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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-16-2021, 09:32 AM

Replies: 6

Tiptronic - procedure to replace driver's side output shaft seal

Views: 2,742

Posted By ddruker

Tiptronic - procedure to replace driver's side output shaft seal

My tip transmission is out of the car for an IMS/RMS replacement, and while I'm at it, I thought I would also replace the driver's side output shaft seal (also known as the long side, or the left...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-15-2021, 05:57 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 6,221

Posted By ddruker

Woot! Got the transmission off without dropping...

Woot! Got the transmission off without dropping it on the floor or on my head.

Pretty clear I have had a leaky rear main seal for a while. Looking at my IMS cover, it looks like I have the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-14-2021, 05:04 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 6,221

Posted By ddruker

Thanks to all of your advice, I started on this...

Thanks to all of your advice, I started on this project yesterday - I will be replacing the rear main seal, and evaluating the IMS bearing. I understand if I find either that I already have an LN...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-14-2021, 04:41 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 6,221

Posted By ddruker

Thanks Roger - Question - The folks at LN will...

Thanks Roger - Question - The folks at LN will loan you the special tools to install a new bearing and also to install a new rear main seal, at no charge, when you buy the replacement bearing from...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-18-2021, 01:32 PM

Replies: 32

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

Views: 6,221

Posted By ddruker

IMS and RMS with Tiptronic

On my 2001 Boxster S, I'm just starting to see a new small oil leak - a few drops after each drive - coming from the area where the engine and the transmission mate together, just above the main...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-26-2020, 09:27 AM

Replies: 5

Codes P0410 & P1411 related to bad AOS?

Views: 2,550

Posted By ddruker

Unfortunately, it's almost certain that the prior...

Unfortunately, it's almost certain that the prior owner knew about the secondary air injection system problems and simply reset the codes before they handed the boxster off to you. I would probably...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-17-2020, 10:32 AM

Replies: 6

Key stuck in ignition

Views: 3,229

Posted By ddruker

Try turning the steering wheel in both directions...

Try turning the steering wheel in both directions while trying to turn the key at the same time... start with pressure on the steering wheel first...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-11-2020, 10:46 AM

Replies: 23

1999 Boxster thoughts?

Views: 5,056

Posted By ddruker

Hard to give advice or moral support without...

Hard to give advice or moral support without knowing more -

mileage
automatic or stick
how well maintained / number of owners
stuff you know you have to fix / replace
paint and interior...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-08-2020, 07:14 PM

Replies: 11

On board computer hack - how long is the wiring harness?

Views: 1,498

Posted By ddruker

I finished this project up today and everything...

I finished this project up today and everything worked fine on the first try.

18 inches is plenty of length if you are making your own wiring harness rather than buying the premade Volkswagen...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2020, 12:36 PM

Replies: 11

On board computer hack - how long is the wiring harness?

Views: 1,498

Posted By ddruker

Thanks again all. The official Molex description...

Thanks again all. The official Molex description and part number for the very tiny pins needed to connect the wiring harness to the steering wheel stalk for this project is "Molex 16-02-0096...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-05-2020, 07:30 AM

Replies: 11

On board computer hack - how long is the wiring harness?

Views: 1,498

Posted By ddruker

Thanks all, that's perfect. Obthomas, I already...

Thanks all, that's perfect. Obthomas, I already have the correct molex pins that fit inside the existing cluster connector on hand, plus I have the new connector for the steering wheel stalk and more...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2020, 07:29 PM

Replies: 11

On board computer hack - how long is the wiring harness?

Views: 1,498

Posted By ddruker

On board computer hack - how long is the wiring harness?

I have all the parts pulled together to complete the addition of the onboard computer to my 2001 Boxster S, but rather than spending $80 on the special unobtainium plated Volkswagen wires specified...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-02-2020, 11:40 AM

Replies: 23

1999 Boxster thoughts?

Views: 5,056

Posted By ddruker

I would hold out for an "S". Just that much more...

