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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By Vtx531
Bendpack is top of the line for lifts?

Bendpack is top of the line for lifts?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By Vtx531
Thanks - plan on doing install myself...

Thanks - plan on doing install myself (cheapskate, remember?) and I figure if I can do maintenance/service on a Porsche, then future service on a 4-post lift should be a piece of cake. :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By Vtx531
Advice on 4-post lift? For storage

Wife has a Z4. Boxster for me (obviously). I would like to store them in one garage stall on top of each other. Any advice on a 4-post lift or which brand? Which model? Information that may be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Vtx531
Thank you - I really appreciate the comments and...

Thank you - I really appreciate the comments and sharing your knowledge and experience. You probably don’t remember but I bought my Boxster for cheap with an overheating issue about three years ago...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-17-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Vtx531
I drove the Boxster today and the shifting was...

I drove the Boxster today and the shifting was good and no issues like the first day after the new gear oil. Hoping I have the same experience as Tommy2
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Vtx531
My Bentley manual says they both use hypoid...

My Bentley manual says they both use hypoid 75W90. What is correct for the two different oils? Owners manual doesn’t really say. “101 projects for your porsche boxster” says original porsche oil or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2021, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Vtx531
Can catalytic converter be cleaned? Tried antifouler no luck Cel code

Getting the cat efficiency code for my left side cat.

I tried a spark plug antifouler (without drilling it out larger) and now getting a different code for that 02 sensor slow reaction. Maybe I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Vtx531
Guess that answers my question... oil on the...

Guess that answers my question... oil on the clutch sounds bad.

I hope I got the level right. I used a white paperclip and made a mark at 11mm with a fine point sharpie. Hard to get it in there...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Vtx531
So it was only stiff the first time you drove it...

So it was only stiff the first time you drove it with the new fluid and good ever since then?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Vtx531
Me too. I try not to go against the engineers....

Me too. I try not to go against the engineers. They know what they are doing and there is a reason for everything they do.

Maybe the 11mm lower level is some sort of a correction for something...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Vtx531
Transmission fill - 11mm below the plug? Why?

Drained and filled my 5-speed gearbox earlier this week. I used full synthetic Walmart Supertech gear lube 75w90. Sorry to say it does seem to be tougher/notchy to shift in cold weather when first...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-13-2021, 03:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By Vtx531
Wanted: Driver side exhaust manifold for 2001

No longer needed. Thank you
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2020, 03:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Posted By Vtx531
Why does my horn beep once when I unlock it using key in door?

I searched and found info on two beeps but my boxster does one horn beep when I unlock it using the key in the driver side door. (The fob part is broken). Does this mean something is wrong? I’ve...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-11-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,003
Posted By Vtx531
Bummer! Hundreds of 986 base out there for sale...

Bummer! Hundreds of 986 base out there for sale though. Don’t stress over it. You could have another better one within a week. I believe you need to purchase extra coverage for extra aftermarket...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-05-2019, 04:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,563
Posted By Vtx531
Any threads on how to address the foam issue? I...

Any threads on how to address the foam issue? I have foam stuck in all my vents as well.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,563
Posted By Vtx531
If it is blowing "cool" then I would leave it...

If it is blowing "cool" then I would leave it be... but if you insist on messing with it then research the hell out of it with an actual book on how to do it (not forums or youtube alone) if you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,563
Posted By Vtx531
Autozone rents both for free. Make sure you...

Autozone rents both for free. Make sure you change the oil in the rental unit with fresh vacuum pump oil because moisture gets in the oil over time and affects the amount of vacuum that can b pulled...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,563
Posted By Vtx531
Some of it remains in the system, depending on...

Some of it remains in the system, depending on which exact parts you replace (to fix your leak) there are specific charts to determine how much of the oil you need to replace.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,563
Posted By Vtx531
Don’t do it. As said before, you have to...

Don’t do it. As said before, you have to completely drain the system of refrigerant, then pull out a deep vacuum, then refill based on weight.

Yes, It can be done by DIY but is pretty in depth to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-02-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By Vtx531
2001 boxster 2.7 I read another one of your...

2001 boxster 2.7

I read another one of your posts saying the bolts are almost guaranteed to snap off from the exhaust header - now you’ve got me thinking I should just leave it alone and ignore...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-02-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By Vtx531
Do you agree the cat is bad? Or is there more...

Do you agree the cat is bad? Or is there more diagnosis I need to do with O2 sensors?

Also, I am confused now because I thought the cat that would need to be replaced is the one that is combined...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-02-2019, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By Vtx531
P0430 Failed Cat - Confirmed?

History for those who haven’t seen my other posts: Car had overheating problem when I bought it which I fixed with a new water pump. Also, had check engine light with lean condition codes which was...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-30-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 907
Posted By Vtx531
PMed you...

PMed you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-29-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,283
Posted By Vtx531
Makes sense - I’m at 800’. Now I have a...

Makes sense - I’m at 800’.

Now I have a P0430 code with no other codes and everything running smooth. Going warm up the cats and take a look at secondary O2 sensor readings tomorrow.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-28-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,426
Posted By Vtx531
What are top two lines? I wonder how much of the...

What are top two lines? I wonder how much of the gain is attributable to the manifolds and how much is the exhaust? I have 01 with manifold/cat combo so I think I can only do the exhaust.
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