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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2009, 06:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,803
Posted By jjanari
here's the tool folks keep talking about (the SIR...

here's the tool folks keep talking about (the SIR tool) that's sold by pelican, etc.:

http://www.samstagsales.com/Porsche.htm

again, you can use a different tool, but I'm not sure what you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,803
Posted By jjanari
the problem with the harbour freight tool is that...

the problem with the harbour freight tool is that I don't see how you could use it to remove the wheel hub from the carrier. the pelican tool has a horseshoe attachment for this purpose. you can pm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2009, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By jjanari
congrats on the purchase. of the problem...

congrats on the purchase.
of the problem areas listed, the torn CV boot is by far the most significant that needs to be fixed asap. if you get dirt in the joint because of a torn boot, you'll...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,342
Posted By jjanari
I would reiterate the importance of using a...

I would reiterate the importance of using a mechanic who is very familiar with porsches, as oppose to just any mechanic. I used a mechanic who was not familair with boxsters (or porsches for that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-08-2009, 05:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,876
Posted By jjanari
While I'm all for DIYs, I would approach this one...

While I'm all for DIYs, I would approach this one with caution. at the very least, make sure you research al the DIYs on the net and pay attention to any tips/tricks. I bought my '02 box with the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,824
Posted By jjanari
thanks. The new mount does have the...

thanks.

The new mount does have the triangular openings (but the previous mount did as well and I think that change was made pre-02 models). However, I did get the updated version of the mount,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-05-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,824
Posted By jjanari
DIY front motor mount replacement w/pix

I just finished replacing my front motor/engine mount on my '02 2.7 using some of the other DIYs on the net. I thought I would add a few pictures and some impressions. I hope these pictures load...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-04-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,657
Posted By jjanari
NAPA also has a similar tool to the one pictured...

NAPA also has a similar tool to the one pictured below, which I purchased. However, I had a difficult time getting it to seat properly on the driver's side (iirc); thus, I ended up using the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-02-2009, 05:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,175
Posted By jjanari
yes, I wouldn't do anything additional. I would...

yes, I wouldn't do anything additional. I would be more focused upon making sure you bleed the system properly before you shove off...

if you wanted, you could flush the system with some distilled...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,065
Posted By jjanari
I've used seafoam with great results...in my lawn...

I've used seafoam with great results...in my lawn mower.

Otherwise, I would not use it in a porsche or any modern car for that matter; I have no empirical evidence to back this up, other than the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,176
Posted By jjanari
with multiple misfires I wouldn't be driving the...

with multiple misfires I wouldn't be driving the car. it looks like you're misfiring on 4,5,and 6, which are all on the same bank, iirc, though I'm not sure. it could be as simple as the electrical...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,030
Posted By jjanari
I had an '02 M3 vert prior to the my base...

I had an '02 M3 vert prior to the my base boxster. obviously, the M3 is a lot more powerful, but I felt it was a bit portly, too much body roll, etc. it's apples and oranges to the extent that the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By jjanari
I second li'l bastard. check the relay near the...

I second li'l bastard. check the relay near the footwell. I removed it and sprayed it with some crc electronics cleaner when I had an issue w/the top and had no subsequent problems.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,158
Posted By jjanari
"mad props" to pedro for his excellent DIY...

"mad props" to pedro for his excellent DIY writeups...

or in everyday vernacular..."I've been quite impressed with Pedro's DIYs"


-jimmy
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,552
Posted By jjanari
it's ok to clean w/that mileage, though I doubt...

it's ok to clean w/that mileage, though I doubt you'll notice any significant increase in mileage or anything else that tangible.

it's easy to do. the only "special" tool you need, iirc, is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-07-2009, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By jjanari
I'm not sure about any particular coating on our...

I'm not sure about any particular coating on our throttle bodies, but I left my TB on the car and simply cleaned it in situ with a toothbrush and throttle body cleaner. I don't see the need to scrub...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By jjanari
I would still try the easy stuff first, i.e....

I would still try the easy stuff first, i.e. clean the maf (CRC makes a MAF cleaner avail at most autoparts stores) and clean the throttle body. I had a significant fluctuation issue when I bought...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-05-2009, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By jjanari
A rough idle is not normal, though that doesn't...

A rough idle is not normal, though that doesn't necessarily mean there's anything significantly wrong. I would start by cleaning the MAF and your throttle body. Did you get a PPI (pre-purchase...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,232
Posted By jjanari
The only c-clip I'm aware of is the one that...

The only c-clip I'm aware of is the one that holds the inner cv joint to the axle...is that what you're talking about? If so, you need to pry off the metal end cap to remove the cv boot to get to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,111
Posted By jjanari
I had the pleasure of having an '03 C4s for 3...

I had the pleasure of having an '03 C4s for 3 days a couple of summers ago. It is an outstanding car. It did seem to have noticeably more power/torque than the last boxster S i drove. You also...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By jjanari
also, I would check your oil level to make sure...

also, I would check your oil level to make sure you're not getting coolant in the oil, though I doubt that's what's happening from you description since you seem to see where all the coolant is going...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By jjanari
might be obvious, but did you close the bleed...

might be obvious, but did you close the bleed valve after the coolant change?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,621
Posted By jjanari
How many miles on the car? do you know its...

How many miles on the car?
do you know its service history, i.e. last time the brake fluid was flushed, pads changed, etc?

these cars are too expensive to just start changing parts w/o knowing...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2009, 05:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,781
Posted By jjanari
1) MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor) 2) check out...

1) MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor)

2) check out www.********************************************.com for excellent parts diagrams on the boxster
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2009, 04:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By jjanari
It's hard to diagnose w/o any other details,...

It's hard to diagnose w/o any other details, particularly what codes where thrown, other symptoms, etc.

To the folks more familiar with boxsters than I, does a flashing CEL typically mean a...
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