98 Porsche Boxster Blue Smoke Start - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Keddie · 04-12-2006, 07:15 AM

Thanks for the quick reply. I don't think I'll try that myself I'll let the dealer do this. You said the cleaning of the intake manifold is optional? Will this just burn off after they replace the separator? He also mentioned the plugs may need replaced? I have not got a quote on how much that will cost yet. Just checking to make sure I'm not getting taken here.

What about the brakes?

Thanks for all you help.

ralegen · 04-12-2006, 08:29 AM

I just ordered the oil separator from Sunset. Here are the part numbers and cost:

Oil separator: 99610702303: $74.92
Oil Vent line (Jtube) 99610714506: 23.70
Window Regulator (driver side): 996.542.075.04: $149.49

OVERNIGHT SHIPPING: $30.00

THese prices are the cheapest I've seen.

JIm, I'm confused when you talk about removingthe oil pan. I thought the oil separator is in the superior part of the engine bay. THe only reason I've seen to jack up the car was to get access to the lower tubing that you need to unhook for replacement. Please clarify.

Here are the links' I've been going to. INCLUDING PICS.

http://renee.devetter.home.comcast.net/boxster/oilsep/index.htm

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=6624&hl=oil+separater

ralegen · 04-12-2006, 07:17 PM

oooo...guess what everyone. My CEL turned OFF! I didn't replace anything yet, but the light seemed to turn off when I started my car with the A/C on. The idle runs better here. however, I still get the smoke, and the part should arrive tomororw.

ralegen · 04-14-2006, 05:40 PM

As promised guys. I replaced the oil separator, vent line, and I cleaned out the throttle as needed. Man.... this fixed my problem by far. My idle is back to normal, no more CEL, and it purrs like a kitten. Here are some pics and discoveries of how much oil I found in the throttle because of that Oil separator.

ralegen · 04-14-2006, 05:43 PM

Some more pics.

Keddie · 04-16-2006, 02:19 PM

Ok all I have to say is mine had better look as nice as yours. I payed 900.00 with oil change and it had best look like that. Great pics!

ralegen · 04-16-2006, 05:30 PM

Thanks Keddie. My last post didn't have the picture I wanted to show everyone. I guess I chose the wrong one when attaching. Here's an external view of BEFORE and AFTER.

Hopefully these additional pics don't make you feel any worse. But hey cheer up, you had it PROFESSIONALLY done, whereas I didn't.