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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2025, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By Gilles
+1.. I would start with the master cylinder,...

+1.. I would start with the master cylinder, brake hoses and then for sticking caliper pistons
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2025, 02:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,997
Posted By Gilles
I would have retain the center cooling radiator...

I would have retain the center cooling radiator for the V8 engine and install the electric power steering pump inside the frunk, IMHO you would need as much cooling capacity as you can get to cool a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2025, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By Gilles
Where are you located?

Where are you located?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2025, 12:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,997
Posted By Gilles
My point is that you may Not have to swap the...

My point is that you may Not have to swap the steering rack and only have to replace the o-rings to stop the leak, awesome project, none the less :-)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2025, 04:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,997
Posted By Gilles
Mark, if you didn't find any oil inside the...

Mark, if you didn't find any oil inside the rubber boots, then the leak is from the viton o-rings that connect the metal pipes to the rack, these are not expensive and very easy to replace.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By Gilles
Alex, I believe that the upgrade is for the GT3...

Alex, I believe that the upgrade is for the GT3 master cylinder Not the booster.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2025, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By Gilles
Like Danimal suggests

Like Danimal suggests
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-16-2025, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 333
Posted By Gilles
What is the condition of your front struts?

What is the condition of your front struts?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-14-2025, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 526
Posted By Gilles
Motive Power Bleeder

Sam, you mentioned that you are not a mechanic, but bleeding the brakes (and clutch), is not a difficult task, as long as you can put the car on jackstands to remove the four wheels.

I would...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-01-2025, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 584
Posted By Gilles
It is easy to isolate which bearing is making...

It is easy to isolate which bearing is making noise by coasting downhill in neutral (with the engine off..) and swerving right to left, if the noise increases when torning right, then your left...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2025, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 352
Posted By Gilles
clutch balancing

IMHO, you should send a new flywheel and new clutch assembly to get them balanced together
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2025, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By Gilles
Perhaps I am Bi-Polar.. :D I love sport...

Perhaps I am Bi-Polar.. :D

I love sport cars, I am into my second Cayman but my background comes from Renault 8S, Fiat X1/9's, Alfa Romeo's and obviously Porsches..

However in 1999 I bought my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2025, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 281
Posted By Gilles
Seeking help near Columbia SC

Non Porsche related..
I have a deposit on a '07 Volvo V70 wagon and would like to ask if by any chance someone on the forum is near Columbia SC to do a generic inspection and most important, a test...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2025, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By Gilles
Honestly, I am not sure, but since you mention...

Honestly, I am not sure, but since you mention that the noises started after the repair shop flushed the brakes and Not the clutch, it could be an indication, at least after you flush the slave you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2025, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 396
Posted By Gilles
You could flush the master cylinder fairly easy...

You could flush the master cylinder fairly easy with a 'power bleeder' (I have the Motive Power Bleeder and I am very happy with it), just ask the shop the barnd of fluid they used so you buy the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-06-2025, 03:26 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 61,066
Posted By Gilles
I assumed that you guys get plenty of rain, but...

I assumed that you guys get plenty of rain, but never knew that it gets too cold in the PNW area..
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Gilles
JFK, thank you for the grease recommendation, I...

JFK, thank you for the grease recommendation, I would like to get the same brand (even from the dealer) to avoid mixing different grease brands.

For some reason, I keep thinking about the Alaska...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2025, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Gilles
Drive shaft CB joint grease

By any chance someone knows the specs of the grease used on the driveshaft boots?

One of my transmission side boots is leaking, I already have the 'ottinger type' clamp but before I replace it, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2025, 05:41 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 61,066
Posted By Gilles
my personal jacking procedure

This is what I do whenever I need to jack the car high on four jackstands, please note that this is my personal procedure that has worked for me since 2007 I first got my 987CS, and now I use it on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2025, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 625
Posted By Gilles
Wow Chris, that was a major impact! Thanks God...

Wow Chris, that was a major impact! Thanks God that you are ok!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2025, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By Gilles
Deserion, thank you for the link! It even...

Deserion, thank you for the link!

It even cost less than the OEM AOS with the connecting hoses..
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-24-2025, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 456
Posted By Gilles
Boxter, how old are your front struts? Worn...

Boxter, how old are your front struts? Worn struts would cause vibrations..
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2025, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By Gilles
Happy to hear this :-) Thank you!

Happy to hear this :-) Thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2025, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By Gilles
Thank you JFP! The FCP Euro DIY, also...

Thank you JFP!

The FCP Euro DIY, also mention that by removing the coolant tank, you will have a better access to the AOS, therefore both will be replaced at the same time.

I saw that you need...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2025, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By Gilles
a question for JFP regarding a 911 (997)

I had been maintaining a 2007 911 Carrera S convertible with automatic transmission, for a family member for several years, now the car has 50k and I would be doing some heavy maintenance and I need...
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