2003 Boxster-S 3.2, AOS lower clamp trouble

[mikehkang]

Wait. You have 2003. The above tool was useful to undo the bottom hose clamp you see in 0:33 of the 78F350's video. If you are trying to remove the bottom 'quick connect', I can't see how above tool will help.

[jay2015]

Originally Posted by mikehkang

Wait. You have 2003. The above tool was useful to undo the bottom hose clamp you see in 0:33 of the 78F350's video. If you are trying to remove the bottom 'quick connect', I can't see how above tool will help.

There is a hose that connects to bottom of AOS (on that thin portion, the portion which looks like a funnel) and it is clamped, that hose turned 90 degree and connects to engine.

I was able to remove quick connect breather tube very easily, I pressed the top of clip with one hand and pulled gently and it was released in less than a minute.

[mikehkang]

Originally Posted by jay2015

There is a hose that connects to bottom of AOS (on that thin portion, the portion which looks like a funnel) and it is clamped, that hose turned 90 degree and connects to engine.

I was able to remove quick connect breather tube very easily, I pressed the top of clip with one hand and pulled gently and it was released in less than a minute.

Less than a minute?!!
THAT took me a day and only after destroying the breather tube. :ah:
Jeez... I need to upgrade to 2003!

BTW Jay, Can you upload a picture of how your car looks when it is in engine service position? Even though I have 2001, I 'upgraded' to a 2003 top so I don't have to Porsche Chop. Having done so, I have EXTREMELY difficult time accessing the engine bay. How much space do you have from the top? Let's see some pictures when you have time. Thanks

[junglegreen]

I have a 2000 so don't have any knowledge of the 2003+ top but one thing I found useful for engine bay access was to remove the trunk lid.

I managed to break the oil filler tube to the engine when replacing the coolant tank. 4 small bolts hold the rear trunk lid on. The lid has hooks on the hinge to hold in place so it is a one person job to remove. Once the lid is removed you can get in the trunk and have easy access to the engine bay. Kneeling in the trunk made removing the air tube between the intake manifolds much easier than leaning over the fender. When I put the lid back on there was no alignment issues.