Oh my....by bad.

I mean "Like OMG!!, Like you perv!!" Like , Like, Like.

I filed the opening in the 2DIN stereo frame to fit the Android head unit I installed before winter. Looks a lot better now. Didn't take any pictures, though...

Hershey!
 

Took Thursday off to get the 2004 anniv. #371 ready for Porsche extravaganza!

I backed into a tree
 

Just wanted to share my little mishap with you all.

I’ve been sort of laid up on and off the net so to speak since February. My 99 Boxster has over 312,000 miles and I think one or more of my spark plug tubes maybe leaking. I have the replacement tubes with seals. I just haven’t had time to replace the bad tubes yet. I went home to check my mail and up date my yard work to do list. Well as I was leaving, the car stalled and I backed into a tree. I now need a passenger side tail light assembly and a new rear bumper. I just ordered a tail light from Kirby in Tyler, Texas. So I should be legal again within a week. I will go to Woody for a bumper and (I cannot believe I am saying this), but I will go get a super cheap paint job via MACCO. My next objective is 400,000 miles!

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I mounted the freshly painted summer wheels, and went for a drive. Here's a teaser of my battle scarred front bumper, rally lights and wheels. Head over to Show and Tell for the bigger picture (pun intended)

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Deleted my headlight washers. Never really thought they looked that good poking out of there. http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1524077628.jpg

This is on my list.


Today I drove it to work for the first time this year.

If you don't mind waiting a couple weeks for delivery, they are on Ebay. New Magneti Marelli both sides for under $60. shipped from Latvia.

Good price I thought.

The weather has finally turned to spring up here and I got my baby back on the road. This is the latest in April that I have brought it out from its deep sleep. It was like winter would never end. Car is running very well, only the slightest puff of blue on start up. Looking forward to the next 6 months or so of permasmile.

Installed a 997 shifter. I also used the 997 shift adjustment tool. My black cable was dead on, but the blue cable was off 4 notches.

Bit of an ongoing project but made a significant step forward today.

Got the cats out, the nuts were rusted to bits and starting to blow on right side. A complete nightmare of a job but possible without removing the rear bumper and box or muffler in US speak.

Don’t know if I will bother replacing the main heat shields as they are shot, the others I’ll get tack welded to stop the rattles. New sensors to fit also. Next job is to press out the studs and get out the old sensors - that should be fun!!

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A pic of what was holding them in for ref.
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The set up for the job
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Changed the filter and transmission fluid in the Tiptronic. No shifting issues prior to the change, but the car just turned over 99,000. miles and a change was due. The old filter I removed had a production date of 1999 on it and the car is a 1998. So I assume the filter was changed at some point previously. I'm going to do the fuel filter next, ran out of time this weekend.

Got CEL P1276 and P0153 errors this week, ordered the pre O2 sensors based on the error codes. Got them Friday and just put them in this morning. Afterwards, took it out for breakfast with the wife with the top down, and ran around town today. It ran great and I missed driving her around while waiting for the O2 sensors, since I didnt want to take a chance damaging the cat’s with the codes.

Nice lift! If I may ask, from where and how much?

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When you have a minute, could you please measure the c/c distance of the broken flange bolts as shown in this picture of yours:

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They should be either about 65 mm or else around 74 mm.

Doing some R&D research.

Thanks - DM

I’m in Ireland so got the lift from the UK. Not sure where you are but here is the link http://www.sjrgarageequipment.co.uk/scissor-car-lifts/


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Oh well, I'm here in Pennsylvania. USA but thanks!

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It’s a made in China one so probably someone doing them that side of the pond. I think I found the OEM so will have a look again and send you the info. Maybe you can ask them if they have someone in the US. I looked at a few and like this one as it had heavier side members and was open at rear and front for Center access.

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Just put a ruler on the gaskets and the look like 75mm between centres.


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That's interesting, I would have thought it would have been the 65 mm version since yours is (I assume) a Euro spec car.

One final (easy) question: Do your exhaust manifolds have the built-in catalytic convertors, or are they the non-cat 3-tubes-into-1 version?

Thanks, with apologies for the slight thread detour - DM

Just confirmed Center measurements with vernier and it’s 75mm. Euro spec 3.2 Boxster S. No cats in the headers just straight back to the joint that connects to the section with the cats and then onto to muffler as per the image below.

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Huh. Thanks for taking the time to document this info for me!

That means that there are two (2) different versions of the non-cat 3-into-1 manifolds like you have out there, both visually the same design. But one version with roughly 65 mm c/c distances between the outlet flange studs, and another version with this dimension as 75 mm as yours are.

