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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2017, 10:32 PM

Replies: 15

Which hand held OBD scanner?

Views: 3,264

Posted By Steve Tinker

1) Boomer, I've been around Boxsters for over 8...

1) Boomer,
I've been around Boxsters for over 8 years and I do all my own maintenance, but yes I would get a PPI before purchase, BUT spending several hundred dollars after me doing the scanner...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-05-2017, 02:37 PM

Replies: 15

Which hand held OBD scanner?

Views: 3,264

Posted By Steve Tinker

Which hand held OBD scanner?

I am considering buying another Porsche 996 or 997. In my search, I will be interrogating the ECU regarding hours run, engine over revs, vin number & pending fault codes, etc.
I already have a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-01-2017, 02:46 PM

Replies: 31

Best sub $1000 wheel swap for 986?

Views: 5,077

Posted By Steve Tinker

And there lies the real world truth.... ...

And there lies the real world truth....

Fitting larger (read heavier) wheels to a 2.5 Boxster will kill the performance especially the excelleration and mid range pull.
To me that is not...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-08-2016, 07:15 PM

Replies: 45

Help choosing the proper oil for my next change

Views: 7,140

Posted By Steve Tinker

And if you buy Mobil 1 in Australia, it will only...

And if you buy Mobil 1 in Australia, it will only cost you $US75-00 for 5 litres......:mad:
Aint we lucky.....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-08-2016, 02:04 PM

Replies: 10

Spin on oil filter leak.

Views: 2,011

Posted By Steve Tinker

Reading Meir's first post he says that the filter...

Reading Meir's first post he says that the filter was loose, not the adapter.
I have noticed the same looseness on my filter on my last oil change, but using the Bosch spin on filter I got from...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-08-2016, 01:53 PM

Replies: 12

Expert engine removal

Views: 4,030

Posted By Steve Tinker

HEY - who says New Art is a relation of mine.? ...

HEY - who says New Art is a relation of mine.?
I know my father was a travelling man, but Canada's a long way from Yorkshire.....:p

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-06-2016, 01:26 PM

Replies: 129

1st Boxster 7th Porsche, we now have 4 in the family

Views: 32,813

Posted By Steve Tinker

Its a good job you aren't including your's &...

Its a good job you aren't including your's & Allie's hourly labour rate jc - the bill would be significantly more....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-04-2016, 12:48 AM

Replies: 5

Oil cartrige cutter

Views: 1,176

Posted By Steve Tinker

I can also recommend the Proform cutter from...

I can also recommend the Proform cutter from Amazon. They sent it to me here in Australia & it arrived in less than 8 days plus it works very well.
It'll probably out last me....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-03-2016, 11:49 PM

Replies: 36

Remapping ECU

Views: 6,055

Posted By Steve Tinker

Yes, Yes & Yes... Yes you need a different...

Yes, Yes & Yes...
Yes you need a different length belt - usually from the underdrive pulley supplier.

Yes a novice can do it if you have a new bolt, Loctite and a good torque wrench.

Yes you...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-20-2016, 02:00 PM

Replies: 5

Engine/electricals shuts down when using A/C

Views: 1,366

Posted By Steve Tinker

He's in the Philippines - I doubt that Autozone...

He's in the Philippines - I doubt that Autozone has an outlet anywhere close by....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-09-2016, 01:10 PM

Replies: 6

Strange headligth behaviour. Headlight switch or ignition switch?

Views: 1,592

Posted By Steve Tinker

Considering that the headlight switch is the main...

Considering that the headlight switch is the main control device, I would try replacing that switch first - plus its a bit easier to change out than the ignition switch. Without having a single line...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-03-2016, 07:16 PM

Replies: 4

Inside Door Handle slack, loose, adjustment?

Views: 2,838

Posted By Steve Tinker

Are you talking about the plastic waterproof...

Are you talking about the plastic waterproof membrane that covers the inner workings of the door?
If there are no rips or tears in the plastic you can use a thin bead of silicon around the perimeter...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-31-2016, 06:34 PM

Replies: 2

Home build by Jeff

Views: 1,648

Posted By Steve Tinker

And he speaks perfect English too - I could...

