Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Search Forums

Showing results 1 to 25 of 52
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: SpikeJr
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By SpikeJr
Thanks for the measurement Spendy - looks like I...

Thanks for the measurement Spendy - looks like I have 27" of metal below the plastic...that's about 9" off the end that is stuck in the tube or slightly protruding into the pan...hopefully I'll be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-16-2015, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By SpikeJr
Absolutely - car is parked until I get this...

Absolutely - car is parked until I get this resolved...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-15-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,278
Posted By SpikeJr
Dipstick broke

Well...after some searching of past posts, I guess I need to ask for some assistance.

The dipstick on my 98 Boxster was hanging up about 1" prior to being fully seated. Eventually the dipstick...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 10-02-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By SpikeJr
WTB: Durametric

Well, looks like it's time to troubleshoot a CEL...Figured it was only a matter of time...a quick read by Advance Auto using their OBD2 had a P1123 code. Instead of throwing parts at the issue and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-26-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,601
Posted By SpikeJr
I will be interested to hear how this works out...

I will be interested to hear how this works out for you. Many threads on subwoofer installs out there - from what I've seen, it's difficult to get one in place without compromising legroom,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-20-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,821
Posted By SpikeJr
Ouch. Was surprised they told you 50-60mph...if...

Ouch. Was surprised they told you 50-60mph...if so, then I'm impressed. I would have thought more damage would occur...what's the normal speed limit on the street?

Sadly, it doesn't take much to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-19-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By SpikeJr
Appreciate the offer - I have the one pictured...

Appreciate the offer - I have the one pictured above on the way. If it turns out to be faulty I'll send you a PM.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-19-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By SpikeJr
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/image14111576...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/image1411157687.jpg

Found it! Thanks again Jinx!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-19-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By SpikeJr
Thanks Jinx - I'll head over there now...

Thanks Jinx - I'll head over there now...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-19-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 275,734
Posted By SpikeJr
Sent you a PM for some door wire harness...

Sent you a PM for some door wire harness connections...Thanks!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-19-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By SpikeJr
Snapped the door harness connecting clip

Well, here goes…

98 Base Boxster with no door speakers. In the process of adding the wiring, the door-to-body harness was unscrewed and separated to add wires for the new speakers. The...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-17-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,742
Posted By SpikeJr
PM sent for the wind deflector set...

PM sent for the wind deflector set...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-04-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By SpikeJr
Any word back? I have 2 gents that would like 4...

Any word back? I have 2 gents that would like 4 bolts each. Told them I was waiting a couple of days for your decision since I don't have a full set of 20 - only 16 available. Let me know - I'd...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By SpikeJr
Well, went back thru some threads on the topic. ...

Well, went back thru some threads on the topic. Found this a few years back:

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/42978-water-pump-impeller-tips-chips-your-cooling-system.html

Nice...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By SpikeJr
Well, new pump arrived today. Not too bad of a...

Well, new pump arrived today. Not too bad of a job. Having a flex 10mm socket is mandatory. Lol. Old pump bearing must have let go. You can see from the pic that the impeller isn't centered...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-01-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By SpikeJr
PM replied.

PM replied.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 08-31-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 965
Posted By SpikeJr
I have a full set of lugs as well if you don't...

I have a full set of lugs as well if you don't take the previous post's offer. I had purchased a new set of the Black Lugs from Porsche - probably should have just repainted my original lugs silver...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-28-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By SpikeJr
Thanks for the link thstone! I'll roll up the...

Thanks for the link thstone! I'll roll up the sleeves soon - gonna buy a universal 10mm for the hard to reach bolts. And I wish I had thought about the motor mount! The car just rolled past 88K...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-28-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,602
Posted By SpikeJr
Lol - I hear you - just trying to get some decent...

Lol - I hear you - just trying to get some decent bass if the opportunity presents itself.

Personally, I never have the radio on - I enjoy the sound of the car too much. Good thing too since I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-27-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,602
Posted By SpikeJr
Found a post on another forum - someone filled...

Found a post on another forum - someone filled the enclosure with water and it was .14cu after the calculations. That was for the extended enclosure that I posted... the earlier models had a shorter...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-27-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,488
Posted By SpikeJr
Time for the Water Pump, 2 wrench job...

Sitting in the drive-thru and started to hear a fairly loud urethane / plastic type of noise...slight rev of the engine and the noise went away only to return. Not happy at this point...and I'm...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-30-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,602
Posted By SpikeJr
Door Speaker Enclosure Volume

Ok - not an easy find for me...trying to figure out the CU ft volume for the door "subwoofer" enclosures. Specifically part # 996.645.551.00 pic included for reference.

The reason I'm asking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,646
Posted By SpikeJr
Interesting idea to raise the seat - perhaps a...

Interesting idea to raise the seat - perhaps a solid spacer with the longer bolts. I would like to use that space too.

However, my concern would be safety in an accident - the shear load on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,188
Posted By SpikeJr
Glad this thread was refreshed - after putting...

Glad this thread was refreshed - after putting down my beverage I took a stroll out to the garage and noticed that my cap was an .01 part number. For a minute I was impressed that I have 88K miles...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,140
Posted By SpikeJr
Nice! I will call them on Monday - Looks like...

Nice! I will call them on Monday - Looks like $25 to give it a try. Can't make it worse - will only get closer to the original color. Appreciate the link!
Showing results 1 to 25 of 52

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:25 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page