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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 299,595
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
San Antonio area

I need someone to consult (payed) on my 97 boxster. I can do the work, I just need someone to make sure I am not doing unescesary work. Or if the price is right I may just have the work done. I am...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Shoot wrong screen captures, only the last screen...

Shoot wrong screen captures, only the last screen capture is valid, the no motronic module error was when the cable disconnected. I will show screen shots tomorrow...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Crap wrong photos attacheed below and it wont let...

Crap wrong photos attacheed below and it wont let me edit
let me try again...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Test results, still no joy!

Okey I went about testing a little differently, but I think I accomplished what I need to know. If someone can verify (JFP help!)

We tested the actual sensor using a Power Probe III,

Sensor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
When I actuated bank 1 nothing happened to the...

When I actuated bank 1 nothing happened to the engine while running, I can hear a slight click I think when the engine isn't running.
When I clicked Bank 2 start while running, she sputtered hard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Ok, I noticed a strange phenominon. When I start...

Ok, I noticed a strange phenominon. When I start the bank 2 camshaft under actuations, the car sputtered and died. I tried the same with Cam 1 start, and nothing happened. What is that about? are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Still having same issue with DuraMetric... Help Anyone...

So now to recap, had issues using durametric to get a reading off the camshaft position 2 deviation under available actual values (NOT THERE! NOTHING) Cam Deviation 1 shows up.

I purchased a new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
That has been the strange thing, the noise...

That has been the strange thing, the noise started a while back, and she ran ok with the exeption of slightly lugging out of first if I didn't heavy foot the peddle. Then as I was pulling out my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
One more really DUM question(Yes I spelled it D U...

One more really DUM question(Yes I spelled it D U M on purpose). Is left side of the car when you face it from front or back? In other words is driver side left or right?

Bank 2 is driver side...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
DUDE JFP YOU ROCK! I DOnt have to drop my engine...

DUDE JFP YOU ROCK! I DOnt have to drop my engine yet, all is not lost, yet...

I REALLY did not want to dive in and drop this engine.. Not ready to tackle that yet...

And do you think that the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Over Drive, I meant engine not running, sitting...

Over Drive, I meant engine not running, sitting quietly, not "idling". Initially I assumed the sound was from oil draining and it maybe it was just lifter chatter at first.

JFP, so I don't have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
JFP, I was looking for you... No we checked cam...

JFP, I was looking for you...
No we checked cam 1 Deviation, worked fine...

Look close there is NO Cam Deviation 2 listed... Thats my problem... Doesn't make sense unless the actuaor is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
TMM-- Thanks that was what I was afraid of. I...

TMM-- Thanks that was what I was afraid of. I was hoping it might be a sensor or a wire issue. So is this a definate or is there anything I need to rule out first?

I finally bought a low...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,369
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
In this case ther is a standard small running...

In this case ther is a standard small running light bulb in the middle, which somewhat disappointed me, No LEDS for running lights at all. The look better than stock by far, but I was disappointed in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,857
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Durametric Diagnostic Question

Guys I need some expert help still. I have tried to figure this out on my own but I am not there yet, and precious posts are.

I had a funny "diesel like" rattle when sitting more than 4 hours. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 957
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Anyboby? Tomorrow is my day off and I am hoping...

Anyboby? Tomorrow is my day off and I am hoping to get my machine going again for the weekend! Help a fellow out! TIA.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,085
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
I just got mine a few days ago, unfortunately too...

I just got mine a few days ago, unfortunately too late, i used an ELM dongle and torque, and then guessed at the error codes (Bad idea) though educated guess at chain tensioner, turns out no reading...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,369
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
I reconfigured to stock and realized for here the...

I reconfigured to stock and realized for here the running light would never be used and looked like a broken light. I actually tried the leds as running lights--- WAY TOO BRIGHT TO BE SAFE!

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 957
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Wiring question

OK No luck on last post, Ill try different question.
--Car-97 Boxster---
--Car started running like crap, CEL flashed.
--Codes with peice of crap ELM OBDII said 456 random misfires. Thought it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Yeah I get confused DURA something or other, heh....

Yeah I get confused DURA something or other, heh. No wonder it doesn't work, cheap knock off. Just kidding it is DURA METRIC

Thanks for the tip, my laptop battery went kaput, I will try...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
JFP HELP! DURAMETER QUESTION NO BANK 2 actuator

The Saga continues...

So to recap I thought the chain tensioner went bad, and didn't have the proper tools for diagnosis. I bought a durameter to read the car.

So I get it in the mail, loadup...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
JFP you rock for the guidance. May I call on in...

JFP you rock for the guidance. May I call on in future if needed? I will do through the forum of course. Thanks.
:cheers:
:cheers:
:cheers: Flat six engine smileys... HAH
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
I will let you know what I find when my durameter...

I will let you know what I find when my durameter shows up. We changed out the tensioner to no luck. It runs better that it did before, but still CEL flashing and the codes below off my POS Elm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Thanks for the push in the right direction... ...

Thanks for the push in the right direction...

OK I broke down and ordered a Durametric kit online. Glad I have a laptop, would be funny dragging my pc out to the garage!

I didn't realize...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Posted By Porsche Enthusiast
Variable valve timimg actuator issues

Hello All,
I have a 97 Boxster that I am in love with, but I am having some problems and need the forums help. I used to be rather good at working on old air cooled VWs, but I figured I am all...
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