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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-10-2025, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
I took the bank 2 chain tensioner apart today and...

I took the bank 2 chain tensioner apart today and found that another pad was worn through...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/bank_2_pads1762831849.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2025, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
It was not an IMS bearing failure, the single row...

It was not an IMS bearing failure, the single row bearing turns nicely with no looseness. There is some crud on the bolt though, there is supposed to be an o-ring under the bolt if I remember right,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
Usually my projects take a long time... this one...

Usually my projects take a long time... this one is already over after 3 days. I am going to part out anything that is useable. Get in touch if you need something.

Good parts: I have not as yet...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
Ya... The other head is off and that side looks...

Ya...
The other head is off and that side looks fine. Unfortunately I still cannot make a full revolution of the crankshaft, it blocks when the bad piston, #3, is almost at the bottom of the stroke....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
This will not buff right out!

This may not be the best deal I have ever made. Head off and this is what I found...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Cyl_3_valves_on_piston1761933712.jpg

Every valve on bank 1 hit a piston...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
I removed the tensioner and found this chain...

I removed the tensioner and found this chain pad...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Broken_pad1761917541.jpg

The blob that was on the gear (although I guess it is more correctly called a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 05:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
I don't think so. It is rounded like a liquid or...

I don't think so. It is rounded like a liquid or semi-liquid which has hardened... I've seen a lot of pieces of chain pads and it is not the same.

... EDIT - I think you are right, see the photo...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-30-2025, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,921
Posted By elgyqc
Three years later I had a question on the wedge I...

Three years later I had a question on the wedge I used with the bearing puller. Here are some clearer pictures.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_54911761860333.jpg
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2025, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
Upon closer inspection both exhaust valves are...

Upon closer inspection both exhaust valves are broken in cylinder 3. The cams are out and I found this strange material on the timing gear. It is very hard and not metallic.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2025, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 448
Posted By elgyqc
Bought a 2000 Boxster S engine project

Saw this engine on Facebook Marketplace. When the prix came down to $500 (CDN) I couldn't resist... I figure it will be a winter project to keep me busy.
It will not do a full revolution with a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-01-2025, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By elgyqc
Use your jack to lift the suspected wheel and...

Use your jack to lift the suspected wheel and check for noise by turning the wheel and push and pull to see if there is play in the bearing. It was like this that I found play in one of my wheel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2025, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 247
Posted By elgyqc
The the bolt in the IMS flange is what centers...

The the bolt in the IMS flange is what centers the IMS shaft (if I am remembering correctly. When the flange is removed the shaft can move, especially if the chain tensioners have not been removed....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2025, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By elgyqc
Read through this thread... ...

Read through this thread...
https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/87381-possessed-door-latch-01-box-s-rt-side.html
... might help.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2025, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By elgyqc
Check out this thread: ...

Check out this thread:
https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/78235-door-window-not-dropping-properly-%96-troubleshooting-check-list.html
... specifically post #13.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2025, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By elgyqc
I don't understand what you mean by "put power on...

I don't understand what you mean by "put power on the poster and it works". Do you mean the motor?
Did the spoiler work before? If so what has changed since it last worked?
As already mentioned...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2025, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By elgyqc
I had a creaky clutch pedal. I sprayed WD40 up...

I had a creaky clutch pedal. I sprayed WD40 up where the rod and pedal lever meet and the sound went away. I think it took awhile though...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-27-2025, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 915
Posted By elgyqc
The part is available for about the price of...

The part is available for about the price of shipping alone... I suggest you buy there....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2025, 05:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 928
Posted By elgyqc
"Wheel offset, often indicated by the "ET" value...

"Wheel offset, often indicated by the "ET" value (short for the German "Einpresstiefe"), is the distance in millimeters between the wheel's mounting surface (where it attaches to the hub) and the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-25-2025, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 915
Posted By elgyqc
I can get a shipping cost to Tucson and get back...

I can get a shipping cost to Tucson and get back to you. You get to deal with any import costs.
Grant

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/alum_intake11753497402.jpg
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 07-19-2025, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 915
Posted By elgyqc
Misc Boxster and 996 parts

All parts are used unless otherwise noted. Prices are CDN$ and negotiable. Does not include shipping from Montreal Canada. Note to any US buyers... the new US import taxes seem to mean an additional...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 491
Posted By elgyqc
I have replaced the boots on 2 cars, but during...

I have replaced the boots on 2 cars, but during engine swaps, so the shafts where easily removable. Normally some suspension and exhaust parts have to be removed to gain access. I verified the CV...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2025, 05:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,002
Posted By elgyqc
C'est pas juste à cöté...

C'est pas juste à cöté...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2025, 07:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,002
Posted By elgyqc
My first guess would be CV joints. With the rear...

My first guess would be CV joints. With the rear wheels in the air turn the wheels back and forth to see if there is a noise.
Where are you in Quebec?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2025, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By elgyqc
I did three tops... my experience is here: ...

I did three tops... my experience is here:
https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/82464-diy-rear-window-my-new-top.html

I sold the extra top after having redone the original 2...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-23-2025, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 437
Posted By elgyqc
Hmmm, a lot of that sounds really familiar, I...

Hmmm, a lot of that sounds really familiar, I have done almost all that on one or another of the 3 Boxsters that have passed through (or are still on) my hands.
On the door latches, when you pull...
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