10-05-2018, 05:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: So Cal
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Originally Posted by tommy583
Changed AOS, EVAP Purge valve, oil and filter.....fun times  |
I need to start thinking about changing my AOS, I know it's coming... Any words of wisdom to us who are not looking forward to it? Is it easier to get to it by removing the front engine panel?
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10-05-2018, 06:53 PM
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98 Arctic silver 986
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 1,452
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Originally Posted by mgfranz
I need to start thinking about changing my AOS, I know it's coming... Any words of wisdom to us who are not looking forward to it? Is it easier to get to it by removing the front engine panel?
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I didn't remove the front panel. I did it from the top and bottom. I took off the top hose from the top. I did the bottom hose, the bellows and the bolts from the bottom. I jacked it up and took the wheel off. I removed the AOS from the top. Then just reverse order to put the new one in. It's a PITA for sure, it took me like 3 hours to do the AOS, purge valve and oil change. Have fun.
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10-06-2018, 04:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Eastern US
Posts: 646
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgfranz
I need to start thinking about changing my AOS, I know it's coming... Any words of wisdom to us who are not looking forward to it? Is it easier to get to it by removing the front engine panel?
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As Tommy said, access is from the top and bottom, nothing to gain by removing the front access panel. Be careful with the squeeze connectors on the AOS plastic hoses, they can be brittle. I have a thread on this somewhere in the tech and perf topic IIRC. You should be able to find my post along with many others regarding the AOS replacement through the search function. Also, there are some videos on utube.
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#317 550 Spyder Anniversary Edition 2004 Boxster S, 3.8L Flat Six Innovations engine, PSS9s, etc, etc . . .
The contents of my posts are for entertainment only. As confirmed by my many motor sports fails, I am not qualified to give product endorsements or mechanical advice 
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10-07-2018, 06:45 PM
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Pathological Tinkerer
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Utah
Posts: 197
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Hardtop is awesome! I would love to find one locally to use to make a mold for a carbon fiber one and then make one. I need one to put on for track days I plan to do next year.
The change to my LEDs I posted a week or so ago was done in practice for changing the LEDs in a never installed 996 cluster I got from eBay a few months ago.
Over the last days I finished the LEDs, got the new cluster programmed and coded, and swapped in to replace my recently color changed 986 cluster.
Absolutely love the 996 cluster and the pics don’t do the blue justice.
As a side, I now have a LED color changed, low mile gen 2 986 cluster that needs a new home.
I purchased a 996 surround also from eBay and painted it and the steering column cover Seal Gray to match my console.
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10-08-2018, 09:26 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 174
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Accepted the return of Fall and the PNW rainy season by re-installing my hardtop. 
Feels like a different car with the hardtop on. On my first drive with the hardtop re-installed I had two different people ask "what kind of car is that?" obviously not Porsche people.
One was a woman who thought the car was "cute", that really hurt....
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1991 Carrera
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10-11-2018, 07:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: SE Michigan
Posts: 496
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A8ked
Accepted the return of Fall and the PNW rainy season by re-installing my hardtop.
Feels like a different car with the hardtop on. On my first drive with the hardtop re-installed I had two different people ask "what kind of car is that?" obviously not Porsche people.
One was a woman who thought the car was "cute", that really hurt....
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I heard a middle aged woman saying ‘look cute little car’ to her family as walking by... at least my top was up so I pretended I never heard it.
My hardtop will be on the car in a few weeks too, along with dedicated snow tires. Yes, as much as I like top-down open driving, I also like secure, quieter and warmer feel of hardtop in cold weather... not mentioning its looks with round roof line true to inspiration from 550. I’m gonna take out the soft top assembly to replace rear plastic window over this winter. I may take the motor/ transmissions out too and go manual to save weight and ensure Boxster chop as routine process on new vinyl next summer.
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1997 Boxster arctic silver/ red, XNE riveted mahogany/ leather steering wheel & 917-style wood shift knob, Ben’s short shifter, PSE, 996 TB, UDP, stereo/ center console delete, hardtop and speedster humps, daily driver rain or shine or snow!
