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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2025, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By Lacostas
true.. What's the next thing to check ? Maybe the...

true.. What's the next thing to check ? Maybe the Regulator cant "see" the correct voltage of the system due to a bad ground ?

1. Bad starter ground, even though car starts perfectly fine
2. Bad...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2025, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By Lacostas
Bosch Voltage Regulator is brand new. Any chance...

Bosch Voltage Regulator is brand new. Any chance this is being caused by the alternator somehow ? Or by a bad ground somewhere ? Im running out of options :confused:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2025, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By Lacostas
Overvoltage when throttle

Hey all!

Everytime i press the gas pedal from idle in my 986 2.7 M96.23 , i see that the voltage spikes and sometimes goes over 14.8 even 14.96V.

Throttle body is new, VR is new and i just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By Lacostas
Thanks for the input. The voltage is at 17V even...

Thanks for the input. The voltage is at 17V even with the engine off (igntion on) so i assume the alternator doesnt affect it much ?

Im leaning towards faulty ECU or faulty TPS (?) but not sure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2025, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By Lacostas
Exclamation TPS Sensor Voltage 17V

Hey all!

Been trying to track an annoying electrical issue on my 2.7 M9623 (2004) that has been nagging me for at least a year. Bought an iCarSoft POR 3.0 and here are the results:



No...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2024, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By Lacostas
Thanks for the input but im in EU. I guess ill...

Thanks for the input but im in EU. I guess ill most probably buy the used camshaft even if it has these black spots on the lobe


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By Lacostas
for example i found this one on eBay...

for example i found this one on eBay...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By Lacostas
Yeap i know It’s a damaged cam afterall but is...

Yeap i know It’s a damaged cam afterall but is the tiny spot in the red circle the main problem?

Cause I have found few used camshafts on eBay and almost all of them have that kind of dark spot...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By Lacostas
Yeah i get that part, its bad, but why he...

Yeah i get that part, its bad, but why he insisted and pointed his finger at that little disoloration ?! That was the main "issue" and its a bit weird.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 673
Posted By Lacostas
Help! Dealer claims camshaft is bad and needs replacement

Hello Folks :cheers:

Unfortunately my engine (Box 2.7 2004) needs repair since cyl 4 lost compression due to a broken lifter spring/broken valve...

The dealer quoted me a whooping $13500...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2024, 05:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 381
Posted By Lacostas
ZERO Compression on Cyl 4 & Misifires

Hey folks,

Long story short i got stranded with multiple misfires and upon inspection seems like cylinder 4 has zero compression. Misfires on cyl 4,5,6 and 2 (small ones).

Im afraid that the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2024, 03:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Lacostas
Okay so the pump doesn’t start at all. I have...

Okay so the pump doesn’t start at all. I have located the relay, not sure if it’s broken or not. I’ll search the island if I can find it here in an auto parts but I doubt it(?) so I may end up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Lacostas
Got it, thanks. Maybe i could rule out the SAI...

Got it, thanks. Maybe i could rule out the SAI pump if i start the car (once dead cold) and listen if the Pump starts whining. If not, i could assume that its a faulty SAI Pump ?

Im a bit worried...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2024, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Lacostas
Thanks, do you have any idea which one i can...

Thanks, do you have any idea which one i can start checking first ? Maybe it would be better/easier/faster (but more expensive) to get a new SAI Pump and check if that is the case?
Or even get the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By Lacostas
Exclamation P0491/2 + Misfires Problem

Hey folks, long time no see.

So ive done my research so far for my sudden Misfires: P0306, P0304, P0305,P0302 plus the SAI Codes: P0491,P0492

Ofcourse there is flashing CEL so i stopped...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 851
Posted By Lacostas
Mine does the same and i have 240km on the clock....

Mine does the same and i have 240km on the clock. I like it as it feels more rough.

I would say - dont bother
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Lacostas
UPDATE: I switched oil from 5W-40 to 0W-40 and...

UPDATE: I switched oil from 5W-40 to 0W-40 and then i added 2x of Liqui Moly Hydraulic Lifter Additive.

About 200km later - Noise gone.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Lacostas
You are right - Its 2004 Boxster 2.7L 228hp

You are right - Its 2004 Boxster 2.7L 228hp
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-11-2023, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By Lacostas
Engine Noise - Sticky lifters ? [Video]

Hello :cheers:

Hope everyone is good in this fantastic community!

so the story is this: After the issue with "oil in coolant" was fixed (cause of failed Oil cooler), i topped the car with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By Lacostas
Thanks for the fast reply! :):) Okay - ill...

Thanks for the fast reply! :):)

Okay - ill try to lower the coolant level somehow before trying. In any case, ill take the chances and proceed with it as it.

My model is a 2004 2.7L one. Lets...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-01-2023, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By Lacostas
Mayonnaise on Coolant - Oil Cooler ?

Hello Folks! Long time no see :cheers:

Problem has already been discussed here quite some times, strong presence of mayonnaise inside the coolant :eek:. Ill start with removing the oil cooler and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By Lacostas
Ok here are some updates: I removed the oil...

Ok here are some updates:

I removed the oil cap and the car sounded like its running rough (struggling shaking etc) BUT the RPMs stayed at the same level. What does this mean ? :barf:

The car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-31-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By Lacostas
Hmmm but it doesn’t seem to be the case since...

Hmmm but it doesn’t seem to be the case since most of the symptoms don’t apply here

I think I may have to remove the throttle body and look for vacuum lines that are disconnected.

Would a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By Lacostas
Irregular idle when A/C is on - feels underpowered

Hello to this great forum (again) :cheers:

So, for the last 6-7 months im havin a weird issue with the power of the car. It feels underpowered and it seems like its struggling to run sometimes.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By Lacostas
Thanks a lot man! You saved my day:cheers: the

Thanks a lot man! You saved my day:cheers: the
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