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Did mine a couple of years ago when I had the...

Did mine a couple of years ago when I had the front bumper off to clean the radiators.
Simple Green followed up by a pressure washer.
It came out really well.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-19-2020, 10:53 AM

Replies: 8

How to do IMS bearing job without locking crankshaft?

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

it would be a fool's errand to do that job...

it would be a fool's errand to do that job without locking down the crank.
Source an OE pulley and install it for the IMSR procedure and put your aftermarket unit back on when done.

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

09-08-2020, 06:10 AM

Replies: 9

Would I be crazy to pain my rims black?

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

Black, no. Anthracite grey, maybe. ...

Black, no.
Anthracite grey, maybe.

PlastiDip is pretty amazing and easy to do and best of all, not permanent.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-17-2020, 05:02 AM

Replies: 13

Cup holders

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

This... Although the original owner of my car...

This...
Although the original owner of my car paid the dealership a small fortune to rework the dashboard controls and install cup holders, I don’t use them.
They only hold a typical take-out...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-07-2020, 04:54 AM

Replies: 15

986 - Is this normal engine noise?

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

One more for totally normal. Carry on.

One more for totally normal.
Carry on.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-03-2020, 12:41 PM

Replies: 21

Found my coolant leak 😐

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

It’s not a very difficult job, but it sure makes...

It’s not a very difficult job, but it sure makes you wonder about the over-engineering and logic(?) behind the approach that was taken in the coolant tank design.
Way over complicated.
I jacked...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-24-2020, 11:45 AM

Replies: 20

02' Boxster Blinking CEL

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

Damp & rainy then confirmed misfire codes......

Damp & rainy then confirmed misfire codes... replace your coil packs as piper6909 suggests.
One or more have cracks and allow moisture to get inside.

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Detailing Discussion

12-21-2019, 06:49 AM

Replies: 3

Iron X works!

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

Highly recommend this type of product. ...

Highly recommend this type of product.
Metallic whites really pop after surface contamination has been removed.
I’ve used an equivalent product, Sonax Fallout Remover on the white vehicles in our...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-12-2019, 12:19 PM

Replies: 8

Uh Oh! What's leaking here in the front? (2004 base)

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

That looks to be the right side of the vehicle. ...

That looks to be the right side of the vehicle.
Washer reservoir resides in the left fender behind the tire.

OP, keep us posted...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

10-12-2019, 05:27 PM

Replies: 35

I just replaced a 20 year old waterpump...

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

@pilut2... I swapped mine out a couple of...

@pilut2...

I swapped mine out a couple of years ago and you’re right about the water pump and thermostat being a fiddly but relatively easy DIY.
Good on you not spending hundreds on labor. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-28-2019, 09:59 AM

Replies: 7

Blowing over the top of a Coke bottle sound

Views: 1,183

Posted By BoxsterSteve

Annoying woo woo sound right? Mine has been...

Annoying woo woo sound right?
Mine has been doing this for a couple of years, mainly at steady rpm driving.
First place to look is the fuel filler vent valve, one of which I (finally) bought. ...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

09-23-2019, 02:49 PM

Replies: 2

Vanity/Visor Mirror Lights Disabled by PO?

Views: 1,157

Posted By BoxsterSteve

I did the same repair on my car a few years back....

I did the same repair on my car a few years back.
Bought the parts from the same Florida dealership you show with asterisks.
Only difference was that I bought the Euro visor mirrors that didn’t...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

09-10-2019, 04:29 PM

Replies: 26

How to make a 2001 Boxster S a Daily Driver?

Views: 2,175

Posted By BoxsterSteve

... and this exactly is why I paid my indie to do...

... and this exactly is why I paid my indie to do this ****************ty job.

@ ~jeff,

Replace all fluids, get the CV boots done before the bearings get contaminated by road grit and change...

Forum: Boxster Racing Forum

08-23-2019, 05:00 PM

Replies: 6

How hot is too hot?

Views: 1,135

Posted By BoxsterSteve

The heater core can do a pretty good imitation of...

The heater core can do a pretty good imitation of a radiator to help pull heat out of the engine coolant.
As an addendum to the leaving the car running in the paddock idea... crank up the interior...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

08-10-2019, 08:53 AM

Replies: 7

Will phone dial rims fit a 986

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Posted By BoxsterSteve

They will work on cars originally fitted with 16”...

They will work on cars originally fitted with 16” wheels.
There was one forum member who had the 16” phone dials on his early 986. Looked really good.
They won’t fit over the larger brakes on a...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-13-2019, 06:36 PM

Replies: 6

Zenon Lights

Views: 1,199

Posted By BoxsterSteve

He’ll let you know in the next week or so. :D

He’ll let you know in the next week or so. :D

Forum: New Member Introductions

07-09-2019, 06:13 PM

Replies: 3

Seeking Repair in Denver

Views: 746

Posted By BoxsterSteve

I’d check the pump relay before yanking out the...

I’d check the pump relay before yanking out the fuel pump.
If you’re not sure of the vehicle’s service history, you might also consider replacing the fuel filter as well.
They should be done...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-03-2019, 03:17 PM

Replies: 19

So look what somebody did!

Views: 1,457

Posted By BoxsterSteve

Justifiable homicide right there...

Justifiable homicide right there...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2019, 03:37 PM

Replies: 23

help with a diesel question

Views: 1,864

Posted By BoxsterSteve

I’d say don’t fret, only a 20% dilution... and it...

I’d say don’t fret, only a 20% dilution... and it wasn’t your car.:D

I once returned a rental van filthy dirty and gladly paid the cleaning charge.
All the mud covered the scratches I left on...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-15-2019, 06:30 PM

Replies: 22

Reminder for the veterans and news for the newbies

Views: 1,648

Posted By BoxsterSteve

Stuff like this is too easy to forget. I...

Stuff like this is too easy to forget.
I sourced a second one.
Now I hang wheels on two guide pins.
Gone is the balancing act and the likelihood of caliper paint damage trying to keep the wheel...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2019, 04:49 AM

Replies: 1

Lifters sticking

Views: 628

Posted By BoxsterSteve

How long did the noise last? One or two seconds...

How long did the noise last? One or two seconds at startup can be considered normal.
The early 5 chain cars can be noisier, though it’s typically chain tensioners that are the source of the noise...

Forum: New Member Introductions

05-29-2019, 04:15 PM

Replies: 16

Please allow myself to introduce......myself

Views: 1,731

Posted By BoxsterSteve

Digging your Ravenna Green 914! I kinda liked...

Digging your Ravenna Green 914!
I kinda liked the Boxster freshly sanded... reminded me of the General Mayhem http://986forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21940&stc=1&d=1559175112

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