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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-29-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,287
Posted By IMACMAN
Finally an answer

Not sure if anyone is still following this thread..... but... I finally got a mechanic to look at the car... I was there when he took the service cover off.... the first thing I saw, was the dreaded...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,287
Posted By IMACMAN
Thanks Stelan.... I charged the battery to full...

Thanks Stelan.... I charged the battery to full overnight.... but no luck this morning The engine seems to make about a half revolution of a turnover then just halt... I called the local Porsche Guru...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,344
Posted By IMACMAN
Thats The fear

... Hoping for the best but planning for the worst.... so... if it is an IMS failure I will replace the engine.... the car is a 1999 Base Standard.... what is the newest model year engine I can get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,287
Posted By IMACMAN
Fingers Crossed

Thanks... I will check the belts in the morning.... I am Hoping for the best but fearing the worst.... the car runs like a top.... The first thing I did after getting it home was check the oil out of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,287
Posted By IMACMAN
99 boxster just died..help!

Bad day...for me..... the other day... I noticed a small ticking sound for a few seconds while accelerating on the highway on ramp...only lasted a few seconds and disappeared...never happened before....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,344
Posted By IMACMAN
Ticking sound, then Engine died

Bad day...for me..... the other day... I noticed a small ticking sound for a few seconds while accelerating on the highway on ramp...only lasted a few seconds and disappeared...never happened before....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By IMACMAN
Best Shop for all this?

Found this...do I need all this??? if so where can I get a good price on it all..


http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/33699-boxster-986-complete-suspension-overhaul.html

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By IMACMAN
RE Suspension Work

Thanks For the responses so far...

WOODSMAN: You mention doing the front shocks first?... the ride ( bump wise ) in the front is actually pretty smooth, when I replaced the front wheel Bearings...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By IMACMAN
Order of Importance?

Thanks Whippy... I'm hoping to get the ride back to as new as possible ( as you've described on you car )...I'm not sure I can get it all done at once, $$$ is there an order I can go in with the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,349
Posted By IMACMAN
Suspension Work

Hello All, I've put a few posts up on various topics and I'm always amazed by the response, this forum is the best thing next to owning a 986 it self!...lol

Last year I had a new set of Bilstien...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,877
Posted By IMACMAN
Lesson Learned

Thanks Brad... it's 80 Degrees & sunshine here on the rock, so it's a top down all day & night for me...lol.... If I do have any other work done on the car, I think I'll stay with it
till it's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,877
Posted By IMACMAN
Key Removal Problem Solved

Hi all, thanks for the posts... I ordered the part ( Back Ignition Switch ) it showed up this morning, Moved steering wheel all the way forward... seat all the way back, then kinda did "The Limbo"...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,877
Posted By IMACMAN
Re Removing Key

Thanks Brad, I just ordered the part ( overnight ) so it will be here tommorrow...not bad $19.00. I'm fairly handy so I will install it myself, based on the instructions I've found online....I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2013, 04:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,877
Posted By IMACMAN
Key Stuck

Hi All, thanks, for the responses.... Ok so when I get the Audi Switch part, and get under the dash to remove the old one... at what point / how do I get the stuck Key from the Ignition?

Thanks
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,877
Posted By IMACMAN
Need key/ignition help

Hi all, thanks for thanks for taking the time to have a look at this, I've searched and can't seem to find a solution. Here's what happened..... I had my car at the detailer for a few days... when I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 31,147
Posted By IMACMAN
All Good

Got the car back, with the replacements, The squeaking is of course gone....and there are a few other small rattles & minor clanks, that are gone as well... I guess those were from the worn rubber...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 31,147
Posted By IMACMAN
All Done

Thanks for the response, I Took it to my P Mechanic ( Very hard to find up here in Newfoundland... and his shop is busy with some Targa Racing work for some clients.)

They were very familiar with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,737
Posted By IMACMAN
All Done

Thanks for the response, I Took it to my P Mechanic ( Very hard to find up here in Newfoundland... and his shop is busy with some Targa Racing work for some clients.)

They were very familiar with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 31,147
Posted By IMACMAN
Quick Fix Question

Hi I have posted this into another thread ( might be old ) hope that ok....

Hi... I seem to have the same problem... 99 986, just started happening after 3 hour drive on windy road..hot day...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-14-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,737
Posted By IMACMAN
Quick Fix Question

Hi... I seem to have the same problem... 99 986, just started happening after 3 hour drive on windy road..hot day etc,,,, car seems to handle fine but squeaking on front passenger side is very...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-08-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,109
Posted By IMACMAN
Good question?

Thanks for the advice..... now I need to know how to wash it? I would never go through any kind of automatic car wash..... anytime i've washed it was in a U-Wash Drive in bay type operation.... but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 29,855
Posted By IMACMAN
KEY ISSUE SOLVED ( For Me )

Hello All.... My key remote just stopped working ( locking doors & setting alarm )... the Rear trunk remote button worked fine...but not the top lock button.... I read through the posts... ( and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-07-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,109
Posted By IMACMAN
Car Back

Thanks for the advice guys, just picked my car up from the detailer.... all I can say is wow...the guy did everything....inside & out...the car looks like new it was high speed buffed... not a swirl...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,663
Posted By IMACMAN
Pending codes

Hi Bar, thanks for the reply, I just checked the REV app, and the app says it is capable of displaying pending codes..... when I first hooked the App up to each of my cars, the Porsche, and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2012, 05:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,663
Posted By IMACMAN
Nope No CEL

Thanks guys..... No there is no CEL or other lights ( They do all work )... the car is a 99 with 69k on it... a recent purchase in April... I've put about 1900 miles on... ( couldn't help it I love...
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