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Greta: Not Really a Build so Much as it is a Maintenance Record Build Thread w/BS.
Hallo alle.
This is the first quick, first European, and first mid engine vehicle I've ever owned, and I absolutely could not be happier with it. It's funny to think I wasn't old enough to drive when this car came off the assembly line. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ About the car: 1999 Boxster 2.5 5-spd, VIN WP0CA2980XU620297. Originally sold June 30, 1998 with 30 miles on the odo. Sold by Chet Parsons of Porsche dealer #0146 in Walnut Creek, California. 986 310 M9620-65W G8600-002 L92U X1 X70 X97 X98 139 222 224 232 274 340 396 437 438 446 454 490 502 535 537 551 584 586 688 981 983 Deciphering the build sticker: 986 310 Boxster Base M9620-65W Unknown, might be radio related as there is a small amplifier in the front boot G8600-002 5-speed-limited slip differential L92U X1 Arctic Silver Boxster Red X70 Stainless steel door entry guards with model logo X97 Aluminium shift knob X98 Aluminium parking brake lever 139 Seat heating, left 222 Traction control ASR AntriebsSchlupfRegelung 224 Automatic limited slip differential 232 Internal production code related to tyres 274 Illuminated vanity mirror 340 Seat heating, right 396 17" Carrera wheels MY1998-2001 437 8-way electrical seat, left 438 8-way electrical seat, right 446 Wheel caps (Arctic Silver, MY1998) with colored Porsche crest 454 Automatic speed control 490 Sound system 502 Made at Valmet Automotive 535 Alarm 315 MHz 537 Seat memory, left 551 Wind deflector 584 Hard Storage Box 586 Lumbar support, left seat 688 CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-210 USA S/N BE 2282 W 5023033 C/N 9879 981 Leather dashboard and door panels 983 Leather front seats __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Exterior Euro head lights w/10k HIDs Euro tail lights Clear corner reflectors LED license plate lights Boxster Spyder rear diffuser Passenger wiper delete Interior Spec-D Tuning steering wheel Soft top is manual operation only Glass rear window Lexan wind stop 70% ceramic tint Underhood De-snorkeled intake Muffler delete Wheels/Tires: Carrera S 18" wheels BFG g-force sport F: 255/40-18 R: 265/35-18 14mm spacers all around Carrera brakes w/neon green calipers Wheel studs are M14x1.5 Currently: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psplbylhty.jpg Wish list: Side intake vents 996 GT3 front bumper 3rd radiator kit intake & filter 3rd brake light rear wing decal Joe Toth ducktail 3 stalk control visors w/mirrors |
I bought Greta with 166k miles.
The previous owner, djaemac, did all of the work, I just took the vinyl wrap off. These are his pics: http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psab7ibws0.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...pscw3j6wil.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...ps0qvkjrkf.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psgfq3b3g6.jpg SPec-D Tuning steering wheel. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psk2w0pcmc.jpg |
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As far as I can see, the only body mod is a Boxster Spyder rear diffuser and European headlights and tail lights.
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Oh yeah, if you have any input, I have an odd clicking noise in the left rear: http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/63253-rotational-clicking-only-when-gear.html
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Noticed I have two types of lug bolt on here.
This kind, is a 19mm. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1475115427 And this kind with 6 slots, which I have no key for. :confused: https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1475115431 |
They are security bolts. Check the key's not in the tool set? Or go back to the PO and ask, he obviously had it at some point to get them off for the suspension upgrade.
If all else fails, some suggestions on removing them here : http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/32465-these-oe-porsche-locking-nuts.html |
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Totally forgot to check the tool roll in the spare. Right? lol Still trying to learn about this thing while working 12 hour days and between the rainfall at night. |
Previous owner has the key, all is well. lol
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Ditched the storage box and clam shell sound deadener.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...ps2kssn9zh.jpg Couple pics from a few minutes ago. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...ps6of5fz1y.jpg http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psepmh84y0.jpg |
Replaced a well used K&N air filter with a shiny new BMC.
K&N is such junk, I don't know why people used them. Look at how much more media the BMC has! http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psktkmz0bt.jpg And my helper. My dog, Sandy. http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...ps28tnpj4x.jpg |
Finally able to get some time & space.
