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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-10-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
Posted By Homeoboxter
Yes, as you are saying, ONCE you overcome the...

Yes, as you are saying, ONCE you overcome the pre-load. But that's not negligible, and the pre-load is adding up as you are compressing he spring further..

If the same amount of additional applied...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-09-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
Posted By Homeoboxter
[QUOTE=The Radium King;657185] note the bit...

[QUOTE=The Radium King;657185]

note the bit where they say "It’s important to point out that preload doesn’t affect spring stiffness."

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Thanks for the article, it got me thinking. It...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-08-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,961
Posted By Homeoboxter
The force you need to compress a spring is...

The force you need to compress a spring is proportional to the pre-load on it. This means the more the spring is compressed the more force is required for the next increment of compression. This is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,520
Posted By Homeoboxter
Don't buy the metal replacemebt gears, they...

Don't buy the metal replacemebt gears, they grind. There are plastic aftermarket gears that fits on the steel hub of the original gear for lik $30. Those work pretty well. I used the Lucas "Red...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-09-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
Cat's been replaced, no rattle!

OK, so I got lucky with removing the header bolts, I used some Kroil and they all came out easily. One was already broken into the head but I could remove it by hand...

I found a used cat in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
Someone is selling a pair of cats for the Boxster...

Someone is selling a pair of cats for the Boxster for $500 which I think is a great price. Allegedly the car they were taken from had only 70k miles. I'll check them out tomorrow. Is there a way to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
So, it seems like the aftermarket and used...

So, it seems like the aftermarket and used catalytic converters are in the same price range. Anyone with any experience/thoughts with either of these scenarios to share?
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-16-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 745
Posted By Homeoboxter
Boxster S 2001 right side primary cat wanted

Hi, I haven't yet confirmed that my catalytic converter is dead but it's very likely, so I'm just tentatively asking if anyone has one for sale. It's the right side cat inside the header, and it's a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,786
Posted By Homeoboxter
You can save some time for yourself if first you...

You can save some time for yourself if first you exclude the possibilty of your battery being faulty. Just disconnect the battery right after you stopped the car and try again the day after. If it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,166
Posted By Homeoboxter
I think that connector is for the airbag...

I think that connector is for the airbag deactivation bar. It's only used when you fit a Porsche specific child seat. Your problem lies elsewhere.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
Interesting, I've never heard about this. But I'm...

Interesting, I've never heard about this. But I'm European, all cars are manual and no ATF sitting on the shelf, so it makes sense :) Always good to learn something new.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2023, 07:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
Thanks for the tips, I invested into a can of...

Thanks for the tips, I invested into a can of Kroil, I'll try Blue's woodoo as well if all hell breaks lose :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By Homeoboxter
Nope, no match. What does that tell you?

Nope, no match. What does that tell you?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
Thanks! I'll try the tightening/loosening method...

Thanks! I'll try the tightening/loosening method with some WD40. One bolt is already broken into the head so I don't have high hopes about the others. It's gonna be fun to drill it out since I don't...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2023, 07:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
It is the primary cat that's one piece with the...

It is the primary cat that's one piece with the header. I think that has no shield. If you knock it with a hammer something rattles inside. I'm not looking forward to get it off, I wonder how many of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,838
Posted By Homeoboxter
Boxster catalytic converters - fix, replacement?

Hi All,

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I couldn't find anything useful. Turns out the rattling noise that I've been chasing for a while is coming from one of my primary cats, the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,780
Posted By Homeoboxter
What would another car be doing on the street...

What would another car be doing on the street with its rear end facing the rear end of the Porsche? Also, a ball would leave a much smoother mark, not rough like this one. To me, something like a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-31-2023, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,787
Posted By Homeoboxter
That's the way to go. Good luck.

That's the way to go. Good luck.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,702
Posted By Homeoboxter
That small horizontal gouge right where the rings...

That small horizontal gouge right where the rings ride nearly at highest speed would bother me just enough to not reassemble this engine as is, but that's me usually ending up losing when gambling...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-31-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,787
Posted By Homeoboxter
Seems like there may be a crack where the "tray"...

Seems like there may be a crack where the "tray" section is attached to the rest of the heat exchanger. Did you apply the correct torque values?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,780
Posted By Homeoboxter
Concrete does leave a mark like that. Perhaps a...

Concrete does leave a mark like that. Perhaps a moving curb? Or a concrete mixer?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2023, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,108
Posted By Homeoboxter
I think if you are in doubts regarding your...

I think if you are in doubts regarding your mechanics' judgement, you have two choices: you ask for a second opinion, or you do your own diagnostics. Diagnostics can easily be done with a Foxwell or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,702
Posted By Homeoboxter
I use an "Uniojo" borescope, also from amazon,...

I use an "Uniojo" borescope, also from amazon, it's not a high end unit but works well for me. I think getting into the cylinders from the crankcase is very difficult with anything. I don't really...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-29-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,494
Posted By Homeoboxter
Good eyes, nothing is broken, they just didn't...

Good eyes, nothing is broken, they just didn't replace it previously. Now it's securely mounted.
What is this handwriting on the unit/? Could it be from the factory? Or it was repaired at some...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-29-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 23,809
Posted By Homeoboxter
The same thing happened to mine, these lines...

The same thing happened to mine, these lines don't like to be sitting in gas for 20 years. If you find some high quality fuel line that you can fit on the pump it should be salvageable. Probably the...
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