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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-23-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 691
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
manual trans elec con

1998 Boxster base 5 speed. What is the purpose of the second electrical connection on the left side closest to the hub ? In this picture caped off with...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2017, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
YES, My used '98 never had screen deflectors....

YES,
My used '98 never had screen deflectors. Never knew about them.
Is that stock on a 1998 ?
It had hardly ever been out in the rain until that fateful trip to Sonoma.

No wonder I felt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Thanks 986 members

"I just did the same job over the weekend."

Ugh!

This was my third time in the last month.
First it was a visible broken line and a vaulty ICV (P0506). Replaced vacuum line and ICV and ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
orientation of SAI change over valve

ECL on: SAI codes: P0410 and P1411. Investigation shows failed change-over valve (stuck shut).
My failed valve was oriented upside down according to the schematics that show the vacuum source...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
ECU doctors in Oakland Park, Florida. Mine was...

ECU doctors in Oakland Park, Florida.
Mine was totally ruined by the cabin flooding. No windows, locks,alarms, front or rear trunk access, and no OBD2 communication (therefore no smog and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Really ? That 5" x 1/4" gap is normal ? Looks...

Really ? That 5" x 1/4" gap is normal ? Looks like the grand canyon. No wonder old Boxsters smell a little musty.
Back Drains were all clear. The rain trays were intact (no holes or tears). I did...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Leaky Boxster top seal 1998

What's missing here ?
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/IMG_57081490138272.jpg

Rain falls down the crack, but gets picked up by the rain trays....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 825
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Fuel pump subsituitons 98 Boxster 2.5L

My 98 Boxster died idling in my driveway.... Like it ran out of gas.
If I let it sit for a few days, sometimes I can crank it over and it sputters a couple seconds, then dies again, sometimes no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-06-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,411
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Unibody destruction from Convertible Transmission ?

What caused this tear in my 98 Boxster Unibody ?

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01/IMG_49111454787697.jpg

After I replaced my rag top last year I decided to see if I could get the top to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-05-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Replacement top transmissions compatability

I am replacing my old 1998 convertible top transmissions.
Part # 986.561.179.02 (left)
and # 986.561.180.01 (right).
There is a used pair on e-bay out of car listed at 67,000 miles.
Part #...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-28-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
98 Boxster rear air vent removal

Any trick to removing the rear air vent on a '98 Boxster ? I see one screw on the top but can't figure out how to unclip the grill. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-22-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Sorry what does SAI stand for ?

Sorry what does SAI stand for ?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-21-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Throttle body 'T" how many holes?

I was taking my '98 Boxster (5spd) throttle body apart and cleaning the idle control valve today to try to 'cure' a sometimes erratic hunting idle and noticed the rubber sleeves holding the T plenum...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Got it, thank you !😊

Got it, thank you !😊
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
The engine stamp serial # is viewed from top or...

The engine stamp serial # is viewed from top or bottom or bottom of engine. Near tranny or starter as in your picture ?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-19-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,278
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Replacement engine numbers 1998 Boxster

i was performing some maintenance on my 98 boxster last weekend and noticed my engine stamp had an unusual looking "R" on the end of the series. I am the fourth owner of this boxster but the previous...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 836
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Unhappy 986 Drivers door wont open Help

About two weeks ago, my 1998 Boxster's ( 93K miles) driver's door wont open from the inside. The window drops a couple inches then returns to closed postion. I can open it from the outside and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,870
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
I've got a 3.3L flat six in the garage that needs...

I've got a 3.3L flat six in the garage that needs a new home..

I would agree with the others, stick with air cooled, and why even a 6,
too much weight in this car is no fun.

Why turn a 914...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-12-2014, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,870
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Thanks, I am still weighing my options. I get my...

Thanks, I am still weighing my options. I get my garage lift installed in September then I'm ready to begin. I know quite a few people, esp from 914 World have done similar conversions. Do you have...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,870
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Thanks prodriver for the info , Would you happen...

Thanks prodriver for the info , Would you happen to know what the dimensions are on transmission to the transaxle hubs on a six speed? Or even a five speed ? (If they are different).
In a perfect...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,870
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Thanks I have considered all of the above...

Thanks I have considered all of the above suggestions at some point in the last six months since parking this car.
Here is my reply/concerns:
Big engine swap or swap in general is always...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,425
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
[QUOTE=dghii;409639] 2. The b pillar switch...

[QUOTE=dghii;409639]

2. The b pillar switch goes just in front of the defroster connector. There should be a 8mm bolt that tightens the switch assembly to the frame. I'll try to get a pic.
DO...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,425
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Thanks Papa, I will 'flip' the springs tomorrow...

Thanks Papa, I will 'flip' the springs tomorrow to see if that helps with the tracking. Its good to get feedback from the group after you shell out $750 in labor only to be dissappointed.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,870
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Engine/Tranny swap 986 into 914

I inherited another 914 recently and wondered about the feasibilty of transplanting a 3.2L Boxster S engine/tranny into this 1973. I currently drive a stock '98 Boxster as my daily driver and have a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-11-2014, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,425
Posted By Paul Ri-Chard
Convertible top Install problems Help !

I had a Robbins glass top installed my '98, but am not convinced that the install was done properly. I connected the clamshell lid but did not yet connect the pushrods, so the top is in...
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