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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
The dipstick tube is so brittle that it broke...

The dipstick tube is so brittle that it broke near the engine side connector while I was trying to reposition it. I used a length of 3/8" rubber hose to fix it.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,646
Posted By elgyqc
Hopefully I have found the best way to do an...

Hopefully I have found the best way to do an engine swap with my equipment. I have constructed a new low-rise dolly that is designed to allow the floor jack to slide under it.
First I bolt a piece...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2024, 10:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
This morning I got the engine installed in the...

This morning I got the engine installed in the car (i.e.- it is in position with the engine and transmission mounts attached. Now I have to get all the other things attached...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
No, those are CDN dollars... they are in BC.

No, those are CDN dollars... they are in BC.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
I bought mine here: https://www2.cip1.com A...

I bought mine here:
https://www2.cip1.com
A Canadian site that saved on the cross boarder hassle and their price was competitive.
The model I got was VDO-350-104 and it was $46 three years ago. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
I was able to rebuild the transmission jack, but...

I was able to rebuild the transmission jack, but I could not find a replacement seal like the original. So I had to adapt a standard u-cup seal to make the repair. This seems to be par for the course...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-02-2024, 04:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By elgyqc
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Rennline_shif...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Rennline_shifter_copy1712062461.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By elgyqc
Anyone in for a group buy on the new Rennline shifter knob?

Be the first one at your Cars and Coffee with this:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2024, 02:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,109
Posted By elgyqc
Very nice! I love DIY solutions like this.

Very nice! I love DIY solutions like this.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-27-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By elgyqc
Sorry I didn't see this earlier, all the...

Sorry I didn't see this earlier, all the information is in the new ad at:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1694752458000189
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By elgyqc
IMHO, if you are going to sew something in......

IMHO, if you are going to sew something in... make it a vinyl window. Personally I would feel like Hasdrubal says, very nervous being blind behind the car.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
I was able to pull the engine out from under the...

I was able to pull the engine out from under the car today. My latest low-rise dolly worked great, I had almost an inch of clearance at the 2 strategic moments;

the transmission passing under the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,565
Posted By elgyqc
Just before putting the car away for the winter...

Just before putting the car away for the winter it developed a crank no start problem (the starter turned the engine over properly, but no start) after having been driven and then turned off. Letting...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-20-2024, 06:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,945
Posted By elgyqc
I'm back at it again, after months of not...

I'm back at it again, after months of not motivating myself to get out to the garage and get on with the swap I have finally taken a few steps forward. The engine that is coming out is sitting on my...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-20-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 784
Posted By elgyqc
Have you tried the LN site? I bought a used...

Have you tried the LN site? I bought a used engine with an LN bearing in it, using the car serial number I was able to find when and where the LN bearing was installed.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-20-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By elgyqc
Cam chain tensioner pads from Hamburg Technic?

I just noticed these on the Pelican site (pelican calls them Porsche Guide Rail Set Part#: 996-105-253-00-HBT)
They are less than half the price of the Porsche part. I am suspicious of cut rate...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,695
Posted By elgyqc
Yep... BTDT...

Yep... BTDT...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-04-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,939
Posted By elgyqc
I have found that the clutch is always lighter...

I have found that the clutch is always lighter after I have worked on it. I have never changed a flywheel or pressure place and sometimes use a used clutch disk. I do cleanup and grease the splines...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-04-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 430
Posted By elgyqc
I'm not sure if this can help you but check out...

I'm not sure if this can help you but check out post #7 of this thread.
https://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/79368-so-i-have-spare-engine.html
Two years later it is still fine,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2024, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By elgyqc
When I remove a transmission it usually stays on...

When I remove a transmission it usually stays on the transmission jack till it goes back in, so draining the oil while it is on the ground is not an option. I drain it before removing the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,976
Posted By elgyqc
This is what I did also. I can put it down while...

This is what I did also. I can put it down while seated but have to get out to put it up. Likely someone with stronger arms could put it up while seated.
To fixed the pan (I think it is styrofoam...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By elgyqc
This forum is for 986 Boxsters from 1997 to 2004,...

This forum is for 986 Boxsters from 1997 to 2004, you might try the 981 forum here.
https://rennlist.com/forums/981-forum-264/
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-13-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By elgyqc
The left/slow not coming on sounds like the left...

The left/slow not coming on sounds like the left resistor is bad. As to why the fans don't come on unless the relays are jumped would obviously seem to be bad relays.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 699
Posted By elgyqc
I had the caliper bolts come loose on my 924S,...

I had the caliper bolts come loose on my 924S, right rear if I remember correctly. It started making a strange noise, I had a look underneath and found the loose bolts, hand tightened them and then...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-07-2024, 05:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,546
Posted By elgyqc
I added oil pressure gauges to 2 of my boxsters...

I added oil pressure gauges to 2 of my boxsters in the same location. The gauge can be seen with both three and four spoke steering wheels. The hardest part is running a wire under the console to...
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