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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-24-2025, 08:24 AM

Replies: 7

Qmulus

Views: 1,357

Posted By Trudant

Can I get contact info for Qmulus? Flooded my...

Can I get contact info for Qmulus? Flooded my Immobilizer (‘99 986) and it’s mostly working but getting error code 60. I hear locking motors but they engage, disengage and double honk.

Thanks!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2025, 07:01 PM

Replies: 9

Vibration turning left, not right

Views: 784

Posted By Trudant

Solved!!! Front engine mount was the issue. ...

Solved!!!

Front engine mount was the issue.

Be sure you install in the correct orientation and use the soft rubber stops. I now understand they actually keep the two pieces of the mount from...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-01-2025, 01:34 PM

Replies: 9

Vibration turning left, not right

Views: 784

Posted By Trudant

I agree I could hire a pro, but what is the fun...

I agree I could hire a pro, but what is the fun in that? I dove into this car head first to learn. And I often learn more from my failure than my success.

I’m here on the forums for mentorship...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-31-2024, 07:02 PM

Replies: 9

Vibration turning left, not right

Views: 784

Posted By Trudant

So here is another update: - changed our...

So here is another update:
- changed our transmission mounts
- changed engine mount
- changed the front ball joints and supports
- full alignment completed

Realized that maybe the vibration...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-14-2024, 07:29 AM

Replies: 9

Vibration turning left, not right

Views: 784

Posted By Trudant

!!! Update!!! Rolling downhill and engine...

!!! Update!!!

Rolling downhill and engine off. No vibration when turning.
Rolling downhill with engine idling. Little bit of Vibration.

When I raise the RPMs I get vibration when turning...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-13-2024, 02:36 AM

Replies: 9

Vibration turning left, not right

Views: 784

Posted By Trudant

Great suggestion. Rolling downhill and engine...

Great suggestion. Rolling downhill and engine off. That should rule out engine mounts!

I started by replacing front wheel bearings then everything up front except for the shocks. So that is why...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-12-2024, 06:44 PM

Replies: 9

Vibration turning left, not right

Views: 784

Posted By Trudant

Vibration turning left, not right

1999 Boxster. Just replaced the engine from EBay. Never would have guessed but it’s running great. Now that it can be driven there is a heavy vibration when turning the wheel left but smooth as...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-19-2024, 03:58 AM

Replies: 2

99 986 - idle air control valve buzzes but does not open

Views: 1,269

Posted By Trudant

Confirmed that the generic buzzes exactly the...

Confirmed that the generic buzzes exactly the same.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-11-2024, 07:45 PM

Replies: 2

99 986 - idle air control valve buzzes but does not open

Views: 1,269

Posted By Trudant

Same issue. Buzzing Idle Control Valve

Hello -

Did you happen to find the cause or a solution? I just rebuilt my engine and I have the same issue. Just order a generic to replace the Bosch, so we’ll see if my results are fully...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-23-2024, 08:41 AM

Replies: 4

Blown Head Gasket — Bubbling.

Views: 533

Posted By Trudant

Totally agree. Head gaskets usually don't leak...

Totally agree. Head gaskets usually don't leak on these cars. That said... this one is?!

I've done my homework... and I can convince myself that several scenarios are possible:
1. Did...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-22-2024, 04:03 PM

Replies: 4

Blown Head Gasket — Bubbling.

Views: 533

Posted By Trudant

A little background on how we got here. Car...

A little background on how we got here.

Car is new to me. 62k mi, 1999 model year.

Looks like someone forgot to install a gasket on the thermostat. I've replaced that and the water pump and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-22-2024, 03:51 PM

Replies: 4

Blown Head Gasket — Bubbling.

Views: 533

Posted By Trudant

Blown Head Gasket — Bubbling.

Compression test:
- US Passenger side (4,5,6) all show 180 psi.
- US Driver Side (1,2,3) show 60 psi, 60 psi, 100 psi.

The coolant is under pressure because of the air forced into the coolant...

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-22-2024, 12:07 PM

Replies: 7

First Porsche

Views: 852

Posted By Trudant

Posted my first question over an hour ago but it...

Posted my first question over an hour ago but it says moderator must approve. Do you know how long it generally takes to get my first question post approved? I know it’s Sunday and don’t expect...

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-22-2024, 11:34 AM

Replies: 7

First Porsche

Views: 852

Posted By Trudant

So... The Mystery... Head Gasket?

(Can't seem to post, so trying as a response to my own post)

'99 Boxter 2.5L, 62k mi - New to me, I'm now the 4th owner.

Background, I purchased it from a 'relative' of the owner and based on...

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-22-2024, 11:32 AM

Replies: 0

Previous Owner Left Present - Head Gasket Leak. *** I think

Views: 499

Posted By Trudant

Previous Owner Left Present - Head Gasket Leak. *** I think

(New to forum, tried posting in General but it's not showing up. Trying here....)

'99 Boxter 2.5L, 62k mi - New to me, I'm now the 4th owner.

Background, I purchased it from a 'relative' of...

Forum: New Member Introductions

09-22-2024, 11:23 AM

Replies: 7

First Porsche

Views: 852

Posted By Trudant

First Porsche

'99 with stock 2.5L
Just getting to know the car and looking forward to sharing more in the forum.
It needs some work and this is the best resource I've found.

Thanks!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-22-2024, 11:14 AM

Replies: 0

Blown Head Gasket (Maybe More?) Need Advice...

Views: 339

Posted By Trudant

Blown Head Gasket (Maybe More?) Need Advice...

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'99 Boxter 2.5L, 62k mi - New to me, I'm now the 4th owner.

Background, I purchased it from a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-22-2024, 10:12 AM

Replies: 0

986 Head Gasket Blown (Rare, but I have Evidence)

Views: 459

Posted By Trudant

986 Head Gasket Blown (Rare, but I have Evidence)

'99 Boxter 2.5L, 62k mi - New to me, I'm now the 4th owner.

Background, I purchased it from a 'relative' of the owner and based on Carfax it had not been driven over 200 miles in 3 years. The...

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