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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-11-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,151
Posted By Tool Pants
See no reason force the washer fluid throught the...

See no reason force the washer fluid throught the system. So I would remove the screen from the reservoir and suck the fluid out to where the sensor is that you can see on the side. Then hook up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,934
Posted By Tool Pants
You can get a rpm signal from the OBDII plug or...

You can get a rpm signal from the OBDII plug or for the back of the instrument cluster.

http://www.boxsterspec.com/index.php?showtopic=983&st=0&p=3517&#entry3517

If you go for the cluster...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,758
Posted By Tool Pants
You got it. The purpose of the black foam liner...

You got it. The purpose of the black foam liner is to direct water to the water drains. There is a drain on each side. Put the top in the service position and you will see them. The drains can...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,630
Posted By Tool Pants
I see a stainless steel muffler that looks fine...

I see a stainless steel muffler that looks fine except for some stains. The other stuff is a bit rusty. You said they could not get the muffler out without destroying it. What is destroyed it the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,572
Posted By Tool Pants
The only reason I asked if it was a Canadian car...

The only reason I asked if it was a Canadian car was because the spec for that country have day time running lights. When those cars come to the US some people pull the relay. Then after that,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-05-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,630
Posted By Tool Pants
What year and model? The muffler is stainless...

What year and model? The muffler is stainless steel. Any pictures of the muffler?

There are plenty of used mufflers around because people put in aftermarket ones.

What usually rusts is the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-04-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,469
Posted By Tool Pants
The way I remember it, the S has larger rear...

The way I remember it, the S has larger rear wheel bearings.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-03-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,572
Posted By Tool Pants
Is this a Canadian car?

Is this a Canadian car?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,780
Posted By Tool Pants
Saved the pics. Seen the airbox mounting tabs...

Saved the pics. Seen the airbox mounting tabs broken off to get it out, but that looks like a fight.

Once asked a mechanic and he said he lowers the engine a bit and then can get the box out in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,450
Posted By Tool Pants
I bought one about 9 years ago. It works good at...

I bought one about 9 years ago. It works good at lifting dust off the interior. It is like a mop with a wax substance that dirt sticks to. Never tried it on the exterior.

You can try mine out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2008, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,293
Posted By Tool Pants
You can use automatic transmission fluid. At...

You can use automatic transmission fluid.

At least that is what Cecil on ppbb told me 100 years ago.

You can find him here. http://www.ppbb.com/board/986board.htm

I called him on it and got...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-26-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,148
Posted By Tool Pants
The engine has a mount and the transmission has 2...

The engine has a mount and the transmission has 2 mounts. The engine mount is a problem with older cars as they age. The engine can contact the body and you get vibrations.

Local independent...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,789
Posted By Tool Pants
Don't know when it started, guess after they...

Don't know when it started, guess after they started building fancy houses near the track.

People knew where the shack was, so they lifted off the gas when they passed it. People now say the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,789
Posted By Tool Pants
At Laguna Seca the sound meter is in a shack on...

At Laguna Seca the sound meter is in a shack on the right ride of the track, so they point the mufflers to the left to beat the meter.

I should have talked to this owner. He is pointed to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,789
Posted By Tool Pants
Not complicated looking enough.

Not complicated looking enough.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By Tool Pants
You already figured out how to get it going. ...

You already figured out how to get it going.

You need 2 people.

Remove the headlight and side marker. Then you can see what is going on.

First person sticks a long tool, like a big long...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,305
Posted By Tool Pants
As Bmwm750 pointed out it is a dual mass, aka...

As Bmwm750 pointed out it is a dual mass, aka dual mess flywheel. None of the dealerships in my area will play around with it, just like they will not resurface brake rotors. I only know 1...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By Tool Pants
While the headlght is out look at the mating...

While the headlght is out look at the mating female connector on the black plastic bracket that the headlight slides into before you lock it in place.

Push on that connector and make sure it does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Posted By Tool Pants
Remove the headlight and look at the back. You...

Remove the headlight and look at the back. You will see a 7 pin electrical connector. Make sure the pins are straight and clean.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,602
Posted By Tool Pants
I have a vernier caliper. But once I bought a...

I have a vernier caliper. But once I bought a digital caliper I did not use the old one anymore.

Also have an old micrometer that you look at the numbers on the barrel. Needed that years ago to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,305
Posted By Tool Pants
The clutch disc is held together with rivets. ...

The clutch disc is held together with rivets. Once the friction material is worn out the rivets can contact the metal surface of the flywheel and/or pressure plate and score the metal surface.

If...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,076
Posted By Tool Pants
The spec cars will be there again this year at...

The spec cars will be there again this year at Laguna Seca.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,387
Posted By Tool Pants
I want the finders fee. When I first saw it...

I want the finders fee.

When I first saw it on ebay 1 1/2 years the LCD display was being sold only for Audi. I asked the seller if it would work on a 996/986 because we use an Audi display.
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-21-2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,254
Posted By Tool Pants
Like to see a picture because your 2001 should...

Like to see a picture because your 2001 should have cupholders. From my failing memory the only way to avoid them was is if you had the PCM or DSP options.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,845
Posted By Tool Pants
This is a local 2002 C4S owner from a few years...

This is a local 2002 C4S owner from a few years ago. He was in a gym during a rain storm and the drain in the parking lot did not drain. Once water gets to the door sill level car is usually...
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