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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-25-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By davedeck
Snap,crackle and pop

Looking for some insight as usual. On cold start, the engine starts fine and then settles into a cacophony of pops, stumbling on the idle, won't rev and a weird metallic pop like an exhaust pipe...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-27-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,924
Posted By davedeck
Yep that's it along with the pipe that connects...

Yep that's it along with the pipe that connects to the block. According to Nick at Pelican Parts, I have to remove the alternator to replace that pipe. This supposedly two hour job to replace the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-23-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,924
Posted By davedeck
Oil filler tube

I'm replacing the oil filler tube that connects to the block and the section that connects to it. These are pieces I broke while replacing my starter. I did a forum search but didn't see too much on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-11-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,216
Posted By davedeck
Thanks I can sleep tonight. Wonder why the wire...

Thanks I can sleep tonight. Wonder why the wire was stuck in it originally
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-11-2014, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,216
Posted By davedeck
What is it?

When I was removing the throttle body, I found a sensor wire laying in the area. I assumed it plugged into this hole in right side of the plenum. Unfortunately while removing the plenum, the copper...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-09-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By davedeck
Thanks for the info

Thanks for the info
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-05-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By davedeck
A question of mental imbalance

One of my goals while on vacation was to replace my starter and clean the throttle body. Between Pedro's DYI's and Wayne Dempsey's book and tech forums, I have managed to wrestle it to the ground....
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-04-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
Posted By davedeck
Just in case anyone wants to know, the wiring...

Just in case anyone wants to know, the wiring ain't there or the door panel cut out. Obviously not made in Japan. In Japanese cars, they give you everything but the switch. Now I have to figure out...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-04-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,711
Posted By davedeck
Thanks Ponyhere! I feel a little more confident...

Thanks Ponyhere! I feel a little more confident in the unit. Now if I can do it in the two hours everyone says it is, I'll really feel good about it. Plan to clean the throttle body while messing...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-03-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,711
Posted By davedeck
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I don't know why you guys can't read my mind. Sorry about that. I guess a picture does help. The construction lof the starter looks solid...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-02-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,711
Posted By davedeck
Question Chinese part

Seeking opinions. I bought a brand new starter off Amazon and when I opened the shipping box the carton says Made in China. I'm leery but wondered if anyone else has had experience with parts...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-29-2014, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,877
Posted By davedeck
The mounting was pretty straight forward. I cut...

The mounting was pretty straight forward. I cut just enough grill to hold the light housing and drilled a mounting hole for the bracket. I ran the wiring up to the headlight housing and attached the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-20-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
Posted By davedeck
Door speakers

The plant is on shutdown in a couple of weeks so I plan to do a few projects on the Boxstar while on vacation. I do not have door speakers but want to install them. I haven't pulled the panels off...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-13-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 27,785
Posted By davedeck
Smile My man San Rensho! The next time I'm in Miami I...

My man San Rensho! The next time I'm in Miami I will buy you the finest scotch we can find! I pinched that bugger off and no starting issues. Better yet no orange eye cyclops staring back at me....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 27,785
Posted By davedeck
I'm having a bit of a problem discerning what...

I'm having a bit of a problem discerning what hose to pinch. Is it the part hard plastic/rubber with the horizontal electrical connection? What did use to pinch it with?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-13-2014, 07:38 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 27,785
Posted By davedeck
Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-13-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 27,785
Posted By davedeck
No emission testing in my neck of the woods. Now...

No emission testing in my neck of the woods. Now I need to figure out which line to pinch.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 27,785
Posted By davedeck
If pinching the hose solved the problem, why...

If pinching the hose solved the problem, why can't you just do that or am I oversimplifying things with a dumb question?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-28-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,405
Posted By davedeck
Smile Great idea!

Great idea!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-15-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,642
Posted By davedeck
Yes it is the Pelican P253. Send me a PM with...

Yes it is the Pelican P253. Send me a PM with your address and I'll check shipping. It's on EBay if you want to see a pic of it.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-14-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,642
Posted By davedeck
I have one I will sell you for $130, never used...

I have one I will sell you for $130, never used or the complete $600 Baum tool set for $350 brand new or both for $450
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-23-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By davedeck
Got the Boxster back this past weekend and drove...

Got the Boxster back this past weekend and drove to work today(52 miles). Added a little coolant at noon before going to lunch. Drove home, slow flashing light on temp gauge but held steady at 180....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-18-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By davedeck
The insurance adjuster looked at it today and...

The insurance adjuster looked at it today and added the underbody and wheel liners to the repair. Radiator hasn't made it in yet. You guys remember a bumper sticker that said "My other car is a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,408
Posted By davedeck
Looking for a hole

Is there an opening or hole I can run a wire thru from the front firewall to under the dash? I don't see any usable ones but I'm blind as bat too.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-14-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,558
Posted By davedeck
I have the special cam and liming tools for sale....

I have the special cam and liming tools for sale. One is the Pelican tool that sells for $235 and the other is the complete set from Baum that sells for $600. Make me an offer. Used once and I will...
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