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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2017, 12:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By perspectivism
Thank you :) Will look at the alternatives...

Thank you :)

Will look at the alternatives on the pelican part article. The original is a little too expensive for me.

Cheers

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By perspectivism
Hi Unfortunately i get the feeling that...

Hi


Unfortunately i get the feeling that the service center in my country doesn't seem to enjoy entertaining old Porsche boxsters..

Is this one from Amazon appropriat? Cheers...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By perspectivism
hello i asked the amazon community a...

hello

i asked the amazon community a question regarding it's suitability for 986 porsche, this is the response..

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/amazon1503629397.jpg

can someone help!
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By perspectivism
Hi, I am seriously consider this ATF for...

Hi,


I am seriously consider this ATF for my car. What's ur...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2017, 05:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By perspectivism
Would Castrol Transmax Multivehicle be good...

Would Castrol Transmax Multivehicle be good enough? It is rated as Dexron III and MERCON qualified.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-24-2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By perspectivism
Suitable gearbox / transmission oil for 986 Tiptronic 1998

Hi,


I tried looking around but I'm still confused.

As I intend to do a thorougu flush, I would like to commit to buying a huge quantity of ATF for my 1998 Tip Boxster 2.5L

May I know what...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-19-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 866
Posted By perspectivism
Transmission sluggish after hours of inactivity

Hi friends

This is regarding a 1998 Boxster 986 (Tip)

I realize after hours of inactivity (esp after parking overnight), in the morning the car would be harder to switch gears.

The...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 28,584
Posted By perspectivism
I'm stupid enough to buy a 120k mile Porsche 986...

I'm stupid enough to buy a 120k mile Porsche 986 from 98 2.5L

Engine/transmission and many other issues..

Have overhauled the engine - piston broke, cylinder lining replaced with sleeve.. etc ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By perspectivism
Hi I believe I spotted it early. Right after I...

Hi I believe I spotted it early. Right after I heard the voice I had the car towed to the mechanic.

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2017, 12:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 588
Posted By perspectivism
Can't honk can't switch tiptronic gear,

Hi

I have this strange problem
1. When I signal left or right, it works except the signal wouldn't cancel when I make the turn
2.I can't honk when car engine is started. It honk when my key is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-03-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By perspectivism
Sorry if im not making a lot of sense. Im just...

Sorry if im not making a lot of sense. Im just repeating what he told me.

He told me this:

M96 engine cylinders do not come with sleeves
Just cylinder liner built-into the aluminium casing...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-01-2017, 02:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By perspectivism
Piston crack, cylinder sleeve damaged

Hi,


I just got my car back from my mechanic

The car had a fluttering round and was running on high Fuel Consumption..

The engine was opened up and I took a photo of my piston

It was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By perspectivism
This is the video. Thank...

This is the video. Thank uhttp://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/590b45966c1bc/videocompress-023-20170503_192353.mp4


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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By perspectivism
Thank you for the extremely helpful post. May I...

Thank you for the extremely helpful post. May I kindly ask for your opinion on the awful fluttering sound emanating from my engine?

I've uploaded a short video on it. Does that sound like what you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-04-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By perspectivism
Hi I have included a 2mb video file. The...

Hi

I have included a 2mb video file. The fluttering could be very obviously heard in the file.

Hmm.. the engine is started but no acceleration.. this is the sound it makes.

I understand...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2017, 06:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By perspectivism
And what is a toothed belt? Timing chain? Some...

And what is a toothed belt? Timing chain? Some kinda pulley?

My engine is misfiring?

Thanks for all input. I'm at a loss here. The mechanic still hasn't seen my car yet.

Sent from my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2017, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By perspectivism
And could this remotely have anything to do with...

And could this remotely have anything to do with the hydraulic lifters? I spoke to my mechanic today, he kept saying the fluttering sound could be due to hydraulic lifters.

Can the toothed belt...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By perspectivism
Could this explain why my fuel consumption is in...

Could this explain why my fuel consumption is in the dumps? I was burning fuel like mad.

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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-04-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By perspectivism
Error code toothed belt out of position

Hi,


I just sent in my car engine for an overhaul.

Days after getting the car back, the engine has a flapping/fluttering sound. It progressively gets louder. I had it towed back to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-03-2017, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By perspectivism
kindly help! obd error code on 986 2.5L Porsche: toothed belt out of position

Hi

I recently got my engine back for a repair. My mechanic has not been very honest or open to me about what's being done.

The engine came back better (suffered from a blown gasket with...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-30-2017, 03:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,472
Posted By perspectivism
Car sometimes can't start

Hi,


I have been facing this problem only for the past few days. Sometimes (maybe 2/10 times).. when I put my key in and turn the car.. the car doesn't start.. the engine is totally silent..
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2017, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By perspectivism
Is my coolant tank empty?

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/5c062884b8e0d2b7431ba04012c1e4b4.jpg

Hi,


I just got my car back from the mechanic last week and an engine overhaul was apparently performed.

I was...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By perspectivism
Hey, hmm.. I bought this car a few months back...

Hey, hmm.. I bought this car a few months back and have never worked on the ignition/clock spring..

It's really weird. My mechanic (whom I'm replacing) says it's an air bag sensor issue and wants...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By perspectivism
Honk does not work when my car is turned on

Hi fellas,

I have this very weird problem.

When my car is not started, my honk works.

When I insert the key and turn on the car (with or without starting the engine).. the honk doesn't work....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,647
Posted By perspectivism
Thanks fellas. This pretty much confirms what I...

Thanks fellas. This pretty much confirms what I feel about my mechanic.

What about 0w40 vs 0w50?

Would 0w50 be better for our 986 Boxsters? (Given the age, I heard more viscous engine oil...
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