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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2019, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,601
Posted By flynavyj
I agree that the clips are NOT cheap. But $100...

I agree that the clips are NOT cheap. But $100 wasn't too bad, considering the price of replacement cables. Sadly the cable ends aren't servicable or repairable, so the only fix appeared to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,601
Posted By flynavyj
Zip Ties will work to get you out of being...

Zip Ties will work to get you out of being stranded. I had put two on there as a temp band-aid and they held ok for quite a while...when the cable finally let go again, I went down and looked and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,601
Posted By flynavyj
Thanks. I had bent the 3 tabs back on one of the...

Thanks. I had bent the 3 tabs back on one of the units, but the dang thing didn't pop off. Will try it again soon, apparently i just need to pry harder.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,601
Posted By flynavyj
Paul, I ended up buying the clips as my fix...

Paul,

I ended up buying the clips as my fix as well. It was easy to retrofit the clip on the linkage that popped off, however popping the other ends off proved difficult. Any suggestions on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,601
Posted By flynavyj
exactly what I was wondering! Thanks!

exactly what I was wondering! Thanks!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2018, 06:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,601
Posted By flynavyj
Shift Cable Gear Linkage

Hey all,

I was driving the other day and downshifted rolling towards a stop. When I went to put the car in gear, i felt that the shifter was completely limp side to side. It was able to engage 3rd...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,635
Posted By flynavyj
Yea, fact that the freeze plug failed on one side...

Yea, fact that the freeze plug failed on one side is interesting. I'm also curious about the casting gap around the core plug on the RH side of the head. That does NOT look normal to me.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By flynavyj
Yea, about two tenths of a second...my friend is...

Yea, about two tenths of a second...my friend is thinking this happened right about the time the guy decided it was time to sell it. LoL...It's always funny, as we tend to LOVE manual transmissions,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By flynavyj
Yea, this is a later model car. There were no...

Yea, this is a later model car. There were no revs above stage 2, and only those sixth ignition cycles in stage two. I’m thinking this is a non event at this point.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By flynavyj
Did some more online digging, that shows Range...

Did some more online digging, that shows Range 1-3 as essentially normal on the Cayman. Above range 3 and you start running in the possibility of mechanical damage.

1-3 being into fuel cutoff,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,572
Posted By flynavyj
DME rev report

What would be your guys thought in this report?

Range 1: 959 at 692.1 hrs
Range 2: 60 at 692.1 hrs

Total time on engine: 708.8 hrs
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,572
Posted By flynavyj
Think your'e checking for the typical "obvious"...

Think your'e checking for the typical "obvious" problems.

Service History
Recent Service Performed
Previous Owner Knowledge on the model
Oil Leaks
CV Joints
Strange Sounds (Creeks and moans) ...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,496
Posted By flynavyj
Agree with the others - don't drive it until you...

Agree with the others - don't drive it until you can do some testing. Low oil pressure at idle could definitely signal a dying oil pump, but you won't know until you're able to get a remote oil...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-05-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By flynavyj
Welcome! From the other side of your state...

Welcome!

From the other side of your state (St. Louis, MO) I'm also a recent Boxster purchaser. Almost surprised I didn't run across yours when I was searching for mine, as I know I looked at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2018, 05:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,610
Posted By flynavyj
Were you able to see data from the O2 sensors via...

Were you able to see data from the O2 sensors via OBDII?

Pretty certain i could watch the cycling of the O2 sensors on my LS1 car via OBD2 data software, if one of the sensors isn't registering...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2018, 03:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,673
Posted By flynavyj
Can remember a few years ago when Parent Company...

Can remember a few years ago when Parent Company VW had debuted a mid-engined sports car, believe it was named the "Blue Sport" which was to share parts with an upcoming Porsche offering. The project...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,819
Posted By flynavyj
I agree with that 100%, if you're considering...

I agree with that 100%, if you're considering paying for an aftermarket warranty, month after month, or annually...you'll probably pay for the cost of a replacement IMS solution pretty quick....best...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2018, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,189
Posted By flynavyj
I've always had the task of being on the road...

I've always had the task of being on the road constantly for work, each year there's a few consecutive weeks where I was either in Tucson, Dallas, or Wichita for training and for each of these trips...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,631
Posted By flynavyj
Thanks, couldn’t resist driving it to work...

Thanks, couldn’t resist driving it to work today...and yea, I loved today’s commute.

Gsy, found this one on cars.com. But I’d spent most of my time killing into between facebook marketplace,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-23-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,631
Posted By flynavyj
And I've officially joined the club!!! PPI went...

And I've officially joined the club!!! PPI went well - two Stage 1 over-revs, No Stage 2. Slight leak from one spark plug gasket, original ignition coils...but I think that was about all. Everything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,631
Posted By flynavyj
Have heard the IMS issue is often overstated, but...

Have heard the IMS issue is often overstated, but sadly from all my reading it does not offer signs of wear before failure (w/o removal of the bearing for inspection). Luckily there are many options...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,631
Posted By flynavyj
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,451
Posted By flynavyj
I like em. Are they reversible? Reminds me...

I like em.

Are they reversible? Reminds me of the Boser eyelids people were putting on the MkV VW's in the mid 00's.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,631
Posted By flynavyj
Ok - so I did my test drive today. Car was...

Ok - so I did my test drive today.

Car was flawless - felt absolutely great. Good power deliver, no strange noises, no creaks, clutch engagement is a few inches from bottom of travel. Just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,631
Posted By flynavyj
For some reason I've just never been a fan of the...

For some reason I've just never been a fan of the Miata. They dominate on the race track, and have been a ten best car via Car and Driver for ages, but I never found myself saying "Jeez, I really...
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