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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2025, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 382
Posted By particlewave
These parts often break in shipping. This is a...

These parts often break in shipping. This is a large part of the reason that I don't do conversions anymore. Best to pick up in person when that is an option.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-14-2025, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,685,547
Posted By particlewave
I won the "broken impeller" contest. Took a...

I won the "broken impeller" contest.

Took a lot longer than expected because my hoses were completely fused to the WP and thermostat. Installed Pierburg water pump and standard 180° thermostat....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-27-2025, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,685,547
Posted By particlewave
Had an issue for the first time in years. Rattle...

Had an issue for the first time in years. Rattle and squeaks on startup. Dumping coolant.
Diagnosis: water pump failure.

Now I have to remember how to work on this thing...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-27-2025, 09:04 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 87,562
Posted By particlewave
Mine still works great ;)

Mine still works great ;)
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-27-2025, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 509
Posted By particlewave
Nice work ;)

Nice work ;)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2024, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,685,547
Posted By particlewave
'99 986 ...

'99 986

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-04-2023, 11:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By particlewave
Just remove the plug and change your oil like a...

Just remove the plug and change your oil like a normal person.

Weirdo...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 12-04-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,642
Posted By particlewave
Tacky. It looks like you put tint film on...

Tacky.

It looks like you put tint film on your headlights in order to look like a car that it's not. :barf:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 880
Posted By particlewave
13.8 means that your regulator and alternator are...

13.8 means that your regulator and alternator are working. I would check major connection points as you may be getting voltage, but low current. There's a large distribution block on top of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By particlewave
If you're asking about what I think you're asking...

If you're asking about what I think you're asking about, when you insert the key, it is pressed. When you pull the key out, it is released. This is what tells the car to shut accessories off.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-13-2023, 11:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By particlewave
No. Much too big.

No. Much too big.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 591
Posted By particlewave
I've never been inside a Tip steering wheel, but...

I've never been inside a Tip steering wheel, but first thought is clockspring.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,770
Posted By particlewave
You absolutely need the center "clip" (lip). ...

You absolutely need the center "clip" (lip).

Buy and install it, or buy it and another wind deflector later when you lose this one on the highway.
...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-09-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By particlewave
Threw them out No longer available.

Threw them out

No longer available.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-08-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By particlewave
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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-08-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By particlewave
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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-08-2023, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By particlewave
981 techquipment car cover with bag and sun visor - just pay shipping

Trashed....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2023, 12:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By particlewave
It could be something on the back of the display....

It could be something on the back of the display. Check that first.

If not, get yourself one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Stripe-Screen-Ribbon-Repair/dp/B07H781LMQ

Open the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By particlewave
Wrong. He backed into some concrete, a large...

Wrong.

He backed into some concrete, a large rock or similar.
Clearly.

Your picture shows a much bigger (higher) vehicle, so I feel you're being purposely deceptive for the sake of being...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-31-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 30,165
Posted By particlewave
Stuff like this: ...

Stuff like this:

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-31-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 30,165
Posted By particlewave
Nice to hear from you, Jay :) Still have the...

Nice to hear from you, Jay :)

Still have the Boxster, but I haven't done a project on it in years. Drive it several times per week, though. I think I'll be giving it to my son, soon.

I got deep...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,934
Posted By particlewave
Man, I hope you're right.

Man, I hope you're right.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,509
Posted By particlewave
I don't know what you're thinking, but in the...

I don't know what you're thinking, but in the original posters photo, it's clear that he backed into a curb or park stop. Those are "convex", by the way.

Those are actually fairly common and not...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-31-2023, 04:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 30,165
Posted By particlewave
If you need something, you can message me. I...

If you need something, you can message me.
I may even respond.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 07-31-2023, 03:36 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 156,076
Posted By particlewave
Nope. Went quiet, just like this forum.

Nope. Went quiet, just like this forum.
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