Pulled the wheel off, and a damn weight fell out of somewhere... http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...pslflju2ut.jpg Guess I'll go get it balanced before I pull the axles. Got ahead of myself and ordered a pair of gently used axles from that good eBay store. Car has 166k, maybe I should just go ahead and replace them while it's in the air? http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d4...psf46rpbxi.jpg |
New BFG g-Sport Comp 2 summer tires on and driver side rear axle replaced.
Kept the same size tires 245/40-18 F and 265/35-18 R. Also found that I had a bent rear wheel, had that repaired. Car is almost as good as new. Going to get an alignment done soon, hopefully. Swapped out the entire axle, well a shop did. All European in Las Vegas, small shop, really good staff too. No more clicking. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1480526908 https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1480526905 |
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Clear third brake light because the stock one had a couple LEDs out. Had to reverse polarity for it to work. Couldn't get the wires out of the factory plug, so I dyked them and crimped on spade connectors. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...pg.545776/full https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...pg.545779/full |
Do you like your Ksports?
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Previous owner actually has them pretty dialed in. Not sure how many miles are on them or when they'll need rebuilding. But yes, so far, excellent. |
New(er) 3 stalk unit, courtesy of Woody.
Replaced my stalk unit with a gently used unit. On mine, the blinkers would not stay on unless you held the talk down the entire time you wanted it on. I have an aftermarket steering wheel on, so getting the factory steering wheel off is up to you. lol Remove wheel. Remove clam shell trim pieces. Remove 24mm steering wheel nut. Yank that wheel mount off with your man strenfth. https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...8-jpg.1293723/ Loosen this brass bolt on the bottom, gently wiggle the unit off. https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...q-jpg.1293720/ Gently wiggle off these connectors, DO NOT bend your pins. There is also a connector on the bottom left side, you will need a really small flathead screwdriver to depress the clip and slide apart. https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...0-jpg.1293722/ Connect the wires to the new unit, level your new unit, and tighten (DO NOT overtighten) the brass screw. https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...3-jpg.1293719/ Test all of the functions. https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...f-jpg.1293717/ https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...h-jpg.1293713/ https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...g-jpg.1293725/ Reinstall the clam shell trim pieces, wheel mount, and wheel. Enjoy. |
You may have noticed some dyked wires.
I have no clue what they went to. If you know what they are, please tell me. Going to look at a bunch of drawings to figure it out. I absolutely fvkcing hate it when people dyke wires. Just disconnect it. Are you really in that much of a fvkcing hurry? :mad: https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1481921828 |
I believe those are all wires for the clock spring (horn contact and airbag).
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Balls. I was going to reconnect the factory wheel to see if I liked it better, and change the horns out to the Hellas that I like. |
Just checked the wheel and airbag, no connectors on the back of them.
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Scratching my head right now.
I keep referencing the Pelican Parts how-to article to remove & replace this motor mount. I drained the coolant in hopes of removing the coolant hoses, but they're pretty on there and I don't want to tear them. I got the 4 nuts (w/studs) out. With no coolant, easy to compress the hoses by hand and wiggle them out. However, on the motor side of the mount, I am struggling. I got one of the three bolts out. The other two, left side rear and upper, just stay in there. One hits a wall, the other hits a bolt. No matter how I jostle the assembly around, there is just no way the bolts will come out. Baffled right now. :confused::confused::confused: Here you can see the left rear bolt head hitting some structure. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1482112354 Here you can see the upper bolt head hitting another bolt. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1482112286 The Pelican Parts write up describes 4 bolts (purple arrows) keeping the mount in. I got all of the bolts (light blue) out. Porsche Boxster Motor Mount Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article My entire assembly is loose and wiggles like it's ready to come out, but I am just stumped as to how to get the remaining two bolts out. |
While reading through the comments on the Pelican Parts article, I found this: "Once the mount is unbolted from the body, lower the engine slightly, the bolt should clear the body. - Nick at Pelican Parts "
Am I reading this correctly that the engine can be sort of dropped? It does not compute that this is possible, shouldn't there be another motor mount somewhere? Is there really that much play in the engine/transmission mounting points? I guess I'll let my jack down slowly to see if I can get the other lower bolt out. If so, fvkc me runnin! That would have been good information for them to put in the article. |
Put a 2x4 under the oil pan with a jack under it.
