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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 627
Posted By Gelbster
I did a full rebuild on my 3.2 M96 about 10 years...

I did a full rebuild on my 3.2 M96 about 10 years ago. Then, there was almost no Forum advice. BY was a great help, so was Jake. I had no idea what I was getting in to. I had rebuilt many engines for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-17-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 576
Posted By Gelbster
Help me understand Secondary Air flow routing through the cylinder head

There are lots of posts about cleaning SAI ports and useful diy adapters for soaking and blasting with air. However I could find no flow diagram for the SAI passages in the cylinder head and on to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,220
Posted By Gelbster
Replace the OEM female with a flat 4 pole trailer...

Replace the OEM female with a flat 4 pole trailer wiring connector - a few bucks from H.F. or AMzn.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,524
Posted By Gelbster
This has been covered in previous battles with...

This has been covered in previous battles with the SAi system. I used silicone hose made in USA and brass fittings throughout. Sure they are not OEM but silicone and brass will outlast plastic for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-04-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,895
Posted By Gelbster
If you don't need the entire line, it is much...

If you don't need the entire line, it is much cheaper to buy just the valve from Pelican:It is OEM.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/99611012906.htm?pn=996-110-129-06-M14&bc=c&SVSVSI=0785...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-14-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 85,541
Posted By Gelbster
If it is difficult for JFP, for an amateur it is...

If it is difficult for JFP, for an amateur it is ......
If you read between the (many) lines in post 18 above you'll visualize a few of the problems.
In anticipation of the next (inevitable) time I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,368
Posted By Gelbster
The best upgrade for the AOS hose should be a...

The best upgrade for the AOS hose should be a material unaffected by oil,heat and vacuum. The 2 obvious candidates are reinforced silicone(see #21 above) or corrugated (yellow) natural gas line(Home...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,027
Posted By Gelbster
Pressure test the cooling system?

Pressure test the cooling system?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-07-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 729
Views: 151,413
Posted By Gelbster
I just installed the side shifter to the original...

I just installed the side shifter to the original short shifter. I was one of the early adopters so mine has had lots of use. Both products are excellent. There are a few things to be careful about...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-14-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,058
Posted By Gelbster
Suggest you clean out the carbon from the ports....

Suggest you clean out the carbon from the ports. Having full-flow is essential to the functioning of the SAI system. If they restrict flow you'll get a CEL code that will cause you to fail Smog and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,085
Posted By Gelbster
In my case I replaced all 4 based on Durametric...

In my case I replaced all 4 based on Durametric diagnosis. Easy job.They do age out and if 1 or 2 are deteriorating .....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,085
Posted By Gelbster
I feel your pain ! I would advise against using...

I feel your pain !
I would advise against using an Emulator until you have exhausted the legal options.
First do the basic diagnosis of the SAI sytem and components - especially for the O2 sensor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 549
Posted By Gelbster
Power Steering problems -cheap hack

There is an interesting hack to prevent power steering leakage due to over-pressurization. Apparently there is a nasty Check Valve that can stick shut. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-25-2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,011
Posted By Gelbster
Fixing SAI related issues . The big problem is...

Fixing SAI related issues .
The big problem is access to the system .It is buried under the Intake manifolds.
The other problem is the "Not Ready" and Drive Cycle issue that for unknown reasons is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-24-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 672
Posted By Gelbster
Failed Smog Tes Secondary Air system- a new diagnois tool

There are some useful old Threads here for diagnosis and repair of the Secondary Air system. For a system that only runs for a few seconds ,it sure gives a lot of headaches !...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-26-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,016
Posted By Gelbster
Thanks for the description. With the benefit of...

Thanks for the description.
With the benefit of hindsight , do you think it would have been better to have removed the inlet manifold ? I ask because that is the method proposed in some of the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-19-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,016
Posted By Gelbster
My most often quoted phrase is "While you are in...

My most often quoted phrase is "While you are in there".
My preference is replace/test everything ' while you are in there' because I am very short of time and sadly lacking in diagnostic skills....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-19-2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,016
Posted By Gelbster
You may have already entered SAI hell. I have....

You may have already entered SAI hell. I have. There is more to this issue than just replacing parts, doing the drive cycle and fitting an SAI emulator to test your work.
The hellish part is called...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-29-2019, 05:58 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 107,885
Posted By Gelbster
"i can help with searching a dyno near the border...

"i can help with searching a dyno near the border in Germany."
Well done Markus ! That is the best of this Forum - helping each other :-).
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-23-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 107,885
Posted By Gelbster
Instead of denigrating the efforts of Ben, why...

Instead of denigrating the efforts of Ben, why not offer some suggestions of how to improve his product or development process ?
We need more talented, motivated and generous members like Ben to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-01-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By Gelbster
If #1 head has cracked , suggest you start Search...

If #1 head has cracked , suggest you start Search for "Intermix". But let's hope it is something simpler.
Whatever the cause of the overheating(like plugged up air intakes to the radiators) you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-01-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 903
Posted By Gelbster
To get the seal seated to the 13mm spec. suggest...

To get the seal seated to the 13mm spec. suggest you Search for some of the diy tools used.Renntech has some. It is very tricky to do and each practice session costs you yet another seal ! Suggest...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,020
Posted By Gelbster
A quick budget will simplify the choices. Just...

A quick budget will simplify the choices. Just ask those who recommend a particular solution what it cost in total .
A good used engine is a gamble but usually the cheapest option. You can sell your...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,005
Posted By Gelbster
Important to find all the broken parts of the...

Important to find all the broken parts of the impeller. If you don't you can be sure they are obstructing coolant flow.When I rebuilt my M96 I found impeller bits in the oil/coolant cooler that...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By Gelbster
What may have happened is that while running the...

What may have happened is that while running the engine at high revs(MOT test?) without big fan in front of the radiator, they caused it to overheat and it dumped coolant from the plastic coolant...
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