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Psm, abs, and brake fluid lights on

My car died on me the other day. Turns out my battery was bad so I replaced it. I still had a bunch of lights on the dash including the battery light. I replaced the alternator yesterday and now...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-25-2020, 06:54 PM

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Oil on top of my engine.

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Posted By blvsmith

Man that makes more sense to me and would explain...

Man that makes more sense to me and would explain the used oil possibly. Thanks for info

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-24-2020, 11:02 AM

Replies: 8

Oil on top of my engine.

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Posted By blvsmith

OK that means it's the oil filler tube side. ...

OK that means it's the oil filler tube side. Could used oil actually come out of that?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-23-2020, 06:43 PM

Replies: 8

Oil on top of my engine.

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Posted By blvsmith

Oil is on right side rear. It look's like used...

Oil is on right side rear. It look's like used oil. My oil level was low after finding leak. Added some oil drove it the next day. Could smell oil burn probably from it leaking on top of exhaust...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

03-23-2020, 05:15 AM

Replies: 8

Oil on top of my engine.

Views: 1,138

Posted By blvsmith

Oil on top of my engine.

What would cause oil on top of my engine. Got back home from driving, parked my car and when I returned found a big oil spot on ground and a bunch of oil leaked out seemingly from the top of my...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

10-02-2018, 02:53 PM

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Found $500 engine

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Posted By blvsmith

Found $500 engine

I found a 3.2 liter 2001 engine for sale. $500 is the asking price. The #1 rod bearing is bad. It has 100,000 miles on it and looks like it was just taken out. Seller said no IMS issues. Is this...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-26-2018, 12:11 PM

Replies: 4

Alternator question

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Posted By blvsmith

Replaced regulator and it now works

Replaced regulator and it now works

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-26-2018, 07:09 AM

Replies: 4

Alternator question

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Posted By blvsmith

Ok I tested the alternator lead I am getting...

Ok I tested the alternator lead I am getting juice. I think the voltage regulator on the alternator is bad. Thanks for the feedback.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

09-26-2018, 02:26 AM

Replies: 4

Alternator question

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Posted By blvsmith

Alternator question

Quick question say I happened to not disconnect my battery when installing an alternator and the hot lead made contact with housing and made some sparks. Would this blow a fuse any where? Just...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-11-2017, 07:43 AM

Replies: 9

Front End Noise when hard turning

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Posted By blvsmith

OK that's it then rear drivers side will check...

OK that's it then rear drivers side will check the rest when front brakes come in. Thanks!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-11-2017, 06:12 AM

Replies: 9

Front End Noise when hard turning

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Posted By blvsmith

With the wheels off and brake pads out should...

With the wheels off and brake pads out should there be any play with the rotor?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2017, 10:49 AM

Replies: 9

Front End Noise when hard turning

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Posted By blvsmith

OK great that's what I'll do thanks

OK great that's what I'll do thanks

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2017, 09:01 AM

Replies: 9

Front End Noise when hard turning

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Posted By blvsmith

I took my front pads out and found a back plate...

I took my front pads out and found a back plate inserted behind the pads. Do I re use it buy new ones or just go in with new pads minus the anti squeal backing plate?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2017, 07:32 AM

Replies: 9

Front End Noise when hard turning

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Posted By blvsmith

OK great I'll look and update thread when I find...

OK great I'll look and update thread when I find out. Thank's for the advise.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2017, 06:45 AM

Replies: 9

Front End Noise when hard turning

Views: 1,035

Posted By blvsmith

Front End Noise when hard turning

I have started hearing and feeling a rumble noise from the front end when going in a hard turn. What could this be? I am going to replace my brake pads today so I would like to know what I should...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-06-2017, 08:22 PM

Replies: 11

Alternator removal problem

Views: 1,186

Posted By blvsmith

I got a used one of eBay for 50 bucks works great...

I got a used one of eBay for 50 bucks works great
. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-986-Boxster-Alternator-Generator-1997-2004-Bosch-120-amp-99660310202-/161376229537?txnId=1616493332006

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-06-2017, 08:13 PM

Replies: 11

Alternator removal problem

Views: 1,186

Posted By blvsmith

I just did mine last week using this video. ...

I just did mine last week using this video. Worked great. https://youtu.be/BJWt-e3mlDc

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

11-01-2017, 03:02 PM

Replies: 11

Strange sound from engine

Views: 1,490

Posted By blvsmith

Just to give update. I ended up replacing the...

Just to give update. I ended up replacing the alternator and problem solved. Even better it only cost me 50 bucks. I bought a junkyard alternator off ebay and it worked. Indi shop was going to...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-15-2017, 09:01 AM

Replies: 11

Strange sound from engine

Views: 1,490

Posted By blvsmith

Ok great I am going to dive into the alternator...

Ok great I am going to dive into the alternator if pully bearing doesn't do the trick. Thank you for all the advice and help. I have my dream car and now I am actually working on it. 986 for life!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2017, 11:58 AM

Replies: 11

Strange sound from engine

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Posted By blvsmith

With belt back on and stethoscope in hand I check...

With belt back on and stethoscope in hand I check all and found the noise coming from alternator or upper idler pully. I really can not distinguish which one the noise is originating from. With the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2017, 09:37 AM

Replies: 11

Strange sound from engine

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Posted By blvsmith

Ok started engine belt off sound gone. That's a...

Ok started engine belt off sound gone. That's a relief!. Going by to buy one of those diagnostic stethoscope. Thanks you so much.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

08-14-2017, 08:34 AM

Replies: 11

Strange sound from engine

Views: 1,490

Posted By blvsmith

I got the belt off and the idle pulled seem to...

I got the belt off and the idle pulled seem to spin fine. Some videos I've listened to that sound like myou issue have all been cooling pump but the cooling pump was replace 13k miles ago. I know...

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