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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-01-2016, 08:33 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

JFP, Thanks for the explanation and drawing.

JFP, Thanks for the explanation and drawing.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

02-01-2016, 08:28 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

Your piece doesn't look like it, but someone ...

Your piece doesn't look like it, but someone (flaps10?)found a foil seal , apparently from some bottled product inside his engine during teardown. There is a piicture of it somewhere here.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-30-2016, 02:06 PM

Replies: 314

Shortlived Boxster engines survey

Views: 172,758

Posted By arthrodriver

Earlier in this thread a gentleman spoke about...

Earlier in this thread a gentleman spoke about familiarity with the ball bearing causing the IMS problem. I was poking around and found a reliability site on ball bearing failures. Yikes. At the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-28-2016, 06:19 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

I know this is beating the dead horse, but this...

I know this is beating the dead horse, but this piezo thing, aka accelerometer, keeps bugging me. There are several companies who have a range of standard products for monitoring vibration of...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-25-2016, 07:29 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

It is intriquing to consider the electronic...

It is intriquing to consider the electronic sensor. Again I believe it could be done with enough time and funding. A kind of engine saving look-up table. Hey, maybe one of the astro scientists who...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-24-2016, 02:32 PM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

Thanks for you all's patience in asking old,...

Thanks for you all's patience in asking old, familiar questions. I looked back at the OKRASA vw hotrod crank. It had needle rollers and problems with skipping. But the Japanese now use rollers...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-23-2016, 07:13 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

So the statement on youtube that ceramic balls...

So the statement on youtube that ceramic balls degrade their races is perhaps marketing hype? And just out of curiosity , anyone know how the electronic monitor works? Perhaps a noise sensor. We...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-22-2016, 08:51 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

Well just tell me to STFU if I am asking too many...

Well just tell me to STFU if I am asking too many questions. I looked again at the youtubes and some topics occurred to me. Re corrosion: the pictures of the races and metal balls look just like...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-21-2016, 08:36 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

jdraup, With regard to reliability I was...

jdraup, With regard to reliability I was referring to engineering type studies where (I think) accelerated usage and stress is used to predict MTBF etc. Help please from engineering types out there....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-19-2016, 07:05 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

Thank you responders. I think this may be one of...

Thank you responders. I think this may be one of the best current summaries in the forum. So no matter the source of the "kit" the producers have not (apparently) performed reliability studies. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-18-2016, 07:11 AM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

JP thanks, As an "outsider, however, it is not...

JP thanks, As an "outsider, however, it is not clear to me that the "solid bearing" is the fix. At least one knowledgeable diy person here stated the solid cannot be implemented. On the you tube I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-17-2016, 12:28 PM

Replies: 5

Have you been able to address sticky lifter without surgery?

Views: 1,329

Posted By arthrodriver

The debris in the lifters...hate to say dirt...

The debris in the lifters...hate to say dirt through air cleaner , or carbon bits from combustion chamber. I doubt if rancid oil contributes , but it has been suggested as culprit in the IMS failure...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-17-2016, 12:17 PM

Replies: 62

The unlucky 1%

Views: 6,205

Posted By arthrodriver

So what is the ultimate IMS fix? I have read...

So what is the ultimate IMS fix? I have read about the ceramic ball bearing and the constant oil feed. This forum is full of a lot of research and installation tips. Do we need a sticky on "the"...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-07-2016, 06:55 AM

Replies: 2

Wiring plugs on the engine loom

Views: 1,084

Posted By arthrodriver

So you are saying the wire color codes into the...

So you are saying the wire color codes into the plug do not identify the pin outs?

Forum: DIY Project Guides

01-06-2016, 09:11 AM

Replies: 20

Clear engine cover made

Views: 10,522

Posted By arthrodriver

A great look....If you do this do not lock the...

A great look....If you do this do not lock the plastic down. It will crack. Have 2 cars with lexan and plex windows. Glad to share tips if interested.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

01-06-2016, 08:43 AM

Replies: 11

Boxster Engine Failures - Some Clarity Please

Views: 1,557

Posted By arthrodriver

An observer owning a C63 AMG which are prone to...

An observer owning a C63 AMG which are prone to broken headbolts. Having read Porsche owners' frustrations at the class action "payouts" the entrophy card is played big time by the defense lawyers...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-03-2016, 09:06 AM

Replies: 15

Clutch Slave Cylinder DIY problem – Help please.

Views: 2,613

Posted By arthrodriver

The switch is probably a simple make/break. If...

The switch is probably a simple make/break. If you can see the +12v and return terminals remove the wires and use a little lite, your DMV beep function or volt setting and observe when working the...

Forum: DIY Project Guides

01-01-2016, 03:37 PM

Replies: 14

Replacing rear trailing arm question.....

Views: 2,061

Posted By arthrodriver

Not owning a boxter...if the bushings are...

Not owning a boxter...if the bushings are "standard" with metal eye surrounded by rubber with a metal casing which is pushed into the arm eye. I think received wisdom is to put the arm under car...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-01-2016, 03:30 PM

Replies: 11

Hand pump for transmission fill

Views: 1,581

Posted By arthrodriver

The red pump shown is available all over . You...

The red pump shown is available all over . You will see it for $15. Use a coupon and buy it at Harbor Freight for $5. They are so cheap I have a couple for different fluids.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-30-2015, 07:55 PM

Replies: 15

Clutch Slave Cylinder DIY problem – Help please.

Views: 2,613

Posted By arthrodriver

Most slave systems are similar. (Remember I do...

Most slave systems are similar. (Remember I do not own a Boxster) If your slave is higher than the master you could try gravity . Judge it and then if necessary raise the front of the car so it is...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-30-2015, 07:39 AM

Replies: 15

Clutch Slave Cylinder DIY problem – Help please.

Views: 2,613

Posted By arthrodriver

First, I do not own a Boxster. Have you ever...

First, I do not own a Boxster. Have you ever replaced the to brg or clutch? How has clutch been working prior to incident? Is "fractured looking " part steel or rubber?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-28-2015, 09:30 AM

Replies: 18

Good place to find accurate Boxster values?

Views: 1,375

Posted By arthrodriver

Good stuff for potential buyers...and thanks. ...

Good stuff for potential buyers...and thanks. Please say more about water pumps. Do they squeal or dribble like the ones on other cars? If so the astute owner detects the fluid spot or hears the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-28-2015, 09:20 AM

Replies: 18

Good place to find accurate Boxster values?

Views: 1,375

Posted By arthrodriver

sorry somehow a dup

sorry somehow a dup

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-27-2015, 09:53 AM

Replies: 314

Shortlived Boxster engines survey

Views: 172,758

Posted By arthrodriver

I saw on the Mercedes site that so many there are...

I saw on the Mercedes site that so many there are used to high maintenance costs (e.g., $3k to replace iron brake rotors) many take a $5K repair in stride, and there is also the marque loyalty...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

12-26-2015, 01:58 PM

Replies: 15

Coolent hose clamps

Views: 1,806

Posted By arthrodriver

Try a light squirt of WD 40 under that hose...

Try a light squirt of WD 40 under that hose that seems bonded onto its spout. Then gentle twist with padded channel lok. Has worked. Worried about the kerosene based solvent attacking the rubber?...

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