About to purchase 2004 50th anniversary

[rick3000]

Change the spark plugs, spark plug tubes and o-rings:
Change Spark Plugs and Tubes Boxster DIY

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by rick3000

Change the spark plugs, spark plug tubes and o-rings:
Change Spark Plugs and Tubes Boxster DIY

I thought the o rings were in the cam housing? Anyways the ring at the end of this coil pack was weathered and just crumbled off, yay


Note: For model year 2003 and newer, the plastic spark plug tubes were replaced with the metal tubes that only get serviced during engine disassembly.
From the 2003 Boxster Service Information Book - under engine changes:
"The oil protection tubes are now a component part of the valve lifter housing and sealed to the cylinder head cover with formed oil seal rings."

[GTsilber]

I guess I'll just use this thread to chronicle my build

As some of you have seen, my seats are totally shredded and pretty much scrap. Since buying the car I've been hunting down some sport seats out of a 996 or 986 that had no tears, scratches, or rips - was looking for a 7/10 in terms of appearance.

After searching eBay and CL, the going rate for sport seats is about $1k per seat in decent condition. I called up LA Dismantlers and they happened to have a pair of seats in decent condition. I got the pair for $1k shipped.

Decided that I would replace the seats today, in 90F and 75% humidity Here are some pics from today. The only issue I encountered is that I have a "airbag failure" warning light, how do I clear it?





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[dghii]

Seats look great!
I guess you didin't disconnect the battery before starting the seat R/R. You're going to need a trip to an indy or the dealer to reset your airbag light.

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by dghii

Seats look great!
I guess you didin't disconnect the battery before starting the seat R/R. You're going to need a trip to an indy or the dealer to reset your airbag light.

Crap - that's correct...are the bags still functional despite the warning?

[Timco]

My plugs have 4 ground posts on each plug.

Seats look great!!

[GTsilber]

Can someone tell my what this drain line is for, location is to the left of rear passenger tire, next to transmission.

I was troubleshooting my AC and when I recharged the system and had the AC on low with engine running there was a lot of fluid exiting from this pipe - smelled like coolant or refrigerant. I'm slightly concerned due to the volume of fluid, checked the Bentley and it states that AC drain is near center front of the car - under the dash.




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[Timco]

Convertible compartment drain?

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by Timco

Convertible compartment drain?

I thought they were on the drivers side?


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[78F350]

Coolant tank overflow drain I bet. Pour a little water on the top of the coolant tank - Not in the tank, but by the side of the cap. I bet it flows out that tube.

Roof drain tubes go down in front of the rear fenders, then come out at the bottom of the fender, forward of the wheel.

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by 78F350

Coolant tank overflow drain I bet. Pour a little water on the top of the coolant tank - Not in the tank, but by the side of the cap. I bet it flows out that tube.



Roof drain tubes go down in front of the rear fenders, then come out at the bottom of the fender, forward of the wheel.

So I guess that means I have too much coolant in my system? My level reads en between min/max


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[78F350]

Originally Posted by GTsilber

So I guess that means I have too much coolant in my system? My level reads en between min/max.

Maybe. Is it hotter or did you drive harder today than normally?
Maybe the cap, maybe the bleeder valve, maybe the tank. I'm betting on just a little excess bleeding out from heat/driving.

Read through this:
HELP! Big coolant leak!!

[Timco]

Any moisture or condensate on the trunk lid inside over the filler cap? Any moisture under the plastic tray in the oil/ water fill compartment?

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by Timco

Any moisture or condensate on the trunk lid inside over the filler cap? Any moisture under the plastic tray in the oil/ water fill compartment?

Slight moisture around the coolant filler cap nothing underneath the tray or on the carpet.


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[Timco]

Originally Posted by GTsilber

Slight moisture around the coolant filler cap nothing underneath the tray or on the carpet.


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I see a new coolant cap in your future.

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by Timco

I see a new coolant cap in your future.

Just ordered one...thanks for the diagnosis, anything else I should look out for. If the cap is bad shouldn't this be an indication of low pressure in the coolant tank?


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[Timco]

Originally Posted by GTsilber

Just ordered one...thanks for the diagnosis, anything else I should look out for. If the cap is bad shouldn't this be an indication of low pressure in the coolant tank?


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No. I'm sure just a bit was getting past. Maybe just steam vapors. Check the fluid level when warm and level. There's an indicator on the tank. If WP was failing or stat stuck closed, you'd have over heating too. Remember, that tank has been known to fail commonly.

[Timco]

My F150 takes like 25oz from empty. An overcharge can cook the compressor, or lack of oil. It also needs to have a vacuum pulled if it was flat or disassembled and air got in. Does the compressor kick on and both fans up front?

[GTsilber]

Originally Posted by Timco

My F150 takes like 25oz from empty. An overcharge can cook the compressor, or lack of oil. It also needs to have a vacuum pulled if it was flat or disassembled and air got in. Does the compressor kick on and both fans up front?

Both fans appear to be running, I didn't visibly inspect the compressor so I can't say for certain that it's on.


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[Smallblock454]

Hello,

the AC system has a pressure sensor. If system pressure is too low the compressor doesn't start - clutch isn't activated. The system pressure doesn't take the amount of refrigerant oil in the system into account.

There are special systems to allow to flush the complete system. For example if the has had an accident.

If you use a professional system the complete system is evacuated / sucked and you can exactly measure the amount of R 134a that is in the system. There is no other way to define that. The amount of oil is a little difficult to measure, because in general most stays in the system and in general only the amount that was sucked out will be replaced with new (in general around 30 cm2 in a 986).

If parts of the AC system are replaced you have to mention that when filling up the refrigerant oil.
Total 195 +/- 15 cm3
Condenser approx 2 x 20 cm3
Evaporator approx 30 cm3
Fluid tank with lines approx 30 cm3
Compressor approx 50 cm3
Circulating oil in refrigerant circuit approx 60cm3

There are different tests you can do. For example you can test if the magnetic coupling of the compressor works. If condensors have a leak for a longer time in general you can see that visually.

External AC system sensors that can be checked and will need else the system may not run:
Outside temperature sensor
Inside temperature sensor
Footwell blower outlet sensor

If you don't know the exact amount of R 134 a in your system you don't know if it should work.

Regards, Markus