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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-26-2025, 08:43 AM

Replies: 4

Chain pad tensioner

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Posted By papasmurf

I would think you are probably fine then assuming...

I would think you are probably fine then assuming they are not changing. It is when the values are fluctuating in real time that shows there is a problem.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-25-2025, 12:31 PM

Replies: 4

Chain pad tensioner

Views: 220

Posted By papasmurf

Is the value fluctuating when the engine is...

Is the value fluctuating when the engine is revved or holding steady?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-24-2025, 05:52 PM

Replies: 13

Last week I was taking my 986 to the dragon

Views: 553

Posted By papasmurf

I mess with the car a bit this past weekend.

We bled the front brakes and there was an air bubble on the passenger side but the driver side was fine...fluid is not terribly old. Brakes seemed to be functioning normally, pedal pressure was...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-18-2025, 10:20 PM

Replies: 13

Last week I was taking my 986 to the dragon

Views: 553

Posted By papasmurf

I am planning to work on it this weekend...will...

I am planning to work on it this weekend...will try to follow up with any updates and resolutions. Thanks for the discussion and ideas so far.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-16-2025, 02:57 PM

Replies: 13

Last week I was taking my 986 to the dragon

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Posted By papasmurf

I checked the drains and there was the stray leaf or two but I would

not describe them as clogged and I even poured water through them just to verify. I remember reading a week ago (when I was stranded) about someone taking their brake booster apart to find the inside...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-15-2025, 03:42 PM

Replies: 13

Last week I was taking my 986 to the dragon

Views: 553

Posted By papasmurf

Last week I was taking my 986 to the dragon

and got about 2 hours away and the brakes suddenly went soft on the highway. I pulled over and got off the highway and drove about another 2 miles where it happened again with the brakes going soft...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

08-13-2025, 06:54 PM

Replies: 0

FS 987 (boxster) OEM/factory painted center console Guards Red

Views: 435

Posted By papasmurf

FS 987 (boxster) OEM/factory painted center console Guards Red

This is for the console, ashtray, etc. assembly (basically everything red). The console armrest cover and the frame it mounts to is not included. There is one tiny paint chip shown in the photo near...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-14-2025, 05:31 PM

Replies: 2

Late 987.2 Convertible top transmission swap to a 986?

Views: 285

Posted By papasmurf

Late 987.2 Convertible top transmission swap to a 986?

I was able to source what I think is a pair of good transmissions from an '10 boxster and all the associated equipment (cables, lifting arms, tonneau shocks) apart from the motor and the mounting...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

04-06-2025, 08:12 PM

Replies: 2

WTB Dansk or FVD Brombacher muffler

Views: 393

Posted By papasmurf

https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-cayman-parts-s...

https://986forum.com/forums/boxster-cayman-parts-sale-wanted/86717-fs-porsche-sports-exhaust.html

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

12-24-2024, 05:10 PM

Replies: 0

FS Porsche sports exhaust

Views: 547

Posted By papasmurf

FS Porsche sports exhaust

Porsche sports exhaust (PSE)

I purchased this to install on my boxster but have not got around to it yet...figured I would see if someone else was interested in it before I put it on my car....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-30-2024, 12:59 PM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

update: I got the new pump in yesterday and the...

update: I got the new pump in yesterday and the car started immediately without issue...drove it about 20-30 minutes and then again an hour or two later without issue. I was able to fill the gas tank...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-22-2024, 07:53 PM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

I was hoping I had the problem fixed but it seems there is more going

on. I tried the start the car about an hour later after having success without the clamp on the vac line and it ran for about 1 second before dying. I put the clamp back in place and could not get it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-22-2024, 12:18 PM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

Thanks for the help...

clamping off the vac line from the TB the car started pretty quickly after a couple of prior tries without the line clamped. I removed the clamp and the car idle as usual. I turned off the car and it...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-21-2024, 06:44 PM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

The new part arrived today

to replace the sensor/wiring that was chewed through. I checked the fuel filler after putting everything back together and I now get the "click" when the fuel filler valve is opened that was missing...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-14-2024, 02:57 PM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

Finally had some free time to look at the car and got the fuel tank

breather valve assembly unbolted as I was not getting the "click" that people described you should be getting with a functional unit. I was shopping around to purchase the valve and hopefully fix the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2024, 08:44 PM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

I forgot to mention that I do have a durametric...

I forgot to mention that I do have a durametric but not sure that I could easily find the problem with it either.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2024, 12:33 PM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

2000 model... I have not had the foresight to...

2000 model... I have not had the foresight to look at the tach when it has happened to rule out the CPS until just recently.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-04-2024, 08:06 AM

Replies: 13

Possible failing fuel pump.

Views: 1,577

Posted By papasmurf

Possible failing fuel pump.

About 2 weeks ago I backed the car out of the garage to wash it and an hour or so later was going to put it back in the garage but the car would not fire but just crank over. I tried about 3 times to...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-11-2024, 07:48 PM

Replies: 8

Convertible top alignment issues.

Views: 905

Posted By papasmurf

I was able to get the transmission mostly aligned...

I was able to get the transmission mostly aligned properly again but I still feel it is slightly angled to the body side compared to what it was originally. I got the cable back in and the two...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-08-2024, 08:49 PM

Replies: 8

Convertible top alignment issues.

Views: 905

Posted By papasmurf

I will try to get some photos eventually. I just...

I will try to get some photos eventually. I just looked at it again as I had the drive cable come out of the sheathing on the driver side transmission and low and behold now the lever arm on that...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2024, 08:11 PM

Replies: 8

Convertible top alignment issues.

Views: 905

Posted By papasmurf

The lever arms are installed in the correct...

The lever arms are installed in the correct orientation (like a frown).

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-05-2024, 08:10 PM

Replies: 8

Convertible top alignment issues.

Views: 905

Posted By papasmurf

The arms are on the correct sides as one has L in...

The arms are on the correct sides as one has L in the part number for the left side and one has R in the part number for the right side.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-02-2024, 09:07 PM

Replies: 8

Convertible top alignment issues.

Views: 905

Posted By papasmurf

Convertible top alignment issues.

I replaced the transmission gears on the convertible top a few months back and due to it being too hot to work in the garage, have just now got everything back together. I am having trouble with the...

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

06-09-2024, 04:32 PM

Replies: 6

WTB Metal driver gear for driver side

Views: 636

Posted By papasmurf

Yes, that is what I think I am needing.

Yes, that is what I think I am needing.

Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted

06-06-2024, 07:56 PM

Replies: 6

WTB Metal driver gear for driver side

Views: 636

Posted By papasmurf

It is the center part of figure 18 & 19 in the instructions at pelican parts.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/BODY_Convertible_Top_Gear_Replacement/BODY_Convertible_Top_Gear_Replacement.htm

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