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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By suburban99
Porsche AOS installed including new J-tube and...

Porsche AOS installed including new J-tube and the lower AOS hose plastic tube piece..
A real PIA to change the lower hose/tube. It is Threaded thru the legs of the intake manifold...Airbox/ intake...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By suburban99
Replaced AOS with a cheaper off brand version... ...

Replaced AOS with a cheaper off brand version...
Car is better, but still smokes a small amount when I get on it.
Removed intake no oil in intake, but small amount of oil in J-tube. (there was oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By suburban99
Changed AOS cleaned intake now slight oil smell in car

Hey all, I changed out the AOS and cleaned the throttle body and intake. Now I have a slight oil smell in the car when driving. Engine is filthy, and I will clean soon. Recently had carpet and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By suburban99
Changed AOS on the weekend. Stretched the J tube...

Changed AOS on the weekend. Stretched the J tube to make it fit using a heat gun. Will order new J tube.
Car runs good, drove it for about 20 mins. Got on the throttle a little and had a small...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By suburban99
Blueish smoke when driving AOS?

Just about got this car back on the road. Been off the road since 2013.
In a nutshell
No smoke on startup
Idles good.
No CEL
Drives very good
Doesnt seem to lack power.

Smokes under load. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
Shifter mechanism (plastic) inside transmission...

Shifter mechanism (plastic) inside transmission has broken, not letting the transmission shifter slide back far enough for park..Had to remove the valve body to remove it. Part Number on it is 1056...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
Ok here's where I am at now. Adjusted cable as...

Ok here's where I am at now.
Adjusted cable as described still no park.
Disassembled again to get at the Range switch.(it's new)
Removed switch from transmission. Attached leads of multimeter to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
Smile Thanks will do.

Thanks will do.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
When I check the tiptronic connector in trunk: ...

When I check the tiptronic connector in trunk:
Terminal 36---gnd should have continuity when trans in park, I do not.
I have the shifter cable disconnected at the shifter and push cable all the way...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
I have cleared the CEL with my Durametric.. I...

I have cleared the CEL with my Durametric..
I have found a local guy who has a Porsche scanner..do you know the procedure?
No CEL now..thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-18-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
Changed out the range switch with a new one. ...

Changed out the range switch with a new one.
Car still shows in reverse when shifter and side lever of trans are in park.
Car will start if i put in N but will not move if I manually pull the trans...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
Thanks I have ordered a replacement. Will update...

Thanks I have ordered a replacement. Will update after installed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
I figured as much... but will this keep the...

I figured as much... but will this keep the tranny from engaging? Do they have a limp mode? Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By suburban99
1997 986 PO 706 error code.

Hey all,
Got a 97 boxster tiptronic with a PO 706 range sensor A circuit fault.

The car recently endured some very high water while parked in a garage.
Halfway up wheels or so. Dried out carpet...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By suburban99
1997 boxster tiptronic trans vented?

Asking for a friend:
Is the tiptronic trans vented? Is it possible for water to enter the case if water was deep enough?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,394
Posted By suburban99
IIRC> There is a small microswitch in the inner...

IIRC>
There is a small microswitch in the inner part of the outer door handle that controls window up/down function. To access you have to remove the door panel, but first disconnect the battery to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,936
Posted By suburban99
Has car been recently painted? Door handles are...

Has car been recently painted? Door handles are usually removed for painting and if you don't re-install correctly the key will not turn the assembly. Yes it is a flat screwdriver like piece that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,489
Posted By suburban99
Boxsters are really very easy to work on. I have...

Boxsters are really very easy to work on. I have recently removed my engine, replaced my clutch, replaced my IMS bearing and seal, rear main seal, camshaft chains and shoes etc...all without a...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 02-26-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,795
Posted By suburban99
My 97 had a similar issue. Heater core was...

My 97 had a similar issue. Heater core was leaking slightly. Heater cores on the Boxster do not turn off in the summer. There is no "ranco" type valve in the system, they are always cycling coolant....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,503
Posted By suburban99
107,000 miles...1997 just re-installed engine...

107,000 miles...1997 just re-installed engine after doing a re-seal and cam shaft chain tensioners, chains, AOS, clutch, IMS bearing engine was running fine when pulled...trying to proloooong it's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By suburban99
Got a quote yesterday.

I could not find a decent body/painter up here. So I placed an ad on craigslist for paint and body wanted. Got about 6 replies and narrowed them down to a guy I want to deal with, called...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,636
Posted By suburban99
I need to remove my boxster emblem for painting...

I need to remove my boxster emblem for painting in February. What do the "968" emblems cost?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-23-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,699
Posted By suburban99
You should be good to go...where did you get the...

You should be good to go...where did you get the clutch kit from?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-23-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,699
Posted By suburban99
In my manual when replacing camshaft timing...

In my manual when replacing camshaft timing chains, it says to turn the engine by using the crankshaft bolt clockwise when viewed from the front. I would assume that would be CCW when viewed from the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-22-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,699
Posted By suburban99
I also just replaced my clutch after...

I also just replaced my clutch after re-installing the engine. Dual mass flywheel should have no more than 15mm of "twist" each way CW and CCW and should return approximately to centre when...
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