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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-29-2018, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By Htci
The “cracks” I’m referring to are the hair-like...

The “cracks” I’m referring to are the hair-like lines running up cylinder wall. Based on the live borescope I don’t see any chunks of piston broken off. If anything there is a good amount of carbon...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-29-2018, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By Htci
Engine Tapping and Borescope Results

Hello Fellow Boxster Enthusiasts,

Earlier this year I posted this video because of a tapping noise at idle once warm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtHlYpICstI

At one point I thought it had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Htci
Throttle body connection

Hi Dwight, sorry you’re having issues but it sounds like you handled that situation well! I’m wondering if you’ve done any recent work on the car where maybe an electrical connection was not fully...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By Htci
I had similar issue and it was the lower control...

I had similar issue and it was the lower control arm aka track arm aka trailing arm. Best way to test is with it out of the car. Many threads covering this issue. Like most suspension components,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,091
Posted By Htci
Sway bar link

Sway bar link
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By Htci
I had a rear clunking sound at 78k miles. It...

I had a rear clunking sound at 78k miles. It mainly occurred while going slow over small bumps/brick paved areas. The issue was worn rear trailing arms. After replacement it immediately went away....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,027
Posted By Htci
-buy S model -get prepurchase inspection ...

-buy S model
-get prepurchase inspection
-prefer sellers with maintanence history
-check clutch wear if manual and use worn clutch for bargaining (~$800 DIY)
-IMS replacement not necessary, in my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,802
Posted By Htci
Thstone, I believe in the mechanics rules and I...

Thstone, I believe in the mechanics rules and I worded my last post incorrectly. The issue seems to have resolved by increasing the oil level-adding engine oil to halfway mark on dipstick (that’s all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,802
Posted By Htci
Issue Solved

During continued inspection of the issue, I made a couple findings including that one of the two screws holding one of the spark plug coils was loose although this did not improve the sound I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,802
Posted By Htci
Thanks for everyone’s input. Before I consider...

Thanks for everyone’s input. Before I consider dropping the engine and looking at the cams, lifters, etc, I will inspect and clean the sump and switch to 0w-40. I believe this issue seemed to begin...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,802
Posted By Htci
Bank 2 ticking/tapping noise when warm

Hello, I have this tapping/ticking noise coming from bank 2 and seems to be most pronounced with a stethoscope at cylinder 4. Spark plugs checked and ignition coils swapped and noise doesn’t move....
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-14-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By Htci
200 mile update

The shut down rattle has returned so I replaced the left side transmission mount but this did not resolve the issue. I’ll need a helper and stethoscope to determine source; it could be a catalytic...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-02-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By Htci
Finally Done!

Took my Boxster out for a drive tonight after completing the repair. Holy Smokes! It drives so much better with the flywheel resurfaced and the clutch bled. The clutch pedal is so easy to push in...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-02-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By Htci
Forgot to attach this image to the original post....

Forgot to attach this image to the original post. Here's the two brass bushings (996-303-515-00-OEM). During reinstallation of inside bushing I could only push it flush with the case rather than...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-01-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By Htci
Continuation

Here's a few more details on this project that I couldn't publish with the first section because of message length limits.

Flywheel inspection and resurfacing, clutch disc inspection, pressure...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-01-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By Htci
Ive spent the last 3 years of my boxster...

Ive spent the last 3 years of my boxster ownership deliberating over whether I would replace the IMS bearing and many hours leading up to and during the tear down looking into IMS bearing options. I...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-30-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,671
Posted By Htci
Sorry for late response but the trailing arms in...

Sorry for late response but the trailing arms in the rear and lower control arms in the front were the cause of my rattles. Replacement of these parts as they wore and caused rattling instantly...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-30-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,015
Posted By Htci
Boxster 986 Clutch and Transmission Inspection and Repair

Hello fellow Boxster enthusiasts,

I have a 2004 Boxster S with 79k miles. I've done all maintenance on the car myself including alternator, water pump, front and rear control arms/track arms,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-25-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,118
Posted By Htci
Thanks for leading me to Gary and Lenny’s...

Thanks for leading me to Gary and Lenny’s writeup! It looks like they disassembled and reassembled vertically but I’m also reading others in this post saying that parts will drop. Is this preventable...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-24-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,118
Posted By Htci
Hello, I’ve been searching for info on safe...

Hello, I’ve been searching for info on safe removal of the g86.2 rear cover so I can attempt a replacement of the brass gear selector bushing(996-303-515-00) as well as seal; slight leak and play at...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-14-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,671
Posted By Htci
Any interest at all in these? OBO

Any interest at all in these? OBO
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-31-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,671
Posted By Htci
Used 986 rear trailing arms

Replaced trailing arms from my 2004 986 (75k miles) due to infamous rear end clunking noise from worn joint. Inspected upon removal and only a small amount of play <1mm vertical. Anyone have any use...
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