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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-21-2026, 10:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 63
Posted By elgyqc
Lseat covers - seam pulling out.

Since installing my Lseat covers the seam in the back of the seat has pulled out of the groove it is supposed to sit in.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/lseat_seam1769019728.jpg

The...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-21-2026, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By elgyqc
I followed the Volvo alternator video mentioned...

I followed the Volvo alternator video mentioned in the first post. A few notes on my experience.
The front bearing went into the front casing easily after I heated the front casing and put the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-18-2026, 02:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,993
Posted By elgyqc
My winter project is rebuilding a Boxster...

My winter project is rebuilding a Boxster alternator...
https://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/87604-rebuilding-alternator.html
As mentioned my alternator pulley was frozen solid,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-15-2026, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 138
Posted By elgyqc
Rebuilding the alternator

I found myself with enough parts laying around to put together a rebuilt alternator. I knew that front bearing was noisy so set out to replace the bearings and other "while you are in there" parts.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2025, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
With the case split I was able to turn the...

With the case split I was able to turn the crankshaft without it binding. WTF? Looking at the piston that hit the valves, number 3, I got the impression it was crooked, so I turned the crank to pull...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2025, 06:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,993
Posted By elgyqc
A year and a half since I posted in this...

A year and a half since I posted in this thread... have I been doing nothing? I did sell my spare engine that is discussed above. I guy drove from Nova Scotia to here in Quebec to pick it up. It is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-02-2025, 06:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
I decided to split the crankcase, hope to do that...

I decided to split the crankcase, hope to do that tomorrow and find out why the crankshaft doesn't turn a full revolution. Will try to post some pictures to liven things up.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2025, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By elgyqc
This may not be your problem, but check out this...

This may not be your problem, but check out this thread and specifically post #13......
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 11-25-2025, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 980
Posted By elgyqc
Still for sale, the dent under the passenger door...

Still for sale, the dent under the passenger door was fixed and front and rear bumper covers painted. A little over 155000KM now.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-10-2025, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
I took the bank 2 chain tensioner apart today and...

I took the bank 2 chain tensioner apart today and found that another pad was worn through...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/bank_2_pads1762831849.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-08-2025, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
It was not an IMS bearing failure, the single row...

It was not an IMS bearing failure, the single row bearing turns nicely with no looseness. There is some crud on the bolt though, there is supposed to be an o-ring under the bolt if I remember right,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-01-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
Usually my projects take a long time... this one...

Usually my projects take a long time... this one is already over after 3 days. I am going to part out anything that is useable. Get in touch if you need something.

Good parts: I have not as yet...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 12:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
Ya... The other head is off and that side looks...

Ya...
The other head is off and that side looks fine. Unfortunately I still cannot make a full revolution of the crankshaft, it blocks when the bad piston, #3, is almost at the bottom of the stroke....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
This will not buff right out!

This may not be the best deal I have ever made. Head off and this is what I found...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Cyl_3_valves_on_piston1761933712.jpg

Every valve on bank 1 hit a piston...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 06:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
I removed the tensioner and found this chain...

I removed the tensioner and found this chain pad...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Broken_pad1761917541.jpg

The blob that was on the gear (although I guess it is more correctly called a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 05:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
I don't think so. It is rounded like a liquid or...

I don't think so. It is rounded like a liquid or semi-liquid which has hardened... I've seen a lot of pieces of chain pads and it is not the same.

... EDIT - I think you are right, see the photo...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-30-2025, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,329
Posted By elgyqc
Three years later I had a question on the wedge I...

Three years later I had a question on the wedge I used with the bearing puller. Here are some clearer pictures.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_54911761860333.jpg
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2025, 01:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
Upon closer inspection both exhaust valves are...

Upon closer inspection both exhaust valves are broken in cylinder 3. The cams are out and I found this strange material on the timing gear. It is very hard and not metallic.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2025, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 972
Posted By elgyqc
Bought a 2000 Boxster S engine project

Saw this engine on Facebook Marketplace. When the prix came down to $500 (CDN) I couldn't resist... I figure it will be a winter project to keep me busy.
It will not do a full revolution with a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-01-2025, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By elgyqc
Use your jack to lift the suspected wheel and...

Use your jack to lift the suspected wheel and check for noise by turning the wheel and push and pull to see if there is play in the bearing. It was like this that I found play in one of my wheel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-16-2025, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 378
Posted By elgyqc
The the bolt in the IMS flange is what centers...

The the bolt in the IMS flange is what centers the IMS shaft (if I am remembering correctly. When the flange is removed the shaft can move, especially if the chain tensioners have not been removed....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2025, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Posted By elgyqc
Read through this thread... ...

Read through this thread...
https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/87381-possessed-door-latch-01-box-s-rt-side.html
... might help.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2025, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 865
Posted By elgyqc
Check out this thread: ...

Check out this thread:
https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/78235-door-window-not-dropping-properly-%96-troubleshooting-check-list.html
... specifically post #13.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2025, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By elgyqc
I don't understand what you mean by "put power on...

I don't understand what you mean by "put power on the poster and it works". Do you mean the motor?
Did the spoiler work before? If so what has changed since it last worked?
As already mentioned...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2025, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By elgyqc
I had a creaky clutch pedal. I sprayed WD40 up...

I had a creaky clutch pedal. I sprayed WD40 up where the rod and pedal lever meet and the sound went away. I think it took awhile though...
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