12-30-2020, 07:20 PM
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#6121
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: SoCal
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Originally Posted by piper6909
If I were you I'd get a refund on those stripes! Stripes ALWAYS give you more noticeable horsepower! Those are obviously defective!
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I'm just happy to see that he apparently keeps it in the family room.
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12-31-2020, 03:51 AM
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#6122
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 253
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Well, not today, but Monday. I bought mine .
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12-31-2020, 04:33 AM
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#6123
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Callahan, FL
Posts: 462
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Originally Posted by mgfranz
Yeah, did mine in 2014, I had to start using the Philippine words on top of my sailor words... Even with the right tool it was still a PITA.
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Turns out the coolant in the trunk wasn't from a leak in the expansion tank. the top middle spring clamp was loose causing the leak. At least I got to experience the joy of changing out the tank. AOS next.
Anyone need a good, 2 year old expansion tank? Have one laying around.
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99 Boxster base
1966 912 3 gauge
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12-31-2020, 05:22 AM
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#6124
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 253
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Originally Posted by flouese
Turns out the coolant in the trunk wasn't from a leak in the expansion tank. the top middle spring clamp was loose causing the leak. At least I got to experience the joy of changing out the tank. AOS next.
Anyone need a good, 2 year old expansion tank? Have one laying around.
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I just picked up my 99 on Monday. Is there a way to check/verify that the xpan tank is good? I know it isn't leaking, yet.
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01-01-2021, 12:41 PM
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#6125
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 174
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If the tank is yellow in color instead of almost white, it's old and likely to fail in the foreseeable future.
When they fail its usually sudden and there will usually be coolant on the trunk floor and dripping from the forward passenger side wheel well area. If you pull out the trunk carpet and remove the panels on the floor you can check for any leakage.
Mine would leak when the coolant got up to temperature and the tank expanded, opening a crack in its bottom. I could not see the crack from above, but the coolant was all over the trunk bottom.
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01-01-2021, 12:44 PM
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#6126
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2020
Location: SoCal
Posts: 66
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Man, replacing that expansion tank and line is much more difficult than I thought it would.
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01-02-2021, 03:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Finland
Posts: 329
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Removed the front brake calipers in effort to paint them (red, of course ) and to apply new stickers. In same time, I'll refurbish the calipers with new dustbooths, pads and also install new brake discs.
I was VERY concerned of how the caliper bolts would come loose (or not) after reading plenty of horror stories of that. On my car those came out very nicely, no fight at all, just a normal braker bar and even pressure. Also the bolts and threads do look to be in a very nice condition.
What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?
When these are done, it's time to do the same for rear calipers
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01-02-2021, 06:27 AM
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#6128
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: PA
Posts: 1,564
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Originally Posted by pilot4fn
What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?
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AFAIK, using ANY kind of anti-seize compound on caliper bolts is a big no-no. A mechanic told me that it's illegal in PA. That goes for lug nuts too.
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2002 Boxster Base - Arctic Silver - Tiptronic
2010 Subaru Forester
1980 Ford C-8000 Custom Cab Emergency-One Fire Truck
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01-02-2021, 06:48 AM
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#6129
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: New Hope, PA
Posts: 190
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Originally Posted by pilot4fn
Removed the front brake calipers in effort to paint them (red, of course ) and to apply new stickers. In same time, I'll refurbish the calipers with new dustbooths, pads and also install new brake discs.
I was VERY concerned of how the caliper bolts would come loose (or not) after reading plenty of horror stories of that. On my car those came out very nicely, no fight at all, just a normal braker bar and even pressure. Also the bolts and threads do look to be in a very nice condition.
What was the recommended trick to put on caliper bolt treads at the time of re-assembly to make sure those bolts do not get seized there in the future either - was it copper paste or something else?
When these are done, it's time to do the same for rear calipers
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I use blue loctite - it prevents corrosion to some extent and of course locks the threads If you plan to track the car or drive in the mountains use red. Never had an issue with this approach. Disassembly is only marginally more difficult. Take a close look at the factory allen head cap screws - notice anything?