I would hold out for an "S". Just that much more fun. There are plenty of them out there if you are patient. I got my 2001 S with 65k miles for about the same price he wants, but to be fair it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-30-2020, 07:55 PM

Replies: 10

986 headunit upgrade

Views: 6,001

Posted By ddruker

3 channels Channel 1 is the 2 dash speakers ...

3 channels
Channel 1 is the 2 dash speakers
Channel 2 is the 2 door speakers
Channel 3 is the 4 speakers on the back shelf.

The stock amp on my Boxster S had 4 channels, powering the 2 dash...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-28-2020, 02:10 PM

Replies: 10

986 headunit upgrade

Views: 6,001

Posted By ddruker

I was in the same situation with my 2001 S and...

I was in the same situation with my 2001 S and did the following:

Upgraded to a 6 channel amp from a parted out 911 (996) found on Ebay. This means you get separate power to dash speakers, door...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-19-2020, 01:00 PM

Replies: 9

Front shocks

Views: 1,773

Posted By ddruker

If your shocks are original, I would replace them...

If your shocks are original, I would replace them for sure. Also replace the shock mounts, bearing plates and the bump stops - all are wear items. I just installed Bilstein B6's and the ride is...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-17-2020, 10:46 AM

Replies: 3

Boxster S oil leak

Views: 1,302

Posted By ddruker

That is a failed transmission mount. Easy to...

That is a failed transmission mount. Easy to replace. Save money by buying just the dampener and not the whole assembly. Consider replacing both mounts, not just the one you noticed leaking... ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-15-2020, 03:06 PM

Replies: 6

Wheel Bearing Replacement Front

Views: 1,348

Posted By ddruker

The fronts are fairly easy to get off without...

The fronts are fairly easy to get off without destroying the ball joint. Hopefully you have a ball joint extractor and not just a ball joint fork. The rears - another story... I used this tool,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-13-2020, 11:00 AM

Replies: 2

Convertible top repair/service in Los Angeles?

Views: 1,767

Posted By ddruker

Suggest you call the service department at your...

Suggest you call the service department at your local dealer. They will have a recommended place that they use for doing convertible top work. I have had good luck with this for tops, windshields...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-04-2020, 10:39 AM

Replies: 1

High beam headlight indicator occasionally flickers on

Views: 1,174

Posted By ddruker

High beam headlight indicator occasionally flickers on

2001 Boxster S.

Once in a while when driving with low-beam headlights on, the blue high-beam indicator in the dash will flicker on and off. The high beams themselves do not appear to flicker...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-04-2020, 10:29 AM

Replies: 4

Convertible Top Service Position

Views: 2,119

Posted By ddruker

Ok sorry if this is obvious, but... For...

Ok sorry if this is obvious, but...

For many basic engine services on the boxster, the mechanic has to put the top into the service position.

To get even better access, the mechanic may...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-04-2020, 09:46 AM

Replies: 9

Transmission Sump *Help*

Views: 1,175

Posted By ddruker

After 20 years I would for sure replace both your...

After 20 years I would for sure replace both your transmission fluid and filter and also your differential oil.

It's really not that hard to do yourself. The fluids and filter and new gasket...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-04-2020, 09:25 AM

Replies: 5

Rear axle shaft failure

Views: 1,704

Posted By ddruker

To sum up - not enough information to give you...

To sum up - not enough information to give you the best recommendation.

If the CV boot was torn or loose just on this side, that would cause your CV joint to wear prematurely and fail. If...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-04-2020, 09:00 AM

Replies: 10

Diff Oil Leak

Views: 3,860

Posted By ddruker

3 Save money by ordering the ZF part,...

3

Save money by ordering the ZF part, which is literally the exact same as the Porsche part, for 1/4 of the price.

...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-03-2020, 01:46 PM

Replies: 10

Diff Oil Leak

Views: 3,860

Posted By ddruker

I have a 2001 boxster S, and I just fixed a...

I have a 2001 boxster S, and I just fixed a similar leak. Symptom was a very slow drip from the passenger side of the differential, most visible on the output shaft that the rear passenger side axle...

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