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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery Yesterday, 04:46 AM
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Posted By 78F350
I took Sunday off work and went to Cars and...

I took Sunday off work and went to Cars and Canines Rallycross (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1200188834417399) in North Texas. It was the first Rallycross I've been to this year and I had a good...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-19-2025, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 298
Posted By 78F350
If you do a test drive, have the oil filter...

If you do a test drive, have the oil filter pulled afterward and see if there is ANY debris in it. *I assume that after replacing the RMS and IMS it's going to have fresh oil and a new filter. Any...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2025, 03:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 272
Posted By 78F350
It's been a while since I pulled them off, but I...

It's been a while since I pulled them off, but I don't remember it being difficult. Pretty sure I carefully pried it slightly inward, then up with a plastic trim tool. Note the small lip on 16 that...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 07-09-2025, 07:34 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,964
Posted By 78F350
The acceleration is still good. With a Tiptronic...

The acceleration is still good. With a Tiptronic transmission first gear is very low. For casual street driving these transmissions often start in second gear rather than first. As a tractor it's a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-27-2025, 03:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By 78F350
Mike Focke has a good guide in his Boxster pages:...

Mike Focke has a good guide in his Boxster pages:
https://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/replacingthetop-adiy
I have not done it, but have taken a good complete top and frame from one car and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2025, 03:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 228
Posted By 78F350
There's an optional part that goes there to mount...

There's an optional part that goes there to mount the hard top. Most cars came without them and had the plastic plug installed in it's place.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2025, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By 78F350
Those look like BBS Sport Classic II wheels. ...

Those look like BBS Sport Classic II wheels.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Screenshot_2025_06_16_1915081750119325.jpg
A wheel reference: https://www.944racing.de/wheelweights.php
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2025, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 277
Posted By 78F350
Once you get the AC system sorted out, you can...

Once you get the AC system sorted out, you can buy a new HVAC LCD screen from eBay or 914rubber.com. The repair is fairly simple....
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 06-14-2025, 07:46 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,964
Posted By 78F350
I got that black 2000 model running and not...

I got that black 2000 model running and not leaking coolant, then lost interest in working on the many other things wrong with it.

I started getting the Frog ready for Rallycross in July. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2025, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 235
Posted By 78F350
I'm working on a car that sat for many years. To...

I'm working on a car that sat for many years. To get it running well, I had to replace the fuel sender and pump, fuel filter, and rail with injectors. (Plus remove all fuel, replace some of the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2025, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 377
Posted By 78F350
I’m still assuming that the white smoke was steam...

I’m still assuming that the white smoke was steam from coolant exiting under pressure and onto the exhaust.
White smoke exiting the muffler can be from a failing AOS. Deal with the coolant loss...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2025, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 377
Posted By 78F350
If it's an aftermarket tank in there and leaking...

If it's an aftermarket tank in there and leaking around the bleeder, I'd replace the whole tank with one from Pelican Parts or FCP Euro.

*Before buying a new tank, I'd remove the bleeder and...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 05-30-2025, 06:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,011
Posted By 78F350
After I sold Red to my friend, his daughter...

After I sold Red to my friend, his daughter decided that she didn't want to drive a stick shift car. They still kept it and enjoyed it until last year. It was sold to someone local who re-sold or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2025, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 377
Posted By 78F350
Welcome to the forum. Pressure testing the...

Welcome to the forum. Pressure testing the cooling system would be a good diagnostic if you can do it or have it done.

Worst case would be a cracked head which I have seen most often in the 2000...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2025, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By 78F350
"... Besides the IMS bearing, what other...

"... Besides the IMS bearing, what other components could be shedding ferrous material into the oil at this mileage?..."

Timing chains and crankshaft bearings come to mind as potential sources of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2025, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By 78F350
I'm far away from home and my Boxsters today, but...

I'm far away from home and my Boxsters today, but I'm pretty sure that the O2 sensor wiring is another consideration. I don't think that the stock 2.5L sensors will reach the bungs on the later model...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2025, 06:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 344
Posted By 78F350
Hold onto it until your replacement engine is...

Hold onto it until your replacement engine is installed. For the moment it only has scrap value, but if the replacement has anything missing or damaged from removal or shipping a few small parts or...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2025, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By 78F350
The window drop to 3/4 normally happens when the...

The window drop to 3/4 normally happens when the top is unlatched. There's a microswitch where the latch engages above the windshield.

The window spontaneously lowering all the way sounds like a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2025, 05:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By 78F350
Yes, it does.

Yes, it does.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2025, 05:03 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 42,897
Posted By 78F350
Any chance that the motor for the top was...

Any chance that the motor for the top was disconnected while you were around the engine compartment?
Here's the Pelican Parts DIY for top repair which may or may not be helpful:...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2025, 06:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By 78F350
The box under the seat controls the central...

The box under the seat controls the central locking system, immobilizer, and some window functions. They are prone to corrosion from accumulated moisture in the carpet padding. It may be the cause of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2025, 07:45 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 42,897
Posted By 78F350
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2025, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,937
Posted By 78F350
I don't think that they pulled the Engine for...

I don't think that they pulled the Engine for $125. Could it be that the had to pull the 'Spoiler Motor'? That would make sense if the spoiler motor jammed it in the up position.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 542
Posted By 78F350
Window operation is not related to the SRS. Why...

Window operation is not related to the SRS. Why was the seat removed? Are you certain that all of the connections under the seat are correct? The black module under the seat does effect window...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2025, 05:42 PM
Replies: 657
Views: 42,897
Posted By 78F350
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