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Last edited by CBRacerX; 01-02-2021 at 06:51 AM.
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01-03-2021, 01:56 PM
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#6130
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2001 Boxster S 6sp
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Green Valley, AZ
Posts: 62
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Cleaned up my 01 Boxster S as she turns 20 this year!
Will be doing some tranny and motor mounts real soon.
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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (PO)
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01-03-2021, 08:45 PM
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#6131
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Finland
Posts: 329
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CBRacerX
I use blue loctite - it prevents corrosion to some extent and of course locks the threads If you plan to track the car or drive in the mountains use red. Never had an issue with this approach. Disassembly is only marginally more difficult. Take a close look at the factory allen head cap screws - notice anything?
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Thanks, blue locktite it is
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01-04-2021, 04:07 PM
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#6132
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Oregon
Posts: 455
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Today, I paid off my car loan. I own my car now!
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01-04-2021, 04:42 PM
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,117
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Originally Posted by Finnegan
Today, I paid off my car loan. I own my car now!
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Congrats !!!
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01-10-2021, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Finland
Posts: 329
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Week ago started and today finished front brakes refurbishment (rear brakes are due next...).
Here's the starting point a week ago:
...and here's the situation today:
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01-10-2021, 03:58 PM
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#6135
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Fort Langley
Posts: 253
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I added more lights to my garage where my Boxster is parked for the winter. Does that count?
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98 Boxster - Ocean Blue metallic. Bringing it back to life and having fun doing it!
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01-11-2021, 02:25 PM
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#6136
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,631
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Thanks to 78F350 I was able to install return springs to the sliders on my 996 GT3 seats. He sent me some seat bracket parts and springs, I was able to cut the spring anchors off with an angle grinder, drill a new center hole in them, give them a coat of rustoleum satin black and mount them to my seat sliders with longer M8 Torx T40 bolts. I also installed my Christmas present of a Rennline fire extinguisher mount.
Thanks again 78F350, the generosity and support of the people on this forum means a lot to me!
One winter project down, fixing the blend door vent foam (the center stack easy way) and cleaning out my radiator ducts and between the radiators and a/c condensers are left!
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Former: 2003 S, 3.6 LN Nickies, ARP rod bolts, under-drive pulley, Fabspeed sport headers, Softronic tune, 987 airbox 987 motor mount, Function-First Sport motor mount insert, Ben's short shifter, Nine8Six projector headlights & center caps, ROW M030, stainless flexible brake lines, B-K rollbar extension & fire extinguisher mount, hardtop
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01-13-2021, 10:12 AM
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#6137
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: O.C. CA
Posts: 3,709
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zzorro
I added more lights to my garage where my Boxster is parked for the winter. Does that count?
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Only to your electric company
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OE engine rebuilt,3.6 litre LN Engineering billet sleeves,triple row IMSB,LN rods. Deep sump oil pan with DT40 oil.
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01-13-2021, 10:15 AM
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#6138
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: O.C. CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piper6909
AFAIK, using ANY kind of anti-seize compound on caliper bolts is a big no-no. A mechanic told me that it's illegal in PA. That goes for lug nuts too.
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I use a little on mine to prevent corroding in place.
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OE engine rebuilt,3.6 litre LN Engineering billet sleeves,triple row IMSB,LN rods. Deep sump oil pan with DT40 oil.
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01-13-2021, 10:17 AM
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#6139
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: O.C. CA
Posts: 3,709
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 986Chick
Man, replacing that expansion tank and line is much more difficult than I thought it would.
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It's a great bonding experience don't you think ?
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OE engine rebuilt,3.6 litre LN Engineering billet sleeves,triple row IMSB,LN rods. Deep sump oil pan with DT40 oil.
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01-13-2021, 02:42 PM
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#6140
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 221
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Replaced the drop links all around.
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2000 Boxster S
2010 Volvo XC60
2011 GMC Denali HD 6.6L (sold)
2008 Cayenne S (sold)
1989 Targa (sold)
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