I need to get to this asap.

i wasn't even able to remove to the cap.

[97 Boxster]

Originally Posted by tuanle16

i wasn't even able to remove to the cap.

I can remove the cap no problem but when I do the car runs really crappy.