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Forum: New Member Introductions 03-12-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By Burg Boxster
looks like front license plate bracket spacers to...

looks like front license plate bracket spacers to me

Hopefully your state doesn't require you to bugger up your bumper w/ them.

Good luck :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2024, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By Burg Boxster
Some pertinent clarifying details... "Brain"...

Some pertinent clarifying details...

"Brain" may be under seat but control arm and sensor measuring angle/vertical level which feeds to "brain" for action is located driver side rear lower control...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 288
Posted By Burg Boxster
sounds like the old Boxster "little red clip"...

sounds like the old Boxster "little red clip" would solve your problems similarly and allow windows to dip slightly when top is being raised / lowered.

Two reasons (among many I'm sure) most...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2024, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 353
Posted By Burg Boxster
You need to ask Porsche style... "Will...

You need to ask Porsche style...

"Will bulb's Off status be Activated if hood is closed but not 100% latched?"

Generally speaking, you are correct by engineering design.

That said, you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,750
Posted By Burg Boxster
My better 3/4 says same about me... well......

My better 3/4 says same about me...

well...

she transposes the adjectives though...

;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 378
Posted By Burg Boxster
Glad you were able to go back a few years and add...

Glad you were able to go back a few years and add blue threadlock on.

New caliper bolts too?
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By Burg Boxster
BOTH caliper bolts came completely undone? Very...

BOTH caliper bolts came completely undone? Very very odd and def not due to lack of blue Loctite/threadlocker. Shear failure is way more common on those bolts (especially during removal - not fun). ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-15-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 167
Posted By Burg Boxster
brake fluid has ZERO to do Parking (not...

brake fluid has ZERO to do Parking (not Emergency) brake as said are mechanical / old school shoes inside rear drums on 986s (such as your 2001).

That said... contact points w/in electrical...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By Burg Boxster
Drain plug and filter housing both remove...

Drain plug and filter housing both remove perpendicular (straight down) to ground and thus minimizing any "mess". Contrast w my F150 3.5L TT EgoBoost which is a serious drain plug "squirter" and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2023, 04:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 348
Posted By Burg Boxster
Let's start with easiest... when was last time...

Let's start with easiest... when was last time the CR2032 battery was replaced in your remotes and do both behave same? Even if "new", who knows how long sat on a retailer shelf so I'd test with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Burg Boxster
Pad should be sticking to piston pulling it back...

Pad should be sticking to piston pulling it back off rotor. Otherwise pad is free floating and will vibrate make all sorts of noise - braking or not. Apply some more CRC red disc quiet to make sure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Burg Boxster
thanks for pix and yes, from those posted install...

thanks for pix and yes, from those posted install appears correct. Looks like small space b/w spring and pad retaining pin which there should not be as previously reviewed. Anywho...

Thus back...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2023, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Burg Boxster
First you need to resolve what is causing tearing...

First you need to resolve what is causing tearing as that is not a common/natural wear spot. Clearly it is rubbing on console trim (lots of sharp plastic pieces and angles there).

Then, remove...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2023, 06:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Burg Boxster
Bleed isn't necessary but ain't gonna hurt (v...

Bleed isn't necessary but ain't gonna hurt (v cheap insurance especially after pushing all that fluid upstream back into reservoir and again down stream resetting pads against rotor. Who knows what...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 425
Posted By Burg Boxster
photo of install & video of movement against...

photo of install & video of movement against spring etc. would help diagnose immensely. They should NOT move vertically at all against caliper retainer spring plate once correct pads are installed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By Burg Boxster
. . Trying to make something idiot-proof...

.
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Trying to make something idiot-proof ignores the fact
someone continues making better idiots... ;)


Good luck :)
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-19-2023, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By Burg Boxster
That's a sharp looking install and blends very...

That's a sharp looking install and blends very well, aesthetically, considering 22 year old car IMNSHO!

Nicely done @BruceH :cheers: @6and6 OP - you certainly won't get hurt taking design cues...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-06-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 643
Posted By Burg Boxster
If a 986, you could always replace constant + on...

If a 986, you could always replace constant + on plug w switched + from the phone option plug buried at base of center column (or pulling line from fuse panel if 987 or 986). Or just add USB plug in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By Burg Boxster
In Jeopardy parlance... "Alex - What is less...

In Jeopardy parlance...

"Alex - What is less than Zero point Zero?"


Good luck :)
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-20-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By Burg Boxster
Ground is common... So, if "city light" ok...

Ground is common...

So, if "city light" ok and high beam ok, maybe wrong bulb replaced... did u do fog instead? Bulbs (H7 IIRC) are same and easily confused in housing...

Help us help you by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2023, 04:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,008
Posted By Burg Boxster
Also - look for a used system at a local...

Also - look for a used system at a local dealer... people [ahem] often leave abandoned parts at local P-car and high end aftermkt dealers who remove when vehicles are traded. Which reminds me, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2023, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Burg Boxster
Yep... used to be so much easier discerning at...

Yep... used to be so much easier discerning at quick glance.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_72191688732904.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-03-2023, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By Burg Boxster
I'm old enough to remember when Loctite Blue came...

I'm old enough to remember when Loctite Blue came in... wait for it... a blue container. :D:D:D

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613sAO0uEWL._SL1200_.jpg
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2023, 03:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 506
Posted By Burg Boxster
Nevermind... Good luck w purchase if decide...

Nevermind...

Good luck w purchase if decide to move forward after pricing accordingly.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,332
Posted By Burg Boxster
Ahhh appreciate explanation. Would be a...

Ahhh appreciate explanation.

Would be a slam dunk competing w a 992 and it's postcard sized "engine cover access", no? LOL.

Happy cleaning and good luck! :)
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