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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-10-2015, 02:45 AM

Replies: 12

Looking to form a DIY group in CT/Ma/RI/NY

Views: 1,078

Posted By oldboxster

yes, sounds good to me

yes, sounds good to me

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-27-2014, 10:38 AM

Replies: 26

Poll: Does your Boxster rattle on startup ?

Views: 8,568

Posted By oldboxster

mine rattles for a second or so after startup,...

mine rattles for a second or so after startup, more if it sits for several days, the rattling stops at the same moment the oil pressure light goes out. There is an o-ring between the oil pickup...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-14-2014, 09:53 AM

Replies: 5

Wheel Bearing Replacement - What can go wrong ?

Views: 1,138

Posted By oldboxster

you can likely put it off until the spring...... ...

you can likely put it off until the spring...... of course that is not a guarantee and if it gets worse you'll know

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-18-2014, 01:18 PM

Replies: 10

Wheel bearings

Views: 1,280

Posted By oldboxster

I did all this stuff last year including the...

I did all this stuff last year including the wheel bearings. I generally dont replace things unless they need it or the incremental labor is near zero. for the wheel bearings i tested them by...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-24-2014, 06:09 AM

Replies: 19

Started my Carpet Re-Dye project

Views: 2,399

Posted By oldboxster

I recently redyed my boxster red carpet using the...

I recently redyed my boxster red carpet using the leathermagic kit.

Very happy with the results.

I decided to mask off the carpet rather than remove it, including the door panels

It took me...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

07-17-2014, 03:33 AM

Replies: 15

AC Repair Part 1

Views: 10,733

Posted By oldboxster

hello, if you have changed your condensor then...

hello, if you have changed your condensor then you have for sure introduced air into the system as a result of the change over. I recommend you take it to an AC shop so they can check for leaks at...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

07-16-2014, 08:35 AM

Replies: 15

AC Repair Part 1

Views: 10,733

Posted By oldboxster

i presume the "alert" is basically a pressure...

i presume the "alert" is basically a pressure guage. All automotive AC systems are speced to hold refrigerant by weight, I am pretty sure the boxster calls for 30 ounces. If you dont know know how...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

07-14-2014, 09:29 AM

Replies: 15

AC Repair Part 1

Views: 10,733

Posted By oldboxster

i reiterate my prior statement; The pressure...

i reiterate my prior statement;

The pressure reading on the gauges is a function of temperature of the refrigerant and nothing else.

This is a basic behavior of pure component (R134a) 2 phase...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

06-26-2014, 04:39 AM

Replies: 15

AC Repair Part 1

Views: 10,733

Posted By oldboxster

great writeup, however, there is one important...

great writeup, however, there is one important clarification that needs to be made. The fill amount in the system CANNOT be determined by pressure gauges. This is a two phase system where liquid is...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-11-2014, 03:15 AM

Replies: 17

Need advice - cut rubber boot on lower control arm ball joint

Views: 6,002

Posted By oldboxster

i dont think jfp would post a pic of a tool that...

i dont think jfp would post a pic of a tool that would rip the boot.....fwiw imho a ball joint with a ripped boot wont last very long and attempts to repair the rip are almost never successful

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

06-02-2014, 07:22 AM

Replies: 6

FS:- A/C compressor

Views: 1,129

Posted By oldboxster

Hi Andy, Is this compressor new or used? ...

Hi Andy,
Is this compressor new or used?

thanks
TomK

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-22-2014, 01:33 PM

Replies: 107

I just bought a beautiful mess... care to express an opinion?

Views: 8,621

Posted By oldboxster

looks like you got off easy, so far I hope...

looks like you got off easy, so far

I hope it goes back together without a hitch!

keep us posted

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-17-2014, 02:14 PM

Replies: 107

I just bought a beautiful mess... care to express an opinion?

Views: 8,621

Posted By oldboxster

sounds like a fun adventure. I have a boroscope...

sounds like a fun adventure. I have a boroscope and the idea of it sounds better than the reality of what you can actually figure out with the thing, at least for a valve cover removal to see if a...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

04-15-2014, 05:49 AM

Replies: 0

WTB Left Headlight, Amber,

Views: 704

Posted By oldboxster

WTB Left Headlight, Amber,

Would like to buy a left headlight, I found a right one in excellent shape and now need a left one. Looking forward to hearing from you. Needs to fit a 99. Thanks

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-07-2014, 10:13 AM

Replies: 15

Loud BANG help (please)

Views: 3,271

Posted By oldboxster

Well, as your mechanic says it doesnt fix itself,...

Well, as your mechanic says it doesnt fix itself, sounds like a clutch or something in the gearbox. no way to know until you take it apart. IF it was an IMS then the engine would've self...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

04-06-2014, 07:46 AM

Replies: 1

Convertible TOP $50

Views: 1,117

Posted By oldboxster

Convertible TOP $50

I have a top from a 99, it is complete with frame. The rear window needs to be replaced, $50 and you pay actual shipping, it folds into a reasonable size and I estimate it weighs 20 lbs. There is...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

04-06-2014, 07:27 AM

Replies: 8

986 amber headlight r/side

Views: 1,087

Posted By oldboxster

i'll take them for $100, sending you a PM

i'll take them for $100, sending you a PM

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

04-03-2014, 07:53 PM

Replies: 8

986 amber headlight r/side

Views: 1,087

Posted By oldboxster

i actually need a left side, if it ends up not...

i actually need a left side, if it ends up not going with the deal for the right side, ill take it and the parts mentioned by particle wave, thanks

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

03-31-2014, 07:58 AM

Replies: 2

WTB: Headrest Wind Protectors

Views: 759

Posted By oldboxster

i have a set, make me an offer

i have a set, make me an offer

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2014, 01:34 PM

Replies: 34

For those of you with red carpet

Views: 15,501

Posted By oldboxster

hello, I have a 99 with red interior and am...

hello, I have a 99 with red interior and am about half way complete with applying the leather magic product. I am very happy with the color match so far and can say it is very easy to do. I...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-18-2013, 10:16 AM

Replies: 38

oil leak so I removed the trans....

Views: 3,005

Posted By oldboxster

Kudos to you for helping a friend on a limited...

Kudos to you for helping a friend on a limited budget, but just remember a good deed often does come with punishment. The single row bearing will go in place of the double row, it comes with a...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-07-2013, 08:15 AM

Replies: 13

Rear wheel bearing replacement question

Views: 4,242

Posted By oldboxster

i just did this job myself, bearing was about...

i just did this job myself, bearing was about $50, took 4-5 hrs, and the time to make a puller die not included, this is a doable job but not for a rookie without lots of tools, for example the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-27-2012, 04:05 PM

Replies: 9

water tank

Views: 2,084

Posted By oldboxster

I think the Pelican article is very helpful, my...

I think the Pelican article is very helpful, my suggestion is to buy the remote hose clamp tool from sears, it really helped me with the job. I also loosened 3 or 4 of the various water pipe to...

Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted

11-27-2012, 03:46 PM

Replies: 5

1997 Porsche Boxster for sale...Need to sell!!! $6,500

Views: 2,059

Posted By oldboxster

Hi, you might want to proof read your ad again...

Hi, you might want to proof read your ad again especially the windshield part

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-05-2012, 03:46 PM

Replies: 21

updated chain tensioners

Views: 4,465

Posted By oldboxster

i changed all 3 tensioners, locked the crank and...

i changed all 3 tensioners, locked the crank and valve gear. startup rattle unchanged. is it camchain noise i hear or is it valve lifters? it is definately related to oil pressure which make me...

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