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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,155
Posted By Walshie
Hi Scott , if I am totally honest , I cannot...

Hi Scott , if I am totally honest , I cannot remember what I did about the foam seal, although I know I didn’t buy a new one. I did however use the bond and seal to re stick the foam cover over the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,155
Posted By Walshie
Hi Scott Yes I did use all 3 posts. My advise...

Hi Scott
Yes I did use all 3 posts. My advise is buy some zip lock food bags and a sharpie and put each set of fixings from each step in a different bag. Label them with the items and number them ....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,155
Posted By Walshie
It took best part of a day for me to remove...

It took best part of a day for me to remove everything but it was well worth it. The longest job was plucking up the courage to start it. There was a fantastic post that I used to help me . I am not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,155
Posted By Walshie
Hi Scott Yes I did The water was coming in...

Hi Scott
Yes I did
The water was coming in through a blanking panel bonded to the bulkhead on the passenger side. I had to remove all of the dash and centre console. I then had to remove the heater...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,520
Posted By Walshie
Hi pigsypo Unfortunately the indi didn't...

Hi pigsypo
Unfortunately the indi didn't specify what atf was used. Next time i am there i will find out.
Sorry i couldn't be more help
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2018, 02:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,520
Posted By Walshie
Everything was fine after the change. I will...

Everything was fine after the change. I will check paperwork tonight to see what gluid they used.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-14-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Posted By Walshie
Thanks. Next decent day off and I will get it...

Thanks.
Next decent day off and I will get it done.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-11-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,984
Posted By Walshie
Complete roof replacement

Hi, does anyone know if there is a good guide to replace the complete roof assembly. I have bought a replacement roof for my 1997 986 boxster
Thanks
Walshie
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,142
Posted By Walshie
OK, so I put an endoscopic camera through the...

OK, so I put an endoscopic camera through the tube holes and couldn't see any stray on ring. I connected a hose pipe to the vac and a smaller hose to the hose pipe. I did remove some very small...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,142
Posted By Walshie
I have everything crossed to get it out. Thank...

I have everything crossed to get it out. Thank you for your reply. I will post the results.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,142
Posted By Walshie
Brilliant, I am going to try both the camera and...

Brilliant, I am going to try both the camera and hook and the tube and vac methods. I have a boroscope camera for my phone so will try that first. Thanks guys.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,142
Posted By Walshie
Help

Just made a major f&#k up. In trying to get the spark plug tubes out with all the usual methods with no luck, I had to resort to a screwdriver and pliers. In the process I have dropped one of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By Walshie
Cold weather engine maintenance

Hi everyone
The weather is bloody cold here in England but unfortunately I have to do some engine maintenance which obviously means opening the roof and folding the rear plastic window in.
I am...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Hi, yes I agree. In the UK we only have 1 sensor...

Hi, yes I agree. In the UK we only have 1 sensor for each bank so it's not too bad for piece of mind.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-18-2017, 02:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Hi jamesp I have ordered another matching...

Hi jamesp
I have ordered another matching oxygen sensor. This weekends job and have booked in with Porsche for a diagnostic test and check over as they fitted the variocam solenoid. This is being...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-16-2017, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Battery disconnected and left for 20 mains. When...

Battery disconnected and left for 20 mains. When started I had no cel but tick over was still rough. It was like this for bank 1 before I had cel. I have ordered another matching oxygen sensor....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-15-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Thanks, job for tomorrow.. Will post results....

Thanks, job for tomorrow.. Will post results. Thanks again
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-15-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Hi 911 monty No I didn't disconnect the...

Hi 911 monty
No I didn't disconnect the battery. Will this have caused any harm. If it's not too late, how long should I disconnect for.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-15-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Hi 911monty. Thanks for your reply. I have...

Hi 911monty. Thanks for your reply. I have changed the bank 1 sensor, total bugger to get out, cleared the faults but now I have misfires on bank 2 cylinders 4,5 and 6. Is this likely as I have...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-10-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Thank you. I will check everything.

Thank you. I will check everything.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-09-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Thanks. Job for the weekend. Fingers crossed.

Thanks. Job for the weekend. Fingers crossed.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-09-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Walshie
Multiple misfires 1,2and 3

Hi. My car is a 1997 986 boxster 2.5. I have recently had the variocam solenoid on bank 1 replaced at my local Porsche main dealer. When I picked it up, I was told that I have a code for the pre cat...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By Walshie
Having read all the posts and replies I feel...

Having read all the posts and replies I feel that this is job that far beyond my capabilities.
What I have found out from my investigation is that the cable going into the solenoid starts burning...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2017, 04:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By Walshie
Camshaft timing advance solenoid

Hi has anyone changed one of these on a 2.5 986. If so can you tell me what is involved. I am guessing it's not just a case of swapping the part.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 787
Posted By Walshie
Connector on engine block

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Hi can anyone tell me what the connector is in the bottom left. It is situated rear right hand side of block. Whatever it is is...
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