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Thanks, good to know! I have all the bits...

Thanks, good to know! I have all the bits necessary to do this and was thinking of doing it when I have everything apart to install my coil overs when warmer weather finally arrives. Any suggestions...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-13-2011, 06:36 PM

Replies: 29

More cost effective Brake upgrades ??

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Posted By Roy_Josef

How about a brake bias valve off another car? We...

How about a brake bias valve off another car? We used to do this (a lot!) right or wrong back in the day for both the 914 and the 944.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

03-11-2011, 05:12 PM

Replies: 29

More cost effective Brake upgrades ??

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Posted By Roy_Josef

I seem to remember someone saying that when you...

I seem to remember someone saying that when you put Box 'S'/996 front brakes on you can take your 'old' front calipers and rotors and put them on the rear. (Front left to right rear, Front right to...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

02-27-2011, 06:11 PM

Replies: 8

How to remove the bumperetts on 986 Boxster

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Posted By Roy_Josef

Nice job Erik! Where did you get the 3M Arctic...

Nice job Erik! Where did you get the 3M Arctic Silver stickers?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-31-2011, 03:33 PM

Replies: 11

How to remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly?

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Posted By Roy_Josef

What would you think about cutting out that bolt...

What would you think about cutting out that bolt completely and then using a new bolt going through from the other way? So...it would go through from the front of the pulley first (threading through...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-30-2011, 09:48 PM

Replies: 11

How to remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly?

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Posted By Roy_Josef

Thank you very much for that. Looks like this is...

Thank you very much for that. Looks like this is going to be fun...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-29-2011, 02:51 PM

Replies: 11

How to remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly?

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Posted By Roy_Josef

Thanks for all that. I suspected the whole...

Thanks for all that. I suspected the whole assembly had to come out to replace that bolt. Can it be done with the engine in situ? My biggest concern is the 'head' of that bolt has been totally chewed...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-29-2011, 12:47 PM

Replies: 11

How to remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly?

Views: 12,934

Posted By Roy_Josef

Thanks for the reply but I'm not sure you're...

Thanks for the reply but I'm not sure you're picking up what I'm putting down. I need to get the bolt out from behind the lever arm. I've already got the pulley off but the bolt is longer than the...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-29-2011, 11:15 AM

Replies: 11

How to remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly?

Views: 12,934

Posted By Roy_Josef

How to remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly?

Hi fellas. Previous owner buggered up the bolt head that holds the serp belt tensioner in place. I also suspect the tensioner arm itself is seized as I can't get it to budge turning it clockwise as...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-29-2011, 11:12 AM

Replies: 40

Ebay headers...updates?

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Posted By Roy_Josef

Is there such thing as headers that fit a 2.5...

Is there such thing as headers that fit a 2.5 TIPTRONIC? My particular car is a '98.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2011, 03:12 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to get a "behavioral" idea on startups

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Posted By Roy_Josef

What exactly does that air pump do anyways?

What exactly does that air pump do anyways?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

12-29-2010, 08:29 PM

Replies: 40

Ebay headers...updates?

Views: 8,791

Posted By Roy_Josef

Do these headers work on a '98 2.5 with Tiptronic?

Do these headers work on a '98 2.5 with Tiptronic?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-05-2010, 04:19 PM

Replies: 21

Tiptronic Rear Differential Oil Change

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Posted By Roy_Josef

Just went through that this weekend. Best way to...

Just went through that this weekend. Best way to get the plug out is to pull off the diagonal body brace underneath, it's just a bolt and a couple of nuts. After that you can with the right...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-29-2010, 11:08 AM

Replies: 21

Tiptronic Rear Differential Oil Change

Views: 10,377

Posted By Roy_Josef

Any reason why the electric fluid pump as used in...

Any reason why the electric fluid pump as used in boats wouldn't work? Taking a look online seems like it would work perfectly. Snake the hose in, turn the pump on, suck out fluid then use a regular...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-28-2010, 04:40 PM

Replies: 21

Tiptronic Rear Differential Oil Change

Views: 10,377

Posted By Roy_Josef

Are you 100% confident that it's the EXACT same...

Are you 100% confident that it's the EXACT same oil as the Esso/Mobil LT 71141? Reason I ask is the ZF part number is NOT 71141 from what I understand.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-24-2010, 09:40 PM

Replies: 21

Tiptronic Rear Differential Oil Change

Views: 10,377

Posted By Roy_Josef

Perfect timing. Wondering the exact same thing as...

Perfect timing. Wondering the exact same thing as I get ready to do this job. Surely there is a better way to drain and fill the diff. without yanking the axle out!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-26-2010, 03:51 PM

Replies: 7

Front Speaker Upgrade - Which is 'the' one?

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Posted By Roy_Josef

Front Speaker Upgrade - Which is 'the' one?

Hey guys, I'm looking to upgrade the blown front speakers in my '98. I have Harvey's PnP rear speaker upgrade coupled with the M490 door speakers and a CDR-220. I think I'll soon get a 6 channel 996...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-25-2010, 01:15 PM

Replies: 3

Broken Litronic Internals

Views: 1,179

Posted By Roy_Josef

Thanks for the help fellas. Turned out to be an...

Thanks for the help fellas. Turned out to be an extremely simple fix. Looks like I got lucky! Cheers.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-20-2010, 06:50 PM

Replies: 3

Broken Litronic Internals

Views: 1,179

Posted By Roy_Josef

Broken Litronic Internals

Hiya Gents, I recently purchased a pair of used '99 996 litronic assemblies and while they look perfect outside there is something wrong with the internals on both. The main projector is somewhat...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-14-2010, 09:52 PM

Replies: 4

clunkity-clunk in front end

Views: 1,827

Posted By Roy_Josef

Check your strut bushings! Worn ones will make a...

Check your strut bushings! Worn ones will make a clunk noise exactly as you describe.

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