What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[ryanjboutin]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

Did you get that top off of CL? Looks good.

914racer, Do you have anymore pics of your car? I really like everything you've done to your interior. I was going to paint all my interior trim like yours but got lazy. That's a lot of work!

http://986forum.com/forums/522694-post46.html

[Brian in Tucson]

Continuing installing a replacement engine. I was going to try to start it on Wednesday, had gotten to the add water and coolant stage. The vacuum filler thing wouldn't draw any vacuum at all, so I added a quart or so of distilled water which leaked out below the new water pump as fast as I could put it in.

The gasket is leaking. Darn it! There's this one bolt that is very difficult to remove. Gonna try again today. And then put it back in with copper RTV. I put the water pump in with those inside out torx and they are the fiddliest fasteners in tight places!

[78F350]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

... There's this one bolt that is very difficult to remove. Gonna try again today. And then put it back in with copper RTV. I put the water pump in with those inside out torx and they are the fiddliest fasteners in tight places!

Brian, Check with the pro's, but if I remember correctly, you do not want to use ANY sealant there. Make sure to use a new and correct coated metal gasket like in this picture and have both surfaces clean.


Also one or two bolts are longer than the rest. make sure they are in the correct position.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/34-WATER-Thermostat_and_Pump/34-WATER-Thermostat_and_Pump.htm

[Brian in Tucson]

Originally Posted by 78F350

Brian, Check with the pro's, but if I remember correctly, you do not want to use ANY sealant there. Make sure to use a new and correct coated metal gasket like in this picture and have both surfaces clean.

Also one or two bolts are longer than the rest. make sure they are in the correct position.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/34-WATER-Thermostat_and_Pump/34-WATER-Thermostat_and_Pump.htm

Thanks, I got it sealed up & it doesn't leak anymore. Coolant's in, everything is done, and I started it yesterday. It's a used engine, and has a heck of a lifter noise. Gonna have to see what happens after I start to drive it and get some heat and rpms on it. I really don't want to start pulling valve covers and disturbing the cam timing. I bought a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil and probably will end up putting that in.

This is my first Porsche. My first Porsche engine swap, too. It's going to take a while for my arthritic shoulders and the cuts on my arms and hands to recover. In the meantime, I'm just gonna drive the S O B.:dance:

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson

It's going to take a while for my arthritic shoulders and the cuts on my arms and hands to recover. In the meantime, I'm just gonna drive the S O B.:dance:

Every DIY job exacts it's pound of flesh. It is the price you pay, but is so satisfying once done. And yes, drive, drive, drive.

[thom4782]

On to the challenges of my 951.

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by thom4782

On to the challenges of my 951.

Best wishes and good luck!

How about a parting pic of that 951?

[thom4782]

Here you go...

[thstone]

Got it ready to go to Willow Springs raceway this weekend! Nothing more fun than a Boxster on a racetrack.

[Jager]

Drove it to work (25 miles)

Drove it to one of my other offices (14 miles along the coast on a secluded road I might add, on a beautiful sunny California day)

Drove it to lunch (16 miles)

Drove it back to the first office (12 miles)

Drove it to another office (1 mile)

Drove it home (25 miles)

No wonder I have over 232,000 miles on the Jägermobile!!

[Eric G]

Originally Posted by Jager

Drove it to work (25 miles)

Drove it to one of my other offices (14 miles along the coast on a secluded road I might add, on a beautiful sunny California day)

Drove it to lunch (16 miles)

Drove it back to the first office (12 miles)

Drove it to another office (1 mile)

Drove it home (25 miles)

No wonder I have over 232,000 miles on the Jägermobile!!

I like your day better!

[CoBeerToad]

Finally replaced the pin that connects to the rod that controls the convertible top. What a pain, but I feel better having both rods now and not having to guide one side up or down.

[Spinnaker]

Flushed the brake fluid and changed out the rear pads. Caught it just in time, one pad was worn down to where the wear sensor was just starting to get rubbed on.

[SteelStroke]

Took mine on a 250 mile trip through Colorado Canyon Country to break in my new Continental DWS06's. SCWEET!

[paulofto]

Went for an evening drive and passed a major milestone.


That is about 59,000 miles

[flaps10]

Bought it.
:dance:

[doctorm3]

Originally Posted by flaps10

Bought it.
:dance:

CONGRATS!!!

[rem503]

I replaced the electric portion of the key switch and the clutch interlock switch. It wasn't too bad.

Our 2000 base Boxster wouldn't fire up when the key was turned. It made no noise at all. I had to try and start the car numerous times before the car would start.

Now it starts every time.

[Bald Eagle]

Put it to sleep for the winter... sigh

[WillH]

Adjustable variable wipers the easy way. Wish I had done this years ago. Total cost was around 20$ cdn.