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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2024, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By elgyqc
Scoring on the camshaft bearings

I found some scoring on the camshaft bearings that are beside the chain on bank 2 of my 2000 2.7 engine. All other bearings are perfect. The engine runs well.
I am replacing the cam chain tensioner...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,830
Posted By elgyqc
After spending 2 1/2 years in my green 2000...

After spending 2 1/2 years in my green 2000 5-speed I removed this engine over the winter and installed the car's original engine that has had necessary maintenance done to it.
Today I started to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
The CEL code I was getting was "P0102 The Mass...

The CEL code I was getting was "P0102 The Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) Sensor is unplugged, or the wiring is damaged, Loose or corroded electrical terminals in the MAF Sensor circuit, Faulty MAF...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2024, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By elgyqc
Or this ...

Or this
https://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/75336-steering-locking-mechanism-problem-how-i-resolved.html
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2024, 05:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
Posted By elgyqc
I found complete wiring diagarams for up to 1999...

I found complete wiring diagarams for up to 1999 and 2000-2001 on:
www.WorkshopManuals.co.uk
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-06-2024, 07:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By elgyqc
In an emailed from Greg at PRG he mentioned the...

In an emailed from Greg at PRG he mentioned the following:
"There is a crush sleeve, get the bolt tight, about 60lbs. The bolt torque has no relevance on the bushing preload. The bushings are set to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-06-2024, 04:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 516
Posted By elgyqc
I concur that you should remove some oil and via...

I concur that you should remove some oil and via the oil filter housing is the easiest way... and you can check the oil filter while you at it. From what I understand over filling is not a good...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-05-2024, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By elgyqc
I installed mine less than a year ago and have...

I installed mine less than a year ago and have not inspected them since. You can change the polyurethane pucks.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-05-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By elgyqc
It seems to me I have seen something along those...

It seems to me I have seen something along those lines somewhere, but I don't remember where.
I went with PRG transmission mounts which are about the same price for a pair....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By elgyqc
First of all which Victoria are you in? I imagine...

First of all which Victoria are you in? I imagine there is a Victoria in almost every ex-British colony in the world.
I cannot definitively answer your question... but having worked on a 1978...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-01-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By elgyqc
I found the problem! A bad fuse... E7. I had...

I found the problem! A bad fuse... E7. I had already checked it and it looked fine and passed the continuity test. When I rechecked it I noticed that the contacts were a bit crooked so I switched in...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-30-2024, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By elgyqc
It was not clear in the original post that it is...

It was not clear in the original post that it is not only the display, no display and the buttons do nothing.
Thinking about it I decided that this problem, which occurred just after the brake...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-29-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By elgyqc
Engine has been sold

Engine has been sold
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2024, 04:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 279
Posted By elgyqc
What I would do, put a couple of nuts on the...

What I would do, put a couple of nuts on the threaded part to protect the threads, place unthreaded part of the rod in a vise. It will likely take a hammer to have an effect. I tried to do this a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-28-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By elgyqc
I'm not the only one that does all that?!

I'm not the only one that does all that?!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-26-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By elgyqc
No power to heater display has me stumped

Yesterday my heater display was blank when I started the car (2000 base 5-speed).
Last thing I worked on was replacing the brake booster. When completed, the day before yesterday I went for a short...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2024, 03:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
It is taking a lot of time to complete everything...

It is taking a lot of time to complete everything since the first start 2 weeks ago, but things are looking good... except a problem with the brakes that took some time....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 549
Posted By elgyqc
You could consider buying a set of wheels, there...

You could consider buying a set of wheels, there are a lot of them out there, some with good tires and good center caps. I was looking for new tires a couple of years ago and found a set of wheels...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-24-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By elgyqc
Yes, I needed a new brake booster.

I found a used brake booster at a local "recycler" ("recycler" does sound better than scrap yard) for $100 plus taxes and installed it using the following videos....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2024, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By elgyqc
I checked the local scrap yards for vacuum...

I checked the local scrap yards for vacuum boosters and they want $250 to $350 which is not worth it for a used part. I looked around for alternatives and found at Usp motorsports a TRW for $135USD !...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By elgyqc
Thanks 78F350, I did the tests suggested. This is...

Thanks 78F350, I did the tests suggested. This is my test rig for verifying the check valve. I blow in the hose and air passes to the engine manifold and when I suck on it nothing happens, so the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-17-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By elgyqc
Do I need a new brake booster?

I am preparing my 2000 green base model Boxster for sale, after having completed an engine swap. I went for a test drive and the first time I tried a serious stop I almost sailed through a red light....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
Whoopie

This is always a great moment after an engine swap!

https://youtu.be/pAYE2K2Y0kI

This start was just to see if the engine would run... there was no coolant in the engine and I forgot to put the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-10-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By elgyqc
Nice project, you are going a lot further than I...

Nice project, you are going a lot further than I have on my various Boxster engine interventions.
I went back and looked at the site that I bought my oil pressure gauge from and you were right I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-09-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
Back to my experience with the oil pressure...

Back to my experience with the oil pressure gauges. As mentioned earlier, since replacing the blown engine in my 2000 S I had a cheap Amazon gauge and sender. At idle with the engine hot I was...
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