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Old 04-08-2020, 05:45 AM   #1
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"...using many expletives"
Can you share any new ones you may have invented? I believe my neighbors get tired of hearing the same old words when I'm wrenching.
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Old 04-07-2020, 05:13 PM   #2
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What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Just took her to the office from sequester to get the mail.




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Old 04-08-2020, 08:48 AM   #3
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Changed the RH outer tie rod end and the RH rear trailing arm today. That took care of the steering wheel shake and the bumping noises from the rear.
The trailing arm is ridiculously easy to change. After the car was raised, the tools gathered up and the rear wheel removed , the removal and installation of the link was less than 10 minutes.
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Old 04-11-2020, 06:55 AM   #4
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Changed the RH outer tie rod end and the RH rear trailing arm today. That took care of the steering wheel shake and the bumping noises from the rear.
The trailing arm is ridiculously easy to change. After the car was raised, the tools gathered up and the rear wheel removed , the removal and installation of the link was less than 10 minutes.
Hi JCP, did replacing the rear RH trailing arm take care of an annoying rattling noise I have on mine when driving slowly over speed bumps etc.... ??? Thank you
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Old 04-09-2020, 05:03 PM   #5
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Quarantine...means clean engine now.

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Old 04-10-2020, 04:03 AM   #6
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Can you share the efficacy of your HAI? Thanks!
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Old 04-10-2020, 07:58 AM   #7
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Can you share the efficacy of your HAI? Thanks!
It's a "hot" CAI. Previous owner had it installed. I will add a heat shield now that I have cleaned the engine to make it a bit more efficient.

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Old 04-10-2020, 08:51 AM   #8
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It's a "hot" CAI. Previous owner had it installed. I will add a heat shield now that I have cleaned the engine to make it a bit more efficient.

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Lol. You got it.

The engine looks great!

Are you going to fabricate the shield? I'd be interested in what you come up with, including parts and method. Seriously.
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Old 04-09-2020, 05:11 PM   #9
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Getting the engine out of the project S.
It would really help to get the driver's seat out of the way, but though I've decoded the secret ritual to release every other connector in the car, I can't get the seat connection to release. Does anyone have that recipe?
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Old 04-09-2020, 06:01 PM   #10
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Getting the engine out of the project S.
It would really help to get the driver's seat out of the way, but though I've decoded the secret ritual to release every other connector in the car, I can't get the seat connection to release. Does anyone have that recipe?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMVFRro_Lj8&t=450s

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Old 04-09-2020, 07:06 PM   #11
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Finished reassembling the evaporator/heater box after fixing the blend doors.
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Old 04-09-2020, 07:10 PM   #12
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Finished reassembling the evaporator/heater box after fixing the blend doors.
Which method did you use to address this issue? How long did it take and was it a PIA or pretty easy?
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So in these times of lockdown, lets make the most of it.

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So in these times of lockdown, lets make the most of it.

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I am jealous!!! love that green
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So in these times of lockdown, lets make the most of it.

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Old 04-10-2020, 09:41 AM   #16
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Which method did you use to address this issue? How long did it take and was it a PIA or pretty easy?
As I’ve been working from home in addition to not driving it much, I opted to take the dash out to avoid cutting anything. It also allowed me to repair the recirculation flap servo - an internal gear cracked off of the output shaft and wouldn’t allow it to move much.
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Old 04-10-2020, 11:25 AM   #17
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As I’ve been working from home in addition to not driving it much, I opted to take the dash out to avoid cutting anything. It also allowed me to repair the recirculation flap servo - an internal gear cracked off of the output shaft and wouldn’t allow it to move much.
Ambitious! Nice work!
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I did a bit of spirited motoring earlier. We were both overdue for that! Later today, she gets a nice wash.
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Installed new headers and downpipes with sport CAT's :dance:
Then went for a sprited 2 hour 'test drive' to the sunny twisties today

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Old 04-12-2020, 04:25 PM   #20
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Installed new headers and downpipes with sport CAT's :dance:
Then went for a sprited 2 hour 'test drive' to the sunny twisties today


Well done. I ordered mine today. Did you have any issues with your O2 sensors?


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