What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[Traco]

Bit of an ongoing project but made a significant step forward today.

Got the cats out, the nuts were rusted to bits and starting to blow on right side. A complete nightmare of a job but possible without removing the rear bumper and box or muffler in US speak.

Don’t know if I will bother replacing the main heat shields as they are shot, the others I’ll get tack welded to stop the rattles. New sensors to fit also. Next job is to press out the studs and get out the old sensors - that should be fun!!






A pic of what was holding them in for ref.


The set up for the job



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[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by Traco

Bit of an ongoing project but made a significant step forward today.

Got the cats out, the nuts were rusted to bits and starting to blow on right side. A complete nightmare of a job but possible without removing the rear bumper and box or muffler in US speak.

Don’t know if I will bother replacing the main heat shields as they are shot, the others I’ll get tack welded to stop the rattles. New sensors to fit also. Next job is to press out the studs and get out the old sensors - that should be fun!!






A pic of what was holding them in for ref.


The set up for the job



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Nice lift! If I may ask, from where and how much?

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[Traco]

Originally Posted by philipjayadler

Nice lift! If I may ask, from where and how much?

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I’m in Ireland so got the lift from the UK. Not sure where you are but here is the link http://www.sjrgarageequipment.co.uk/scissor-car-lifts/


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[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by Traco

I’m in Ireland so got the lift from the UK. Not sure where you are but here is the link http://www.sjrgarageequipment.co.uk/scissor-car-lifts/


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Oh well, I'm here in Pennsylvania. USA but thanks!

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[Traco]

Originally Posted by philipjayadler

Oh well, I'm here in Pennsylvania. USA but thanks!

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It’s a made in China one so probably someone doing them that side of the pond. I think I found the OEM so will have a look again and send you the info. Maybe you can ask them if they have someone in the US. I looked at a few and like this one as it had heavier side members and was open at rear and front for Center access.




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[philipjayadler]

Originally Posted by Traco

It’s a made in China one so probably someone doing them that side of the pond. I think I found the OEM so will have a look again and send you the info. Maybe you can ask them if they have someone in the US. I looked at a few and like this one as it had heavier side members and was open at rear and front for Center access.




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I was also looking at Quick Lift which is half height. Pelican distributes them...

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[Dave80GTSi]

Originally Posted by Traco

Bit of an ongoing project but made a significant step forward today.

When you have a minute, could you please measure the c/c distance of the broken flange bolts as shown in this picture of yours:



They should be either about 65 mm or else around 74 mm.

Doing some R&D research.

Thanks - DM

[Traco]

Originally Posted by Dave80GTSi

When you have a minute, could you please measure the c/c distance of the broken flange bolts as shown in this picture of yours:







They should be either about 65 mm or else around 74 mm.



Doing some R&D research.



Thanks - DM

Just put a ruler on the gaskets and the look like 75mm between centres.


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[Dave80GTSi]

Originally Posted by Traco

Just put a ruler on the gaskets and the look like 75mm between centres.

That's interesting, I would have thought it would have been the 65 mm version since yours is (I assume) a Euro spec car.

One final (easy) question: Do your exhaust manifolds have the built-in catalytic convertors, or are they the non-cat 3-tubes-into-1 version?

Thanks, with apologies for the slight thread detour - DM