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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2019, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By key_lime
- wow, coincidental but I actually watched all 8...

- wow, coincidental but I actually watched all 8 minutes of your video yesterday as some 'light viewing' while ironing - great job, nice summary.

However unfortunately in my case, my mount was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By key_lime
Question Grinding noise when turning - linked to engine speed (see video)

Hi all,

I have an early 1997 5 speed manual.

My car has developed a horrible grinding noise when turning left @ RPM > 1500 !

If I turn at any speed with low/no RPM I get no noise.

I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2019, 05:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By key_lime
Tried that - unfortunately the seller is a...

Tried that - unfortunately the seller is a breakers yard and has no info.
Trying to gauge what it might sound like – would be good to pin point a manufacturer,
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2019, 03:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By key_lime
Can anyone identify this exhaust ?

Hi,

Can anyone identify this rusty exhaust system found on an auction site?

Intrigued by the balance pipe

Thanks,

https://i.imgur.com/YAjbUMQ.png
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-20-2018, 03:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,394
Posted By key_lime
Hi Boxstard, The issue you describe sounds...

Hi Boxstard,

The issue you describe sounds very similar to a noise I’m experiencing. I also have a 1997 2.5L.

Every time I ‘feather’ the throttle, either gradually on or off, I hear a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2018, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,799
Posted By key_lime
I found this tricky too - In the end I managed to...

I found this tricky too - In the end I managed to get at it with a pair of needle nosed mole grips, and a lot of patience

Here's an action shot

https://i.imgur.com/NfaAH7g.png

If you have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,216
Posted By key_lime
Thank you everyone for these suggestions ...

Thank you everyone for these suggestions


My oil currently sits at the maximum mark shown on the digital readout – maybe this, combined with the G-forces of driving is forcing excess oil back up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,216
Posted By key_lime
Oil leak - any ideas?

*Accidentally posted this in the Cayman forum so re-posting it here*

Last week after discovering a wet oil patch on my driveway, I took some pictures under the RH rear of my 1997 Boxster.
...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 01-05-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By key_lime
This is my train of thought at the moment. I'll...

This is my train of thought at the moment. I'll switch the cracked hose and AOS as soon as they arrive in the post and see if that makes a difference.

If it doesn't, the car needs a new clutch...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 01-04-2018, 05:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,113
Posted By key_lime
Oil leak - any ideas?

*Oops, posted this in the Cayman board by mistake - Mods please move or close*

Hi all,

Last week after discovering a wet oil patch on my driveway, I took some pictures under the RH rear of my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-19-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,765
Posted By key_lime
As mentioned above, the trick here is to remove...

As mentioned above, the trick here is to remove the side AC vent & vertical AC tube. Doing this exposes the ignition switch assembly from the side/top, which enables you to see, and reach the 2...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By key_lime
Made an incredible discovery last night. In an...

Made an incredible discovery last night. In an attempt to pin-point the source of the sound I took the center console apart...

This can’t have helped:
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,131
Posted By key_lime
Scraping/grinding noise

Hello all,

I have a 1997 5 speed manual Boxster with 85k miles on the clock.

Under normal driving, I can hear a faint but distinct scraping/grinding noise. The noise is pretty much constant,...
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