Clicking noise. Please help - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

sypher · 06-26-2015, 12:33 PM

Hi, I was wondering if any of you have dealt with a similar problem. I have a 2003 3.2 986. Here is a video of the noise.. https://vid.me/zlFf It seems to be coming from near the alternator. Maybe the pulley on it or the one to the right of it. You can see in the video that when I apply the throttle the noise stops. (it only does it at idle)

Thanks!!!

JFP in PA · 06-26-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sypher

Hi, I was wondering if any of you have dealt with a similar problem. I have a 2003 3.2 986. Here is a video of the noise.. https://vid.me/zlFf It seems to be coming from near the alternator. Maybe the pulley on it or the one to the right of it. You can see in the video that when I apply the throttle the noise stops. (it only does it at idle)

Thanks!!!

This a common and reoccurring problem, you rfree wheeling alternator pulley is on its way out. Fortunately, it is a quick and easy replacement. Do a search, you will need a special tool to get it off (about $25 or so) and several online source have the pulley.

Gelbster · 06-26-2015, 03:07 PM

Brilliant diagnosis JFP.
Here is a useful link and a video that may help you:
Boxster Alternator Free Pulley - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
The part is cheap from Pelican - $47
2001 Porsche Boxster S Convertible - Charging System & Battery - Page 1

sypher · 06-26-2015, 07:41 PM

Thank you guys so much for the help and links. From what I have read, I will need a special tool to remove the old pulley. Is this what I need?
/ / MK-3504ALT / ZDMAK auto tools

Or is there a way to do the job with conventional tools?

JFP in PA · 06-27-2015, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sypher

Thank you guys so much for the help and links. From what I have read, I will need a special tool to remove the old pulley. Is this what I need?
/ / MK-3504ALT / ZDMAK auto tools

Or is there a way to do the job with conventional tools?

That is the correct tool, and there is no other way to do it.

sypher · 06-28-2015, 02:02 PM

Ok cool thanks! I have had good luck with Amazon, so I am trying to order the parts from there. Also, I am a prime member so I will have them in 2 days. I am about to place an order for these. I just wanted to run them by you guys to make sure they were the right parts:

Amazon.com: Gates 37014P Alternator Pulley Kit: Automotive

CTA Tools 8088 Bosch Alternator Wrench for VW/Audi - - Amazon.com

Thanks again for the help!