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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By pianoporsche
Thank you for your help. The groaning...

Thank you for your help.

The groaning persists with the engine off.

Here is a video of the noise with the engine off:

https://youtu.be/5uPQammvik0

Does this help confirm your suspicion?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2025, 07:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By pianoporsche
Groaning sound when turning wheel

Hi everyone

Here is a video of the problem I am experiencing.

When I turn the steering wheel the steering column groans. It sounds like an old ship.

https://youtu.be/JIRJPlNoQNI

Any help...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2025, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 861
Posted By pianoporsche
To IMS or not to IMS with clutch replacement

My '98 986 Boxster with 108k+ miles needs a clutch.

I know that when you do the clutch you should also do the IMS and RMS.

My mechanic says that if the IMS has not failed yet to leave it alone....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,520
Posted By pianoporsche
Invest in a set of 12" race ramps. ...

Invest in a set of 12" race ramps.

https://www.raceramps.com/cribs/wheel/p/rr-wc-12/

You will need to get under it to do almost everything.

Also pick up a copy of 101 projects for your...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-09-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,419
Posted By pianoporsche
I was going to replace the speakers in my 1998...

I was going to replace the speakers in my 1998 986 boxster but i decided not to after doing some research.

Apparently the door speakers are not regular speakers but sub woofers only. And the dash...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By pianoporsche
Boxster Caliper Fell Off

Felt a bump and then horrible grinding noise coming from the left front wheel of my 98 Boxster 986.

I tow it home and look to see that the caliper had fallen off and got jammed between the rotor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-24-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,520
Posted By pianoporsche
My son has been driving a 98 Boxster 986 his...

My son has been driving a 98 Boxster 986 his junior and senior years in high school. He loves it and I feel that he is as safe as any other car. It has all the air bags and great brakes. It's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-22-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By pianoporsche
Thank you 78F350! If the wires were...

Thank you 78F350!

If the wires were compromised, would that affect the pad from moving properly?

I suppose the caliper could be damaged from the jolt of being jammed against the rotor
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By pianoporsche
left front brake pad dragging after caliper failure

So I lost my left front caliper on my '98 Porsche 986 Boxster.

The two caliper bolts completely came undone (I suspect lack of blue thread lock used when rotors were changed about 3 years ago).
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,555
Posted By pianoporsche
Here is a video of the whine: ...

Here is a video of the whine:

https://youtu.be/af-qvwUJjs8
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,555
Posted By pianoporsche
Here is a video of the noise: ...

Here is a video of the noise:

https://youtu.be/af-qvwUJjs8
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 568
Posted By pianoporsche
Whine from front of car after long drive

Hi everyone

After a long drive recently of my '98 986 with 88k miles, I noticed a loud whine coming from the extreme front of the front the bumper. It does not change with revs. It is a constant...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,555
Posted By pianoporsche
No, no issues when fueling up. No hesitation that...

No, no issues when fueling up. No hesitation that you would think would be a fuel line problem.

I started it up briefly today after it sat overnight and the noise was gone.

It seems that it is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-01-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,555
Posted By pianoporsche
loud whine from front of car

Happy new year everyone!

My '98 986 has developed a whine that is distinctly coming from the front of the car especially audible near either front tire.

It does not change pitch but it has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By pianoporsche
value of 2.5 engine and 5 speed transmission

Hi all

I am considering taking on an EV swap project.

I am thinking of buying a first gen Boxster 986 as the donor car.

I'd like to sell the engine and transmission but I don't have any idea...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2021, 07:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,794
Posted By pianoporsche
Maintenance priorities for x country trip

Hi everyone

I've had my 98 Boxster with 85k miles for almost two years.

I went from being a total mechanical nube to, well, I'm still a nube but I have done the following things to it all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By pianoporsche
Thank you for the tip. He removes the...

Thank you for the tip.

He removes the transmission in this video:

https://youtu.be/FvmxOzcMMno

It looks like he is using jack stands so the RaceRamps should give me a lot more clearance.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By pianoporsche
How much clearance to drop transmission?

HI I am planning a lot of maintenance to my 98 this summer and was thinking about dropping the transmission.

How much clearance do I need to get it out?

My RaceRamps give me 12" and there is 6"...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,311
Posted By pianoporsche
Since I did not see any wetness on the carpet in...

Since I did not see any wetness on the carpet in the trunk I figured that the coolant tank was not leaking. (I assumed that the carpet sat on the metal floor of the trunk.)

I did a little more...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,311
Posted By pianoporsche
topping off coolant

How often (if ever) should I be topping off my coolant?

I drive my 98 boxster with 85k miles a few times a week for 20-30 minute runs.

The coolant light blinks every 3-4 months and I add 4-8oz...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Posted By pianoporsche
I'm confused . . . so is there a relay for...

I'm confused . . . so is there a relay for non-intermittent wipers?

If so, where is it?

If I add the intermittent relay will my wipers work?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,989
Posted By pianoporsche
98 boxster 986 wipers stopped working

Hi Everyone.

My wipers on my 98 986 stopped working suddenly. They don't move at all.

I don't have the intermittent feature so I think that there is no relay for them (as far as I can tell...
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