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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,220
Posted By Trey T
Do you have at least 5" clearance below? A lot of...

Do you have at least 5" clearance below? A lot of ppl use them. Jack Olsen from garagejournal.com has it for his 911 but its recessed into the ground.

I would try the maxjax instead, it's a very...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-27-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,461
Posted By Trey T
What heat exchanger - radiator, engine oil...

What heat exchanger - radiator, engine oil cooler, or tranny oil cooler?

How did you come up with the number, percent coolant intrusion vs bearing wear percentage?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,437
Posted By Trey T
Toyota used to say to their customer the same way...

Toyota used to say to their customer the same way that Porsche say about their coolant. For over a decade, Toyota was the only company that use the pink coolant that does not contain silicate,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,437
Posted By Trey T
Don't porsche use pink coolant like Toyota now?

Don't porsche use pink coolant like Toyota now?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,698
Posted By Trey T
I didn't ask the right question. I guess...

I didn't ask the right question. I guess obviously the 986 did offer HID projection (Litronic) headlight at one point, but when was that? Was it on the S model or year specific?

Are all 986 and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,437
Posted By Trey T
I understand the hesitation and it does happen. ...

I understand the hesitation and it does happen.

I would flush it. It's one of those cheap maintenance. Drain it, run it with distill water for a day, drain it, and then put in new coolant.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,868
Posted By Trey T
^can you give an example of a "real...

^can you give an example of a "real code"?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,437
Posted By Trey T
If you get over the counter, get the extended...

If you get over the counter, get the extended life one, more yellow than green. The green one is conventional antifreeze.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,698
Posted By Trey T
Did 986 ever come with projector headlight as...

Did 986 ever come with projector headlight as stock form? If so, were they HID or halogen?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
Posted By Trey T
I got the kit from ebay for about $140 (pair). I...

I got the kit from ebay for about $140 (pair). I don't know how precise it is but it drives smooth. I might have to put a dial indicator to the hub one day.

The spacer I got is secured with two...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
Posted By Trey T
I have the 996 "twist" below in 18" with 23mm...

I have the 996 "twist" below in 18" with 23mm spacer for the rear. The front didn't need it.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,734
Posted By Trey T
What's the value in the aftermarket parts?

What's the value in the aftermarket parts?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,698
Posted By Trey T
^That's normal. At room temperature, the material...

^That's normal. At room temperature, the material inside becomes salt state. Why not switch the bulb from one side to the other instead of spending $?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,952
Posted By Trey T
Yes. It takes twice as long to cool down the...

Yes. It takes twice as long to cool down the engine bay as oppose to rear or front engine. The heat from the engine gets trapped above it.

Your engine appears to be very clean and well kept. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,442
Posted By Trey T
What's the tool check for exactly? Is that a...

What's the tool check for exactly? Is that a precision machined part?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,606
Posted By Trey T
Whats the code you're throwing? Is it two codes?

Whats the code you're throwing? Is it two codes?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,375
Posted By Trey T
There are certain things that maintenance effort...

There are certain things that maintenance effort is acceptable, but regarding something that's an important component of the engine rotating assembly should not be acceptable. Look at the industry,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,375
Posted By Trey T
I agree but I would NOT recommend people to use...

I agree but I would NOT recommend people to use the LNE or Pelican retrofit. Those are just as good (or bad) as the OEM. Pelican nor LNE makes no guaranteed of performance, according to their...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,375
Posted By Trey T
Ideally, these car is for hardcore enthusiast...

Ideally, these car is for hardcore enthusiast that do the repair themselves or for those that have deep pocket to have a shop work on it. If I were to buy another boxster/cayman (first or second...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-24-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,718
Posted By Trey T
I see. Thanks.

I see. Thanks.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,718
Posted By Trey T
Do you know why they change it to roller bearing?...

Do you know why they change it to roller bearing? is it because of assembly issue?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,718
Posted By Trey T
From what I've read and analyzed in the last...

From what I've read and analyzed in the last several years, nobody understand why there's a problem with the IMS bearing. I mean, no body!

There are many speculations but nobody can prove why it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,375
Posted By Trey T
Isn't $300mil is like chump change for Porsche? ...

Isn't $300mil is like chump change for Porsche?

According to their annual report for 2011, they had 1.5 billion in net profit
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,718
Posted By Trey T
Jake, Yupper! Only time will tell w/ the...

Jake,

Yupper! Only time will tell w/ the IMS-less. However, simplicity in engineering is always the best ingredient for a successful product.

Southernstar is correct with his statement;...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,375
Posted By Trey T
We can all agree that, for a very long time,...

We can all agree that, for a very long time, Porsche made a huge mistake of using a roller bearing on the IMS. As someone pointed out to me from this forum that the new 9A1 engine does NOT have IMS;...
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