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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-21-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By Htci
If you have an assistant and a shop vac, one...

If you have an assistant and a shop vac, one person applies partial vacuum to the oil fill side while other removes drain plug, then decrease/remove vacuum/suction until the desired amount of oil has...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,103
Posted By Htci
I refilled my ‘04 986S manual transmission to the...

I refilled my ‘04 986S manual transmission to the fill hole over 20,000 miles ago and have not experienced a single issue...first time I’m learning about this. Even in light of this information, I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2020, 04:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By Htci
That looks cool. I watched some YT videos on...

That looks cool. I watched some YT videos on hydro dipping and wonder if it’s a good alternative to painting the center console or other parts. Most people it seems just paint and clear coat but...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,650
Posted By Htci
Mine made the noise while idling so I could just...

Mine made the noise while idling so I could just press upward on the muffler with a stick of wood between the floor and muffler and the noise would go away. That allowed me to conclude it was a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,650
Posted By Htci
I have a rattle twice during my 5 year ownership...

I have a rattle twice during my 5 year ownership of my 04 Boxster S, about 25K miles apart. Both times the rattle was due to a broken stud on the left side exhaust mount. Repair required removal of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,016
Posted By Htci
Regarding swapping out the plug without draining...

Regarding swapping out the plug without draining oil, you can have a helper apply vacuum via shop vac to oil fill in trunk while you swap out bolt. Little to no oil should come out the drain plug. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,438
Posted By Htci
Reminds me of the saying, “penny wise and pound...

Reminds me of the saying, “penny wise and pound foolish” but in my case I’m mainly wasting my time experimenting with these fixes. Oh well, this is a hobby car for me so half of the fun is exploring...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,438
Posted By Htci
Update on the “repair “: while filling up for the...

Update on the “repair “: while filling up for the first time after the fix, within 20 seconds of hanging the gas cap on the fuel door hook, I heard the gas cap hit the ground and I looked down to see...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2020, 06:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,438
Posted By Htci
Thanks for everyone’s funny and helpful replies....

Thanks for everyone’s funny and helpful replies. Morgal48, I like your idea and will try other configurations like the one you mentioned if this one doesn’t last. I thought about testing the strength...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2020, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,438
Posted By Htci
DONE! Sorry about that guys. Used Microsoft...

DONE! Sorry about that guys. Used Microsoft Photos to resize.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-17-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,438
Posted By Htci
Gas Cap Tether Repair

Like many 986 Boxsters, my car’s original gas cap tether broke at some point and I lived with it by placing the cap near the wipers while filling up. Since I’m considering taking a long 30+ hour...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Htci
Just an update on this project for anyone else...

Just an update on this project for anyone else with similar issues. Scavenge pump was straightforward and doable with car on ramps. Did not drain oil. Marked case side of scavenge pump cover so I’d...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,740
Posted By Htci
Update for anyone else with this issue. My...

Update for anyone else with this issue. My process for resolving this issue consisted of draining about 2 gallons of coolant, Removing intake tube to allow for clearance when removing oil cooler,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Htci
Hi Racerboy, thanks for the reply. Can I remove...

Hi Racerboy, thanks for the reply. Can I remove the scavenge pump without draining the oil?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Htci
That's not a hairline crack, that's a seam in the...

That's not a hairline crack, that's a seam in the cast. Had me scared there JFP. Also, Cam side is on the right of the photo.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Htci
Clarification of Header/Exhaust Leak

Just in case anyone wasn't sure of the area of concern. Bank 1 is literally pristine in these areas. The lower two circles are cylinders 5 & 6, barely any soot on 4.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By Htci
Oil scavenge pump cover and exhaust header seal

Hi Guys, I have a separate thread going with an oil cooler leak issue and while tackling that job I wanted to inquire about a couple other minor (i.e. no fluid on ground) leaks I've had for quite a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,740
Posted By Htci
Part Numbers and Removal Process

Thanks Guys,

I'm looking at the following diagram for the o-ring part numbers http://ffff18261f171e868c00-299409308e1e9f6b30fe104b978eef3b.r43.cf2.rackcdn.com/104-00.gifand see more than two sets...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,740
Posted By Htci
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,740
Posted By Htci
Coolant on top of engine near oil cooler

I found coolant on top of the engine near the oil cooler a week ago. I attempted to find the source but ended up just drying the fluid and monitoring the issue since the car was otherwise functional....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,224
Posted By Htci
You could try using another bolt to force it...

You could try using another bolt to force it through
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-18-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,224
Posted By Htci
I just did this repair recently. I left the...

I just did this repair recently. I left the broken end protruding and put a socket on the other side then used my bench vise to compress the broken end into the socket. I just applied about 20lbs of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2019, 05:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
Posted By Htci
If this noise happens at low speeds over small...

If this noise happens at low speeds over small bumps search rear trailing arm noise.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,127
Posted By Htci
It was a golf ball for me! Worn trailing arm...

It was a golf ball for me! Worn trailing arm noise most noticeable while coasting (little to no engine load) at low speeds while driving over minor road imperfections.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,797
Posted By Htci
I worked on the driver seat of my 986.2 (2004...

I worked on the driver seat of my 986.2 (2004 Boxster) last week and learned a little about the connections and motor controls. The picture you show does not look like a motor control plug. The motor...
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