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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,685
Posted By newBgeek
At first I put it in a small socket but realized...

At first I put it in a small socket but realized I didn't need that. It's easier with just the bit. It's a perfect fit so you can feel it slot into the screw which is slightly recessed. These are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,685
Posted By newBgeek
The first time I replaced this switch I struggled...

The first time I replaced this switch I struggled for a couple hours before I found the right tool (a jeweller screwdriver is not the right tool). The second time I had to replace this switch, it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 584
Posted By newBgeek
I used the clear plastic tubing suggested by...

I used the clear plastic tubing suggested by Pedro from pedrosgarage.com. Worked well for the couple weeks I had the calipers off the car. https://www.pedrosgarage.com/site-3/caliper-painting.html
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-15-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 533
Posted By newBgeek
An easy way to find a difficult-to-find oil leak...

An easy way to find a difficult-to-find oil leak is to use a smoke machine. You can get an Autoline pro smoke machine cheap and they work really well. Pull the dipstick and the smoke machine nozzle...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,295
Posted By newBgeek
I just got mine changed thanks to wawa and Jager....

I just got mine changed thanks to wawa and Jager. The bolt was real easy. It popped out of the hole easy too. I used hose pliers for that but you can probably just pull it out. The trick to...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By newBgeek
Awesome! Thanks a lot for your reply. A little...

Awesome! Thanks a lot for your reply. A little googling and I found another thread on this forum for that part. The part number 996-107-047-51. ECS tuning calls it a crankcase vent valve. Pelican...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-03-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By newBgeek
Chasing a very difficult oil leak

I've had oil dripping from the front (pulley side) driver's side of my engine for weeks that I wasn't able to pinpoint. It appeared to start just below the intake (top of the engine was dry).

I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By newBgeek
Both those part number are superseded by...

Both those part number are superseded by 986.355.575.07 according to Pelican. A quick google search brought up this photo which looks exactly right.
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-20-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By newBgeek
I looked up the angled pipe on Pelican, and it...

I looked up the angled pipe on Pelican, and it says it fits my car, but it doesn't look anything like my photo.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/AngledPipe1500566183.jpg

Mine actually looks...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,213
Posted By newBgeek
Oops! What did I break?

Anyone have any idea what this tube is hanging off the intake of my 2001 Boxster S manual?

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/broke1500483512.jpg

A quick google search tells me this should...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,225
Posted By newBgeek
How are your camshaft deviation readings? Would...

How are your camshaft deviation readings? Would you consider doing the chain guides yourself?

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-22-2017, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By newBgeek
Great looking system you have there. Very...

Great looking system you have there. Very professional. Did you manage to squeeze your crossovers in the doors?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-21-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By newBgeek
To mount the amp, I just slid a piece of plywood...

To mount the amp, I just slid a piece of plywood behind the carpet with double sided tape, and screwed the amp to the plywood. Once the carpet is buttoned up, it is very solid.

Also, I'd suggest...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-20-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By newBgeek
First, congrats on your decision to eliminate the...

First, congrats on your decision to eliminate the upper dash speakers. Even though I kept mine, they are turned down so low that they are basically inaudible. The dash is not a good place due to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-06-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 42,662
Posted By newBgeek
OEM equivalent coolant

For those of us living in Canada, you can use this from Canadian Tire OEM Vehicle Specific Coolant, Volkswagon, Audi | Canadian Tire...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,210
Posted By newBgeek
Porsche A40 latest list

Here is a more recent list, if anyone is interested:
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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-29-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,531
Posted By newBgeek
It depends on what you call "synthetic". Ever...

It depends on what you call "synthetic". Ever since Mobil lost their spat with Castrol (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=144822) in the late 90s, all synthetics made in North America are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 835
Posted By newBgeek
Check common connections first, like your engine...

Check common connections first, like your engine ground strap. A bad connection could lead to an excessive voltage drop.

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-14-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,116
Posted By newBgeek
W is for Winter

I can't believe that people are still getting this wrong. The viscosity of an oil at operating temperature is always the higher number. The 5W or 0W is only the winter rating or viscosity as 0...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By newBgeek
I also had a strange oil leak that seems to have...

I also had a strange oil leak that seems to have sprayed the driver's side O2 sensor connector and suspected the power steering pump as I know it was losing fluid. After changing the pump and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,260
Posted By newBgeek
And you own ears are what should always be the...

And you own ears are what should always be the ultimate judge of an audio system, NOT the comments based on my ultra-anal compulsive perfectionism disorder!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,260
Posted By newBgeek
You can wire subs in series, since you don't care...

You can wire subs in series, since you don't care about high frequencies, and passive filters for subs are basically coils anyway. But you cannot do that for full range speakers. The reason is that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,260
Posted By newBgeek
You really can't wire speakers in series without...

You really can't wire speakers in series without it sounding like crap. The reason is that speakers don't have a simple resistance. They have an impedance which means that the resistance changes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,456
Posted By newBgeek
Removing this pipe should be the easiest part of...

Removing this pipe should be the easiest part of the PS replacement, yet it seems to be the most troublesome for most people. That red ring is a compression fitting, and is designed to hold the pipe...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-07-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,723
Posted By newBgeek
I just change my coil packs, plugs, and tubes. I...

I just change my coil packs, plugs, and tubes. I can vouch for having enough clearance for the bigger coils. There are no obstructions. That 996 thread doesn't apply to us. There was one bolt that...
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