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 Members List Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 31
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: drbodzin
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Today I got a few more odds and ends finished up....

Today I got a few more odds and ends finished up.

I upgraded the oil cooler to the larger "S" unit. Will also be installing the center radiator for added cooling.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-02-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Thanks! I ordered the Loctite 5900.

Thanks! I ordered the Loctite 5900.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-30-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Pulled off the oil sump cover to clean it up. On...

Pulled off the oil sump cover to clean it up. On inspection, it was clean with no evidence of metal or grime.

Anyone know if Curil-T is a suitable sealant for mating the sump cover back to the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Well I already cleaned them all. Wasnt planning...

Well I already cleaned them all. Wasnt planning on painting them. Show me the posts that show that.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Got the transmission back in today as well. ...

Got the transmission back in today as well. Wasn't too hard to do.

New throw out bearing, guide tube with main seal and o-ring.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-25-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Got back to working on my car today. I wasn't...

Got back to working on my car today. I wasn't planning on replacing the air box with the cold air intake (for the super charger kit I will be installing later this year), but it seems it would be...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-22-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Great job! I've been taking my time with the...

Great job! I've been taking my time with the work. Will likely get the transmission back in this weekend. Already had the gear oil changed back in Nov 2012. I inspected the coolant tank and fill...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-19-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Thanks for that comment. Nice to know :) Now...

Thanks for that comment. Nice to know :) Now everyone take a deep breath and repeat after me - "oooooohhhhhhmmmmmmmm". Just kidding. Get out there and tackle those DIY projects! :cool:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Ok, to clean I just used Gunk Engine Cleaner. ...

Ok, to clean I just used Gunk Engine Cleaner. Then a small wire brush to loosen the really stuck on stuff. Then used a bunch of old rags to wipe most of it off. Final step was to use my pressure...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Awesome! Thanks Paul :cheers:

Awesome! Thanks Paul :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Last project of the day was to remove the old...

Last project of the day was to remove the old water pump and thermostat and install new ones. The new thermostat is a low temp unit.

Here are the olds and new units. It was pretty tough to get...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Cool Then is was on to installing the clutch and...

Then is was on to installing the clutch and pressure plate. But first I had to tighten the flywheel bolts. In order to do the the 120 degrees after torquing to 19 ft-lbs I used an angle measurement...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Today was a full day of working on the car. ...

Today was a full day of working on the car. Started the day by attacking my filthy transmission and getting it cleaned up and ready to be re-installed.

The transmission was super dirty.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Hi Paul, I didn't think to measure the...

Hi Paul,

I didn't think to measure the amount of oil that came out of the IMS tube, but I would guess it was about 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup. Does the amount of oil in the tube have any significant...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
The main seal housed in the throw out bear guide...

The main seal housed in the throw out bear guide tube looked to be ok. Its being replaced along with the guide tube.

Anyone know the torque settings for the three screws that hold the guide...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-18-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
My trans is from a Base 1998 and has the main...

My trans is from a Base 1998 and has the main seal as part of the throw out bearing guide tube. Does anyone know the Torque Values for the three screws that hold the guide tube? I can't locate then...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-17-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Here is the IMSB Install I did today. Of course...

Here is the IMSB Install I did today. Of course I had locked the exhaust camshaft on the passenger side with the cam lock tool with the crank at top-dead-center first.

This is the old IMSB Cover...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-17-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Cool Here is the RMS install I did today. ...

Here is the RMS install I did today.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/20130517_1733471368855986.jpg

Here is the install tool with the new RMS on it.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-15-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Hi san rensho, The after pictures you are...

Hi san rensho,

The after pictures you are referring too are "just" the cleanup of the engine case. I still have not replaced the IMS yet. But I thought the same thing about where the leak was...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-14-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Today I drained the oil, removed the flywheel and...

Today I drained the oil, removed the flywheel and cleaned up the back of the engine to get ready for the RMS and IMS replacement work. I also decided to get a new flywheel. The old one is probably...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-14-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Homeboy, thanks for that detail instruction on...

Homeboy, thanks for that detail instruction on Main Shaft Seal. That will help me a a lot.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-13-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Have any of you replaced the transmission Main...

Have any of you replaced the transmission Main Shaft Seal? Any advice? Thinking I want to do that since I have the transmission out.

And Paul, thank you for posting the pics of your work.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Hi Paul Thanks. What is an AOS?

Hi Paul
Thanks. What is an AOS?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Cool Well that's a good question. In my youth I...

Well that's a good question. In my youth I dropped a few VW bug engines and transmissions. Its been a long time though.

Yes I'm a chiropractor. But I don't see patients any longer. I did for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-11-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,589
Posted By drbodzin
Got more done today. Ended up taking out the...

Got more done today. Ended up taking out the muffler and both cats. Got the transmission out today. Took the pressure plate off too. Next, the flywheel, etc.
...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 31
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:30 PM.

Contact Us - Pelican Parts Porsche Catalog - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page