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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-29-2026, 11:26 AM

Replies: 18

LN Engineering Spin-On Oil filters in the EU

Views: 2,115

Posted By Newsguy

NAPA Update

Should anyone run across this old thread, LN no longer recommends the NAPA Gold filters as production has been moved to China. The Wix 51348 is recommended.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2026, 05:52 AM

Replies: 20

Bought a 2000 Boxster engine project

Views: 1,143

Posted By Newsguy

Thanks. It's a really important and relevant...

Thanks. It's a really important and relevant question for me as I also have a 99 with about 77k on it.
No debris yet, but I'm thinking changing pads will be next winter's project.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-20-2026, 10:36 AM

Replies: 69

IPD Plenum - best performance mod?

Views: 31,981

Posted By Newsguy

Nitro, I think you may be right, but… I know a...

Nitro, I think you may be right, but…
I know a tech very close to one of the major engine rebuilding firms.
He has an early 4.0 rebuild in a 996. I’ve ridden in the car and it runs pretty well. He...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-20-2026, 10:29 AM

Replies: 9

OBD2 scanner not connecting, what Porsche specific nonsense do I need?

Views: 465

Posted By Newsguy

I have one similar to that that I keep in the...

I have one similar to that that I keep in the truck. I had the typical oil pressure fault common to LS engines. I’ve never tried connecting to a Porsche but perhaps I will. In any case, I think...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-19-2026, 06:58 AM

Replies: 20

Bought a 2000 Boxster engine project

Views: 1,143

Posted By Newsguy

I just finished reassembly of a 106,000 mile...

I just finished reassembly of a 106,000 mile engine. The wear pads looked similar, but fortunately hadn’t broken apart yet.
This makes me wonder if anyone on here has had occasion to look at theirs...

Forum: New Member Introductions

01-04-2026, 03:52 PM

Replies: 3

Boxster S

Views: 252

Posted By Newsguy

Welcome! You’re going to love it even more as you...

Welcome! You’re going to love it even more as you drive it!

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

12-24-2025, 07:11 PM

Replies: 2

Need help with suspension

Views: 516

Posted By Newsguy

Doesn’t that depend on your experience level? I...

Doesn’t that depend on your experience level? I took my 99 out for the first time last year. I have extensive motorcycle road racing and dirt track experience but found the car’s limits above mine at...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-05-2025, 11:45 AM

Replies: 7

market data for: Porsche Boxster - Base Model - Manual - 986

Views: 657

Posted By Newsguy

It would be interesting to see their sourcing....

It would be interesting to see their sourcing. While I love my 99 with 77k miles, I don’t see it selling over about $8k at best. They don’t breach ten thousand on the auction sites I’ve seen, and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-05-2025, 05:52 AM

Replies: 8

Chain pad tensioner

Views: 611

Posted By Newsguy

I'm just about finished rebuilding one. While I...

I'm just about finished rebuilding one. While I replaced the rails, I'm not certain it's really a necessity. In both engines I've taken down--and one had significant damage from debris blocking the...

Forum: New Member Introductions

11-28-2025, 05:29 AM

Replies: 4

Recently purchased

Views: 337

Posted By Newsguy

We just returned from your country a few weeks...

We just returned from your country a few weeks ago. I can imagine how fun driving out in the country would be! Great place.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-25-2025, 02:02 PM

Replies: 8

Getting up there in miles, IMS becoming a problem?

Views: 627

Posted By Newsguy

I’ve torn down two 3.2s, one of 106,000 and one...

I’ve torn down two 3.2s, one of 106,000 and one unknown. Both had wear pads about to disintegrate. So at that mileage I would be more concerned about this than the IMSB.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-25-2025, 05:58 AM

Replies: 8

Getting up there in miles, IMS becoming a problem?

Views: 627

Posted By Newsguy

Year? That could make a big difference. At that...

Year? That could make a big difference.
At that mileage, your tensioner wear pads are probably done. Do you have a means to check you cam deviation.
Do you check your filter at oil changes for...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-20-2025, 10:54 AM

Replies: 42

Timing chain + Wear Pads replacement

Views: 4,105

Posted By Newsguy

I bought it some years ago and am just now...

I bought it some years ago and am just now finishing the rebuild. Keep in mind this contains everything but head gaskets so it it far more extensive than you need. You might just call them to order...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-19-2025, 05:15 AM

Replies: 42

Timing chain + Wear Pads replacement

Views: 4,105

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: 42

Timing chain + Wear Pads replacement

Views: 4,105

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

Meridian Boxster Rebuild Project '24

Views: 7,528

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

Replacement LED taillights

Views: 675

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

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,799,597

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

What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

Views: 1,799,597

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: 20

Bought a 2000 Boxster engine project

Views: 1,143

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: 20

Bought a 2000 Boxster engine project

Views: 1,143

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

986 2.7 Camshaft Deviation

Views: 1,239

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

986 2.7 Camshaft Deviation

Views: 1,239

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

986 2.7 Camshaft Deviation

Views: 1,239

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

Losing Coolant

Views: 676

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...

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