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Forum: Boxster General Discussions Yesterday, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By husker boxster
JFP can probably give you a book rate for an...

JFP can probably give you a book rate for an engine change. Mine cost $28K, which was $23 for the engine rebuild, while you're in theres, and the removal / installation. My shop removed the engine,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2025, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By husker boxster
I'd say you have a 97% or higher chance it will...

I'd say you have a 97% or higher chance it will be plug and play.

However...
You need to be sure that engine doesn't have bore scoring. S engines from that era are highly prone to BS. Add to...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 07-09-2025, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By husker boxster
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Obviously went w/ the 4S. Figured it would be the last...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-06-2025, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 467
Posted By husker boxster
Glad you're on the mend. That was a big...

Glad you're on the mend.

That was a big impact. She was probably looking at her phone. Hope you've been made whole by her ins company.
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 07-04-2025, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By husker boxster
Yes, and the previous record was set last year...

Yes, and the previous record was set last year and was 3 sec better than the old record. I attributed last yr's leap to being faster in several corners. T3 is an 'instinct survivor' corner where...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-04-2025, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 294
Posted By husker boxster
The proper sizes you need are 8 / 45 & 9.5 / 46...

The proper sizes you need are 8 / 45 & 9.5 / 46 for width and offset.

Porsche makes separate sizes for Box / Cayman, regular 911, and wide body 911. The sizes you've found are for a wide body...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 07-03-2025, 03:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By husker boxster
Weekend at Hastings MPH

2 wks ago was our annual club race & DE at MPH in Hastings, NE. Was scheduled to drive on Fri & Sun, teach the novice class on Sat, as well as doing the registering for 65+ entrants and volunteers....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2025, 05:10 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 46,238
Posted By husker boxster
Assuming the engine isn't in yet, you'll never...

Assuming the engine isn't in yet, you'll never have easier access to those ancillary items. Would suck to put the engine in, then 2 mo from now the water pump goes out. It becomes a balancing act...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 04-30-2025, 06:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By husker boxster
Before I farm out a job, I'll watch a video on...

Before I farm out a job, I'll watch a video on how to do it and decide if I want to tackle it or not. While each individual job to get to the actual bearing replacement looked doable, collectively...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 04-28-2025, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By husker boxster
Don't Jump To Conclusions

A cpl of wks ago I had my Cayman S up on the jack and found a slight wiggle with the left rear. That generally means a wheel bearing is fading away. Looked at a video on how to replace them and it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2025, 05:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 961
Posted By husker boxster
Miles and age are not necessarily the only...

Miles and age are not necessarily the only factors when it comes to replacing an AOS. How you drive can also determine health. Long runs in the upper RPM range can tear the membrane inside the AOS....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-25-2025, 04:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 789
Posted By husker boxster
I don't remember if it was with one of my cars or...

I don't remember if it was with one of my cars or a Wheeler Dealer car, but when I ran into the tamper proof torx bit on the MAF and I didn't have a set of them yet, I took a Dremel and cut a slot...
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-22-2025, 05:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By husker boxster
Welcome back Maytag! But he's not kidding. ...

Welcome back Maytag!

But he's not kidding. We need proof it's you. Spammers have offered us everything from fake PIWISs, fake passports, prostitutes, fake driver's licenses, to name just a few -...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2025, 05:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By husker boxster
Check out post #54. ...

Check out post #54.

https://986forum.com/forums/off-topic-discussions/82454-shark-2-has-arrived.html

For your rear alignment, reverse the strings (rotate around the front tires, not rear). ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2025, 05:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By husker boxster
Here's an offset calculator: ...

Here's an offset calculator:

https://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator?srsltid=AfmBOopjutRKkLANJKt1GMDvJdsMvdUfzLQBixsg2FtLnF1bHItAWG2B

It will help you determine how far in / out...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2025, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By husker boxster
Go out to Tarett, there are plenty of suspension...

Go out to Tarett, there are plenty of suspension options that will make a world of difference. 1st item to buy would be their monoball bushings. Then rear toe arms and the red hockey pucks.

I'm...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2025, 04:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By husker boxster
What kind of driving are you doing? If you're...

What kind of driving are you doing? If you're doing this for track driving, then it's probably a good idea. If for the street or canyon carving, the difference would be less perceivable. And most...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2025, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 461
Posted By husker boxster
I was getting tired of using a jack and...

I was getting tired of using a jack and jackstands so I bought a quickjack a yr ago. They're a bit heavy / cumbersome to move around but still easier than the conventional way of lifting a car. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2025, 02:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,009
Posted By husker boxster
Thanks Chris! Much appreciated. Our forum...

Thanks Chris!

Much appreciated. Our forum is like a neighborhood infiltrated with crime - it deteriorates quickly. No one wants that.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2025, 05:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,009
Posted By husker boxster
Thanks for starting this thread. I've been...

Thanks for starting this thread. I've been thinking about contacting Matt personally but stuff has gotten in my way. Then the recent cyber overrun spurred me on.

I've sent numerous PMs to Matt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-16-2025, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 449
Posted By husker boxster
Check your brake pads. If they have the same amt...

Check your brake pads. If they have the same amt or less pad vs the steel backing, it's time to change them.

Then flush the brake fluid. Porsche recommends flushing the brakes every 2 yrs. If...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2025, 06:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,318
Posted By husker boxster
Pardon me for jumping in w/ an issue and not a...

Pardon me for jumping in w/ an issue and not a lot of details to go along w/ it, but isn't there a problem w/ 97 986s wearing tires > 17" ? IIRC, the issue was the strength of the metal surrounding...
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 02-06-2025, 06:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,190
Posted By husker boxster
You said in a post from late Dec '24 that you had...

You said in a post from late Dec '24 that you had a 2022 Macan. Did it have a birthday and get a yr younger? And why do you just post to Antholes cheap Chinese reader threads?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-26-2025, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,055
Posted By husker boxster
I put snows on my Cayman and drive her during the...

I put snows on my Cayman and drive her during the winter. I put the Box away around Thanksgiving and get her out in late Mar. No battery tender. Somewhere in between those dates I'll take the Box...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-25-2025, 07:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By husker boxster
Anyone in the Harlingen or McAllen, TX area?

My brother in KC needs to buy a BMW seat motor that is hard to find. There is one at Cardenas BMW in Harlingen but they refuse to ship it. Quite a road trip to pick it up, even for my sister in...
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