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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-29-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,670
Posted By jmcl
986 HAES Amplifier

I'm looking for a schematic for the HAES M490 amplifier. This amp was/is used on many 986s.

In it's stock configuration this amp drives the dash speakers and the door speakers. It seems that the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,827
Posted By jmcl
HAES 40W Low Pass Filter Removal

I know this dates back to 2007.
Meanwhile much was said about the 986 sound upgrade.
One thing that bugs me is that I never read anywhere that this "built in" low pass filter could be eliminated....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-08-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,455
Posted By jmcl
Could be simple. Spark plug ou spark plug coil....

Could be simple. Spark plug ou spark plug coil. When it happened to me it was a coil.
You need to read the code with a scan tool and post it here.
Try this

http://www.durametric.com
...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-07-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,493
Posted By jmcl
Looking 986S or 996 calipers

Looking for 986S or 996 calipers.
Part numbers:

Porsche Left Front Caliper 996.351.425.xx
Porsche Right Front Caliper 996.351.426.xx

Used condition is OK a long as they can be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By jmcl
Randall, the following thread contains relevant...

Randall, the following thread contains relevant information to answer your question:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28088
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By jmcl
Not an expert but I have read in many forums that...

Not an expert but I have read in many forums that when upgrading the front to the 996 brakes (same as Boxster S) you don't need to upgrade the rear brakes.

Also, I don't believe it's possible to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By jmcl
After much consideration ($) I have decided to...

After much consideration ($) I have decided to keep the stock brakes.

I am located in Europe. I'm now looking at rotor and pad options.
I don't think that I will find such a good deal as the one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2011, 04:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,459
Posted By jmcl
That sounds like a cracked oil fill tube. They...

That sounds like a cracked oil fill tube. They usually crack in the articulated bend that is located close to the firewall.
Some cracks on this tube are hard to find and they only leek when the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2011, 03:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By jmcl
You can exclude the oil fill tube and the AOS....

You can exclude the oil fill tube and the AOS. These are prone to leaks but are located on the passenger side.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2011, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By jmcl
Upgrading the Brakes

I have a 1997 2.5L 996 Boxster with about 47000 miles on the clock.
The front rotors and pads have never been replaced and the time has come to do this.
Since I will have to buy new rotors and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By jmcl
Solved

Just a quick note to write that it's solved. It was the oil fill tube. It cracked on the flex bend, close to the firewall, due to it's age and, of course, to normal engine vibration.
Tube as been...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By jmcl
Inspected the car underneath and it's not the...

Inspected the car underneath and it's not the spark plugs or the cam cover.
Oils seems to come from a top tube.
The likely candidate is now the oil fill tube. It can be cracked and leaking.
The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By jmcl
I'll remove the wheel tomorrow and take a look at...

I'll remove the wheel tomorrow and take a look at the spark plugs. Thank for the pointer. This is definitely a possibility:

Spark plug tube leak
or
Cam cover leak
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By jmcl
This photo is not from my car but it does show...

This photo is not from my car but it does show what I believe to the the dripping location. Passenger side, just before the rear suspension:

http://www.adaptableobjects.com/Boxster/Drip/15.JPG
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By jmcl
Oil Drip. Can you pinpoint the cause?

Hello.
My Box started dripping oil.
I live in a condo and don't have an easy way to lift the car. I'll get it checked but since I'm worried I placed a digital camera under the car and captured some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,360
Posted By jmcl
HAES 4 channel vs 6 channel

Hi,

before considering changing a 4 channel HAES for a 6 channel HAES can anyone please explain what is the gain on doing this mod.

My Box has the stock HAES 4 channel. I already changed the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By jmcl
Hi, here's...

Hi,

here's (http://www.amazon.com/Porsche-Boxster-Service-Manual-1997-2004/dp/0837613337/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1280273679&sr=8-1-fkmr2) something that's very usefull. I used it to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-27-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,487
Posted By jmcl
Hi Frank, sorry to know that you have the...

Hi Frank,

sorry to know that you have the same problem on your 99 Boxster.
I did fix it by opening the lock cylinder (it's actually quite easy to disassemble). After opening it I found out that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,487
Posted By jmcl
Broken Lock Cylinder

Hey guys,

today, when I locked my 986 the key got stuck in the driver's side lock. Tried to remove it from the lock but without success.
So, after dealing with the service manual, I was able to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
Posted By jmcl
Boxster Fixed

I'm happy to report that after replacing the coil pack on cylinder 2 everything is back to normal and the car is running great.

Thank you to users extanker, paulv and Topless for answering when I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
Posted By jmcl
They were recently replaced with brand new NGKs. ...

They were recently replaced with brand new NGKs.
To be honest that is a very good sugestion.
I still have the old ones and I will try to fit and old one and retest.
Thanks!

John
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
Posted By jmcl
Found this post ...

Found this post

http://www.boxsterforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24701

Sounds similar.
Should i change the ignition coils?
Maybe swapping the ignition coil on cylinder with other cylinder?...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
Posted By jmcl
1997 Boxster CEL

Hi guys,

new to the forum.
My 1997 Boxster is misfiring. I read the codes and got P1319, P1314, P0300 and P0302).
I did a forum search for some of these codes (P1319 and P1314) and there are a...
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