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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-05-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 558
Posted By Sand blister
With no formal car training and just YouTube...

With no formal car training and just YouTube videos and a few books, I got almost all of the maintenance done. The car is my weekend car so I was able to take my time. Initially, when I got it I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2023, 05:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By Sand blister
If the latch where the micro switch is is wonky...

If the latch where the micro switch is is wonky that will cause you a problem.

Stick a pen into where the micro switch is and attempt to close the window.

If it closes it means the latch from...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-16-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By Sand blister
Shift connection rod

Selling a shift connection rod. This connects the two assemblies in your transmission. Hard to come by piece and is pricey. Decided to go with something different.

$90 Picked up

or $95 to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 535
Posted By Sand blister
Dean what are you rebuilding? The motor?

Dean what are you rebuilding? The motor?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,774
Posted By Sand blister
What needs to be known is that if something goes...

What needs to be known is that if something goes wrong with these cars, it is very expensive to fix if you have no ability to do it your self. The car in general is fairly easy to work on. Few...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 476
Posted By Sand blister
Numeric short shifter

One of my shifter cables snapped the other. I opted to get the numeric cables and short shifter bundle.

For those that got the same one, has anyone ever left the shifter exposed? It looks very...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By Sand blister
Battery question

After the car came back from the shop the battery was weak. It sat for a long time while getting fixed. Battery finally died. Got the new one in.

Question is, should this go on a trickle charger?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,418
Posted By Sand blister
So here we go. Update on the original post.... ...

So here we go. Update on the original post....

This took a long time to get done/fixed and was not pretty.

I ended up towing the car to a reputable "race" shop. Always great cars in the lot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2022, 01:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,418
Posted By Sand blister
5 chain in 1999. Bank two on passenger side...

5 chain in 1999.

Bank two on passenger side the one the faces down towards the ground.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-07-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,418
Posted By Sand blister
Screwed up. Need advice

Long story short, I had to remove one of the chain tensioners because it appeared that I didn’t put on a crush gasket on during the last job. It was seeping a bit of oil. Enough to be annoying.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2022, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,296
Posted By Sand blister
I have the dansk super sound and 200 cell cats....

I have the dansk super sound and 200 cell cats. Zero drone. Only loud when on it. Sound is aggressive but a bit raspy, but not Honda raspy. It’s a great sound.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,136
Posted By Sand blister
Just a side note on what you think was 210 temp....

Just a side note on what you think was 210 temp. Low speed fans do not turn on until around 210, high speed around 216. The temp gauge arrow on mine at 210 is mid 0 in the 180. 210 isn't really all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,816
Posted By Sand blister
That's a bummer. A decent motor with around 100k...

That's a bummer. A decent motor with around 100k still runs around 4k. Bunch of them on eBay right now. By the time you are done updating and replacing components you likely have a7-8k bill if you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By Sand blister
alignment issues

I have been dealing with alignment issues and steering wheel shake since I got the car. 1.5 years of ownership and the car has had 4 alignments and wheel balances. I have been slowly replacing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By Sand blister
Have same exhaust, installed few weeks ago. Gets...

Have same exhaust, installed few weeks ago. Gets more deep with time. Sound is great, I have 200 cell cats on which I believe give it a bit of a rasp.

Zero drone. Sound is great when on it. Nice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Posted By Sand blister
So update here. Plugged in the the durametric...

So update here. Plugged in the the durametric tool once again to do a live read. Fans came on at 210 for low speed. Just for reference, 210 on the durametric is dead center on 0 in the 180 on dash. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Posted By Sand blister
Radiator Fans not engaging

Good afternoon everyone,

I have been having an issue with the car running warm. Replaced both radiator fans and 4 relays.

When turning the AC on the fans activate. I can also activate low and...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-23-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By Sand blister
WTB - dual exhaust tip

Hey all, looking for a dual exhaust tip for the 986. Any where you look they are either over seas or back-ordered.

Let me know what you have.

Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
Posted By Sand blister
Ensure that the connectors are fully seated. When...

Ensure that the connectors are fully seated. When you take the headlight out the connectors can shift.

Take out the light again, ensure that the male connector on the harness is seated and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By Sand blister
Thanks Pilot. After doing some more reading I...

Thanks Pilot. After doing some more reading I opted no to splice into the harness. The male connector had enough meat left that I was able to zip tie the o2 sensor and appears to be fine.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-03-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By Sand blister
Broken O2 sensor male connector

Gents, need some help. As I was removing the O2 connectors to replace my exhaust I accidently broke the male connector of the O2 sensor. Its the one that is right under the trunk in the rubber...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 567
Posted By Sand blister
P-1130 and P-1128 with rough idle fix

Posted in tech chat. Figured to post it here. Sorry for the double.

Really dumb moment for me here but I figured I would share. I have been battling an unstable idle and codes mentioned above for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 539
Posted By Sand blister
P-1130 and P-1128 code fix

Really dumb moment for me here but I figured I would share. I have been battling an unstable idle and codes mentioned above for a few weeks now.

Replaced maf sensor. AOS. Check for vacuum leaks...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-11-2021, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Sand blister
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/wto/d/boonton-box...

https://newjersey.craigslist.org/wto/d/boonton-boxster-porsche-911-carrera/7288234688.html

If you don’t need the supplies then 400 and you can have them.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-10-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By Sand blister
Quadcammer, I would be happy around the 550...

Quadcammer, I would be happy around the 550 range. Those center caps cost me 150 bucks. :rolleyes: and all supplies over 100

Btw, I still regret not buying your max flow exhaust....
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