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Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-02-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
My old back are completely destroyed after...

My old back are completely destroyed after pulling in the engine….
But what a great feeling!!!!!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 08-01-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Brumm brummmm

I had the engine in (not the easiest thing, I have to admit!) finally, I test started it up for about 10sec and everything sound ok (I believe), This was just a short test without any cooling liquid,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-13-2022, 02:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,091
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
987 3.2 vacuum diagram

I`m going crazy trying to find a diagram for the 3.2L 987!
Do any of you have any info regarding this?
I can just find info regarding 986!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-30-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
The only special tool you absolutely must have is...

The only special tool you absolutely must have is the one to put on the piston rod and locking clip
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-24-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Finished or may not?

I still haven’t no idea where this bloody shaft goes, as I they gave me the engine totally unassembled in boxes 📦 there is a possibility the shaft not from this engine, the thing is, this kind of...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-23-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Finished…

The engine is now finished excepto for one berating hose that’s on its way by post
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-23-2022, 05:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Assembling process

Some pics putting together the engine, at the last pics you have a hint why of my nickname :rolleyes:
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-22-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Photos of the little shaft/axle

Photos of the little shaft/axle
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-22-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Oem

At the final I haven’t changed nothing from stock parts rebuilding the engine, I have just rebuilt the with the idea of build an second more hot engine making a coming swap in the future.
As I had...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-23-2022, 04:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 872
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
981 intake manifolds at a 3.2?

Have any of you a clue of the 981 manifold is possible to fit at a 987 3,2 with some minor adapting?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 11-18-2021, 12:51 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,253
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
What a great post, I will definitely enjoy...

What a great post, I will definitely enjoy following this!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-30-2021, 01:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
I sent the engine block to mechanise milling IMS...

I sent the engine block to mechanise milling IMS hole opening it up to take the new 62mm IMS. It`s looks great!
Under my point of view I don’t see milling the whole with the engine in place at the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-26-2021, 02:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
I`m rebuilding this engine just to have something...

I`m rebuilding this engine just to have something fun to use until i finish a more powerful unit for this car.

As I didn’t unassembled the engine and it’s no way for me to know if there any lost...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-22-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
I went to the machine shop picing up the cylinder...

I went to the machine shop picing up the cylinder heads today, The damage one with new valve guides, Valve seats and with six new exhaust valves,

...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Thanks for answering, I wasn’t sure if it’s works...

Thanks for answering, I wasn’t sure if it’s works properly as I never used one!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-18-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,065
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Piston clip & camshaft tool

What type of tool do you use or recommend for a amateur like mi, I just need one good enough to assemble two or three engines.
Is the “made in chine” ok for this?...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-07-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
I always use to weight the pistons before i...

I always use to weight the pistons before i assemble them to the engine, The new piston arrived weighting 540g and when I put the old units at the scale the weighted 543g....
But after cleaning...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-06-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 128,022
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Hi Ben Have you made something for the 987 3,2?

Hi Ben
Have you made something for the 987 3,2?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-02-2021, 02:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Yes, I left this to a local machinshop who take...

Yes, I left this to a local machinshop who take care of this,
Forum: DIY Project Guides 10-01-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
As you understand I’m gone need a other set of...

As you understand I’m gone need a other set of intake manifolds, As the used market is full of good units I will look there, Here comes the question! which one is the best (cheap) if I’m looking for...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-19-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
Parts

Still much to come, but I just received first parts last Saturday,
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-09-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
What’s the differences between 996 and 986/987...

What’s the differences between 996 and 986/987 3.2L intakes diameter?

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Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-09-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
I haven’t told but I’m good making composite...

I haven’t told but I’m good making composite parts for racing cars, therefor I’m considering making my own intake manifolds, just for some small hp gain and good looking (done it before).
I believe...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-07-2021, 12:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
intake manifolds

I´m very interested about the intake manifolds as I have to substitute mine,
What plug and play options existe to improve the 987s manifolds (lowcost..)?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 09-02-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,119
Posted By El Vikingo Tropical
But this is my first watercooled boxer six so...

But this is my first watercooled boxer six so this is new to me, But I suppose it´s also have to do with valve size and cylinder head intakes etc...
What is the win?
My engine will just have sport...
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