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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2025, 06:09 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2025, 08:16 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
No,.......... RUN!

No,.......... RUN!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2025, 10:53 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
Ctek make quality hardware.

Ctek make quality hardware.
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-04-2025, 06:16 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
P1133 is typically related to the MAF read...

P1133 is typically related to the MAF read incorrectly or out of range. P1126 says the car is running very lean. I would get the car scanned for A/F mixture values and get it smoke tested to see if...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 07:32 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
You can also have the battery load tested, but...

You can also have the battery load tested, but from your description, it sounds like it is toast.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-03-2025, 05:08 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
From your information, I would say you had a...

From your information, I would say you had a battery crap out rather than a problem with the Ctek. I have multiple Ctek chargers, some for more than 20 years, and never had an issue with any of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2025, 05:53 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
I have both Snap On and Astro pass thru socket...

I have both Snap On and Astro pass thru socket sets and use one of them. At one time, both were available in both six and twelve point design, but the twelve point fell out of favor and became harder...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-01-2025, 11:56 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
You need what is call a "pass thru socket" set: ...

You need what is call a "pass thru socket" set:

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The sockets have a large thru opening that the screw driver can pass thru and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2025, 06:42 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
Yes, but because of its spiral sectional design,...

Yes, but because of its spiral sectional design, it can better conform the bottom of this grove, which is slightly curved, much like a "U" to accept a round wire. A snap ring would not fully seat in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2025, 08:42 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
The reason LN used a Spiralock instead of a snap...

The reason LN used a Spiralock instead of a snap ring has to do with the original wire ring used in the tube; the Spiralock conforms to the grove machined into the tube better than a flat snap ring...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2025, 10:48 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
They don't..............................

They don't..............................
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2025, 10:36 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
The main bulkhead and engine compartement side...

The main bulkhead and engine compartement side panels where replaced with substantially thicker stampings starting on the 1998 model year to address the structural failures that were observed when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2025, 11:37 AM
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Views: 207
Posted By JFP in PA
That's because your scanner is a cheap "global"...

That's because your scanner is a cheap "global" OBD II scanner, and not Porsche specific.........
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2025, 09:09 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
One or probably both of the cats may be partially...

One or probably both of the cats may be partially damaged, causing the DME to try to adjust the A/F ratio to compensate, causing the bog. We have never seen any of the cat bandaid fixes work.

If...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2025, 08:27 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
P 0420 and 0430 indicate your maim cats are...

P 0420 and 0430 indicate your maim cats are failing, not the O2 sensors. I would clear the codes, take the car for a run, and if the condition returns, you need new cats, which in CA have to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-12-2025, 06:00 AM
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Views: 129
Posted By JFP in PA
Engine serial numbers have 8 digits. 1st...

Engine serial numbers have 8 digits.

1st digit - No of Cylinders

2nd digit - Engine Version

3rd digit - Model Year

4th-8th digit - Serial Number
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2025, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By JFP in PA
Scan the car with a Porsche specific scan tool,...

Scan the car with a Porsche specific scan tool, the last 10 alarm faults are stored in the system.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2025, 09:01 AM
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Views: 129
Posted By JFP in PA
AT indicates that it is a factory rebuilt engine....

AT indicates that it is a factory rebuilt engine. Which IMS bearing is in it depends upon WHEN it was rebuilt.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-11-2025, 08:59 AM
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Posted By JFP in PA
Not all bushing are bearings, but all bearings...

Not all bushing are bearings, but all bearings are bushings ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2025, 02:32 PM
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Posted By JFP in PA
Think of the small end of the connecting rod on...

Think of the small end of the connecting rod on an old style V8 engine: to allow the piston wrist pin to properly float, the small end of the connecting rod has a bronze sleeve bushing pressed into...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2025, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By JFP in PA
Probably age more than anything else. When gas...

Probably age more than anything else. When gas evaporates, it leaves behind a varnish like material that builds up over time, blocking lines and locking up the control valves. Diagnostic's are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2025, 01:13 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 18,277
Posted By JFP in PA
Mechanically, it is a bushing that is serving as...

Mechanically, it is a bushing that is serving as an oil fed bearing.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2025, 10:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 171
Posted By JFP in PA
You more likely have an EVAP system...

You more likely have an EVAP system problem...............
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2025, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 361
Posted By JFP in PA
Depending upon the year/model, if you leave the...

Depending upon the year/model, if you leave the door open while waiting for the car to go to sleep, the interior lights should shut off and the car is sleeping with the door open. If the interior...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2025, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 361
Posted By JFP in PA
Np, once the car is "asleep", pulling the correct...

Np, once the car is "asleep", pulling the correct fuse will drop the mA load showing on the meter.
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