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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-12-2023, 10:10 AM

Replies: 8

Rotor rubbing

Views: 1,684

Posted By dbeesley1

Brake shield rubbing on rotor

My problem started when I put new slotted rotors on my 98 booster. I don’t have the old ones. Should I roll the dice on ditching my fancy rotors for another pair or
Take a die grinder to the area...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2015, 10:02 AM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

I hope I'm just a bad burper....this is the first...

I hope I'm just a bad burper....this is the first time I've changed the coolant. Otherwise I will take off the radiators and have them tested...though I did disconnect both large hoses from engine...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2015, 09:58 AM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

Yes, I replaced the cap with gates part#31335...

Yes, I replaced the cap with gates part#31335 which is rated at 20psi.

The vacuum on the airlift held at 25psi so I was confident that the system wasn't leaking.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2015, 07:52 AM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

No, it wasn't. I wanted to do a successful test...

No, it wasn't. I wanted to do a successful test to avoid wasting antifreeze.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2015, 07:00 AM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

I used the airlift initially and put about 5...

I used the airlift initially and put about 5 gallons of distilled water in. I rev at 2000 for 15 minutes until the fans come on. Even though the radiator return should be cooler, I think it should at...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-29-2015, 05:40 AM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

Yes, I did hear the fans come on. I think I have...

Yes, I did hear the fans come on. I think I have inadequate burping.

The main coolant return pipe doesn't get hot. Are the 2 radiators plumbed in series?..if one radiator gets blocked, does it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-28-2015, 03:05 PM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

It's a base 2.5. I'll burp it a couple more...

It's a base 2.5. I'll burp it a couple more times. Thanks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-28-2015, 02:07 PM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

Thanks Steve. I will try and improve my burping....

Thanks Steve. I will try and improve my burping. I must admit that I thought the airlift would have got most of those air locks out but I'll be more than happy to be wrong. Thanks.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-28-2015, 01:11 PM

Replies: 18

Should you replace both radiators.

Views: 1,337

Posted By dbeesley1

Should you replace both radiators.

Hi, my 98 boxster overheats. The supply line to the radiators gets hot but the return line doesn't. After 20 minutes, coolant starts to overflow out of the trunk.

Does anyone know what part of...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-04-2014, 09:26 AM

Replies: 5

Lock cylinder broken

Views: 2,597

Posted By dbeesley1

Hi, I disassembled the lock...

Hi, I disassembled the lock cylinder/paddle/spring last week and ordered the $22 metal ring that was broken. I am now trying to reassemble the paddle and spring to the lock cylinder and I'm having...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-03-2013, 06:54 AM

Replies: 12

How much are old boxster catalytic converters worth?

Views: 3,995

Posted By dbeesley1

Thanks JFP. I think $100 is the asking price...

Thanks JFP. I think $100 is the asking price I'll go with and see if the local recycler gets anywhere near it. I would rather get $200 more so than $20 for the pair I replaced. The new ones cost...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-03-2013, 04:34 AM

Replies: 12

How much are old boxster catalytic converters worth?

Views: 3,995

Posted By dbeesley1

I wasn't intending calling around different scrap...

I wasn't intending calling around different scrap yards. I thought people might update this thread with what they got for their scrap converters.

If people are not cashing in on their converters,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-02-2013, 02:21 PM

Replies: 12

How much are old boxster catalytic converters worth?

Views: 3,995

Posted By dbeesley1

1501 is $1,501 per ounce of platinum. Not sure...

1501 is $1,501 per ounce of platinum. Not sure what other precious metals are in there but we shouldn't treat these old cats as worthless. The scrap people sure don't and they probably rely on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-02-2013, 02:07 PM

Replies: 12

How much are old boxster catalytic converters worth?

Views: 3,995

Posted By dbeesley1

Unfortunately my check engine light didn't ignite...

Unfortunately my check engine light didn't ignite in February.

@porschechick, I looked up the platinum spot price and it only appears to be down by 13.8% at 1501 from its high of 1742 on February...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-02-2013, 10:05 AM

Replies: 12

How much are old boxster catalytic converters worth?

Views: 3,995

Posted By dbeesley1

How much are old boxster catalytic converters worth?

I just called the local scrap processor and he said he would take my old catalytic converters off a 98 2.5 liter boxster.

He said the price would depend on whether they were metal or ceramic. Has...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-11-2013, 02:47 PM

Replies: 3

Key Ignition Beeping-Stuck

Views: 1,548

Posted By dbeesley1

Key Ignition Beeping-Stuck

I had a difficult time turning the ignition key, so i replaced the steering lock assembly and the rear electrical portion. The only part transferred was the piece the key goes into. Now it beeps as...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-26-2012, 12:49 PM

Replies: 5

Hardtop lever not spinning the spinlock

Views: 1,918

Posted By dbeesley1

I used a small cotter pin as a replacement but I...

I used a small cotter pin as a replacement but I didn't put the top back on the car after I fixed it due to the arrival of spring.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-22-2012, 12:41 PM

Replies: 5

Hardtop lever not spinning the spinlock

Views: 1,918

Posted By dbeesley1

Hmm looks like the pin attaching the lever to the...

Hmm looks like the pin attaching the lever to the spinlock shaft has broken. I'm going to try and find a substitue pin. Otherwise I guess I'm going to have to replace the whole spinlock?

Broken...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-22-2012, 12:32 PM

Replies: 5

Hardtop lever not spinning the spinlock

Views: 1,918

Posted By dbeesley1

Hardtop lever not spinning the spinlock

I'm trying to reinstall my hardtop after having my softop renovation put on hold for the weekend.

When I turn the level it does not engage the spinlock...it looks like the lever has slipped down...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-18-2012, 08:44 AM

Replies: 9

Valet key?

Views: 3,785

Posted By dbeesley1

I only have 1 electronic key for my 98 boxster...

I only have 1 electronic key for my 98 boxster (bought the car that way). I do not use the remote locking/alarm right now as there is a problem with one of the doors (drivers door). It does lock if...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-20-2011, 08:12 AM

Replies: 2

Durametric - Cannot see camshaft 2 deviation

Views: 3,220

Posted By dbeesley1

Durametric - Cannot see camshaft 2 deviation

I'm trying to check the health of the IMS on a 98 base I recently purchased. I have invested in the durametric software and I only see the deviation for camshaft 1 (see pic attached).

How do I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-20-2011, 05:20 AM

Replies: 10

Error codes after replacing O2 and MAF sensors

Views: 3,080

Posted By dbeesley1

The generics were the culprit. Replaced all 4...

The generics were the culprit. Replaced all 4 with Bosch replacement from rockauto for 90 bucks a piece.

I'll try contacting the eBay seller regarding is advert that his sensors work on my 98...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2011, 12:49 PM

Replies: 10

Error codes after replacing O2 and MAF sensors

Views: 3,080

Posted By dbeesley1

That is encouraging info about the generics. I am...

That is encouraging info about the generics. I am guessing I should disconnect each sensor and test for a short to ground on each wire, though I am surprised that one short on one sensor would...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2011, 10:10 AM

Replies: 10

Error codes after replacing O2 and MAF sensors

Views: 3,080

Posted By dbeesley1

Thanks for the guidance..going to need more I'm...

Thanks for the guidance..going to need more I'm afraid. I still have the same 4 codes re-appear after disconnecting the battery and driving 10 miles. Any tips for testing the wiring that may short...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2011, 08:17 AM

Replies: 10

Error codes after replacing O2 and MAF sensors

Views: 3,080

Posted By dbeesley1

Car spec

The car relating to the post below is a 98 base 2.5

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