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Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-23-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 48,792
Posted By ubii
Thumbs up Had issue number 2 just happen to my driver's...

Had issue number 2 just happen to my driver's side door. Thank you very much for posting this information, it really saved me a ton of time and money.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-23-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,754
Posted By ubii
Thanks to peraspera19, who posted How to Fix...

Thanks to peraspera19, who posted How to Fix Broken Lock Cylinder for 20 Dollars (http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/45967-how-fix-broken-lock-cylinder-20-dollars.html) in the DIY section,...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-23-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,232
Posted By ubii
Thanks to peraspera19, who posted How to Fix...

Thanks to peraspera19, who posted How to Fix Broken Lock Cylinder for 20 Dollars (http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/45967-how-fix-broken-lock-cylinder-20-dollars.html) in the DIY section,...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-23-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By ubii
Thanks to peraspera19, who posted How to Fix...

Thanks to peraspera19, who posted How to Fix Broken Lock Cylinder for 20 Dollars (http://986forum.com/forums/diy-project-guides/45967-how-fix-broken-lock-cylinder-20-dollars.html) in the DIY section,...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,232
Posted By ubii
The part that I need is just the lock cylinder...

The part that I need is just the lock cylinder assembly, so I should be able to remove that from the right door handle support and simply reuse my existing left door handle support. Please PM me...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By ubii
WTB Driver's Side Door Handle Support or Lock Cylinder

My driver's side lock cylinder recently broke, so I am wondering if anyone has either a door handle support or lock cylinder (please see photo below), which they would be willing to sell.
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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,754
Posted By ubii
My driver's side lock cylinder recently broke, so...

My driver's side lock cylinder recently broke, so I am wondering if you would be willing to sell the following part, as shown in the image below.
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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,232
Posted By ubii
My driver's side lock cylinder recently broke, so...

My driver's side lock cylinder recently broke, so I am wondering if you would be willing to sell the following part, as shown in the image below.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,344
Posted By ubii
I have been blessed with my 986 for a little over...

I have been blessed with my 986 for a little over 2 years and after 15K spirited miles, it is now up to 72K. I have spent and additional $8K on repairs, preventative maintenance, and mods since...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
Posted By ubii
Hmm, maybe I was wrong, as I just noticed that...

Hmm, maybe I was wrong, as I just noticed that the years listed for Arena Red Metalic are 1997-2000. Unless, your car was built in late 2000 and was listed as a 2001. Listed below, are color charts...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
Posted By ubii
I did a quick google search and found this color...

I did a quick google search and found this color chart. Looking at it, I agree with Frodo that it is probably Arena Red Metalic. Take a look at the sticker in your front trunk, there should be a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
Posted By ubii
Hi, T. What's happening? We need to talk about...

Hi, T. What's happening? We need to talk about your TPS reports.
Yeah. Did you get that memo?
Ah! Yeah. It's just we're putting new coversheets on all the TPS reports before they go out now. So...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-22-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By ubii
stateofidleness, When I had my car towed, I...

stateofidleness,

When I had my car towed, I simply removed the rear license plated, screwed in the stock tow hook, and had them winch the car backwards onto the flatbed. The tow truck driver said...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-22-2012, 03:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By ubii
Paul, Those camshaft seals were recently...

Paul,

Those camshaft seals were recently replaced, because I had the engine tore apart to replace some chewed up chain tensioner paddles (see photo below). The car was in the shop at the time...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-22-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By ubii
stateofidleness, I had something similar...

stateofidleness,

I had something similar happen to me last month, in the drive through of Pizza Hut. In a matter of a few minutes, I managed to lose over half of the oil from my engine. When I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,451
Posted By ubii
My understanding is that these are actually for...

My understanding is that these are actually for the 968, and folks just transpose the last two digits. Listed below, are several links to where you can buy the 968 emblem for about $25.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,649
Posted By ubii
I just wanted to provide a quick status update,...

I just wanted to provide a quick status update, it has been several days since I got the car back and I happy to report that the car is running absolutely great. Between the repairs and a couple...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-16-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,100
Posted By ubii
Just curious JFP, how much labor is typically...

Just curious JFP, how much labor is typically involved in removing the engine and replacing the chain tensioner paddles (99610525300). Also, how much additional labor would be required, should the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,649
Posted By ubii
No problem, my goal during this entire process...

No problem, my goal during this entire process was simply to share what was found and to learn everything I could along the way. BTW, here is a photo of the engine, taken by the shop, immediately...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,649
Posted By ubii
Yes, there are photos of the exterior and...

Yes, there are photos of the exterior and interior of the IMS bearing (which I completely disassembled) in the photo album below.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,649
Posted By ubii
I spoke with the shop this afternoon, their...

I spoke with the shop this afternoon, their feeling is that the source of the metal flakes was the pitting of the inside surface of the IMS flange, as seen in the photos below. Nevertheless, I will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,554
Posted By ubii
According to the following Pelican Parts...

According to the following Pelican Parts technical article (see link below), you should be able to replace the paddles without removing the engine. Here is a quote from that article:

"All of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,554
Posted By ubii
Ouch, that sounds pretty nasty, I would get that...

Ouch, that sounds pretty nasty, I would get that looked at as soon as possible. I recently had my chain tensioner paddles replaced, since my car was already in the shop getting an IMS retrofit kit,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,649
Posted By ubii
As for the metal flakes, I am still waiting for...

As for the metal flakes, I am still waiting for feedback from the shop, as to confirmation of their source. They did say that they found metal debris when they removed the IMS bearing and I am...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-14-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,649
Posted By ubii
My understanding is that inner (bottom) paddles...

My understanding is that inner (bottom) paddles on each bank (the two on the left, in the photo below), were the two that had the most damage.
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