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Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-27-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,899
Posted By jc986
Still holding up well

Hi guys, sorry, haven't been on here for a while. Just got back from a trip to Asia. Well, the seats are still in good shape, but now having a problem with the convertible top mechanism, haha. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-19-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By jc986
Pop your front hood and look for the code, it's...

Pop your front hood and look for the code, it's usually on the underside
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-13-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By jc986
convertible top motor switch

Question: what is that switch on top of the motor for? I see that when it's pressed down by the clam shell it only allows the transmissions to rotate forward, even if you press the "top up" button. ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-12-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By jc986
Gotcha, thanks! ;)

Gotcha, thanks! ;)
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-12-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By jc986
thanks particlewave, but it didn't fix the...

thanks particlewave, but it didn't fix the problem :cool:
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-11-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By jc986
convertible top motor trouble

So I had the typical problem with plastic ball cups breaking under stress on the push rods. Got new ones on, that was the easy part.
Reconnected the clam shell and tested the motor and transmissions...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-14-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,761
Posted By jc986
I had this happen too. Easy fix, you just have to...

I had this happen too. Easy fix, you just have to take two screws out of the base plate that the latch seats into. The screws are actually torx fasteners, you can access them by popping out the two...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-25-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,762
Posted By jc986
Kiy, New emblems come with adhesive already on...

Kiy,
New emblems come with adhesive already on the back, with a peel-away backing. Just make sure your new emblem is centered before you peel off the backing to attach, AND make sure the car surface...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-25-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,430
Posted By jc986
Thank you Sir!

Thank you Sir!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-25-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,430
Posted By jc986
Hi Fern, It will color the carpets black but it...

Hi Fern,
It will color the carpets black but it does leave them feeling a bit stiff, not like the original softness. To me it doesn't matter that much because no one really ever gets in my car and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-21-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,875
Posted By jc986
More, You can change your own oil for about $60...

More,
You can change your own oil for about $60 (just need to order filter and crush washer on line - here in the States I used Pelican Parts. Also got my oil from Walmart - Mobile 1 $26 for 5...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-20-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,875
Posted By jc986
I believe it's the same thing, the carpet behind...

I believe it's the same thing, the carpet behind the seats needs to be removed to get to the front engine cover. Here is a more detailed step-by-step procedure from pelican parts:
Pelican...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-20-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,875
Posted By jc986
Hi More, Do you mean Drive Belt? If it's the...

Hi More,
Do you mean Drive Belt? If it's the drive belt you can get to it from behind the seats, under the carpet there is a front engine cover that you can remove. Once it's removed the drive...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-17-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,740
Posted By jc986
Cool! Can you post a pic? I bet it looks good...

Cool! Can you post a pic? I bet it looks good with the carbon fiber pattern!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 898
Views: 184,103
Posted By jc986
Ivan, I just found mine, look under the front...

Ivan,
I just found mine, look under the front trunk hood, on a label opposite your hood badge, look for a hand written 4 digit code, that should be it (most dealers write it there) That's where I...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-12-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,299
Posted By jc986
Talking You have a 3D printer?? Make me something! ...

You have a 3D printer?? Make me something! hahaha
seriously, I need some parts for my convertible top... actually I'm making it myself, I do molding and casting for fun and am in the process of...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-10-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,299
Posted By jc986
jb92563 is right, even if anything mounded up and...

jb92563 is right, even if anything mounded up and broke off, it wouldn't be like a blood clot going to your heart because it would get trapped in the oil filter - that's what the oil filter is for,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-08-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,353
Posted By jc986
Hi Alex, it's actually pretty easy. You can get...

Hi Alex, it's actually pretty easy. You can get to the engine by putting the convertible top about 3/4 the way up, then you have to disconnect a couple of cables that hold the back of the top down,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-06-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,763
Posted By jc986
Thanks rp17, yes, same seats, just took my time...

Thanks rp17,
yes, same seats, just took my time to recondition them, happy so far
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-06-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,763
Posted By jc986
nice job!!

nice job!!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-06-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,740
Posted By jc986
Yes, it's made to replace OEM shifter, fits...

Yes, it's made to replace OEM shifter, fits perfectly. The hardest part was getting the old shift knob off! The trick was to twist it side to side, then it slips right off. The new one is cut to...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-05-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,299
Posted By jc986
I understand, just figured the Porsche engineers...

I understand, just figured the Porsche engineers took this into consideration when designing the engines. I don't know if the OEM filters block particles smaller than 20 microns or not (I know some...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-05-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,763
Posted By jc986
That's great! Can't wait to see it when finished!...

That's great! Can't wait to see it when finished! Please post some pics for us!
:cheers:
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-05-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,299
Posted By jc986
I think I have to agree with lkchris, don't...

I think I have to agree with lkchris, don't really need the magnets when the filter is there already doing the same thing - stopping metal flakes AND other non-magnetic debris, like aluminum, dirt,...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-03-2014, 07:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,725
Posted By jc986
Hey Brian, Would you happen to have those...

Hey Brian,

Would you happen to have those two retaining clips that hold the struts to the back lid clam shell that covers the top when it's down? Damaged mine taking them off and can't find them...
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