Last edited by Boxstard; 10-12-2018 at 01:29 AM.
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10-11-2018, 07:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: SE Michigan
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Worked out treadwear warranty to replace back tires, 45K warranty Michelin PSAS3 worn out in less than 2 years/ 15K but I drive like I’m stealing the car... will enjoy a few more weeks of spirited driving before mounting snow tires.
Changed oil while the car was up on jacks to replace rear tires, easy access. Used a brand new plastic oil filter housing replacing the original. It came with an OEM filter and it costed almost the same as only an aftermarket filter. Gutted the old filter and no metallic or plastic debris on pleats so I’d sleep better.
Oh not today but also put a lightweight Deka battery, saving 13 lbs. Hope it works through Michigan winter.
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1997 Boxster arctic silver/ red, XNE riveted mahogany/ leather steering wheel & 917-style wood shift knob, Ben’s short shifter, PSE, 996 TB, UDP, stereo/ center console delete, hardtop and speedster humps, daily driver rain or shine or snow!
Last edited by Boxstard; 10-11-2018 at 07:43 PM.
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10-10-2018, 07:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 78
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Originally Posted by P_Carfahrer
As a side, I now have a LED color changed, low mile gen 2 986 cluster that needs a new home.
I purchased a 996 surround also from eBay and painted it and the steering column cover Seal Gray to match my console.
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Wow! Your cluster looks amazing. How much are selling the other cluster for?
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10-10-2018, 01:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Kansas
Posts: 12
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Added logo based projector courtesy door lights
Right door
Changed wallpaper on my din to match
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10-10-2018, 03:38 PM
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Who's askin'?
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,448
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Originally Posted by adamsmith7773
Added logo based projector courtesy door lights
Right door
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Oooohhhhh...... want! Details?
Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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10-10-2018, 04:11 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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Originally Posted by maytag
Oooohhhhh...... want! Details?
Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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 https://www.ebay.com/i/223143488856?
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10-10-2018, 05:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: colorado fort collins
Posts: 30
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Thanks , been looking forever for these and just bought them. only problem is my door lights only turn
on when the headlight switch is turned on
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10-10-2018, 10:29 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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Originally Posted by my15window
Thanks , been looking forever for these and just bought them. only problem is my door lights only turn
on when the headlight switch is turned on
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That's not right. They should come on any time the door is opened (same as the overhead light).
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10-10-2018, 02:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Houston
Posts: 220
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Too much fun
Got a speeding ticket.
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10-10-2018, 02:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: So Cal
Posts: 299
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Originally Posted by gabedrummin
Got a speeding ticket.
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It happens... Just look at it this way, you got caught this time, how many times did you get away with it?
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10-10-2018, 03:38 PM
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So Blessed!
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SE Georgia
Posts: 389
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Originally Posted by gabedrummin
Got a speeding ticket.
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In Houston, you must have been running 100.
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Artic Silver Boxster S - Black Leather - Black Top - Convience Plus Package
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10-10-2018, 04:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: So Cal
Posts: 299
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Originally Posted by Lew
In Houston, you must have been running 100.
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In SoCal, that's commute speeds!
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10-10-2018, 06:33 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,123
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Anyone have a link for these for earlier cars?
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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10-10-2018, 10:32 PM
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Custom User Title Here
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Ft. Leonard Wood
Posts: 6,164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Anyone have a link for these for earlier cars?
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I'm pretty sure the set I linked will fit the 986. The outer shape is just slightly different. I've never seen any direct replacements for the 986.
Edit: looks like the connector is different, but that's not an actual problem. 
Last edited by particlewave; 10-10-2018 at 11:15 PM.
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10-12-2018, 02:09 PM
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There Is No Substitute.
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West Coast
Posts: 3,253
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Purchased twelve quarts of Castrol Edge 10W-40 on Amazon for $50, which is about half of what I normally pay.
Deal is still active if anyone else uses that oil, which is something of a forum favorite based on past posts. 
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