newbie help
still waiting for my 1999 to arrive so i figured i would do some advance shopping prep.
could someone give me a list of any specialty tools required to do all regular maintenance like the 5 speed drain plug socket? and best place to buy them? and where is the best place to buy the Porsche decals that run above the rocker panels? |
I use PelicanParts for most of my parts. You don't really need a ton of specialty tools, as long as you have torx, occasionally triple square, allen, etc. Sometimes you'll need specialty tools like a pressure bleeder for the brakes or something, but most of the time, a simple metric socket set will do you just fine. I've gone for a full year without needing anything past a triple square.
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I assume that you already have a torque wrench. I use both 3/8" and 1/2" types depending on the specified torque.
Also, get a set of hex sockets. You'll need those for the oil drain plug, brake caliper bolts, and a few other places. Harbor Freight and/or Sears are easy places to find whatever tools you need. |
^^^^ what Tom said
Also get a set of TORX key sockets. Harbor Freight has a decent set for not a lot of $ Depending on what you plan on wrenching, you may need some triple Square sockets For changing the oil with the factory canister (reusable) get a oil filter wrench that fit. Ebay and Amazon are good places. IIRC its 74mm 15 flute, but I could be wrong on that. Do a search |
my bad, i already have a full set of automotive tools (ex veh tech) i mean specialty porsche/boxster tools as i am 3 weeks shipping for anything i need and roof down driving season is real in eastern canada.
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So you intend to do your own diagnosis? Have a PC? Durametric OBD2 diagnostic tool.
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Quote:
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Brake Bleeder Kit--Purchase at Pelican Parts or Amazon
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Pelican had a sale on this:
Black Label European Power Bleeder Kit - PelicanParts.com Make sure you get the kit with the correct cap for your Boxster. Works well on other vehicles.In theory you can make your own from a garden sprayer.I did but this is so much better. BUT - do not put the brake fluid int he container. It wastes too much and is messy to clean up. The reservoir for the clutch+brakes on the Boxster is huge anyway. Just use the Motive to pressurize ,not to pump in fluid. DO not over pressurize. It has a handy pressure gauge on it. One reason to use this is that the brake/clutch combo and the power spring on the clutch pedal is a bit weird. In the 'wrong' circumstances the clutch pedal will slam down against the firewall ! You have to pull it back up with your hand or get your toe under it. Intersting if it happens while driving. Buy a Motive bleeder.Enjoy. |
Black Label
That is the one I have, sadly have never used it....still in the box
You say do not fill the bottle with the new fluid ?? |
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