The factory's justification for changing this c/c bolting distance at some point in the model run remains an odd mystery!

In any case, apologies for the thread detour, and we now return back to our regularly scheduled program.

Thanks - DM

Drove mine to work after 10 days on the lift. New headers,cat delete, wheel bearings on all corners, Clutch, fly wheel, IMS bearing, new tires, and to finish it all off new rock guards. Ready to drive to Missouri for parade this year.

Started my summer 120 km round trip daily driver duty for the Boxster.

Replaced the ignition switch.

I was also looking at Quick Lift which is half height. Pelican distributes them...

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cleaned out my Radiators today, so glad i did it! there was so much crap in there and a lot more in between the rad and condenser than i expected.

Also, while i had the bumper off, i removed the lower grills and sprayed them black. The faded grey color they had been from being 20+ years old really needed a refresh.

First decent weather of the year, so took the Box out of hibernation and on the road past Nelson to Kaslo.

After 12 years of ownership, driving it like the good doctor intended, I discovered the rev limiter today. I was passing a logging truck and thought I had time when the power went totally flat. WTF until I noticed the revs were around 7300. Oops. :o

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Drove my Alfa Spider instead

Still waiting on exhaust heat shields so just small stuff.

Cleaned calipers and replaced decals, mini tidy up as I’ll rebuild next winter.

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Installed some new Center caps on the Cayman wheels. Originals were black so thought I’d try colour this summer.

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Had a look at the new exhaust gaskets and bolts. Tabs wouldn’t allow them to slide over the bolt shoulders so sores that. You can see where one of the old ones was blowing and the way it was being eaten away.

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haha :cheers:
lovely ride! Looks like mine, when I picked it up 18 years ago in Zuffenhausen. Good memories. I still say, that seal gray and amber is an awesome combination.

Installed the Wolfsburg Tuning spinlocks after plugging in, and securing, the roll bar mesh grills I picked up the other day.

Looking for an inexpensive red, 3-spoke, airbag for a 98 Boxster.

Thank you.

Finished installing Alpine amp in frunk, audio upgrade almost complete only need to tune system and install the passenger footwell sub. Sound is awsome.

Finished 2017-2018 winter maint
 

Finished up my winter 2017-2018 maint and took it out for a quick run! In prep for this season:

- Oil and filter change (filter exam and mag drain plug were a-ok)
- Drilled access hole in pan and did the transaxle/gearbox oil change (Porsche unicorn fluid)
- GBox 2nd gear detent (preventive, not having any popout problems)
- Porsche Genuine AOS
- TechnoBrace
- Zimmerman Z rotors and Akebono PC pads
- Had minor crack in rear Carrera Light rim lip repaired and all rims refinished in correct Seal Gray/Artic Silver with clear powder coat
- Replaced BMC oiled air filter with stock Mahl paper filter
- Replaced Borla muffler with Brombacher ‘sound version’ muffler (love it)
- Replaced broken driver side sun visor mirror cover and applied a new airbag blackout decal

Ready for the spring / summer season :D

I've been in California for a week, drove my friend's 99 base Boxster over to the Petersen Automotive Museum a couple of times. The first time I saw everything, including the current Porsche and Ferrari exhibits. The second time I met up with the legendary THStone and had lunch! I also installed a new shift knob/boot on my friend's Boxtser, even managed to pull the old one off without hitting myself in the head with it. The internet is very sketchy here, I'll post some pictures of the Petersen Museum cars when I get back home. If anyone here is in Southern California or is planning to be, the Petersen Museum has to be on your must-see list!

OldcarGuy; Just curious as to why you went from oiled air filter to dry air filter?
Also, would like to hear your Brombacher some day; I'd like to go that route.

Second that on the brombacher!:D

I been curious how loud running a NHP 200 cell header with stock mid cats and a brombacher might be. Was reading runing that header with stock exhaust maintains low end torque, while bumping the mid range up too.

Curious: what hole did you need to drill? I'm waiting for unicorn fluid myself, but I understood there to be a drain plug already in the transaxle?
What'd I miss? :D



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horn frame adjustment
 

I adjusted my horn framework again. Spent at least 2 hours working on getting less sensitive.

Fill plug is no problem but without drilling a hole, you have to remove the metal plate completely to get to the drain plug. Its just a time saving thing. Removing the plate isn't that big a deal and gear oil is a 90K mile maintenance item. If you plan to keep your car a long long time, drill the hole!