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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 899
Posted By A8ked
Question Mystery Tube 986 appendix ?

Does anyone know what tube #18 circled in the attachment does?

I removed my Throttle Body to clean it and found this tube. It's connected to the main intake tube, but it does not appear to do...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By A8ked
I noticed an occasional moment of rough idle...

I noticed an occasional moment of rough idle recently.
So pulled the Throttle Body off for a cleaning. The car has 106,000 miles on it and from the looks of the Throttle Body it had never been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2020, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,178
Posted By A8ked
It could be something as simple as a spark plug...

It could be something as simple as a spark plug tube or tube 0 ring. You did say the car doesn't get driven much and if they are the original 0 rings they're now 20 plus years old. I always look...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2020, 10:47 AM
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Views: 1,428,101
Posted By A8ked
Started out last week replacing a leaking power...

Started out last week replacing a leaking power steering line and in the process found that the Tension roller and both Idle rollers had about 2mm of wobble in them!:eek:

So this weekend, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2020, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,422
Posted By A8ked
I haven't noticed any mothball odor inside the...

I haven't noticed any mothball odor inside the car so far.
I keep the mothballs in a vented removable container in the engine compartment as that's where I found the nest.
So far its working...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,422
Posted By A8ked
I read on one of the forums that dryer sheets...

I read on one of the forums that dryer sheets keep rodents away. I tried some in one of my cars. After several weeks I noticed a odd smell and investigated under the hood and found a mouse nest on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By A8ked
Removed the hardtop and put it into storage for...

Removed the hardtop and put it into storage for the next few months.
Them went in search of power steering leak. Found a hose that has slipped out of its bracket/grommet and chaffed thru leaving...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2020, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,196
Posted By A8ked
Mine also had small spider cracks at the bottom. ...

Mine also had small spider cracks at the bottom. Could not see them until I removed the tank.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By A8ked
Yes, but very close to it. They looked very much...

Yes, but very close to it. They looked very much like arctic silver.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 942
Posted By A8ked
Originally they were a silver/grey color, most...

Originally they were a silver/grey color, most have faded to a light grey color if they have not been repainted.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,249
Posted By A8ked
Its a cheap and easy job to replace the fuel...

Its a cheap and easy job to replace the fuel filter. I replaced mine, which based on its date stamp was 18 years old. If you cut it open, you may be surprised at the amount of crud that has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-29-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 13,141
Posted By A8ked
Just mowed my lawn and my neighbors lawn. He's...

Just mowed my lawn and my neighbors lawn. He's an ER Doctor and has been working a lot or overtime lately...
Thinking about washing the Boxster next.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,736
Posted By A8ked
Yes, all the LCD Screens are backlight. Read...

Yes, all the LCD Screens are backlight.
Read the "How To" Article on the Pelican Parts site.
Its under "Electrical,Headlights, and Gauges".
Its titled "Instrument Cluster-Tachometer Bulb...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,736
Posted By A8ked
You may just have a burned out bulb. If you go...

You may just have a burned out bulb. If you go to the Pelican Parts How To Section there are instructions on how to remove the dash cluster and replace a bulb.
IIRC it just a couple of screws to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,050
Posted By A8ked
Thumbs up 2nd the spark plug tubes, common leak and an easy...

2nd the spark plug tubes, common leak and an easy cheap fix.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 849
Posted By A8ked
If your thinking of replacing your coolant, you...

If your thinking of replacing your coolant, you may want to give the coolant tank a close look first. If its the original from 99 it may be getting a bit yellow and brittle. You'd hate to put in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 930
Posted By A8ked
Check at www.partssociety.com They have some...

Check at www.partssociety.com
They have some listed for sale.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2020, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,685
Posted By A8ked
Check out the post from Patssle on 11-9-2018 the...

Check out the post from Patssle on 11-9-2018 the instructions are in there.
Or the post on 12-8-2019 from 78F350
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,685
Posted By A8ked
It is coming off of the airbox doors behind the...

It is coming off of the airbox doors behind the center of the dash. It's a common issue and if you do a search on this forum you'll find lots of posts and instructions on the repair. Its not hard...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-23-2019, 11:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 552
Posted By A8ked
Need a broken or badly burned headlight

I'm playing with LED headlight bulbs and need a 986 headlight housing for testing. It does not need to be in good shape as I only need the rear section to use for testing the fit of different LED...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-17-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,761
Posted By A8ked
Last summer I bought a NA Series 92 Miata to add...

Last summer I bought a NA Series 92 Miata to add to my current fleet which includes a 98 Boxster. As DC Jeff has said "no comparison"...

The Miata was fun and reminded me of the VW Beetles of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-15-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By A8ked
I replaced my 4 spoke with a 3 spoke a few months...

I replaced my 4 spoke with a 3 spoke a few months ago. They were the same size/diameter, but the 3 spoke adds at least 10 IHP.:)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-09-2019, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,298
Posted By A8ked
I replaced the original soft top on my 98 with a...

I replaced the original soft top on my 98 with a glass rear window version. The roll bar gets in the way of the glass window when you open into the service position. As a result you don't have as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-12-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By A8ked
If I understand what your looking, for its...

If I understand what your looking, for its #191853615A.
That's the blue plastic grommet that the interior mirror trim on the door presses into.
Note when installing them the hole in the blue...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-26-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 976
Posted By A8ked
Yes it will work. I bought one from a local...

Yes it will work. I bought one from a local recycler and have been using it for the past couple years.
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