Vacuum line clarification

[Lapister]

So, I'm still fighting a p1128 after about 500 mi and doesn't allow SAI to go ready. While hunting down Vaccum line pics I came across this. My 02-S only has the one vacuum line going into bank 1 side resonance flap coupler. Bank 2 does not have the vac hookup. Am I suppose to have 2 hookups to the resonance tube? Or is this another earlier year boxster? The area is L/B. This vacuum Sh#ts Driving me nuts.

[Ben006]

You're getting P1128 alone? no P1130?

Can be a lot of things.
If it only affects bank 1, I'll look into dirty injectors.

[78F350]

In regard to the vacuum connections, here's that diagram, created with actual parts from a scrapped 2001 2.7L.

Notes:
-This picture shows what connections have to be made, the actual order of connections to the Y fittings (I) and (G) are not critical.
-The Tiptronic cars will have a 4-way connection at (I) or (G) with a line running to a changeover valve on the transmission.

It looks like a mess of tubes and parts, but in function it is fairly simple.
This shows 3 vacuum powered components: SAI, Resonance Flapper, and Fuel Pressure Regulator. Brake booster vacuum system is not shown.
SAI: Vacuum source -> electric change-over valve (E) -> change-over valve (D).
Resonance Flapper: Vacuum source -> electric change-over valve (J) -> vacuum unit (K).
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Vacuum source (B) -> Pressure regulator (C) -> injector valves (A).

Rubber sleeves (L) and (B) are the source of vacuum from the intake. (H) is a check valve. (F) is the vacuum reservoir.

[Lapister]

So, I guess my real question is do all boxsters regardless of years have the Fuel pressure reg operating off the resonance tube coupler via vacuum. My quick look didn't seem to notice a pastiche vacuum pipe going to the driver side resonance coupler. Item B

[78F350]

Look at your fuel pressure regulator (C) front left side of the engine and see where the vacuum line goes. It can be in a different location on the intake, but it does require vacuum.

[jcslocum]

How about a smoke test???

1128 is likely a vacuum leak on the one side.

Do you have a Durametric setup?

[Gelbster]

Smoke test is a good idea. Where is the best place to connect? I used an AOS hose but the system has a huge capacity for smoke ! It would be better to use adapters to connect to smaller hoses? The problem is the smoke will eventually cool and condense in a large space ,so it is better to do this with a warm engine.

[Lapister]

I don't have a Durametric and I just want to get it past Commiefornia emissions. It probably is just a minor vac leak and being a p1128 probably on passenger bank. Have checked vac lines to Resonance flap and SAI. The only area I can't see is FP reg cause it's buried under the 987 Airbox but if it were the area of leak I would think it would throw a p1130 since its on driver side.

[Gelbster]

Suggest you find an Indie with a big smoke machine and test. It should not take more than 20 minutes to do the Test.
What happened with all your other SAI issues and Smog Test woes ?

[Lapister]

My pockets aren't too deep but I have short arms. This is strange as I've looked at a lot of pics of where the FPR should be usually at the end of the fuel rail and I don't have one. I wanted to check for vac line there on driver side front as most pics reflect and I don't see it. I do know that this 02 model-S does not have a replaceable fuel filter either. Supposedly has a lifetime unit. Does anyone have a MY02 that can confirm? Going nuts!
Could it be integrated into the fuel pump? I do not see it on either side fuel rail.

I just did a little more digging and found that infact MY02-04 has a closed fuel system and its like
Y the FPR is integrated into the FP. Oh, the joys and that only a Dealer software can check these. The bank 1 fuel rail does have the schrader valve though for a pressure check. I will see how that comes out.

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by 78F350

In regard to the vacuum connections, here's that diagram, created with actual parts from a scrapped 2001 2.7L.

Notes:
-This picture shows what connections have to be made, the actual order of connections to the Y fittings (I) and (G) are not critical.
-The Tiptronic cars will have a 4-way connection at (I) or (G) with a line running to a changeover valve on the transmission.

It looks like a mess of tubes and parts, but in function it is fairly simple.
This shows 3 vacuum powered components: SAI, Resonance Flapper, and Fuel Pressure Regulator. Brake booster vacuum system is not shown.
SAI: Vacuum source -> electric change-over valve (E) -> change-over valve (D).
Resonance Flapper: Vacuum source -> electric change-over valve (J) -> vacuum unit (K).
Fuel Pressure Regulator: Vacuum source (B) -> Pressure regulator (C) -> injector valves (A).

Rubber sleeves (L) and (B) are the source of vacuum from the intake. (H) is a check valve. (F) is the vacuum reservoir.

I know this is a kinda old post.Thank you for posting it. It is the clearest I've seen

If you're ever in Tucson, message me, I'll have a six pack with your name on it.

[boxfix]

I had a similar vacuum leak and SAI that would not reset.

Trying to get the 986 smogged in CA.


I had multiple vacuum leaks.

My vacuum reservoir was leaking. I put a vacuum hand pump and gauge on it with the reservoir in place and used long needle nose pliers to get the hose off and connect a test hose directly to the canister. It would not hold vacuum, but the replacement reservoir would hold vacuum.

New reservoir was like $22.

[you have to take the alternator out to reach the reservoir for R&R. I just put the second reservoir in the corner of the engine compartment and left the old one in ther unhooked from the vacuum system.]

I also had the at "L" not in the hole in the rubber part. I used a brass barbed fitting in the rubber manifold and high temp silicon tubing to connect the check valve.

I replace every bit of rubber hose I could with 3mm silicon hose.

I then inserted a vacuum gauge in the system with a "T" fitting. The manual says you should get from 12 to 19 inches of vacuum at idle. I had about 17.

Then all the "MONITORS" went away. If you have a Durametric you can see if the monitor pass or fail.

Be happy to answer any questions or PM me.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by 78F350

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I needed this today to figure where the vacuum lines from the throttle body sleeves attach (H and C).

[flynavyj]

Were you able to see data from the O2 sensors via OBDII?

Pretty certain i could watch the cycling of the O2 sensors on my LS1 car via OBD2 data software, if one of the sensors isn't registering voltage changes, it's likely bad and as a result adjusting fuel towards that bank...which can obviously cause a lean or rich condition depending on the failure mode.

[Pigsypo]

great diagram and i'll refer to it to fix 2003 boxster that i'm working on right now.

The secondary injection line is broken into pieces and rubber connectors are cracked. I'm working on replacing those. what's the part number for the rubber hose for part E in the picture?

[Gelbster]

Suggest you search for other posts where the stock parts were replaced by high quality silicone hose and brass barbed fittings. That combo will never fail. IIRC the hose is 3mm but verify. The silicone is very stretchy.