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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-10-2019, 07:32 AM
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Views: 1,953
Posted By dachrist
Holy oil leak batman!

Holy oil leak batman!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By dachrist
There is a nylon strap that you need to attach to...

There is a nylon strap that you need to attach to the edge of the partly open top that will pull the glass window flat against the rear roll bar. Check out pedro's garage tech article for accessing...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-24-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By dachrist
I guess what I mean is that you still had to fab...

I guess what I mean is that you still had to fab up some sort of connection between your new radio and into the Optical box you purchased off of Amazon, which then plugged into the Bose amp?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-23-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By dachrist
So all you had to do was plug that decoder...

So all you had to do was plug that decoder between the amp and your new radio and everything worked?
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-16-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 42,652
Posted By dachrist
Thanks! I am trying to figure out what the best...

Thanks! I am trying to figure out what the best method is for cleaning the exterior of my transmission.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-15-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By dachrist
Thanks for the pic! I will crawl under mine...

Thanks for the pic! I will crawl under mine tomorrow to make sure I can get that in there on bank 2.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-15-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By dachrist
Can you take a pic for me at the single lock on...

Can you take a pic for me at the single lock on bank 2? I'm curious as to how you got it in there.

Also: Yes I have heard that a pop is normal when you pull the 1-3 tensioner. Not sure if you...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 12-15-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 42,652
Posted By dachrist
Beautiful! What are you using for the cleaning?

Beautiful! What are you using for the cleaning?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By dachrist
I tried using the other cam lock (the single) on...

I tried using the other cam lock (the single) on bank 2 but I couldn't get it to fit. I think on the LN instructions they say its not necessary, and if you did want to lock the second bank, you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By dachrist
Glad to hear it. You are in the same spot as me...

Glad to hear it. You are in the same spot as me now. Time to take some deep breaths and pull the chain tensioners.....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By dachrist
Yes basically just kept turning the pulley, with...

Yes basically just kept turning the pulley, with trying to fit the cam lock and the pin at the same time. It really was a matter of micro-inches for everything to fall into place. It did take...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By dachrist
Not sure, but I did drain my oil before I started...

Not sure, but I did drain my oil before I started my project. Removed rear bumper, exhaust, transmission, clutch, flywheel. Now I have locked the cams and this weekend will pull the IMS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By dachrist
What year was yours on? Mine is a 2004.

What year was yours on? Mine is a 2004.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By dachrist
Mine appears to just be a nut that is tack welded...

Mine appears to just be a nut that is tack welded in 3 spots to the exhaust flange.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-13-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,777
Posted By dachrist
You are in the exact same boat that I was in last...

You are in the exact same boat that I was in last weekend...I fought with getting that cam lock tool in for about an hour (2004 Base). I had to just keep at it...rotating 360 degrees, then rotating...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By dachrist
I want to replace everything with SS hardware so...

I want to replace everything with SS hardware so the old nut has to go.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By dachrist
Unfortunately I only have the old school Dremel...

Unfortunately I only have the old school Dremel rotary tool. I will give it a shot, if it doesn't work I will look at getting a multi-tool. Hmmm....Christmas is right around the corner.... :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2018, 06:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By dachrist
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I can't re-use...

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I can't re-use the nut, it is really rusted up in there so I do need to get it off. I will try the dremel cut off disc and see how it goes. The only issue I may...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-10-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By dachrist
For those of you who replaced your rusty exhaust flange studs...

...how did you deal with the welded on nut that is attached to the exhaust header side?

When removing the exhaust for my IMS replacement job, I snapped off all the nuts on the exhaust flange to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,226
Posted By dachrist
These are the metal clips, I see they sell them...

These are the metal clips, I see they sell them on the pelican website, part number 986-424-411-00-OEM. I'm not sure where the plastic clips would be?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,226
Posted By dachrist
Weird..ok then. But still not impressed by the...

Weird..ok then. But still not impressed by the zip tie rather than replacing the broken clip.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-26-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,226
Posted By dachrist
Not impressed with Porsche Technician

So I am still working on my winter project - Clutch/IMS/Water Pump on my 2004 Boxster. I bought the car this summer from the original owner, it was pretty much in pristine condition. All the service...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By dachrist
Began my winter project - interesting find

Hello all

I have started my winter major maintenance project on my new to me 2004 Boxster (Base). My plan is to replace the clutch (original clutch - 150K KM), flywheel, IMS bearing, Water pump,...
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