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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-21-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,621
Posted By jjanari
not sure what you mean about your brakes feeling...

not sure what you mean about your brakes feeling too loose. is your brake pad wear sensor light on?

I just spent around $200 for pads and new rotors for the fronts only, but replaced them myself. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2009, 05:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,818
Posted By jjanari
ditto; if you are doing it yourself, dropping the...

ditto; if you are doing it yourself, dropping the $20 bucks max for new coolant (there are several non-porsche brands that will work) is well worth it. even paying someone to do it would be worth...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2009, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By jjanari
thanks, J.Fro, I ended up using a propane...

thanks, J.Fro,

I ended up using a propane torch on two of the bolts. heated it up for about 30 to 45 seconds and the bolts came right off after that.

in retrospect, I wouldn't use an impact...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 970
Posted By jjanari
question regarding cv boot change

I'm currently trying to change out my cv boots. I've gotten to the point where I need to remove the 6 hex head bolts holding the inner cv joint flange to the trans. However, when I started to remove...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-01-2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,208
Posted By jjanari
without much details, it's hard to tell. by...

without much details, it's hard to tell. by "engine warning light," I assume you mean your check engine light. If you have an autoparts store that will do a free scan for codes (like autozone or...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-30-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By jjanari
I ended up renting it from a forum member on...

I ended up renting it from a forum member on renntech. I'm actually in the middle of doing the job myself, but ran out of time yesterday. Hopefully I'll be done by mid week (since I have next to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-30-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By jjanari
check out this link for a good DIY; there's also...

check out this link for a good DIY; there's also another good writeup on renntech.

http://boxcar-racing.com/forum/index.php?topic=562.0

as far as special tools, you're referring to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,141
Posted By jjanari
autozone cap filter wrench "B" model. worked...

autozone cap filter wrench "B" model. worked very well for me. had plenty of grip. $3.99
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2009, 04:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,966
Posted By jjanari
I've had a craftsman compressor 33 gallon, 1.6 hp...

I've had a craftsman compressor 33 gallon, 1.6 hp 150 psi model like this one:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00916762000P?
keyword=air+compressor

I've had it for at least 5-6 years...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-18-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By jjanari
It's really not much different than most cars...

It's really not much different than most cars with maybe the exception that it uses the reusable cannister, instead of a spin on style metal filter. even then, you need only be concerned with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-14-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,285
Posted By jjanari
My driveway is ridiculously steep, but I don't...

My driveway is ridiculously steep, but I don't scrape by boxster provided that I approach at an angle as folks have already recommended. depending on how obssesive you are, you might take a look at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2009, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,429
Posted By jjanari
thanks, man. Yeah, I've seen generic pullers for...

thanks, man. Yeah, I've seen generic pullers for the bearing (even a diy tool on the pelican forum), but nothing that looks like it would necessarily work for pulling the hub.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2009, 05:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Posted By jjanari
I didn't notice any on any of mine, like I've...

I didn't notice any on any of mine, like I've noticed on other cars I've done. I just did mine 2 weeks ago w/out any problems. You should be fine.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,429
Posted By jjanari
Hub/Bearing Puller - Rental/Questions?

It looks like my right rear bearing is on its way out. In looking at the replacement, I note the easiest route (apart from paying someone to do it :) would be to obtain a specialty hub/bearing...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-11-2009, 05:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By jjanari
ditto on the tubes. mine seemed fine at 90k,...

ditto on the tubes. mine seemed fine at 90k, though I had already bought new ones. the oring were obviously shot.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2009, 05:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By jjanari
wait. Before you go through the trouble, did you...

wait. Before you go through the trouble, did you check out this page?

http://mike.focke.googlepages.com/antifreezeforyourboxster

is the zerex you got the extended life version? if so, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-10-2009, 04:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Posted By jjanari
sorry, I should have broaden my statement to...

sorry, I should have broaden my statement to include those who can afford other makes I cannot, such as the 987. :D

husker, I kid. I honestly don't wish death, fire, destruction, and mayhem on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,821
Posted By jjanari
$39k?? wow. I guess they're hoping they'll get...

$39k?? wow. I guess they're hoping they'll get some $$$ back from you when they raise the price of oil changes to $400 and convince you that you should change your oil every 3k miles or 3 months,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Posted By jjanari
serves him right. he should have bought a carrera...

serves him right. he should have bought a carrera gt instead. :ah:
sorry, I guess it's too hard for me to feel any empathy since I can't afford any of the lambos. :D

I couldn't read all of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-09-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By jjanari
they can certainly be replaced as part of...

they can certainly be replaced as part of preventative maintenance, though my rationale was that if it's not leaking, best not to mess with removing the tubes or spending $$$ right now since the time...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-09-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By jjanari
I just replaced my plugs and tubes. I went...

I just replaced my plugs and tubes.

I went with the OEM Berus since a lot of folks seem to recommend them. But at around $15 per plug, I have to wonder whether going with the other recommended...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-06-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,320
Posted By jjanari
I got most of my parts, particularly the brake...

I got most of my parts, particularly the brake pads/rotors from pelican. The pads (pagid) were around $80?? and have the hole for the wear sensor already, which I ended up re-using. the rotors were...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2009, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,320
Posted By jjanari
yeah, I'm fortunate compared to my northern...

yeah, I'm fortunate compared to my northern folks. we had our annual snow day this past sunday (a whopping 1 or 2 inches). we're suppose to have 70+ degrees this weekend.

the fact that my garage...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,320
Posted By jjanari
Idheaton gets the prize. fastlap, I'm...

Idheaton gets the prize.

fastlap,

I'm not so sure about whether your problem is switch-related, but I noticed with mine that the key would not spring back after engaging the starter. also, it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,298
Posted By jjanari
drive both and that should be the deciding factor...

drive both and that should be the deciding factor since you're obviously set on getting a new ride. While the advise posted has been spot on, it sounds like you want something tangible to justify...
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