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Forum: Boxster General Discussions Yesterday, 12:32 PM
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Posted By JFP in PA
Replace the rivnut.................

Replace the rivnut.................
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2025, 03:03 PM
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Posted By JFP in PA
None of which would alter the thermal transfer...

None of which would alter the thermal transfer properties of the coolant mix. Something else was wrong, like a stuck thermostat or a trapped air pocket. It was not the coolant............
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2025, 12:14 PM
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Posted By JFP in PA
Sorry, but that makes no sense. If you run these...

Sorry, but that makes no sense. If you run these cars on pure water, they run fine and at the appropriate temperatures, customers running the entirely wrong types of coolant do not have over heating...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2025, 05:25 AM
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Views: 253
Posted By JFP in PA
High-quality, high-temperature, molybdenum...

High-quality, high-temperature, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2)-containing grease. Porsche recommends a specific grease (part number 000 043 305 45), but other options from reputable brands like Red...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2025, 05:19 AM
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Views: 457
Posted By JFP in PA
Simple: Overheating any engine entails risk of...

Simple: Overheating any engine entails risk of component failures, particularly an aluminum alloy engine, it is very risky business. We have had to replace multiple engines that suffered from that....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2025, 01:14 PM
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Posted By JFP in PA
Wishful thinking................

Wishful thinking................
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2025, 08:19 AM
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Views: 445
Posted By JFP in PA
No, without the correct signal from the...

No, without the correct signal from the immobilizer, the DME will not allow the car to run.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-08-2025, 01:55 PM
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Views: 344
Posted By JFP in PA
You should have dropped the engine out, it...

You should have dropped the engine out, it actually saves time and makes the process way easier..........
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-06-2025, 06:20 AM
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Views: 504
Posted By JFP in PA
I would two things: 1. Replace the pressure...

I would two things: 1. Replace the pressure sender with a mechanical gauge and test the system again. If the problem persists, 2. I would next be looking at the oil pump itself for excessive wear or...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-03-2025, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 504
Posted By JFP in PA
Possible, but they don't tend to die that way,...

Possible, but they don't tend to die that way, they just stop working completely. He could always substitute a mechanical gauge to find out if it is real or not.

The pressure relief valve on the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-02-2025, 02:13 PM
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Views: 504
Posted By JFP in PA
Yup........

Yup........
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-02-2025, 10:48 AM
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Views: 504
Posted By JFP in PA
I'd be looking at the oil pressure relief valve...

I'd be looking at the oil pressure relief valve on the oil pump, possibly the pump itself.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2025, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By JFP in PA
You don't usually need to do anything with the...

You don't usually need to do anything with the AC.............
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2025, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By JFP in PA
Both the coolant tank and the AOS are a bit of...

Both the coolant tank and the AOS are a bit of fun on a 911 variant. There is no real access thru the rear bulkhead, everything needs to be done either from under the engine cover or beneath the car....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-11-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 472
Posted By JFP in PA
No AoS, no controlled vacuum level in the sump,...

No AoS, no controlled vacuum level in the sump, no ring seal with the low tension rings in these engines...............
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2025, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 354
Posted By JFP in PA
The MUS 4.3 does not have the "supply" mode...

The MUS 4.3 does not have the "supply" mode setting that the larger CTEK maintainers do, which is what you normally would use for this purpose. That said, use the normal battery setting, AND BE SURE...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2025, 06:11 AM
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Views: 355
Posted By JFP in PA
Couple of things: I absolutely hate those oil...

Couple of things: I absolutely hate those oil siphon systems as they often lead to more problems than they solve. That said, first thing is to obtain a mechanical oil pressure test rig that uses a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2025, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By JFP in PA
If memory serves, the 2.5L engine had slightly...

If memory serves, the 2.5L engine had slightly smaller diameter exhausts.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2025, 09:49 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 46,943
Posted By JFP in PA
No problems here, I just take exception to anyone...

No problems here, I just take exception to anyone misquoting or misinterpeting any advice we post, or extrapolating failures from well known problems to every and all applications. Just because one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2025, 09:40 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 46,943
Posted By JFP in PA
As I noted previously, a dab of blue Loctite on...

As I noted previously, a dab of blue Loctite on the treads of both the flywheel and pressure plate bolts is advised, plus an application of the ARP lubricant on just the underside of the flywheel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2025, 08:05 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 46,943
Posted By JFP in PA
ALLDATA says "suitable lubricating oil", which is...

ALLDATA says "suitable lubricating oil", which is EXACTLY what ARP assembly lube is.

From my post, which you here totally misrepresent, "You definitely want a dot of blue Loctite on the threads of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2025, 06:14 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 46,943
Posted By JFP in PA
I saw it on ALLDATA. I have never used...

I saw it on ALLDATA.

I have never used Loctite on head bolts or studs, and never used or suggested anyone use both lubricant and Loctite on ANY fasteners; but have used thread sealant (alone) when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2025, 06:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By JFP in PA
P1128 - Fuel air mix so rich the system cannot...

P1128 - Fuel air mix so rich the system cannot adjust
-Incorrect MAF signal
-Fuel pressure too high
-Leaking injector
-EVAP cannister purge valve stuck open

P0410 SAI signal implausible ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2025, 02:55 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 46,943
Posted By JFP in PA
Like I said, yours is a personal choice....

Like I said, yours is a personal choice. Interestingly, the factory recommends lubrication for Subaru head bolts..............
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2025, 12:39 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 46,943
Posted By JFP in PA
A personal choice............... There are...

A personal choice...............

There are also several articles that list potential reasons why Subaru head bolts are known to come loose, running from the head gaskets themselves, weak or...
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