Slowly lower the engine just enough to get the bolt out You will also need a long open end wrench to get to the top bolts HF has them for under $20. Lifetime warranty and decent quality If you do a search, you will find a few threads on changing the front motor mount |
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I suppose I should have searched on here too. I thought the Pelican Parts articles were relatively complete. I see that some caveats are missing now. hah Thanks. |
Got it. Noobs never search, amirite?
Totally separated, guess I'll find a new one. (166k miles now, no telling how long it's been like that.) https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1482187272 And particlewave, your cog piece arrived. I reseated the bulb in the housing, and in doing so I heard a pop. Somehow, the bowl must have been off, or misaligned, or something, because that scheisse is dead nuts spot on now I did use your adjuster piece, and the lights are true again. Thank you so much! Also, GT2 brake ducts. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1482187277 |
There is only that motor mount and two transmission mounts, so you can lower the engine a bit, but not so much that you snag any cables or hoses.
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Awesome :cool:
If nothing else, you could use some hot glue or silicone to hold that bevel gear in and seal the hole to keep dirt and moisture out. ...I need to check my from motor mount, too. I'm sure it's shot because I can feel the stick move with RPM changes... |
Ordered some parts from Pelican and Pedro.
Might as well clean those rads and condensers while the car is on stands. I'm not entirely sure the radiators were ever cleaned. But, they're clean now. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1482295506 |
Parts on order:
TechnoMount from Pedro Rear underbody aero/skid plate. (Idk what Porsche people call it.) Ash tray delete. (Only because my ashtray lid doesn't close.) Miscellaneous hardware that I've broken. PORSCHE windshield decal in silver. NGK spark plugs. Those little rubber baffles in front of the front tires. The little bulbs inside of the Litronic headlights. New front trunk latch trim piece. Annddddd, a few gallons of coolant with a bit of Water Wetter is on standby until the motor mount gets in. Then, road test, and PCA Las Vegas regional meet on January the 8th. I think I might need a driver door microswitch too, from the reading I've been doing. The driver side window does not drop when I open the door. |
Still waiting on the new motor mount to arrive, and some other pieces and parts.
Supposed to arrive by close of business today, we'll see. In the mean time, did the smoker's delete. Took all of about 7 minutes. Link to smoker delete: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...ers-shelf-console-kit-black/99655209601a03kt/ Yes, it's pricey. I understand. I would not have done this if the lid on my ashtray would stay shut. Directions: Open ash tray, pull it out straight up by the lid after removing the two torx screws. Pull out the switch surround. Get a small screw driver and pry the outside guides (just a little bit) as you push on the face of the buttons. They should pop right out without incident. You should also unclip the light bulb connector. Install the switches in your new switch surround. White connectors to left side, black connectors to right side. Function test the 4 switches. Place the switch panel in the car, line up the new smoker delete trim piece, install new torx screws. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1483033850 |
Well, immediately following that post, UPS arrived with my new TechnoMount.
A few differences between what I am guessing is my OEM mount and the TechnoMount. Mine has three mounting points, the Techno has 4. TechnoMount rubber is also stamped with "Made in Korea" which I found odd. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1483046748 https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1483046821 https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1483046883 Also a cold start after being on jack stands for two weeks waiting for the TechnoMount. Still waiting on a few miscellaneous parts before I can put the underbody fairing on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tz-0uJHyhg |
Why is this forum so archaic that a simple YouTube video doesn't embed?
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Also refilled coolant with 50/50 and some Water Wetter today.
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Slapped on some proper spacers from ECS with longer lug bolts.
The spacers that were on it seemed less than desirable and the front did not have extended bolts. Previously the car had 5 mm spacers in front and 15 mm spacers in the rear. It sat a little too flush for me, and backing in just the 3 mm makes it sit just right for my taste. Currently running 5 mm front and 12 mm rear spacers https://www.tacomaworld.com/attachme...6-jpg.1332063/ |
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Anyway.
I broke the damn coolant hose support clamps while I was changing the motor mount a few weeks back. Then I had to wait a little bit for the new clamps to come in. Fack those things are brittle. I broke one of the retention tabs off just getting it on the car, with no real force. This was my solution while I waited for parts to come in. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1483131529 https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1483131611 |
Complete set of underbody fairings with a full compliment of fasteners is finally installed.
I've successfully brought all of the exterior plasticy bits back to factory specs, with the exception of the right front fender liner. Not sure why that part is so spendy, but I'll buy one in a few weeks. Supposed to get an alignment tomorrow, weather permitting. https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/li...l?d=1484951856 |
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