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Had the same sort of feelings on a 996 that got...

Had the same sort of feelings on a 996 that got progressively worse. Turned out the pressure plate spring cracked.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2016, 02:51 PM

Replies: 44

Boxster S vs Air-cooled 911?

Views: 13,911

Posted By ltusler

Buy a Boxster roller and a 914 6 engine and...

Buy a Boxster roller and a 914 6 engine and trans....

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-20-2016, 04:35 PM

Replies: 17

986 3.4L Supercharged coming soon!

Views: 2,654

Posted By ltusler

How do you arrive at your HP figure, is the...

How do you arrive at your HP figure, is the engine out of the car?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-26-2016, 06:02 PM

Replies: 76

Calling Out Pedro Bonilla!

Views: 7,729

Posted By ltusler

How about this with no other proof to back it up?...

How about this with no other proof to back it up?

The technoFix DOF is newly patented technology which we now keep in stock, ready to ship.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-07-2016, 04:24 PM

Replies: 72

Ims replacement life

Views: 7,364

Posted By ltusler

Other than it seems you have an ax to grind and...

Other than it seems you have an ax to grind and don't know what you're talking about as JFP showed.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-06-2016, 01:50 PM

Replies: 72

Ims replacement life

Views: 7,364

Posted By ltusler

If you see metal particles in the oil its too...

If you see metal particles in the oil its too late to change the bearing.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-20-2016, 02:34 PM

Replies: 228

Taing it to the next level- 3.6 engine build

Views: 33,442

Posted By ltusler

Don't worry about being behind a rev or two on...

Don't worry about being behind a rev or two on Jake's list, you can't keep up, and you are already at the sharp end of a very pointy stick in a small group of people willing to step up and see the...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

01-12-2016, 01:31 PM

Replies: 3

Starter woes - starter won't start when hot

Views: 1,477

Posted By ltusler

It can also be a faulty coolant sensor on the...

It can also be a faulty coolant sensor on the front of the engine.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-30-2015, 02:03 PM

Replies: 11

Hand pump for transmission fill

Views: 1,580

Posted By ltusler

Go and get a cheap drill water pump and adapt the...

Go and get a cheap drill water pump and adapt the hose ends to a tube. Works great.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-07-2015, 01:50 PM

Replies: 22

997 3.8L Carrera-S engine in a 986...?

Views: 4,213

Posted By ltusler

Smooth enough for track work, maybe not for...

Smooth enough for track work, maybe not for street. Kinda feels like a turbo kicking in at 3200 RPM.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-16-2015, 04:28 PM

Replies: 21

Clutch replacement tool checklist

Views: 2,589

Posted By ltusler

If you freeze the bearing, and use a heat gun on...

If you freeze the bearing, and use a heat gun on the tube 2-3 min on high, the bearing slips in without hard pounding. Then just make sure its fully seated before installing clip.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-29-2015, 10:39 AM

Replies: 5

Tiptronic engine OK in 6 speed?

Views: 788

Posted By ltusler

Vac tube routing bit different as well.

Vac tube routing bit different as well.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-24-2015, 02:04 PM

Replies: 147

Boxster V8

Views: 32,664

Posted By ltusler

I have a M96 engine with no IMS ball bearing. ...

I have a M96 engine with no IMS ball bearing. Nothing too hard about that.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-02-2015, 03:03 PM

Replies: 7

Rear main fail, should I then replace?

Views: 1,006

Posted By ltusler

Mad, I see you're in MN? If your willing to...

Mad, I see you're in MN? If your willing to learn and part with some beer, we need to talk.

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

06-22-2015, 01:50 PM

Replies: 15

Best brake pads for club racing?

Views: 3,325

Posted By ltusler

Wait, you Boxster boys should'nt even need to use...

Wait, you Boxster boys should'nt even need to use your brakes. I thought it was all balance and momentum?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-01-2015, 05:51 PM

Replies: 63

LN bearing failure

Views: 9,835

Posted By ltusler

So what proves the bearing failing is caused by...

So what proves the bearing failing is caused by the bearing? Are you going to film the tear down of the rest of the engine checking for other failures such as the chains shedding material?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-19-2015, 01:15 PM

Replies: 7

Possible accusump oil line location - the unused oil port plug on top of the engine

Views: 1,521

Posted By ltusler

Its a Canton product.

Its a Canton product.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-23-2015, 04:15 PM

Replies: 27

3.4 996 Engine upgrade

Views: 4,093

Posted By ltusler

That pic was my engine. You are correct some do...

That pic was my engine. You are correct some do and some don't, blow up that is. Hopefully they did some balancing and weight matching on your rebuild and that should help. Getting the new LWFY,...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-23-2015, 01:16 PM

Replies: 27

3.4 996 Engine upgrade

Views: 4,093

Posted By ltusler

The issue is not only a question of balance but...

The issue is not only a question of balance but also of harmonics. Without the DMFW there is no harmonic dampening in the system.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-15-2015, 02:07 PM

Replies: 79

3 Second 0-60 with a simple ECU re map

Views: 8,994

Posted By ltusler

With a diesel?

With a diesel?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

02-14-2015, 05:42 PM

Replies: 79

3 Second 0-60 with a simple ECU re map

Views: 8,994