05-16-2010, 07:33 AM
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Location: NW Indiana
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Ah, I HATED that bolt. I looked forever trying to find it (12 point torx). I ended up grinding it off with my dremel cut-off wheel. Not easy, but it works. I then just bought a regular bolt to replace it and no more problems.
Just for reference, the heads can be replaced without removing or even lowering the engine on a Boxster. I had my heads off before I removed the engine.
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05-16-2010, 09:40 AM
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Location: Los Angeles
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Thanks But Im thinking about swapping the engine.
So your saying its a 12 point torx? have any idea what size?
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05-16-2010, 10:45 AM
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snap on tools call them ..triple square...some people use SAE allens in a pinch
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05-16-2010, 03:55 PM
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Can I buy this tool at a hardware store? 
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05-16-2010, 04:08 PM
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Stop searching and posting and start cutting! 
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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05-16-2010, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dti
Can I buy this tool at a hardware store? |
maybe, i dont know. imo...you are into some HD work and will be using a torque wrench...el cheapo bits will break,flex,round out etc.....think sears at the bottom and snap on at the top. porsche seems to use the triple square [what were they thinking] and you will be working on the car alot.....go snap on
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05-17-2010, 08:56 AM
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Got the trany out!! the little odd bolt was a 1w point torx wrench
here are all the suckers
took these out because they were bugin me
It's out!!
there's the lonesome engine now...So after this whats next haha, let me rephrase that. The engine can move with my hand, whats holding it? just the motor mount in the back?
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05-17-2010, 09:34 AM
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Shoulda took it all out as one. I think it is easier that way. Just the front motor mount, coolant, fuel and dme harness and you should be set... Throttle cable and other little doo dads but your just about there. I used a motor cycle jack to get mine out. It fits under the motor perfectly.. Good luck.
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