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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-22-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6
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Posted By flaps10
Awesome, it's all sold. Thank you.

Awesome, it's all sold. Thank you.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-19-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,447
Posted By flaps10
Per request, pics below: ...

Per request, pics below:
http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/flaps10/forum%20pics/IMG_20170518_184246_zpssm26ifkl.jpg
IMS tools above
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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-18-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,447
Posted By flaps10
M96 Engine Assembly tools and IMS tools

I sold my Boxster and will be concentrating my other passions for a while. As such I don't expect to need either my IMS bearing tools or the set of engine assembly tools.

IMS tools SOLD

Engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,585
Posted By flaps10
3X on the wheel bearing.

3X on the wheel bearing.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-27-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,279
Posted By flaps10
Given that the main purpose of a PPI is to make...

Given that the main purpose of a PPI is to make sure you don't need an $18k engine next week, a PPI that doesn't involve seeing that filter cut open and the pan being dropped is largely a waste of...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 02-23-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,294
Posted By flaps10
You're a long ways away so this may just be a...

You're a long ways away so this may just be a data point, but I'm putting my car up for sale locally

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6015454929.html
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-12-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,475
Posted By flaps10
Except mine at 120k, and a few that have popped...

Except mine at 120k, and a few that have popped up recently in the PNW with similar mileage.

If have to admit that if I hadn't experienced this design "feature" failing I would probably share the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-12-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,475
Posted By flaps10
Quick, if 8% of a fixed number of people died...

Quick, if 8% of a fixed number of people died several years ago, but people are still dying every week, is it still 8%?

For all the people who are annoyed that someone would even raise a question...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 01-18-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,050
Posted By flaps10
I've always thought it would be cool to replace...

I've always thought it would be cool to replace the rear spoiler with an external oil cooler that moves into the airflow as needed based on thermostatic needs.

Seems almost too easy.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,062
Posted By flaps10
Thanks fanguy and 911monty. I know the place,...

Thanks fanguy and 911monty. I know the place, but I didn't know they'd take anything I hand them.

I've always taken my used oil and ATF to auto parts stores because they're required by law to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,062
Posted By flaps10
Just curious if anyone will admit what they do...

Just curious if anyone will admit what they do with old brake fluid.

It's nasty ****************, and the places that take oil, ATF, etc won't touch it. I've asked before and all I get is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,794
Posted By flaps10
Yep. Next time I do it I'm going to do the whole...

Yep. Next time I do it I'm going to do the whole package.

I get to practice a sub frame drop with our V10 Touareg in a few weeks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,794
Posted By flaps10
None of those operations would be easier with the...

None of those operations would be easier with the engine out with the possible exception of the AOS, but under no circumstances would I drop the engine to do an AOS.

Lifters could be done in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-27-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,682
Posted By flaps10
I used to say I would never have a Cayenne....

I used to say I would never have a Cayenne. Coolest car I own
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,457
Posted By flaps10
It's a cool town. Super quiet. I've since moved...

It's a cool town. Super quiet. I've since moved to north Tacoma.

Did not spend the extra $99 but the kit included the punch they suggest you use to pierce the passage anyway. I didn't love that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,988
Posted By flaps10
All the engine mount bolts are different from...

All the engine mount bolts are different from each other. Like most people, I use a scrap of cardboard and poke holes in them and label each bolt. If they get scrambled up some how, the Pelican web...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,457
Posted By flaps10
I'm running one. No regrets.

I'm running one. No regrets.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-27-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,184
Posted By flaps10
I own a set of those headers which I never...

I own a set of those headers which I never installed. I'll make you a deal on them.

They're made well enough and I test fit them when I put my engine back in. I had emissions testing coming up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-12-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,547
Posted By flaps10
Except you have to consider where the non-ferrous...

Except you have to consider where the non-ferrous metal is coming from. Like main bearings for instance.

These pictures were my main bearings. They were TOAST...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-02-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,728
Posted By flaps10
My car ran perfect ...

My car ran perfect
http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/flaps10/boxster/IMG_20141018_170928_hdr_zpsca42642e.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By flaps10
Sorry, those are both fuel. The fat one to the...

Sorry, those are both fuel. The fat one to the left is one power steering line and the other is off screen and higher.

Location is the forward left corner of the engine compartment where the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,560
Posted By flaps10
I was on the freeway this morning when I noticed...

I was on the freeway this morning when I noticed an african american guy about my age (old) driving a white corvette convertible. Me, a cracker in my black boxster - top down as always.

We had a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By flaps10
Fuel and power steering (two lines for power...

Fuel and power steering (two lines for power steering, one pressure and one return)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,670
Posted By flaps10
Sorry Markus, I don't mean to pick on you. This...

Sorry Markus, I don't mean to pick on you. This is a great, healthy discussion and I just want to make sure that some assumptions die where they should, so thanks for contributing to the discussion....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,670
Posted By flaps10
Not so much. ...

Not so much.
http://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b458/flaps10/boxster/eba2ecdb-1633-403b-be35-dc7b74ee3c33_zps3745da07.jpg
The IMS runs at a much lower speed than the crankshaft, as is evident in...
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