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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
moosport is on to something. The issue got...

moosport is on to something.
The issue got solved- after removing all the paint ( sob) it was able to go into the carrier far enough that I found the next problem. 1 high weld on the bracket, on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By wikan
agree with both

I agree both of the other suggestions- having pulled and replaced my tiptronic on my 03 box car. ( what the heck was I thinking!)The cable/rod is always suspect. And the slipping leading to eventual...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
hoping this might work- when I pulled the...

hoping this might work- when I pulled the tiptronic to replace the IMS bearing- the freezing the bearing trick worked better than a charm....appreciate you waking up my braincase!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
Will looks like a great idea- I just have to...

Will
looks like a great idea- I just have to wonder- it appears to me the bracket on the strut which holds the brake lines would displace any type of tool holding the carrier open...have you used...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
response from Koni

Called Koni as suggested. Their suggestion is to remove paint from the strut.....when I get home today- I'll take the paint off and see if that helps..
I sanded and then wet sanded down the inside...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
steved0x- appreciate the #- will call them as...

steved0x-
appreciate the #- will call them as first order of business!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
thank you much- was my first thought as well- but...

thank you much- was my first thought as well- but the numbers all match up as the recommended ones, and they are carbon copies but for the little bit too big about 1/4 inch up the strut body.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
Eric- very helpful- let's me know this is a...

Eric-
very helpful- let's me know this is a known issue. That little size change is proving to be an impossibility. jacking from below moves the car off the lift.. and I don't see how I can spread...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 01:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
Koni for sale....

Ok 55 views, no comments. I have to assume no-one else has had this problem.. or no-one else has used Koni struts .. time to put to old struts back on...
Anyone want a fire sale price on a pair of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-10-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,014
Posted By wikan
Rear strut Koni problems

Afternoon all.
Went to to replace rear struts with Koni's.
All apart, come to find out the Koni's change size about 1/4 inch up from the bottom of the strut. Will not fit into the bearing carrier...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-13-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,438
Posted By wikan
great link you provided, awesome!!!

great link you provided, awesome!!!
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-13-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,438
Posted By wikan
agree nothing happens, but I'm just picky that...

agree nothing happens, but I'm just picky that way. I just like having things all buttoned up...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-13-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,438
Posted By wikan
captive/well nut

thank you much!!
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 12-13-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,438
Posted By wikan
captive /well nuts WTB

Am trying to find the 2 well nuts/captive nuts, that fasten the plastic covers right and left of the battery cover.
1/4 is too small, 5/16 too large, anyone have the P/N or advice where can be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,099
Posted By wikan
My 2$ on Tiptronic IMS replacement-finish

At 90K miles, pulled the cheap bearing, and found a little play in it, but nowhere near failure. Most of the posts at the time from the experienced guys seemed to indicate that for some reason,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-22-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,099
Posted By wikan
Tip IMS ,just my 2$ ....

03 Boxster with tiptronic.
Changing the IMS bearing with the tiptroninc is not for the faint of heart.
At 90K had my tiptroninc gave out. So much for the "bulletproof" opinion!
Did the work myself...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 04-30-2015, 02:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 562
Posted By wikan
Wtb durametric

looking for good durametric if there's one out there for sale...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-30-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By wikan
thank you- that is the piece of information I...

thank you- that is the piece of information I really needed to know! without trans code ability, and stuck just trying different thing and hoping!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By wikan
wouldn't mind saving a few bucks if can find good...

wouldn't mind saving a few bucks if can find good used one. Not so up on wanting to send china any more $$ than is already going there!
where did you get yours from?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By wikan
not a porsche specific tool. an AX 6000- which...

not a porsche specific tool. an AX 6000- which has pulled some codes before, but nothing on this one.
have begun reading up on one of the porsche specific.
is the durametric capable of pulling...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2015, 02:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By wikan
P/4 tip light flahes

have a tiptronic with indicator light flashing from whatever gear its in to 4.
Only does this if engine is running.
fluid is good, no codes/cel's, gear switch will make proper light display even...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,343
Posted By wikan
agree!

you betcha no plastics or nylon allowed!!my tiptronic trans went out on a 03 986 boxster.175k miles. decided to do maintenance while waiting for replacement transmission, even though have never heard...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-03-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,343
Posted By wikan
another potential IMS question...

Has anyone on the forums ever looked into MicroBlue race bearings?? metallurgist in NC- looks like some interesting ideas...curious if anyone else has looked at these...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-02-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,930
Posted By wikan
Jake Raby have seen your name in the forums. ...

Jake Raby
have seen your name in the forums.
Appears LN no longer lists single row bearing on website..
Disappointing since I just bought the 350 buck kit!
Are you aware of anyone selling your...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-02-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,930
Posted By wikan
still thereZ?

pm- still there?
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