What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[harrg67]

Originally Posted by Tailwind

The part number is 996-613-119-10-A05. I got it from Porsche of San Diego for $49.
You can shop the part for best price.

The OBC hack has you installing the four stalk lever assembly, but the poor man's version uses a tip switch. I have a spare window switch that I was using for GDO.
Someone mentioned the Targa switch legends looked like a garage door, so I had to have it.

The OBC hack is in various places on the Forum, but here's the article:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/box_OBD_Mod/box_obd_mod.htm

I'm going to try a rotary encoder switch (like the one on the radio) to add "up" or "back" because you can use a third wire. Stay tuned for this one!

Thanks for the detail! Can't wait to see how the switch goes.

[rexcramer]

I have always wanted a set of those. Can you post a close up pic of your mod on the rear cover please?

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Didn’t feel like any heavy lifting today so I installed my new Lid Liners. I modified the rear one slightly because it had some minor interference with the filler gasket.






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[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by rexcramer

I have always wanted a set of those. Can you post a close up pic of your mod on the rear cover please?

Hi Rex, here are before and after pics. I made the mod on the car with a Drexel cutting wheel so it’s not as clean as it should be.

I used a thick piece of cardboard as a backing plate on the trunk lid and held the lid liner away from the trunk lid by placing a rag under it. I had already mounted it and did not want to take it off again so as not to damage the retaining clips. I did remove and replace the one clip by the cut.

There’s a 15% discount code in effect at Lid Liners web site: RF14






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[Lew]

I guess this is the site the Oldcarguy was talking about. Maybe he will respond. I sent him a email. Asking price etc.

https://lidliner.com/collections/frontpage/products/boxster-schild-front-and-rear-two-piece-set

[rexcramer]

Excellent, thank you. Now may be the time.

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Hi Rex, here are before and after pics. I made the mod on the car with a Drexel cutting wheel so it’s not as clean as it should be.

I used a thick piece of cardboard as a backing plate on the trunk lid and held the lid liner away from the trunk lid by placing a rag under it. I had already mounted it and did not want to take it off again so as not to damage the retaining clips. I did remove and replace the one clip by the cut.

There’s a 15% discount code in effect at Lid Liners web site: RF14




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[Qckslvr]

My spoiler switch arrived from Germany today The instructions are quite detailed. Can't wait to install it

Also I have the lid liners as well. Got them from Pelican with the PCA discount. This should save me from another $300 dent-pro visit for the rear trunk lid

[BRAN]

my hommage to the …

just check marked another 986 design project of my bucket list (nano leaf on 2m x 1.2m plywood)

[rexcramer]

That is very creative.

Originally Posted by BRAN

my hommage to the …

just check marked another 986 design project of my bucket list (nano leaf on 2m x 1.2m plywood)

[Oldcarguy]

Waiting on parts so today was brake and clutch fluid purge/bleed. Took ~2.5 liters to get all of the green mystery fluid completely out of the brake and clutch system. The mystery fluid was too high in water content & I did have some air. Motul 600 happily flowing through the clutch and brake system now. Check out the cool clutch bleed tool I found (I love tools ). Check your brake fluid every year.










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[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Waiting on parts so today was brake and clutch fluid purge/bleed. Took ~2.5 liters to get all of the green mystery fluid completely out of the brake and clutch system. The mystery fluid was too high in water content & I did have some air. Motul 600 happily flowing through the clutch and brake system now. Check out the cool clutch bleed tool I found (I love tools ). Check your brake fluid every year.










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Tell me more about the cool clutch bleed tool! Where can i get one? How does it work?

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Ciao

Tell me more about the cool clutch bleed tool! Where can i get one? How does it work?

Hi Ciao, it’s from a company called Mueller-Kueps. They’re in Germany and they make speciality automotive tools. Just google their name and you’ll find their website. They don’t sell directly to the public. I purchased through a vendor on eBay (Tooldom). I also purchased the M-K axle pusher for my axle replacement (received but haven’t used it yet).

For the bleeder, there are deep socket and shallow socket versions in 10 or 11mm. I purchased the deep socket 11mm version. The socket is hollow and it seems to be permanently attached to the reversible ratchet. It comes with a good quality bleeder hose (~1 meter length) that runs freely through the socket and ratchet.

