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Brad, You mean the infamous synchro will go...

Brad,
You mean the infamous synchro will go out, the actual gear, or both? I suppose a bad synchro that goes unattended will eventually require second gear replacement too, though? I've also read...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2011, 08:52 PM

Replies: 11

Just finished IMS bearing replacement!

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Posted By wanna986

If your IMS seal is leaking, it's just the seal...

If your IMS seal is leaking, it's just the seal that needs replacing, no? :confused:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2010, 08:38 PM

Replies: 19

Please help diagnose ... suspension?

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Posted By wanna986

I am no expert, but I do not replace parts that...

I am no expert, but I do not replace parts that are not broken. It is weird, though. that you should have experienced this type of failure...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2010, 08:19 PM

Replies: 19

Please help diagnose ... suspension?

Views: 1,687

Posted By wanna986

Beat me to the post, Clueless, Canada? Have...

Beat me to the post, Clueless,
Canada? Have you tried AutoPartsWay. Pretty quick in the GTA.
Not really sure what a bandaid solution would be... drill the ball joint out and go from there? I'd...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2010, 08:11 PM

Replies: 19

Please help diagnose ... suspension?

Views: 1,687

Posted By wanna986

the supplied photos...

if Clueless is accurate in his diagnosis it is "Control Arm, Rear - Track Rod". :confused:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2010, 07:25 PM

Replies: 19

Please help diagnose ... suspension?

Views: 1,687

Posted By wanna986

seems to be....

"Control Arm, Rear - Track Rod"

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-18-2010, 06:46 PM

Replies: 6

Oil on exhaust=fire?

Views: 1,429

Posted By wanna986

Motor oil's flashpoint is high, thus, no...

Motor oil's flashpoint is high, thus, no combustion in the situation you describe. :cheers:

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-21-2010, 06:24 PM

Replies: 37

New Clutch

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Posted By wanna986

So when replacing the clutch and the flywheel is...

So when replacing the clutch and the flywheel is still good, do you recommend anything be done to the flywheel to address any wear, burn marks?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-08-2010, 07:36 PM

Replies: 6

Tranny and service problems

Views: 1,719

Posted By wanna986

The rear case assembly? I had a brief look at...

The rear case assembly? I had a brief look at Pelican and don't see it.
where can it be sourced and how much? :eek:

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-08-2010, 07:02 PM

Replies: 98

987 owners...no offence

Views: 12,569

Posted By wanna986

you have a good eye. ;)

you have a good eye. ;)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-10-2010, 07:37 PM

Replies: 11

Symptoms of AOS?

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Posted By wanna986

They are attributing the smoke to the O2 sensors...

They are attributing the smoke to the O2 sensors alone, then?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-29-2010, 07:35 PM

Replies: 22

Repainting the bumper

Views: 3,288

Posted By wanna986

Don't know what to tell you. You're making these...

Don't know what to tell you. You're making these observations because the match is wrong. Clearly, when it's right, it's right and it's all good.

It seems they are willing to try again and that,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-28-2010, 06:08 PM

Replies: 22

Repainting the bumper

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Posted By wanna986

variances

If I recall correctly, there are at least 3 variances for the Arctic Silver. It does not appear as if they are even close.

Does the shop mix its own paint?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-19-2010, 07:41 PM

Replies: 8

Clutch recommendations

Views: 1,117

Posted By wanna986

why Cayenne unit?

why Cayenne unit?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-20-2010, 09:29 PM

Replies: 0

rms sleeve and tool?

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Posted By wanna986

rms sleeve and tool?

While searching RockAuto I came across the following which was depicted along with the rms required:

http://info.rockauto.com/BCA/rediSleeve.jpg

Is this needed/desireable? Does it even pertain...