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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2025, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 651
Posted By Petecomplete
While this is true, that it is a contributing...

While this is true, that it is a contributing factor, there is a reason oils with high zddp and/or moly is recommended. Charles says planly in the quote that high moly content helps with prevention....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2025, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 651
Posted By Petecomplete
"Liqui-Moly Ceratec: A Notable Exception For...

"Liqui-Moly Ceratec: A Notable Exception

For engines with Lokasil and Alusil bores, the use of friction modifiers like Liqui-Moly Ceratec has been shown to reduce friction and wear. When added to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2025, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 504
Posted By Petecomplete
I have a short shifter in my 2000 S. The car came...

I have a short shifter in my 2000 S. The car came with it so i know nothing else, but the shifts are excellent and quick. It is a little bit hard/stiff, specialy before the car is warm, but it is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2025, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Petecomplete
Ok, thanks :) The reading comes from the shop....

Ok, thanks :) The reading comes from the shop. Don't know what tools they are using for diagnostics.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2025, 11:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By Petecomplete
Nice overview! Thanks, yes that pretty much...

Nice overview! Thanks, yes that pretty much settles it. Thanks alot.

-pete
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2025, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By Petecomplete
Smile wheels/rim identification

Hi again. My boxster came with a set of rims I belive where not the originals supplied with the car. Checking the options code came back with an option for rims in the same color as the body, which I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2025, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Petecomplete
Post Cam deviation after new pads and chains

Hi all. Got my car back about 2 weeks ago after major overhaul at the specialized indy shop "Autotech AS" here in norway.

It ended up quite the job and waiting for chain tensioners in the mail,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-13-2025, 01:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 244
Posted By Petecomplete
Lightbulb De-amber DIY project

Hi all. I have used this forum a long time even before getting my boxster S, and found tons of useful information here. I therefore decided to try give something back and decided to log my latest DIY...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2025, 12:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 369
Posted By Petecomplete
As 997_996 says, when Porsche's developed their...

As 997_996 says, when Porsche's developed their "classic" oil for the 986, they chose 5w50. Probably has to do with age and wear of these engines in general now. A lot of 0w40 and 5w40 oils are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2025, 01:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,580
Posted By Petecomplete
No. The resistor brings down the effect/voltage...

No. The resistor brings down the effect/voltage to the fan, and makes the fan run slower. The higher the resistance, the lower the effect/speed the fan gets. If you remove the resistor from the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2025, 07:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,279
Posted By Petecomplete
Congrats! That does look great. I felt the same...

Congrats! That does look great. I felt the same with the OSRAM nightbreakers i installed, and its much brighter. Thinking about testing them for the high beam and see how that works. I have blue...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2025, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,279
Posted By Petecomplete
If your in the US, you guys pay 10% import...

If your in the US, you guys pay 10% import tax/tariff at the moment on EU products ad far as i know. Unless french products has something else. Kinda hard to follow as theres constant back and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2025, 11:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,279
Posted By Petecomplete
I installed the Osram night breaker LED as low...

I installed the Osram night breaker LED as low beam on my 986 S this year. They are road legal, but the boxster is unfortunatly on the approved list.

Way brighter than the halogens, but the light...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-22-2025, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 410
Posted By Petecomplete
Stumbled upon thread of LN ims failure

Hi again forum. Just stumbled upon a thread on reddit of a IMSB failure of a replacement dual row LN bearing , where the IMSB is obviously completely damaged, but the rest of the engine survived as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2025, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6,741
Views: 1,566,096
Posted By Petecomplete
Thanks. Found something similar in a tool shop...

Thanks. Found something similar in a tool shop nearby. Gonna try it when new plug arrives.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-18-2025, 12:37 PM
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Views: 1,566,096
Posted By Petecomplete
Thanks, but link was dead. I'm probably going...

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.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2025, 11:25 PM
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Views: 1,566,096
Posted By Petecomplete
Today i tried charging oil again, and ended up...

Today i tried charging oil again, and ended up stripping the oil drain plug.. god damn it.

Now waiting for a new plug in the mail, and reading about ways to get the old plug out.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2025, 03:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By Petecomplete
Sorry if this ended up unclear. To clear up: In...

Sorry if this ended up unclear. To clear up:
In first post, there is NO ceratec in the oil. The picture of the oil that people reacted on was just pure used (10h) oil. The ceratec was then added,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2025, 12:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By Petecomplete
It's mentioned in the first post and some of my...

It's mentioned in the first post and some of my replies. The reason i drained off some oil to begin with, was to add Liqui Moly Ceratec. The boron oxide and moly is part of the antifriction package...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2025, 08:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 766
Posted By Petecomplete
My impression of this is that porsche themselves...

My impression of this is that porsche themselves only "half-ass" acknowledge that the ISMB is a problem. They had to be forced through a a mass lawsuit in the US to even bring out some numbers of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2025, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 766
Posted By Petecomplete
My throughs about this is that if the car is in...

My throughs about this is that if the car is in good shape, is babied, and you intend to keep the car, and adress issues as they arise, i would do it.

I'm going to do the clutch on mine and will...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2025, 08:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By Petecomplete
Smile report

Delivered sample today at 11, they said i would get result by monday. But got the result before evening! GOOD NEWS! No abnormal wear metal levels! :D Reading results there is condensation in oil, but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2025, 12:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By Petecomplete
It would, when there is enough of it. But if you...

It would, when there is enough of it. But if you have slight condensation and it hasn't mixed into all the oil you can get these "layers". I've had a couple of outboard engines with both slight and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2025, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By Petecomplete
Question blotter test

I did the blotter test on coffepaper just now. :)


After about 40 seconds the oil is absorbed outwards. There is a bulb of oil in center and a "wet" circle outside. Seems pretty normal,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2025, 09:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By Petecomplete
Arrow results from garage

So, i just finished up in the garage. Car was jacked up after running shortly to get oil lukewarm. Oil was drained through a sieve into a clean container. After this the oil filter housing was taken...
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