And he speaks perfect English too - I could understand every syllable. Good on yer mate!!

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-31-2016, 01:29 AM

Replies: 6

Please Help! my 99 Boxster just wont start!

Views: 1,706

Posted By Steve Tinker

Brett, you should hear the fuel pump run for a...

Brett, you should hear the fuel pump run for a couple of seconds (to build up pressure) when you first switch on the ignition.
Have you checked the fuel filter? If the filter is passing fuel OK,...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-30-2016, 03:25 PM

Replies: 15

2000 986 Boxster S - Suspension Upgrade Advice

Views: 4,387

Posted By Steve Tinker

I fitted the PSS9's to my 2001 Boxster S quite a...

I fitted the PSS9's to my 2001 Boxster S quite a few years ago - probably 50,000 km on them and no problems with leaks, spring sag or fade that I can notice - the ride height is still as I set them...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-26-2016, 02:41 PM

Replies: 17

Opinions on 986 Header design

Views: 8,547

Posted By Steve Tinker

I think particlewave's opinion is not quite 100%...

I think particlewave's opinion is not quite 100% correct - it all depends on how good the original header design is & where you want the power delivery. If we are talking specifically Porsche M96,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-21-2016, 04:16 PM

Replies: 49

Electrical issue help.....

Views: 5,369

Posted By Steve Tinker

The CLU is the security unit mounted under the...

The CLU is the security unit mounted under the drivers seat....

Use the search function @ top of page "ignition switch".
The electrical portion of the switch (mounted at the bottom of the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-19-2016, 11:29 PM

Replies: 8

No start

Views: 2,283

Posted By Steve Tinker

Ahhh - Altzheimer brain fade once again, sorry...

Ahhh - Altzheimer brain fade once again, sorry for the confusion.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-19-2016, 03:51 PM

Replies: 8

No start

Views: 2,283

Posted By Steve Tinker

I think you may have a faulty new ignition switch...

I think you may have a faulty new ignition switch - why did you replace the old one?
But here's a couple of other possibilities...

1) There is a clutch interlock switch mounted close to the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

10-17-2016, 03:41 PM

Replies: 7

What is this leak?

Views: 1,587

Posted By Steve Tinker

The usual culprit of oil on the outside of the...

The usual culprit of oil on the outside of the intake tube is from the hydraulic steering fluid overflow pipe - that's the reservoir located just behind the intake @ 11 o'clock in your photo.
Check...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-13-2016, 10:05 PM

Replies: 8

Suspension Wear Items

Views: 2,479

Posted By Steve Tinker

If the control arms / drop links / roll bar...

If the control arms / drop links / roll bar mounts etc are not rattling or squeaking, then I would say @ 91K miles the shocks themselves are getting towards the end of their life. A very good wheel...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-01-2016, 02:43 PM

Replies: 8

Modified stock exhaust by nineauto

Views: 2,162

Posted By Steve Tinker

Nineauto are a Melbourne (Australia) company with...

Nineauto are a Melbourne (Australia) company with a good rep here - though a long way from the US / Canada.
This is the first time I have heard of their exhaust mods, perhaps another Aussie member...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-26-2016, 03:39 PM

Replies: 7

Name this leak! 1998 986

Views: 1,849

Posted By Steve Tinker

If the reservoir is overfilled and the oil gets...

If the reservoir is overfilled and the oil gets very hot, the oil gets blown out of the overflow and - well you can see the result.
You will see the dipstick has HOT & COLD markings, I always look...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-26-2016, 03:28 PM

Replies: 8

Fuel injector electrical connections (misfires in 1, 2 & 3)

Views: 1,396

Posted By Steve Tinker

A high resistance ground strap would cause all...

A high resistance ground strap would cause all sorts of other problems too - including the other 3 (good) cylinders to misfire.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-25-2016, 12:37 AM

Replies: 7

Name this leak! 1998 986

Views: 1,849

Posted By Steve Tinker

^^^ What Tom says ^^^ Check the power steering...

^^^ What Tom says ^^^
Check the power steering fluid reservoir (the black cap @ 4 o'clock in picture 2) and top up with Pentosin fluid.

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