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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2025, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By Homeoboxter
Oh, it's the throttle body's actuator then....

Oh, it's the throttle body's actuator then. Probably you messed with its cable while working around the pump, shorted somehow or similar. Inspect the wiring harness and all cables in the surroundings...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2025, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By Homeoboxter
It seems fuse B8 is for the alarm, ECU and...

It seems fuse B8 is for the alarm, ECU and Tiptronic control. Can the humming be coming from the idle control valve oscillating between two positions? And it just stops because you disconnect the DME?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-23-2025, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By Homeoboxter
Yeah, can be anything, but at least you'll know...

Yeah, can be anything, but at least you'll know what will be put in the car, so no surprises. I hope it turns out as a good deal! I'm also in the Bay, I might see you around :cheers:
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-22-2025, 09:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,819
Posted By Homeoboxter
Joining the cases

I had some progress with the engine in the past weeks (months?), starting with some clean-up. Case halves drying in the sun.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_26801753243933.jpg

Ready...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-22-2025, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By Homeoboxter
This sounds a bit odd to me. 99 Boxsters come...

This sounds a bit odd to me. 99 Boxsters come with the dual row bearing which is usually totally fine at this mileage. The grittiness may be due to the extraction procedure. But then the noise must...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2025, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 475
Posted By Homeoboxter
I think overcooling the transmission may reduce...

I think overcooling the transmission may reduce its lifetime and probably it will take longer for it to warm up. I sold my Tip last year, but I remember the shifting became significantly smoother...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-28-2025, 08:35 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,809
Posted By Homeoboxter
The black tractor is looking wild :) Must be a...

The black tractor is looking wild :) Must be a blast to drive it. How's the acceleration with the much larger tires?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2025, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By Homeoboxter
No worries, I just wanted to point out that these...

No worries, I just wanted to point out that these are different parts so the OP won't get confused. You can replace only the solenoid when it fails, it's easy to test, replace and relatively cheap....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2025, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,342
Posted By Homeoboxter
The picture is showing the variocam actuator, not...

The picture is showing the variocam actuator, not the solenoid. Both can fail and both will throw codes but different ones. Both will require pulling the head cover.
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-28-2025, 09:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,819
Posted By Homeoboxter
Yeah, it takes a lot longer than one would...

Yeah, it takes a lot longer than one would think.. Especially if you get lost in the details. What are those coated bearings like?
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-26-2025, 11:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,819
Posted By Homeoboxter
Replacement IMS and fitting new bearing

This car had the single-row, small bearing, which is the weakest of them all. Although it's still perfect and shows no wear, I didn't want to just leave it as is.

Luckily I have a few more IMSs...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2025, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By Homeoboxter
Interesting. To me it sounds like it's related to...

Interesting. To me it sounds like it's related to the power steering. Does it persist when you do this after turning the engine off? If not, do you have fluid in the reservoir?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2025, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By Homeoboxter
I think the superficial layer of the bearing...

I think the superficial layer of the bearing material is not really ferrous and comes in flakes. It's more likely that one of the chain pads is worn down and disintegrated and the chain runs on metal...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2025, 08:49 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 72,384
Posted By Homeoboxter
No problem. Not sure which O-rings JFP suggested,...

No problem. Not sure which O-rings JFP suggested, I meant the internal O-ring within the variocam unit that disintegrates over time scattering green rubber debris all around the engine. If you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2025, 02:39 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 72,384
Posted By Homeoboxter
Apart from the pads, since now you have good...

Apart from the pads, since now you have good access to these parts, I would carefully inspect the variocam units for rubber debris coming from the internal O-rings. They tend to fail in cars been...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-25-2025, 09:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,819
Posted By Homeoboxter
Yep, worn cam tensioners is a typical failure,...

Yep, worn cam tensioners is a typical failure, one of my previous Porsches had to be rebuilt for the same reason, the tensioner wore off, fell apart, then the chain jumped over one or more teeth.
...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-23-2025, 07:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,819
Posted By Homeoboxter
I've been busy with lots of other stuff but now...

I've been busy with lots of other stuff but now I'm back at this project. Weather is getting awesome here and my kids also keep asking when we'll have a working convertible again, so I better keep up...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-10-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By Homeoboxter
Sorry, I don't write to suspicious emails. Post a...

Sorry, I don't write to suspicious emails. Post a picture here if you have something to sell.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-10-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,843
Posted By Homeoboxter
Where did he mention reground pin? I think he...

Where did he mention reground pin? I think he just got the crank polished.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,165
Posted By Homeoboxter
Exactly how my engine fell apart. It's kind of...

Exactly how my engine fell apart. It's kind of off topic, because these engines (mine at least) did not get an AT number.

On the other hand, I have an AT engine from a Boxster S which has the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-07-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By Homeoboxter
Newer type non-servicable IMS wanted

If you have one laying around, or a 3-chain or AT short block you'd part with, let me know. Thanks.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,843
Posted By Homeoboxter
At the very least measure the clearances all...

At the very least measure the clearances all around with plastigauge.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,843
Posted By Homeoboxter
There should not be any tight spot. Make sure you...

There should not be any tight spot. Make sure you torque the bolts to spec and in the correct sequence. If still there is a tight spot, disassemble the unit and re-inspect each part. Did you replace...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 11-21-2024, 10:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,819
Posted By Homeoboxter
Not much, really. I did some measurements on the...

Not much, really. I did some measurements on the crank journals, they are all uniform and don't show any wear, so I dropped the crankshaft off at a machine shop for polishing. I ordered new bearings,...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-12-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,854
Posted By Homeoboxter
Thanks, I understand, that look like a great...

Thanks, I understand, that look like a great engine with low miles, would have been a waste to tear it down for an IMS. I'll keep looking. These kinds with the larger bearing either sell quickly on...
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