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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2011, 05:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,083
Posted By jditom
Could not agree more. I read through the...

Could not agree more.
I read through the procedure a while back and it made my head spin.
Recently did my water pump, thermostat and coolant flush.
I got a nice vacuum system from amazon for about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By jditom
Good reason below. ...

Good reason below.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php/topic/7640-what-coolant-to-use/page__hl__coolant

Will do one vacuum in of pure distilled water and flush just to be sure.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,057
Posted By jditom
coolant help?

Just did a coolant drain and replace water pump and thermostat.
I got about 5 gallons of coolant out but it is a yellow color. It looks clean but I noticed Porsche OEM is pink. I am worried about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By jditom
Looks easy enough. Looks like any tool that can...

Looks easy enough.
Looks like any tool that can fit in there you can push down and pop her out!

Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By jditom
Any write up on DIY?

Any write up on DIY?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-10-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By jditom
Thermostat

Got a new thermostat from Porsche along with a water pump etc.

The thermstat (TS) was without the housing and as I have been reading I may need a special tool the remove the TS from the housing?...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 02-06-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,681
Posted By jditom
PM sent. I want it. Thanks

PM sent.

I want it.
Thanks
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-29-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By jditom
Pelican has them. ...

Pelican has them.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/986M/POR_986M_TRANSM_pg1.htm#item3
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By jditom
Coolant replace Water pump thermostat

Coolant replace
Water pump
thermostat
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-21-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,405
Posted By jditom
Ever heard of the Porsche Caymen?

Ever heard of the Porsche Caymen?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-20-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,169
Posted By jditom
door lock mechanism might be your problem. Many...

door lock mechanism might be your problem.
Many posts below.

http://986forum.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1098473
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,456
Posted By jditom
From Wayne. ...

From Wayne.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/boxster-cayman-forum/586074-camshaft-positioning-sensor-deviation.html#post5793672
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,456
Posted By jditom
Camshaft positioning sensors measured

I used my Durametric software to measure both CPS

#1 1.34
#2 0.35

The book says they should be zero? Does this mean they should be the same number?
Or they should not fluctuate?
They don't...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 01-12-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,297
Posted By jditom
That is a gem. Some lucky person got a great...

That is a gem.

Some lucky person got a great Boxster.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,483
Posted By jditom
Good to hear you are using it. The cost is based...

Good to hear you are using it. The cost is based on the year of your car, how many miles on it and what kind of deductable you want.

I do all my own work and will do a IMS upgrade but not until...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,483
Posted By jditom
I bought my Boxster from Carmax in Salt Lake and...

I bought my Boxster from Carmax in Salt Lake and I got the extended warranty. It covers all major components including engine failure. It does not mention every engine component but if any fail you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-08-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,467
Posted By jditom
Given the lack of mechanics in your area I would...

Given the lack of mechanics in your area I would get more than just a code reader.

http://www.durametric.com/default.aspx
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,287
Posted By jditom
I can buy a 911 but I wanted a Boxster S. By...

I can buy a 911 but I wanted a Boxster S.
By choice not amount of money :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-30-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,252
Posted By jditom
03 had many changes from 02. You should search...

03 had many changes from 02.
You should search and read about them.
ie. rear glass, glove compartment, more horsepower etc
I would try to find a 03-04S but given your choice below I would go for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-28-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By jditom
Called them and just talked to a parts guys. ...

Called them and just talked to a parts guys.
They only sell it 20 liter containers? WTF $34L
I have a local dealer in Bend that sells it by the liter for $37.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-28-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By jditom
Best place to get OEM tranny fluid?

Best place to get OEM tranny fluid?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2010, 09:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,635
Posted By jditom
Got mine for x-mass! Great job. Already...

Got mine for x-mass!
Great job.

Already used it on page 60.
Used my Durametric software to check my camsaft positioning sensors as an sign of IMS failure. Mine were 0! It was a great to see...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-27-2010, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By jditom
Excellent idea! Wish I had known about the...

Excellent idea!

Wish I had known about the small magnet next to the drain plug before I put her back together. It would have been nice to see if there were excessive metal shavings on it.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-25-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By jditom
Drain plug is a PITA to get to but I doubt you...

Drain plug is a PITA to get to but I doubt you could suck out all the oil with vacuum.
Unlike engine oil where the vacuum works pretty good at getting as much oil out as draining.

Yes it would be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-24-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,627
Posted By jditom
I have heard of that, i will keep an eye on it. I...

I have heard of that, i will keep an eye on it. I have no problem with draining it again if it does. 200 miles and going strong. I do not have an LSD.

On a side not Porsche could put a trap door...
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