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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 337
Posted By Makrilli
How do your fuel trims look like, are they far...

How do your fuel trims look like, are they far from normal?
I would start by checking and cleaning the MAF if fuel trims are negative.
Or checking for vacuum leaks if the fuel trims are positive.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2025, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By Makrilli
I installed the TuneRS UD pulley to my 2.5L a few...

I installed the TuneRS UD pulley to my 2.5L a few years ago.
I never noticed any differences between AC on or off before or after the install, but with the UD pulley I'd like to say the engine feels...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-22-2025, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6,747
Views: 1,673,424
Posted By Makrilli
That is a great question to which I have not...

That is a great question to which I have not found a perfect answer.

The case should be the same.
By comparing part numbers it looks like most bearings are the same but some are not.
First and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2025, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6,747
Views: 1,673,424
Posted By Makrilli
I replaced my G86.00 with a 012 DVP from 1.6L FWD...

I replaced my G86.00 with a 012 DVP from 1.6L FWD B5 passat for the shorter ratios.
And also hoping the gearbox was the source of my horrible drivetrain slack and not the axles.

Edit:

DVP gear...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2025, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Makrilli
There's also this tool...

There's also this tool (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4235718) if you have access to a 3D printer.
I used it last winter and it worked great.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-04-2024, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,239
Posted By Makrilli
I did a similar thing except I didn't want to cut...

I did a similar thing except I didn't want to cut any wires.
Instead I removed the output pins of the cigarette lighter and phone connection fuses and swapped them.
Depinning the fuse fox...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By Makrilli
Yes, zip tie them together. ...

Yes, zip tie them together.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Fuel_tank_hose_modification1725417659.jpg
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-11-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,919
Posted By Makrilli
Here's an stl...

Here's an stl (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5188776) I found on thingiverse if you or somebody you know can print ABS or PETG.
Or you can use some commercial 3D printing solution like...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,013
Posted By Makrilli
Are you sure the hub has any threads left for the...

Are you sure the hub has any threads left for the bolts to screw in to?
I've had to repair stripped threads twice so far with time serts.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-09-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,863
Posted By Makrilli
Are you having problems only at higher rpms? Does...

Are you having problems only at higher rpms? Does the engine run fine at idle?
Do you have any codes and what are your fuel trims?
Is your AFE filter the oiled or the dry one?
Have you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 706
Posted By Makrilli
Yes it is. If I post the link my post will...

Yes it is.

If I post the link my post will have to be approved by mods.

Instead you can google: Working with the EPROM on Porsche 986
And look for renntech or rennlist, the pdf can be found on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-27-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Posted By Makrilli
Oh and by the way you have to get under the car...

Oh and by the way you have to get under the car anyway to change fhe oil filter, so vacuuming the oil doesn't really save you any trouble compared to draining.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-27-2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Posted By Makrilli
I have thought about it but the oil fill and...

I have thought about it but the oil fill and dipstick tubes have quite tight bends which most oil extractors wouldn't be able to make.

You can try but most like it isn't possible.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2023, 11:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By Makrilli
I have similar issues, somebody also said longer...

I have similar issues, somebody also said longer posts might disappear.
I think the reason is there were a lot of spam bots a few years ago and this is the solution the mods came up with...
I made...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,093
Posted By Makrilli
Your MAF readings are a bit on the lower side...

Your MAF readings are a bit on the lower side which should cause lean condition instead of rich.

There are three different revision of maf for e-gas cars, ending 00, 01 and 02.
If you change the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,093
Posted By Makrilli
I have a strong suspicion the new intake might...

I have a strong suspicion the new intake might have something to do with the problem, perhaps the diameter of the MAF tube is somehow smaller than stock.

I also had a problem with my boxster...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2023, 11:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,093
Posted By Makrilli
You have split this issue into 3 threads and it's...

You have split this issue into 3 threads and it's hard to keep track of it.

What were your maf readings at idle with ac on and off?
Have you tried to disconnect the maf and see if the fuel trims...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By Makrilli
Have you tried to manually activate the...

Have you tried to manually activate the microswitch near the rear view mirror?

I had the same problem and I had to heat the arm that activates that microswitch and twist it slightly to make it...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-26-2023, 02:43 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 55,872
Posted By Makrilli
Since you have US car you should have the...

Since you have US car you should have the telephone plug (https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/34395-phone-connector-behind-bat-wings.html) somewhere behind the dashboard.
It...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2023, 02:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By Makrilli
You started another thread asking about fuel...

You started another thread asking about fuel pressures.
Your pressures seem fine.
For my ROW 2.5 the vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator goes straight to driver side intake manifold.

You...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,818
Posted By Makrilli
I used a large flat head screwdriver and a hammer...

I used a large flat head screwdriver and a hammer to make a small dent that I could use to hold an M12 bolt in position I used to punch out the holes.


Edit: After I took the photo I punched two...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,818
Posted By Makrilli
Here's an easier way to get more sound out from...

Here's an easier way to get more sound out from the stock muffler.
However in my opinion there's no muffler that adds noticeable sound with stock cats.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,993
Posted By Makrilli
Did you end up checking the differential? My...

Did you end up checking the differential?
My base boxster seems to have the same problem.

Similar clunk coming from the differential area when rotating by hand.
Can't hear anything when driving....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,428
Posted By Makrilli
Not OP but I filled mine with shore A 55...

Not OP but I filled mine with shore A 55 polyurethane.
I didn't replace the hydraulic fluid, only filled the empty cavities.

I did notice a slight change for better.
Negatives are slight...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,518
Posted By Makrilli
I bought mine from United style racing and...

I bought mine from United style racing and everything went well until I received the tail lights.
They sent me the wrong ones (edit: or at least not the version I wanted, the product page was a bit...
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