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Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-01-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Opps, I posted in the wrong place. If any mods...

Opps, I posted in the wrong place. If any mods can move this it would be great. Thanks

So, I put everything back together, put in a new filter and (cheap) oil then started it up. It fires right...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-30-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By Adrian Thompson
One final clue /pic. there is evidence of oil...

One final clue /pic. there is evidence of oil seeping out between the engine and trans here. If that's the RMS seal, why would it have caused the engine to stall though?
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-30-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Some people over on GRM suggested the AOS, but...

Some people over on GRM suggested the AOS, but I've had no smoke screen on startup or any time. But to check I pulled the coils and plugs to see if oil was getting into the cylinders. All clean,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-30-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Cars stalled, restarted, stalled again. I need diagnosis help.

OK, here's the story.

Background. IT's a 99 base 2.5 with auto, not manual. The chassis has approx 96K on it. The car received a new engine under warranty at 55K so approx. 40K miles on the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-30-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
Posted By Adrian Thompson
OK, so I removed the Triptonic module from the...

OK, so I removed the Triptonic module from the firewall and checked for continuity to the leads on the micro switch. I assume it's supposed to be the yellow wire, as I assume the black is ground. ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-28-2019, 03:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Thanks 78F350 (AKA AAZCD!!) I wish I'd checked...

Thanks 78F350 (AKA AAZCD!!) I wish I'd checked back again last night. Today I've got 'work' then my leaving do after that, so I doubt I'll be in any condition to look at the car by the time I get...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-27-2019, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Still needing assistance on this. I’ve pulled out...

Still needing assistance on this. I’ve pulled out the center console again and don’t see anything amiss. The photo below is with the console removed showing the shifter in ‘M’ as opposed to ‘D’. It’s...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-25-2019, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Final issue is the biggest. It drives great, but...

Final issue is the biggest. It drives great, but I can't select manual shift mode on the auto. I pull it across to the manual mode, but it still shows D on the (dash LED) PRNDL and the buttons on...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-25-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,118
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Carpet and interior replaced. Manual mode not working on Auto and mystery connector

So, per various other Q's I've had, I've now got my 99 auto back together after having the complete intirior (not dash) out after it filled up with water due to blocked drains. It was so bad that...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-25-2019, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Just seen this final comment. Yes, it appears to...

Just seen this final comment. Yes, it appears to have been the drains. All back together now, but I have a couple of issues that I'll post in a new thread with a clear title.

Cheers
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-16-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Wet drivers footwell, not sure it's the AC drain

Hi folks. Last fall the drivers footwell got so full of water I was having electrical issues. Once I got the seats and carpet out I had nearly an inch of water in there. From here and other places...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-14-2018, 03:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Thank you so much. I'm glad I asked.

Thank you so much. I'm glad I asked.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-09-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By Adrian Thompson
How to remove the center consol...........on an automatic?

OK, I believe my AC drain is blocked as my drivers side (Left side) footwell filled up with water. Unfortunately it must have been happening gradually and I didn't notice until my feet got wet on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-24-2018, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By Adrian Thompson
I plan on changing the fluid again ASAP, but...

I plan on changing the fluid again ASAP, but please remember I've already done it twice so I'm not holding out a lot of hope. I will send a sample to Blackstone labs for analysis too see what they...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-22-2018, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Any thoughts or opinions? Any auto experts on...

Any thoughts or opinions? Any auto experts on here?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-21-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Automatic trans woes, opinions sought.

I know nothing about auto’s, the ones I’ve owned have just worked with no thought. With the Boxster the trans was pretty slippy when I first got it. That’s not uncommon. Porsche say it has...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-24-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
A couple more. This better shows the fit across...

A couple more. This better shows the fit across the top of the header rail where it seems to sit 'low'...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-24-2018, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
OK, I've got a couple of pics off my phone. ...

OK, I've got a couple of pics off my phone.

Here you can see it closed. Not perfectly aligned yet. YOu can also see the side seal hanging down not attached....
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-24-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
OK, some progress. Last night having proved...

OK, some progress.

Last night having proved to myself that the lower cable attachment was correct I turned my attention to the upper portion above the door glass. As you can see from the images I...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-23-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Great, thanks. It did help with one issue. I do...

Great, thanks. It did help with one issue. I do appear to have the lower cable attached correctly.
This is the pic on his site....
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-23-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
I may not have. I'll dig in tonight. thx. ...

I may not have. I'll dig in tonight. thx.

Any advice on the other end?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-23-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Thanks. I replaced those plastic panels with new...

Thanks. I replaced those plastic panels with new ones when I did it. See the screw attaching the cable to the bottom? When installed does the cable go straight up, or does it angle towards the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-23-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,644
Posted By Adrian Thompson
fitted new soft top, not closing properly

Hi ladies and gentlemen. I've just finished fitting anew glass window top from AutoTopsDirect.com Wow, what a massive PIA that was. I have the 101 projects book and watched the how too on Roaring...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-22-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Crickets chirpping ??

Crickets chirpping ??
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-21-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By Adrian Thompson
Strange automatic transmission issue. Any ideas?

Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. I had an interesting issue with my 1999 2.5L tip Boxster last week. Work was crazy and it was Dream Cruise weekend here in Michigan so I’ve only just got round...
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