Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-18-2025, 12:56 PM   #1
Registered User
 
piper6909's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: PA
Posts: 1,724
Quote:
Originally Posted by Petecomplete View Post
Thanks, but link was dead. I'm probably going doen the bolt extractor route. Tried making a slit in it with a dremel and using hammer and screwdriver to turn it but no luck.
I think they meant to post something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Topec-Extractor-Multi-Spline-Premium-Rounded/dp/B07YBWNCZV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1ZPGVUCA3OCPQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wqxYssN0rw7Po6QpnmO5TQ.8WaUAAkRp8 8wET3JwgzjbSEx0CC91sP3jUH-KB0Ae_c&dib_tag=se&keywords=B07YBWNCZV&qid=1745009707&sprefix=b07ybwnczv%2Caps%2C721&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

EDIT:

Well ****************. That doesn't work, either.

If you go to Amazon and paste this in the search bar, you'll get a few results: B07YBWNCZV
__________________
2002 Boxster Base - Arctic Silver - Tiptronic
2010 Subaru Forester
1980 Ford C-8000 Custom Cab Emergency-One Fire Truck
__________________
"I never lose. I either win or I learn." -Nelson Mandela

Last edited by piper6909; 04-18-2025 at 01:02 PM.
piper6909 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2025, 05:05 AM   #2
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Michigan
Posts: 75
Quote:
Originally Posted by Petecomplete View Post
Thanks, but link was dead. I'm probably going doen the bolt extractor route. Tried making a slit in it with a dremel and using hammer and screwdriver to turn it but no luck.
Weird, the link works when I click it, but not when I paste it. Just search Amazon for this: Topec 25Pcs Screw Extractor Set, Hex Head Multi-Spline Easy Out Bolt Extractor Set, Premium CR-MO Steel Rounded Bolt Remover
ecruz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2025, 08:17 AM   #3
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2025
Location: Norway
Posts: 42
Quote:
Originally Posted by ecruz View Post
Weird, the link works when I click it, but not when I paste it. Just search Amazon for this: Topec 25Pcs Screw Extractor Set, Hex Head Multi-Spline Easy Out Bolt Extractor Set, Premium CR-MO Steel Rounded Bolt Remover
Thanks. Found something similar in a tool shop nearby. Gonna try it when new plug arrives.
Petecomplete is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 04-17-2025, 05:17 AM   #4
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Illinois
Posts: 288
Garage
Noticed a small oil leak. After getting it up in the air, to my relief, it wasn't the RMS, but the spark plug tubes. Since I had three lying around, installed in Bank 1. After 26 years, the small o-rings were squashed flat. I'll get three more and preemptively do Bank 2.
__________________
A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.
-H. L. Mencken
Newsguy is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 04-21-2025, 04:54 PM   #5
Toppy
 
Toppy986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Dorchester, ON, Canada
Posts: 142
Garage
Corrected my ignition steering lock sticking when the key was removed.
I pulled the key tumbler, and removed the electronic portion on the back of the switch.
Worked the locking rod with a screwdriver and some silicone lube until the locking bolt was freely moving.
Reassembled ignition and tested like new
__________________
1999 Boxster
Arena Red/Graphite Grey Interior/Black 03 Top/550 All Red Tail Lights
Toppy986 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-23-2025, 06:33 AM   #6
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: va
Posts: 92
Just installed the OBD Gauge P10 Pro in my 986 Boxster S. Main reason was to get oil temp since these cars only show water temp from the factory. Oil takes way longer to warm up, and I like to wait until it's ready before driving hard.

The display also gives me A/F ratio, RPM, voltage, throttle position, engine load, and a bunch of other live data. It even does 0–60 and stopping distance measurements, plus it works as a code reader and live diagnostics tool.

Install was easy — plugs right into the OBD2 port and powers on with the car. I mounted it low next to the dash so it stays out of the way.

Nice little upgrade if you like having more info while you're driving.




__________________
01 Boxster S 6Spd, Speed Yellow w/84k miles. | 991.1 911 C2 7spd Manual | 01 996 C2 -6spd - Green Machine - My baby | 997.2 C2S 6spd | 2x 01 Boxster base
professorman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-23-2025, 11:19 AM   #7
Registered User
 
Dave80GTSi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 406
Quote:
Originally Posted by professorman View Post
Just installed the OBD Gauge P10 Pro in my 986 Boxster S. Main reason was to get oil temp since these cars only show water temp from the factory. Oil takes way longer to warm up, and I like to wait until it's ready before driving hard.

The display also gives me A/F ratio, RPM, voltage, throttle position, engine load, and a bunch of other live data. It even does 0–60 and stopping distance measurements, plus it works as a code reader and live diagnostics tool.

Install was easy — plugs right into the OBD2 port and powers on with the car. I mounted it low next to the dash so it stays out of the way.

Nice little upgrade if you like having more info while you're driving.
Looks interesting - purchase link?

DM
__________________
2000 Ocean Blue Boxster S
1980 Ferrari 308 GTSi
2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Sport AWD
Dave80GTSi is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-02-2025, 09:47 AM   #8
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2025
Posts: 7
After some recent work on my 2000 S i did a road trip to France with my old man. Didn't get many photos of the car unfortunately as i was busy driving some fantastic roads.

Work done.
Replaced lowering springs with new standard height items
Replaced the aftermarket cans, which were knackered and stupidly loud, with a used standard back box including cat. This also helped us to get it running sweet because it was off on one bank. As a bonus fuel economy is massively improved and i can hear myself think when i'm driving.
Also had rear discs and pads.
Goes like a good un

Sent from my SM-A546B using Tapatalk
Scoobydidler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2025, 02:31 PM   #9
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2025
Location: Baden
Posts: 14

In the process of attempting to re-glue in the rear window that fell out 2 days ago
mhope43 is online now   Reply With Quote
Post Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:44 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page