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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,011
Posted By hosickjg
I wasn't aware there were companies that fixed...

I wasn't aware there were companies that fixed the Drive Box. Can someone post a link to one or more of these companies? If you have your Drive Box repaired do they keep your key codes or reprogram...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,011
Posted By hosickjg
Already done. Battery is fully charged .

Already done. Battery is fully charged
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,011
Posted By hosickjg
Central Locking System Problem

I know this is a common problem however I'm hoping someone might shed some light. I haven't been able to find a forum with my exact symptoms:

I've been driving the car all spring (1999 Boxster...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By hosickjg
Car started first turn after having a new crank...

Car started first turn after having a new crank position sensor put in. For some reason it didn't trigger a code in the computer though.
All fixed!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,216
Posted By hosickjg
DONE. It was a bad ground on the engine. Fixed...

DONE. It was a bad ground on the engine. Fixed now.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-27-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,216
Posted By hosickjg
Boxster won't start

As if my Boxster doesn't already have enough problems it seems there's a new one. The latest thing its doing is not continuously turning over when being started.
When you turn the key it turns over...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By hosickjg
I got the OBD2 Reader to work after reading a...

I got the OBD2 Reader to work after reading a posting on Renntech. I added the forum below if anyone else had this problem.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-26-2010, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,239
Posted By hosickjg
Boxster won't start

Just put a rebuilt engine (I did it so I know its done right) into my Boxster. Filled it up with fluids and it won't start. (I have never heard this car run before because I bought it as a rolling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By hosickjg
If you have ever removed a transmission from...

If you have ever removed a transmission from almost any car you don't need a DIY to remove a Boxster transmission. Very easy to do, will take a couple hours.
A quick run down:
-Jack up car and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,545
Posted By hosickjg
Although unusual, it is possible that that oil...

Although unusual, it is possible that that oil leak is coming from the oil cooler. There are 4 rubber gaskets between the block and oil cooler. Its located on the top drivers side rear of the block....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,382
Posted By hosickjg
I agree with Tawheed, why cant you ask the US...

I agree with Tawheed, why cant you ask the US owner to get a letter from the US dealer stating there are no recalls. Just get the buy to say the new buy wants to for personal assurance. Then supply...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,545
Posted By hosickjg
I just bought an IMS bearing from LN Engineering...

I just bought an IMS bearing from LN Engineering for the engine I'm building. It was a double row bearing which should be the same as the 1997. It cost $595 plus tax and delivery.

Also yes, a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,545
Posted By hosickjg
HA, very funny. My block comes back from the...

HA, very funny. My block comes back from the machine shop Monday and then I can start re-assembling. Talk to me after I've scraped and cut my knuckles for a while and you might have a deal. LOL
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,736
Posted By hosickjg
Got it!! Don't need info anymore.

Got it!! Don't need info anymore.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,545
Posted By hosickjg
Dirk, its seems very obvious that your not...

Dirk, its seems very obvious that your not actually asking for advice about whether you should buy this car or not, you have already decided to buy this car.
With that said, here is my 2 cents,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
Posted By hosickjg
I agree with "JFP in PA" and have the experience...

I agree with "JFP in PA" and have the experience with this engine to back that up. I JUST split a Boxster block with a bad IMS (center of bearing came out by hand). I decided to split the block to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,736
Posted By hosickjg
Torque Specs?

So I'm rebuilding my 986 2.5L Boxster engine and have requested torque specs for internal engine parts in a couple of forums with no response. I bought a Bentley Manual yesterday and was disappointed...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-23-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 151,844
Posted By hosickjg
Bought a short block (81000 miles) to replace my...

Bought a short block (81000 miles) to replace my wrecked block (86100 miles with a falled # 3 cylinder) only to find the block I bought had a failed IMS. Tore it down and am currently rebuilding it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,451
Posted By hosickjg
Broken IMS Bearing removal tips?

As some of you may have gathered (from past postings and questions) I'm deep into a Boxster engine assembly. I just received a short block that I am about to build back into an active engine. While...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,381
Posted By hosickjg
Come on, someones got to know this information.

Come on, someones got to know this information.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,381
Posted By hosickjg
Torque Specs?

Im just building a 2.5L boxster engine after a disaster with the original block (cylinder 3 self-destructed) and I need to find out some torque specs. I can't find my book and was hoping someone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-30-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,295
Posted By hosickjg
Timing Chain Pre-tensioner #9599

Does anyone have a Timing Chain Pre-Tensioner that they are willing to rent. I am looking for the one with the part number 9599.

PM me if you do. Thanks
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-30-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,280
Posted By hosickjg
Looking for Timing Chain Pre-tensioner 9599

Does anyone have the Porsche timing chain pre-tensioner part # 9599 that they would be willing to rent out for a week?

PM me if you do.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,973
Posted By hosickjg
Oh I'm aware its an old car and I am fixing it on...

Oh I'm aware its an old car and I am fixing it on my own dime. I'm just bothered that Porsche has build such garbage while taking no responsibility for what they sell. I've owned MANY cars and NEVER...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2010, 06:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,973
Posted By hosickjg
Epic Engine Fail

Got my 2.5L 1999 Boxster engine with 75100 miles on it apart today. Didn't take long to figure out what was wrong......
Is there a class action lawsuit against Porsche yet for this? I've seen this...
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