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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-27-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By Gelbster
All you need is a competent M96 Indie. Others...

All you need is a competent M96 Indie. Others will waste your money probably.
Just ask here for referrals to your zip in NJ - problem solved, no crusher required :-)
The qualifying question for a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,853
Posted By Gelbster
That makes sense. What probably happened was...

That makes sense.
What probably happened was when they re-timed Bank 2 ,the UDP was not at TDC intake cyl1.
When they fitted the stock c/s pulley the error on Bank 2 was obvious. Then they had to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-25-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,853
Posted By Gelbster
" The issue was related to timing bank 2 with the...

" The issue was related to timing bank 2 with the UDP installed. "
Just Bank 2 ? Not Bank 1 also ?
Both Banks are timed at TDC Intake/Exhaust for Cyl 1 so how is only Bank 2 affected?
When they...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-18-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,598
Posted By Gelbster
A quick and risky way to check without a Tester...

A quick and risky way to check without a Tester is to remove the Schrader valve from the Test Port and crank briefly.Put a rag over the open port. It should produce a fountain of fuel. Careful !...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-18-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,830
Posted By Gelbster
I have posted on this 15mm nut problem before....

I have posted on this 15mm nut problem before. The only way to access the nut is to use a very slim 15mm open end wrench behind the pulley .It needs to be exactly the correct length and thickness. ...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-05-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 729
Views: 182,859
Posted By Gelbster
It would be fun to propose Porsche special Tools...

It would be fun to propose Porsche special Tools for Ben to make on his new lather. He is going to need lots f new tooling and we need lots of tool !
My first suggestion is an improved version of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-05-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,209
Posted By Gelbster
maybe take it to an Indie with Durametric and get...

maybe take it to an Indie with Durametric and get the Freeze Frame data at the exact moment the fluctuation occurs.
Alternatively ,keep driving it until the problem deteriorates - may make the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-05-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,919
Posted By Gelbster
The other failure point in the Steering Wheel is...

The other failure point in the Steering Wheel is the ground wire for the horns. Do they work correctly,No, not the horn for the Alarm alongside the battery, the horns behind the bumper
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,056
Posted By Gelbster
Q's advice is good but it is good for a Track...

Q's advice is good but it is good for a Track car.
Many will miss that in the first Post.
For a road car, less extreme oiling upgrades may be sufficient.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,332
Posted By Gelbster
There are dozens of other problematic parts on...

There are dozens of other problematic parts on the car. Just read this Forum for a long List.
The point is the time,cost,effort,frustration,complexity ,access problems on that List are justified...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,146
Posted By Gelbster
Time to get dirty.Keyboard doesn't help much. ...

Time to get dirty.Keyboard doesn't help much.
RMS leaking onto clutch ?
At least with Boxster the trans removal is easier than a 996.But the' while you are in there' jobs are the same.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-02-2017, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,056
Posted By Gelbster
The best tools for Break-in are a large sheet of...

The best tools for Break-in are a large sheet of cardboard and your ears.
The cardboard to identify leaks and your ears for bad noises.
Be particularly zealous about 'ticking'.
Don't check the oil...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-01-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,853
Posted By Gelbster
I did not get into details but No, with the...

I did not get into details but
No, with the engine in the car there is no space for the silver/red adjustment tool.Only the Exh lock tool.The "E" shaped tool.
If the EXh cam is correct , and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,853
Posted By Gelbster
Camshaft Timing. Pelican has a diy, there are...

Camshaft Timing.
Pelican has a diy, there are some epic Threads Search for Poster "Insite".Sadly his superb photos got dumped.
Until the static timing is perfect, it is pointless discussing much...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-29-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,269
Posted By Gelbster
Suppose the issue is several air bubbles - it may...

Suppose the issue is several air bubbles - it may take a bit of time for them to coalesce .When they do ,they will be easier to bleed out.
If you bleed the old fashioned way, is it a good idea to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-29-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,853
Posted By Gelbster
Now we are getting closer to diagnosis ! An...

Now we are getting closer to diagnosis !
An old mechanic truism when faced with aberant problems is to return to stock (pulley) but that seems unlikely - but it is easy to try.
Whatever you do ,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-29-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,090
Posted By Gelbster
Spark Plug Tube Seals or 'O' Rings

The one size fits all removal tool suggestion may not work.
I have used several different brands of 'O' rings. They vary in 2 important ways.
1. Out of the packet they may vary in thickness,i.d....
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-28-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 729
Views: 182,859
Posted By Gelbster
Well done. I hope you got lots of tooling with...

Well done. I hope you got lots of tooling with it?
Post a photo of the beast when you get it home? What make is it?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,616
Posted By Gelbster
Remember "7 links apart" ? It is very easy when...

Remember "7 links apart" ? It is very easy when refitting the camshafts (particularly Bank 2) to have the chain slip 1 tooth. You need to use a paint Marker pen on both sprockets and both links. Even...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-27-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,890
Posted By Gelbster
Thank you for describing your project. We need...

Thank you for describing your project. We need cheap effective solutions to CEL issues.
Which of these Magnum Products did you use ,please?
MAGNUM O2 Sensor Simulator To 3 Or 5 Volt 4-wire Wideband...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-26-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,714
Posted By Gelbster
Try a straightedge across the face of adjacent...

Try a straightedge across the face of adjacent pullies -as many as you can span. I was surprised that the A/C pulley was significantly out of line with the rest of the pullies. This tended to put a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-21-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,139
Posted By Gelbster
As these cars age, such problems become more...

As these cars age, such problems become more common. For this reason I have replaced as much of the vacuum system with silicone hose and brass fittings.
The parts cost is trivial .The best way to do...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,853
Posted By Gelbster
Great point. When you push the connector of the...

Great point. When you push the connector of the wiring harness on the coil - listen very carefully for a 'click' sound of the latch engaging. No click = not connected fully.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-15-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,520
Posted By Gelbster
We've had some epic Threads on Vacuum Leaks. All...

We've had some epic Threads on Vacuum Leaks. All I concluded was that a single tool may never find the leak(s). So I have a Smoke Machine, a Propane wand, Carb Cleaner aerosol and use them all.
Some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,853
Posted By Gelbster
Coaster, Sorry to read your issues.It seems...

Coaster,
Sorry to read your issues.It seems obscure.Can you get a Durametric or PWIS scan done ?
There are lots of other readings to observe and they may give a better clue.
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