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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-25-2021, 01:10 PM

Replies: 6

Upgraded to all LEDs - broke and fixed Cruise Control

Views: 1,492

Posted By ddruker

Upgraded to all LEDs - broke and fixed Cruise Control

Just wanted to bring some visibility to this issue - it's documented in few places but not super centralized.

I reticently replaced all of the incandescent bulbs and fixtures in my 2001 S with...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-25-2021, 12:33 PM

Replies: 5

DIY - adding high speed USB charger and voltage meter

Views: 1,550

Posted By ddruker

Outstanding!

Outstanding!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-25-2021, 11:23 AM

Replies: 5

DIY - adding high speed USB charger and voltage meter

Views: 1,550

Posted By ddruker

DIY - adding high speed USB charger and voltage meter

Yesterday I replaced the cigarette lighter in my dashboard with a high-speed USB-C / A combo charging port and voltage meter.

...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-10-2021, 03:00 PM

Replies: 26

Quickjack questions

Views: 3,418

Posted By ddruker

I have the quickjack slx7000. Bought from Costco...

I have the quickjack slx7000. Bought from Costco on sale. Super great purchase. I just did the IMS bearing and rear main seal on my Boxster S, which required taking my tiptronic out of the car, and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-06-2021, 09:49 PM

Replies: 10

Tiptronic issues

Views: 2,468

Posted By ddruker

The flashing D4 (if your gear selector is in...

The flashing D4 (if your gear selector is in drive) or P4 (if your gear selector is in park) indicate the transmission has detected a problem and has put itself in limp mode. When this happens, the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-19-2021, 08:42 PM

Replies: 10

Bulbs or No Bulbs?? 3rd Brake Light

Views: 860

Posted By ddruker

On eBay you can find led 3rd brake lights in both...

On eBay you can find led 3rd brake lights in both clear and smoke finish. I replaced both my side marker lights and the 3rd brake light with clear housing versions and it makes the boxster look much...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-14-2021, 07:19 PM

Replies: 42

Oil change at trusted mechanic vs. Dealership

Views: 3,632

Posted By ddruker

Deleted, accidental post

Deleted, accidental post

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-14-2021, 01:00 PM

Replies: 5

LED capable turn signal relay

Views: 981

Posted By ddruker

I bought this one. Works perfectly. I also...

I bought this one. Works perfectly. I also installed very bright yellow LEDs at both ends of the car - great combination.

...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-13-2021, 09:36 AM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

Update. To try to resolve the flashing p4 error,...

Update. To try to resolve the flashing p4 error, I cleaned the two electrical connectors to the transmission with electronic contact cleaner and compressed air. No change.

I noted that the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-12-2021, 06:25 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

I got everything reassembled and the boxster did...

I got everything reassembled and the boxster did not explode when I started it, so good progress.

It was a bit difficult to reattach the resonator box to the intake plenum just in front of the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2021, 06:29 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

Yes! Make sure both the transfer case and the...

Yes! Make sure both the transfer case and the crank / flex plate are in the exact position they were in before you split the transmission from the motor. In my case I marked which of the three...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2021, 02:00 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

Update. I eased the transmission back about 1/4...

Update. I eased the transmission back about 1/4 inch, which allowed the crankshaft to turn.

To get this much play, I had to remove the cross brace and cables, undo the transmission mounts and the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2021, 11:44 AM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

Yes you have it correct. Part of the procedure...

Yes you have it correct. Part of the procedure is to lock the transfer case in position before you separate the transmission from the engine. And keep it locked until you rebolt the transfer case to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-11-2021, 09:02 AM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

I just returned from Spring break, and yesterday...

I just returned from Spring break, and yesterday I started putting the Boxster back together. With one exception, it's been a very smooth process.

He is the one wrinkle I hit that I will try to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

04-07-2021, 11:46 AM

Replies: 35

Starting a 986 after storage

Views: 2,974

Posted By ddruker

Try pushing the car vigorously back to front like...

Try pushing the car vigorously back to front like you are trying to push it up a speed bump. You want to introduce a wave into the fuel tank.

This problem can occur when the contacts inside the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-30-2021, 02:00 PM

Replies: 3

Having IMS/Clutch and flywheel done... opinions?

Views: 564

Posted By ddruker

Good job on your list. AOS if you haven’t...

Good job on your list.

AOS if you haven’t replaced it recently. It’s just sitting there so easy to access with the tranny out.

Motor and transmission mounts for sure if they are still factory.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-24-2021, 08:44 AM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

Oh and one more bit of information - I was...

Oh and one more bit of information - I was pleased to notice on my invoice that LN Engineering does not currently charge sales tax for out of state orders made on their website. That works out to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-23-2021, 06:26 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

I received the IMS and RMS parts and tools from...

I received the IMS and RMS parts and tools from LN Engineering last night. Today I installed both the new IMS bearing and the new rear main seal. There are no instructions included with the LN...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-21-2021, 10:54 AM

Replies: 6

Tiptronic - procedure to replace driver's side output shaft seal

Views: 1,328

Posted By ddruker

You are very welcome. One thing you might...

You are very welcome.

One thing you might consider is that when you change the seal on the passenger side, also crack open the housing on that side so you can get all of the old differential oil...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-20-2021, 01:45 PM

Replies: 6

Tiptronic - procedure to replace driver's side output shaft seal

Views: 1,328

Posted By ddruker

I just checked and you are correct. I had...

I just checked and you are correct.

I had assumed that the long bolt that passes through the center of the passenger side differential cover and shaft then screws into the end of the drivers side...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-20-2021, 12:52 PM

Replies: 6

Tiptronic - procedure to replace driver's side output shaft seal

Views: 1,328

Posted By ddruker

Well I opened up the differential and answered my...

Well I opened up the differential and answered my own question. It looks like I had a bunch of gunk covering the output shaft, but no leak. And my learning for this part is - if the drivers side...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-18-2021, 01:19 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

One question for the brain trust today, and one...

One question for the brain trust today, and one more bit of learning to share.

First the learning -

My secondary air injection system had failed over the year, and I fixed it last year by...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-17-2021, 10:52 AM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

You are absolutely right - the AOS is just right...

You are absolutely right - the AOS is just right there staring you in the face... But mine is less than a year old :) And yes it was a bear to get to, especially with my extra large hands.

If...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-17-2021, 09:08 AM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 2,988

Posted By ddruker

I spent an hour or so yesterday removing the old...

I spent an hour or so yesterday removing the old rear main seal and the IMS bearing cover, and cleaning up the gunk that had accumulated on the transmission case. I also spent another hour cleaning...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-16-2021, 11:34 AM

Replies: 4

QuickJack and dropping transmission

Views: 1,080

Posted By ddruker

more than enough room. I just dropped...

more than enough room.

I just dropped the automatic, and it's bigger. Note that with the tip, the standard procedure calls for you to remove the exhaust and the rear bumper, once that's done...

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