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Forum: Boxster General Discussions Yesterday, 05:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,955
Posted By Newsguy
I don't know that it will help you, but I was...

I don't know that it will help you, but I was just on the phone with :Pelican parts about this yesterday. I got the rebuild gasket kit and it looks like the o-rings come with it. They confirmed their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2025, 10:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,955
Posted By Newsguy
You don't need to disconnect the AC lines. If you...

You don't need to disconnect the AC lines. If you follow the Pelican DIY, just remove and set the compressor inside the cabin, behind the driver's seat.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-08-2025, 05:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,323
Posted By Newsguy
LOL! Mine has taken four so far, through supply...

LOL!
Mine has taken four so far, through supply issues and a move.
Hope to wrap this month.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2025, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 153
Posted By Newsguy
Actually not horrible looking as so many I’ve...

Actually not horrible looking as so many I’ve seen. Price seems steep at first, but having paid $700 for one on my 997, it isn’t bad.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2025, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,687,719
Posted By Newsguy
Changed oil and washed then put away the 99 for...

Changed oil and washed then put away the 99 for the winter.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,687,719
Posted By Newsguy
Installed bank one camshafts and not trying to...

Installed bank one camshafts and not trying to set timing. I fear my cheap Chinese cam tool copy is inadequate.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By Newsguy
Yes indeed. I’ve had two apart, one of 106,000...

Yes indeed. I’ve had two apart, one of 106,000 miles and the other indeterminate, and both had wear pads like this. And the former wrecked the nine when the debris blocked the oil pickup, taking out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 05:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 485
Posted By Newsguy
Imagine what that debris would do to your valve...

Imagine what that debris would do to your valve timing! No wonder you have valve contact and big wonder it didn't take out more.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2025, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 630
Posted By Newsguy
Good luck doing that in the car. I’m finding it a...

Good luck doing that in the car. I’m finding it a bit of work on an engine stand! If you are able, I highly recommend you just drop it out. It’s pretty easy.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2025, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 630
Posted By Newsguy
Thinking some more about this. On the one I tore...

Thinking some more about this. On the one I tore down, there was a lot of pad debris in the sump. Have you tried looking at that?
The pieces were big enough they dropped down directly and clogged...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2025, 05:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 630
Posted By Newsguy
If it hasn't already been done, I guarantee you...

If it hasn't already been done, I guarantee you the adjuster pads are trashed and the chain is stretched. I've had one apart with only 106,000 miles and they were nearly thin enough to break soon.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2025, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 417
Posted By Newsguy
I was losing small quantities of coolant and I...

I was losing small quantities of coolant and I also couldn’t find where it was going—until the tank split completely in the middle of a national park. $500 tow later, and $1700 put it back on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2025, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 383
Posted By Newsguy
OP, how are you reading bank 2? My understanding...

OP, how are you reading bank 2? My understanding is that it doesn't show in the early cars. I can't see it on my 99 using Durametric.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2025, 12:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By Newsguy
I hear the same. Funny part is, it’s smoother...

I hear the same. Funny part is, it’s smoother than my 997 3.8, which doesn’t make that sound!
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-17-2025, 11:51 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,452
Posted By Newsguy
For an enhanced throwback esthetic, ditch the...

For an enhanced throwback esthetic, ditch the wing!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-16-2025, 04:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,619
Posted By Newsguy
The guy I had assembling the bottom end (yes,...

The guy I had assembling the bottom end (yes, I'll do it myself next time!) wanted me to put some 996 heads on it, but I already had some originals machined so I passed. He says it makes a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2025, 01:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,592
Posted By Newsguy
Could a bent wheel or two be the source of your...

Could a bent wheel or two be the source of your vibration?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2025, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By Newsguy
I have a 99 with almost exactly the same mileage....

I have a 99 with almost exactly the same mileage.
I would differ on the serviceablity. You don't mention your resources, but I realized early on that most service is far more easily accomplished...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-02-2025, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By Newsguy
Sounds like you are running out of fuel. Have you...

Sounds like you are running out of fuel. Have you checked the fuel system. If the vent apparatus is malfunctioning, it could cut your fuel flow.
Or the fuel pump is dying. Might check fuel pressure.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2025, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By Newsguy
No expert by any means, but the helicoil is the...

No expert by any means, but the helicoil is the same as the thread size so should be doable.
If you have a trusted local or a race shop, they should easily be able to fix it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2025, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,028
Posted By Newsguy
I really wouldn't sweat it. JFP...

I really wouldn't sweat it.
JFP notwithstanding, my 99 blew the coolant tank and dumped pretty much everything in the middle of a national park.
That was 10,000 miles ago and I just ran a track...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-11-2025, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,067
Posted By Newsguy
New tensioners?

For those of you who have rebuilt an engine, did you find it necessary or advisable to replace all the timing chain tensioners?
That can get a little pricey to do them all, but I suppose with the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-07-2025, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By Newsguy
I wouldn’t sweat the tune. The mechanic who...

I wouldn’t sweat the tune. The mechanic who guided me building up my short block has a 997.1 prototype at 4.5 liters. He is running a stock ECU. He says they adapt well and he has built a lot of...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 08-06-2025, 05:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,323
Posted By Newsguy
Amazing clarity with that boescope! When we...

Amazing clarity with that boescope! When we assembled mine, I could barely make it out. On that topic, Jake says in the video he just clips that lug. My mechanic friend who has LN ties, doesn’t, but...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-24-2025, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 411
Posted By Newsguy
Depending on the bolt size, you might get "bumper...

Depending on the bolt size, you might get "bumper plugs" to fill. Not elegant, but a lot less trouble than a new lid!
I don't blame you either; that thing is hideous. Nice car, though!
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