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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-07-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Thanks for the suggestions, I wound up taking a...

Thanks for the suggestions, I wound up taking a drill to the bushing, just drilling far enough to make a notch in the bushing and the hole the bushing was. So in a sense I created a key by leaving...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-05-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Angry Frustratating Alternator install

Replacing the alternator on a 1998 Boxster. When tightening the idler pulley bolt the bushing you screw the bolt into, once I started to get it tight, spins. I can't get it really tight, I have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2010, 06:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,747
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Thats what I thought, Thanks!

Thats what I thought, Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,747
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Carbon fiber rear hatch

Just dented my rear hatch by mistakingly closing it on a wine bottle that was standing up inside the trunk. Thinking about getting this Carbon fiber hatch

http://tinyurl.com/2uobz2o


but it...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-19-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Thanks for the reply. So that seems like a...

Thanks for the reply. So that seems like a difinate diagnoses, you get to the alternator behind the seats right?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-15-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Thanks for the response. The battery has been...

Thanks for the response. The battery has been drained several times. There is water in it though and all the connections are clean and tight. But I am guessing it might not be holding a charge like...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-15-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
bump! anyone?

bump! anyone?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-12-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
HVAC lighting slowly flickers at idle

What would cause this? A bad alternator or bad battery? After driving it for lets say an hour , you really do not notice it, just at start up. If I have to replace the battery I want to put in an...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Put the new MAF in and went on an 1836 mile road...

Put the new MAF in and went on an 1836 mile road trip and it ran great! :dance:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-12-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,853
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
is there any walk through detailing where and how...

is there any walk through detailing where and how to check for vacuum leaks?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
well the codes have come back and there is...

well the codes have come back and there is hesitation down in the lower rpm range, seems like it is time for a new MAF,, what place has the best price???
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-09-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,946
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Worked for me, but its all in German.......

Worked for me, but its all in German.......
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-18-2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,582
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
I have never seen the explanation why, I am...

I have never seen the explanation why, I am interested in putting 18's or 19's on my 98. I am interested in the reasoning, I have tried to look at the tsb's on renntech but could never find any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2010, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
1128 that was the other code I was getting too,...

1128 that was the other code I was getting too, could not remember the number till you posted it, mine has 82k on it. cleaned the engine too while I had the engine hatch open.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Yes 1130, I cleared it a couple of times, before...

Yes 1130, I cleared it a couple of times, before I finally cleaned the MAF,
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Tear of Joy

:dance: Just clean my MAF sensor and the power that had been lost at about 5 grand is back, smooth power all the way up to redline, so sweet :dance:
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-14-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,649
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
drivers side windscreen if you have it, or both ...

drivers side windscreen if you have it, or both

also the right and left grill inserts on the front bumper
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2010, 06:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,128
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
How much to MAF's run I checked on Pelican parts...

How much to MAF's run I checked on Pelican parts but did not see it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2010, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
I saw this too a couple of weeks ago and what...

I saw this too a couple of weeks ago and what caught my eye was the less than 2 as well....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-09-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,128
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
P1130 Cel

So the CEL came on and I got a scan tool to read the codes and cleared it.
What should be my first course of action as far as trying to prevent this coming up again? the AOS was replaced about 10k...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-28-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Thats the first thing I thought about, it seems...

Thats the first thing I thought about, it seems like a fuel starvation issue. I have not changed the fuel filter in it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,321
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
I have this same rattle not sure what it is come...

I have this same rattle not sure what it is come from under the back right side of the car , I am sure its next to the muffler.......
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-28-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
Cool hesitation

I was getting on the freeway the other day had the throttle at about 3/4 or more, and was using the tiptronic. I believe I was about in 3rd gear and the rpms were getting up there but no where close...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-25-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,683
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
ok so its possible then there is no reason to go...

ok so its possible then there is no reason to go with litronics , except if you want everything porsche. Good to know
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-25-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,513
Posted By livin_in_a_boxster
I agree with everything you just said, when this...

I agree with everything you just said, when this engine goes, I will be sourcing someone who can do this...
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