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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-01-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,863
Posted By Timbert
Well it was three years ago, I believe I replaced...

Well it was three years ago, I believe I replaced the two-foot section and it was about $80 if I recall.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-04-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,062
Posted By Timbert
I chased vacuum leaks for several weeks on my 99....

I chased vacuum leaks for several weeks on my 99. Culprit was brake booster line connector as well as J-pipe going to throttle body. Spec for my 99 MAF is 15 kg/h +/- 1.25, but forget that: like san...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-02-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,847
Posted By Timbert
Bicycle mechanics often fix this problem by...

Bicycle mechanics often fix this problem by removing some of the housing to shorten it without having to replace the inner cable. Cut off as little of the inner cable as you can to remove any fray,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-18-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
I certainly accept there's more than one way to...

I certainly accept there's more than one way to do it. But I went with what I researched. Engine off, one or two psi, plug the intake. Look at the video I linked to above, done by the company that...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-18-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
JFP I get what you're saying, and that makes...

JFP I get what you're saying, and that makes perfect sense, but I looked at about a dozen sources and they all pumped the smoke into the intake. The several machine kits that I saw come with plugs...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-15-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
I Googled "smoke machine" or "vacuum leak" and...

I Googled "smoke machine" or "vacuum leak" and did the one on Youtube using a one gallon paint can. Two 3/8 holes drilled in the lid, attached a couple air hose fittings that came with my compressor...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-09-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
Solved. Thanks to everyone for the help. ...

Solved. Thanks to everyone for the help.

Finally got a second set of legitimate Bosch 13806 sensors from Rockauto and installed them after the cats. All four that I replaced (no-name sensors) were...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-28-2015, 11:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
I think I've solved most of this. Durametric...

I think I've solved most of this. Durametric shows codes now are P1117, or Porsche 14 on the Durametric 5.2.2, which calls it "tank empty" but based on the what I've seen elsewhere the description is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-28-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
Progress: I swapped back in the O2 sensor that...

Progress: I swapped back in the O2 sensor that had the 12 ohm resistance, rather than the 3.1 which is spec. The voltage swings on both front sensors came back before the engine was even hot, fuel...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-25-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
Mig, thanks and my situation occurs when fully...

Mig, thanks and my situation occurs when fully warmed up: no voltage swings from O2 sensors. The idle is smooth and I've just driven it pretty gently over the last 300 miles or so and it seems fine....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-24-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
Replaced the MAF with a new genuine Bosch one...

Replaced the MAF with a new genuine Bosch one from Rockauto, disconnected battery for ten minutes, and after a drive cycle the CEL came on and still reports 4 bad O2 sensors. No voltage swings from...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,863
Posted By Timbert
My vacuum line at the white connector broke off....

My vacuum line at the white connector broke off. From what I can tell it seems the 1999 Boxster factory unit is a two foot long, one-piece line attached to the white valve. But in the diagram the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-07-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
Need Durametric MAF/O2 diagnostic help

So I have now replaced both front O2 sensors with Bosch and eliminated the "resistance limit" warning so my O2 heaters are working. According to the "DME setpoints" pages in the factory manual...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-10-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
Thanks, I confirmed the bad O2 sensor in the...

Thanks, I confirmed the bad O2 sensor in the following way but need to move onto my next problem.

Pulled the two bank 1 O2 sensors and the pre-cat had an open circuit on the heater, toast indeed....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-02-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,434
Posted By Timbert
Please confirm my diagnosis of one bad O2 sensor

99 stock at 122k with CEL and five different O2 sensor codes. Using older Durametric 5 software and Gen 1 cable. I've read as many posts here on the problem as I could and watched the helpful fuel...
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