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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By Mig
Man in a Garage - YouTube series

"Greetings earthlings."

It's been awhile since I've been here, but I just wanted to share something that could help the 986 community.

A few weeks ago I was searching YouTube for anything that...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 12-29-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By Mig
1999 Boxster

Sold the car locally
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 9,900
Posted By Mig
Not working these days. I’m taking the...

Not working these days. I’m taking the opportunity to get things done around the house and making the best of it.

Finally got around to replacing both leaking radiators. So nice to have it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2019, 05:48 PM
Replies: 898
Views: 183,740
Posted By Mig
Thanks for double-checking. Off to the dealer I...

Thanks for double-checking. Off to the dealer I go.

Cheers!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-15-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 898
Views: 183,740
Posted By Mig
Thanks for the quick reply. I tried both codes,...

Thanks for the quick reply. I tried both codes, but they didn’t work. Would it make a difference if the radio came from a 996?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2019, 06:40 AM
Replies: 898
Views: 183,740
Posted By Mig
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving! Can...

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving!

Can you help me with getting a code for my CDR 220 please?

Model: BE 4462
Serial: X5027455
Below the bar code: 4462G70X5027455

Thank you.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,677
Posted By Mig
Walmart. Not kidding. Excellent batteries....

Walmart. Not kidding. Excellent batteries. Perfect fit. I put one in my 2007 Cayman S.

I wouldn’t have considered Walmart batteries. I always like using OEM, but in this case the information I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,848
Posted By Mig
When my battery died, I put power from another...

When my battery died, I put power from another vehicle to the cigarette lighter. You can get enough power through the cigarette lighter to deactivate the hood locking mechanism.

I used the cords...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-30-2018, 11:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,776
Posted By Mig
Lol! I guess I should have finished my...

Lol!

I guess I should have finished my thought with that and added, "...so I can tell you that these tires are really good in the rain - we get lots of it!"

Cheers!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,776
Posted By Mig
Agreed. I've had them on my daily driven Boxster...

Agreed. I've had them on my daily driven Boxster for about 18 months. Great in the dry and the wet. I live in Vancouver.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,396
Posted By Mig
I did a search for the pliers and the first hit...

I did a search for the pliers and the first hit brought them up:

Lisle 30600 Offset Boot Clamp Plier

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-30600-Offset-Clamp-Plier/dp/B0080J1200
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-10-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,913
Posted By Mig
I remember seeing a list of Porsche approved oils...

I remember seeing a list of Porsche approved oils sometime ago. Does anyone have a current list?

Porsche built the car and know it better than anyone else. I'll go with their latest recommendation...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2018, 06:40 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,586
Posted By Mig
I didn't see a patent number anywhere on their...

I didn't see a patent number anywhere on their website. Are you sure they even have one?

I was curious to know what a patent costs to file. Here's what I found:

"The filing fee is $130 for a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,586
Posted By Mig
They have a 2-year warranty on their roller...

They have a 2-year warranty on their roller bearing. Not exactly confidence inspiring. If they can't trust it beyond 2 years, then why should we?

I don't mind replacing these bearings every few...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-02-2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,244
Posted By Mig
Replacing the bearing with just another bearing...

Replacing the bearing with just another bearing doesn't fix the underlying issue of the grease in the bearing being washed away by the engine oil.

Yes, I will be replacing,mine on a regular...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-31-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,244
Posted By Mig
When I pulled the seal off my dual-row bearing I...

When I pulled the seal off my dual-row bearing I found no grease at all -
Only the oil that had found its way past the seal.

The question that no one can answer is how long will the bearing last...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,195
Posted By Mig
I think we can add the 996 to this list as well. ...

I think we can add the 996 to this list as well.

Truthfully though, anything with s DME is technically not analog.

The D in DME stands for digital. :-)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-15-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,261
Posted By Mig
Welcome to the forum! It's a great place. ...

Welcome to the forum!

It's a great place. Hopefully you'll find someone that has actually rebuilt an M96 and can offer some help.

I know from personal experience that having a good machine...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-14-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,596
Posted By Mig
You're right, that jig won't work in your case....

You're right, that jig won't work in your case. Too bad, but all is not lost.

I think I found you a solution. This one is about a quarter of the price and has excellent reviews.

It's a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-14-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,596
Posted By Mig
Sorry to hear of your troubles. At this...

Sorry to hear of your troubles.

At this point, if I was in your shoes, I would buy this:
https://www.stomskiracing.com/products/boxster-996-997-exhaust-bolt-repair-kit

It's a precise jig for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By Mig
Thanks for the link. I was impressed to see it's...

Thanks for the link. I was impressed to see it's published by Bentley...not just some hack job. :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By Mig
Hello. I'm curious to know more about the...

Hello.

I'm curious to know more about the book. I clicked on the link hoping to see a few teaser pages, but no such luck.

Maybe post a bit of content so we can get a sense of it?

Never...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-29-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,088
Posted By Mig
I zip tied mine years ago. No issues and easy to...

I zip tied mine years ago. No issues and easy to put back to stock if you ever want to.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,135
Posted By Mig
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/File_2017_12_...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/File_2017_12_07_21_30_051512711059.jpg


Go for it. Easy to fabricate yourself with some "gutter guard", tin snips, spray paint, and black cable ties.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,186
Posted By Mig
I fill up across the border at Texaco. Texaco is...

I fill up across the border at Texaco. Texaco is owned by Chevron, and has the same additive package in their fuels - Techron.

I know a guy in the industry and he says all base gasoline is the...
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