I attached the bleeder hose to the clutch slave bleeder valve, attached the other end of the hose to my brake bleeder catch can, slid the ratchet/socket assembly onto the bleeder valve, made sure I had fluid and pressure in the Motive and let it rip. Standard operating procedure from that point forward. After bleeding, I just slid the ratchet/socket assembly down the hose and removed the hose from the valve.

I had also purchased a much less expensive ‘bleeder’ ratchet but it had a shallow socket that had a fixed grommet / hose assembly built into it and I did not like the way it barely fit and was difficult to remove from the bleeder valve (tested on a brake valve).

Just to mention that I had the braces, pan and midpipes removed, along with the axle disconnected from the trans axle, when I bled the clutch slave. Taking advantage of my axle / midpipe replacement project made for much easier access to the clutch slave.

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Hi Ciao, it’s from a company called Mueller-Kueps. They’re in Germany and they make speciality automotive tools. Just google their name and you’ll find their website. They don’t sell directly to the public. I purchased through a vendor on eBay (Tooldom). I also purchased the M-K axle pusher for my axle replacement (received but haven’t used it yet).

For the bleeder, there are deep socket and shallow socket versions in 10 or 11mm. I purchased the deep socket 11mm version. The socket is hollow and it seems to be permanently attached to the reversible ratchet. It comes with a good quality bleeder hose (~1 meter length) that runs freely through the socket and ratchet.

I attached the bleeder hose to the clutch slave bleeder valve, attached the other end of the hose to my brake bleeder catch can, slid the ratchet/socket assembly onto the bleeder valve, made sure I had fluid and pressure in the Motive and let it rip. Standard operating procedure from that point forward. After bleeding, I just slid the ratchet/socket assembly down the hose and removed the hose from the valve.

I had also purchased a much less expensive ‘bleeder’ ratchet but it had a shallow socket that had a fixed grommet / hose assembly built into it and I did not like the way it barely fit and was difficult to remove from the bleeder valve (tested on a brake valve).

Just to mention that I had the braces, pan and midpipes removed, along with the axle disconnected from the trans axle, when I bled the clutch slave. Taking advantage of my axle / midpipe replacement project made for much easier access to the clutch slave.

Oldcarguy, those are innovative workarounds in tight spots e.g. clutch slave.
Thanks for sharing!

[mgfranz]

Took her for a nice 110 mile drive with the top down, traffic was light due to the football games so I got to open her up a few times. Nothing sounds better than hitting 120mph on an empty freeway with the top down.

[Newsguy]

Bled the cooling system after changing the water pump, thermostat and plugs last weekend. Very smoky when warming, even after up to temp for a while. Seemed like steam, but no leaks and seems to be at level.

[Deserion]

Finished installing (color-coded) LEDs into the taillights and front turn signals. The 5008 bulbs for the rear markers (between the rear fog and brake light bulbs) did not work with the LEDs I got so just added new bulbs for now. A Novita EP35 relay keeps the signal flashing correct.

[Bald Eagle]

Looked at the calendar and discovered it's only 51 days until "Boxster Freedom Day" when I will take it out of storage. It was -8 this morning so it's hard to imagine that in only 51 days balmy breezes will be blowing and it will be time (hopefully) for another seven months of top down driving!

Larry (The Bald Eagle)
Yeah, I'm an optimist

[dsallean]

Installed the new shifter cables and adjusted the shifter and the parking brake. Found a few more quarters hidden under the parking brake. Took the opportunity to install the newly painted white center console and it really makes a big difference on the interior.



Dave in TX

[BruceH]

Originally Posted by dsallean

Installed the new shifter cables and adjusted the shifter and the parking brake. Found a few more quarters hidden under the parking brake. Took the opportunity to install the newly painted white center console and it really makes a big difference on the interior.

Dave in TX

That color combination looks really nice

[dsallean]

Originally Posted by BruceH

That color combination looks really nice

Thanks. Matches the exterior of course and really happy with it.

[Geof3]

Tried a little experiment. Bought a leather cover for my console lid and tackled the install. Not hard, but not easy. Fortunately, I have a little experience with this type of stuff, so sort of had a clue going in. For $29.00 and about 2 or so hours... I think it worked out nicely!