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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2016, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
Posted By Steve Tinker
That's called Progressive Biliousness - each...

That's called Progressive Biliousness - each episode worse than the previous one....
Makes me feel ill just looking - who would spend money on such an abomination??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,511
Posted By Steve Tinker
I believe that the ROW cars don't come out with...

I believe that the ROW cars don't come out with the clutch interlock switch - only in the USA?
My Australian model certainly doesn't have it....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-20-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,562
Posted By Steve Tinker
As an addition to what JFP says, I seem to recall...

As an addition to what JFP says, I seem to recall a few years ago Jake Raby was seeing a number of dropped valve seats which caused all sorts of mayhem to the combustion chamber, although I don't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-18-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,721
Posted By Steve Tinker
The 04 model M96 engines are fitted with the...

The 04 model M96 engines are fitted with the single row bearing.....about an 8% failure rate if you listen to all the hype.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-17-2016, 01:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By Steve Tinker
Try leaving the battery disconnected for at least...

Try leaving the battery disconnected for at least 5 minutes before setting the clock.
My clock still runs if I disconnect the battery for just a couple of minutes.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,714
Posted By Steve Tinker
Its actually not difficult to find, even with the...

Its actually not difficult to find, even with the rear bumper attached. You will have to remove the wheel arch plastic lining and with the aid of a good light you should see it.
I pulled mine down...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-11-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,720
Posted By Steve Tinker
What's the gearbox serial / part number(s)...

What's the gearbox serial / part number(s) stamped on the (I think) front L/H side?? They are the numbers to indicate if you have the correct gearbox or not.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,597
Posted By Steve Tinker
I work a little different - when cold, my level...

I work a little different - when cold, my level is just below the full mark - say 10mm below - but the downside is you can't see the level when hot, as it rises above the view finder.
I've run like...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,363
Posted By Steve Tinker
I doubt if any international airline will ship...

I doubt if any international airline will ship transmission fluid. Pelican tried last month to ship Porsche coolant to me in Australia, but no go, airlines refused to transport it. I'll bet its the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-04-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By Steve Tinker
?? 5 minutes ?? Your a better man than I Gunga...

?? 5 minutes ??
Your a better man than I Gunga Din .....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,745
Posted By Steve Tinker
Check the 2 x cables where they connect to the...

Check the 2 x cables where they connect to the gearbox linkage arms under the rear r/h side of the car. There is a clip which secures the cables - it may be missing or broken.
You will have to jack...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,345
Posted By Steve Tinker
I've always been concerned about the 60 micron...

I've always been concerned about the 60 micron filtering, more so than its easy cleaning & inspection capability.
The normal spin on filters are in the region of 20-30 microns, which quite a big...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,881
Posted By Steve Tinker
Your mate owes you a beer - or maybe two. Good on...

Your mate owes you a beer - or maybe two. Good on yer for helping out!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Steve Tinker
A 10-12 hour charge cycle is more than adequate...

A 10-12 hour charge cycle is more than adequate .....I don't think you will damage the battery.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Steve Tinker
Once you have disconnected, charged the battery...

Once you have disconnected, charged the battery and got the car running, reconnect the battery & see if your radio switches on as usual. If not, & don't have a code, use the search function @ the top...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,154
Posted By Steve Tinker
Its always recommended to disconnect your battery...

Its always recommended to disconnect your battery when using a battery charger - especially when the battery is fully discharged (as yours is).
Your battery should still be OK if its relatively new....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,831
Posted By Steve Tinker
No - but at only a few $$, its probably best to...

No - but at only a few $$, its probably best to replace it, just to make sure .....
Use the search function for the part # and how to.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,822
Posted By Steve Tinker
I wonder - why didn't the new alternator and...

I wonder - why didn't the new alternator and clutch assembly stop the noise - it sounds like you have another problem which you thought was the alternator.....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,040
Posted By Steve Tinker
The cheapest 98 octane that I can buy - no...

The cheapest 98 octane that I can buy - no allegiance to any brand but if I do have a preference it would be Shell purely because of their motor sport involvement since before the war.
But I do have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By Steve Tinker
As Rick says. Calibrating the DME circumnavigates...

As Rick says. Calibrating the DME circumnavigates the learning curve.
Its easy to check - just disconnect the battery for a couple of minutes, reconnect and start the car. You will feel the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-20-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,105
Posted By Steve Tinker
hazardc - did you check the fuse in the...

hazardc - did you check the fuse in the immobiliser ??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-19-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,763
Posted By Steve Tinker
I do the calibration every time I disconnect the...

I do the calibration every time I disconnect the battery.
Just turn the ignition on after the battery has been connected so the dash lights illuminate (no engine start) for about 60 seconds. You may...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By Steve Tinker
No lube required, but there could be air in the...

No lube required, but there could be air in the system.
When was the hydraulic fluid last replaced? Have you checked the hydraulic brake reservoir where the clutch fluid is fed from?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,483
Posted By Steve Tinker
To add to you're conundrum, you can't use the...

To add to you're conundrum, you can't use the cheaper petrol in the Boxster - it has to run on a minimum of 95 octane, preferably 98 octane (super) to get near to the advertised fuel economy.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,822
Posted By Steve Tinker
The only difference I know of between the manual...

The only difference I know of between the manual & Tip is the freewheel "clutch" pulley fitted to the manual alternator. You can fit or remove the clutch unit and refit it onto a new alternator, but...
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