A Division of Pelican Parts

986 Boxster Catalog | 987 Cayman Catalog | Accessories | Performance


Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register Garage FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 137
Search took 0.02 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: nuvolari
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2025, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By nuvolari
Will ECU remember fault codes with no power?

Regarding a 2000 986S (Motronic 7.2) that has been apart for +3 years, I'm curious if the ECU will still have the fault codes and other stored info that a Durametric will be able to read? This is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2025, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 292
Posted By nuvolari
Try consulting with The Porsche Engine Gurus on...

Try consulting with The Porsche Engine Gurus on Facebook groups. Lee Jenkins of Hartech runs it and will answer most any question without a need to milk money out of everyone like some other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-28-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By nuvolari
DIY 986 Engine Removal Folks, What's the best jack to use?

Working on a longterm engine rejuvenation and have been looking for a cheap used engine and/or transmission jack when it comes time to reinstall the power parts and I'm curious of the opinions of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,057
Posted By nuvolari
Guys, post some pics, would love to see some...

Guys, post some pics, would love to see some homemade grills as $300 or even $99 seems like total overkill.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By nuvolari
Sorry for the delay but here are some pics of one...

Sorry for the delay but here are some pics of one of the most loved Milanos in the world in all its grandeur and beauty....


First, a couple on Piuma Rd in Malibu, Los Angeles canyons at their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By nuvolari
Ha, please don’t expect a garage queen, my Milano...

Ha, please don’t expect a garage queen, my Milano is a well weathered beater that has survived 3 collisions (none my fault) and a few hit while parkeds but i still absolutely love that car, so much...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By nuvolari
Thanks, JFP, that's what I needed to know and had...

Thanks, JFP, that's what I needed to know and had no idea even existed. Oh, well, and so the Boxster shall sit for yet even longerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......
Or I might just throw it together with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By nuvolari
03 986S engine into 00 986S chassis

I'm wondering about the difficulty and pain associated with installing a 2003 986S engine into a 2000 986S chassis. I realize the engines are different mainly due to the upgrade from variocam to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-09-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By nuvolari
I agree on the coolant reservoir. But then again,...

I agree on the coolant reservoir. But then again, who knows? And I wouldn't be such a fan boi about Captain Tolley but it seems to have worked for me. I think one problem with fixing leaks is not...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-08-2024, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By nuvolari
I just found a product that so far has worked...

I just found a product that so far has worked wonders for me. And judging from reviews on Amazon, for others as well.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_50761715204065.jpg


Captain...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-28-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,223
Posted By nuvolari
Also wondering about 225/45 fronts and how that...

Also wondering about 225/45 fronts and how that changes balance?

Also, 986RennWagen, please post some pics of the Ruf wheels on your car, would love to see them!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2024, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,546
Posted By nuvolari
Old thread, I know, but wondering where this...

Old thread, I know, but wondering where this shift boot came from as I've looking for a replacement and nothing at all has popped up anywhere.

Also, more in the line of this thread's original...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-10-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,462
Posted By nuvolari
Beautiful car and would love to hear that if you...

Beautiful car and would love to hear that if you have any online videos! As a huge fan of Italian engines, a Maserati/Ferrari V8 is just what the car needs! But before you commit to a 6 speed,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
I think the main problem was trying to use the...

I think the main problem was trying to use the tiny mirror attachment in order to see the cylinder walls. I have ordered a 90 degree borescope. This scope has two cameras: the normal straight ahead...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
Thanks, found it and asked how bad it is but no...

Thanks, found it and asked how bad it is but no response. Pretty difficult to deal with on the other side of the country but for $200, it's worth considering.


I got a couple borescopes but,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-28-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
Yup, it was running great. I bought the car in LA...

Yup, it was running great. I bought the car in LA and drove it for a couple weeks around LA and then drove it cross country to Nashville where it now sits disemboweled.

Where is this $200...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
Ah, ok, thanks, never heard it to be but worth a...

Ah, ok, thanks, never heard it to be but worth a check.





After some close up pics, it looks like the damage was caused with the engine apart since the indentation starts from outside the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By nuvolari
Mystery Part ID Needed

Found this clip under my Boxster after removing engine and transmission but can't find anything similar in many months of research about rebuilding/reinstalling engine and tranny.

Anyone know...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
Oh, JFP, one question I have is if it is possible...

Oh, JFP, one question I have is if it is possible to tell anything by how much the pistons rock in the cylinders? How much is normal and can you even tell how much is not? They don't rock...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
Yes, that is the question.... Still trying...

Yes, that is the question....

Still trying to decide and figuring the additional cost for disassembling the crankcase. And that's without touching the actual damage to the cylinder. But I am sure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
https://youtu.be/WqPyF_BtV64 have you seen...

https://youtu.be/WqPyF_BtV64

have you seen this series? Audi 4.2 V8 into a 986! And straight bolt on to the 986 tranny!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
And now wondering if a better sounding and much...

And now wondering if a better sounding and much more reliable engine (Alfa Romeo 24 valve V6) will fit in there.....?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
And the plot thickens.... This is the other...

And the plot thickens....

This is the other side of cylinder #2, the same cylinder.

All of the other cylinders except for the 2 with the pistons at TDC are perfect with no problems whatsoever....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
Better pics added: ...

Better pics added:


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_32771689096291.jpg



http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_32751689096317.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,652
Posted By nuvolari
Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

I posted pics of my engine bores when I first disassembled it and was reassured that all was completely normal but today I noticed that the mark in the bottom middle of the photo feels rough. It...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 137
Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 Last »

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:54 AM.

Contact Us - Pelican Parts Porsche Catalog - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page