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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-09-2020, 05:53 AM

Replies: 71

Variocam thoughts and questions

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Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes that seems a good idea - nobody has suggested...

Yes that seems a good idea - nobody has suggested looking into it to check and I am guessing a bore scope would help see the actuator condition. Or maybe just listen with a stethoscope on the cam...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-06-2020, 02:00 AM

Replies: 71

Variocam thoughts and questions

Views: 7,355

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes, I agree with those points. I do some DIY but...

Yes, I agree with those points. I do some DIY but probably not capable of replacing variocam actuator, as it involves timing, etc. If I knew the one that was failing and the exact part number I'd get...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-03-2020, 12:06 PM

Replies: 71

Variocam thoughts and questions

Views: 7,355

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

What concerns me is; 1) IF the green debris...

What concerns me is;
1) IF the green debris (in oil filter) is just an O ring mashed up then the potential risk of future issues (of oil feeds clogging) is relatively minimal (as clearly, my old...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-03-2020, 11:44 AM

Replies: 71

Variocam thoughts and questions

Views: 7,355

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Just following this discussion as my car had the...

Just following this discussion as my car had the green debris in the oil filter

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-01-2020, 07:32 AM

Replies: 24

Can SOMEBODY, ANYBODY Help Me With Keyfob?!?

Views: 2,081

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

My key set had a barcode label from new - see...

My key set had a barcode label from new - see photo 2000 Boxster 986

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2020, 11:42 PM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Looking at the part numbers Bank 1-3 is;...

Looking at the part numbers Bank 1-3 is; 996.105.051 - 56/57/58
and Bank 4-6 is; 996.105.053 - 56/57/58
and they are both different as far as I can tell

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2020, 01:42 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Found this link with drawings of the entire...

Found this link with drawings of the entire Porsche variocam system and how it works;

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-forum/557016-how-variocam-and-variocamplus-works-a-primer.html

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-24-2020, 12:11 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes, Thanks - I did read the point about the...

Yes, Thanks - I did read the point about the actuators working on oil pressure not sure if the unit is sealed or taking engine oil to operated I guess it is? I took the car out yesterday for a 20...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-23-2020, 12:46 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

That is interesting because it does mean you can...

That is interesting because it does mean you can have green bits in the filter and still everything still works - although it seems your green bits are sealant used in the engine rebuild.

What I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-22-2020, 11:18 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes that is exactly the kind of test it needs to...

Yes that is exactly the kind of test it needs to be sure

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-22-2020, 11:15 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Thanks everyone for the help it looks as if my...

Thanks everyone for the help it looks as if my very cheap (£14) code reader isn't going to be any use on this. The temp is about right for my car (runs hot in traffic or if not on open road) but I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-22-2020, 05:00 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Code Reader screen shot photos at idle

Not sure what sections relate to checking varioCam working correctly? These readings are on idle.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/OBD11592830049.jpg
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-20-2020, 01:35 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Liamray, Yes, your points seem spot on and the...

Liamray, Yes, your points seem spot on and the fairly common start up chain slap, rattle and wear on all these key (interdependent) areas of the timing chain system may well be considered a real...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-20-2020, 12:54 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes, Thanks blue62 - I never actually realised...

Yes, Thanks blue62 - I never actually realised the "green rubber" statement was a link I could click on and view (thought it was just a statement of what the particles were or are)

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-19-2020, 12:58 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Many thanks for that information and the photo -...

Many thanks for that information and the photo - I will study what you said and possibly rethink my plans...Sounds like test of cam deviation is good idea. When yours broke did the engine lights come...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-18-2020, 01:12 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes, mine is a 2.7 x5 chain 2000 car. Apparently...

Yes, mine is a 2.7 x5 chain 2000 car. Apparently the variocam actuator has these green seals hidden inside the body of it (so visually telling if one was as bad could be hard).
The weird thing is,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-16-2020, 11:59 PM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Would the variocam units need testing on a proper...

Would the variocam units need testing on a proper system? I only have a cheap code reader BUT it does read live data BUT not sure where to look and how to test or check

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-16-2020, 12:48 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes true I need to do some checking about costs...

Yes true I need to do some checking about costs and parts and review the viability of this issue in the long term - as putting in up to £6k worth of repairs on a £2-3k Boxster in UK is daft!
I have...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-16-2020, 12:44 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Thanks, yes did a search and it is very...

Thanks, yes did a search and it is very interesting to hear it may be the variocam chain adjustors seals breaking up. It seems the new parts cost and labour is very expensive to solve this. I was...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-15-2020, 04:35 PM

Replies: 25

Found this in the Oil Filter

Views: 8,100

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Green debris in oil filter

I have this too after doing oil change seems it costly and terminal for my M96 engine?http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_20821592267512.jpg

...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-15-2020, 08:25 AM

Replies: 41

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Views: 5,441

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Boxster 986 particles in oil filter

Just done an oil service on my 986 2000 2.7 at about 121k miles and found no metallic bits in the filter but lots of these tiny green plastic particles of various sizes. Am guessing they are from the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-08-2020, 01:27 AM

Replies: 11

What is this for?

Views: 1,062

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Yes Eric-986, I am fairly sure the UK and USA...

Yes Eric-986, I am fairly sure the UK and USA wiring would be similar and that the 2 wire plug marked in yellow is not able to reach the LAMBDA sensor as it is at most 8"s long and if it wasn't...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2020, 01:11 AM

Replies: 11

What is this for?

Views: 1,062

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Eric-986, I had thought it may well be BUT as my...

Eric-986, I had thought it may well be BUT as my car is a UK Euro spec it never had the SAI unit. I never even realised there was a SAI on Boxster cars until I found the photo of one on a Pelican...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-07-2020, 01:06 AM

Replies: 11

What is this for?

Views: 1,062

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Hi Blue62, Yes I will need to check if that...

Hi Blue62,
Yes I will need to check if that wire reaches down to the exhaust LAMDA sensor...Not sure it would stretch that far
After looking I did think the wires could be for the SAI pump (which...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-06-2020, 06:57 AM

Replies: 11

What is this for?

Views: 1,062

Posted By DaveBBOXSTER

Hi Newsguy, Mine is a 986 2000 2.7 car the photo...

Hi Newsguy, Mine is a 986 2000 2.7 car the photo of the engine is just one I found online to try and see which wire it was and where it might go. You say on yours it is an oxygen sensor - can you...

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