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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2018, 01:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By Ianbadams
Thanks GTA. I very reluctantly had it...

Thanks GTA.

I very reluctantly had it removed. It has a few leaks in it and the muffler specialist didn't feel they could repair it fully... But I'm sure someone who "really" wanted to could tho!...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-27-2018, 01:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,026
Posted By Ianbadams
Cheers guys. That's really helped me understand...

Cheers guys. That's really helped me understand the valves on the PSE.

Gutted to have got rid of it off my 986 but am enjoying the much racier sounding custom box.

I've retained the PSE and it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-26-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,026
Posted By Ianbadams
How does the PSE work and what is drone

I've just replaced my 2001 Boxster S (3.2) original PSE with a custom made stainless steel exhaust. Needed cats replaced as well.

Just wondering if someone could explain how the original PSE...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-25-2018, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By Ianbadams
986 Boxster 3.2 S - anyone want original PSE?

UK based

I've got an original PSE, the one with the bypass pipes along the front and super sound tips. It has a few leaks which have been welded before (allbeit not a great weld) so you would need...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-12-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 712
Posted By Ianbadams
CAT Replacement advice

Hey

Recently i posted about emission problems and thinking the back box was bust. It has some leaks but not major so for now I think this can remain.

However I've been told one of the cats is...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-08-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By Ianbadams
Cheers guys. Not sure where I'd get a good...

Cheers guys.

Not sure where I'd get a good used back box tbh.

I'm taking it to a place called Stainless Creations and going to see what they can do. Hopefully they will be able to reuse parts...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-07-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,784
Posted By Ianbadams
Not sure if anyone will still see this thread.......

Not sure if anyone will still see this thread....

But my original Porsche Sport Exhaust, the one with the by pass pipes along the front is pretty bust. I've a 986 S 2001.

I enjoy the sound...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-07-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By Ianbadams
Boxster S 2001 sport exhaust replacement

Hello

Unfortunately my 2001 Boxster S which has the original Porsche sport exhaust, with the front pipe styling, has major leaks coming from it. Part number 00004420012. There was welding done...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-07-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Found an exhaust fitter/repairer close to home...

Found an exhaust fitter/repairer close to home and they do think they can mend the splits with welding work so putting it in om Friday. Fingers crossed it works successfully.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-07-2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Thanks dulmer. That's a good shout for parts. Had...

Thanks dulmer. That's a good shout for parts. Had a look but he doesn't have any like mine. Going for a second opinion on the split tonight so hopefully they think it's repairable.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-06-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Hi guys, so failed the mot on emmissions. As i...

Hi guys, so failed the mot on emmissions. As i said before, been told the exhaust needs replaced. Chuck - i cant seem to find a specialist exhaust/muffler repairer in Edinburgh, Scotland, for an...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-27-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By Ianbadams
If I just leave it as is will that lead to any...

If I just leave it as is will that lead to any problems or will the noise just persist? It doesn't sound everytime.

Also the work you described to lube it, is this easy for a non-mechanical diy-er?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-26-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By Ianbadams
I'm not very 'mechanical'. If I was to take it to...

I'm not very 'mechanical'. If I was to take it to my independent specialist, how much is likely to cost?
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-25-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By Ianbadams
Boxster 986 - quick 'whir' sound on start up

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions, when I first turn the ignition over and the engine starts up there's a quick after sound, similar to a 'whir'. It only last like about half a second. A...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-19-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Superb job!

Superb job!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-17-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,715
Posted By Ianbadams
I had similar creaking on my 986 S and replaced...

I had similar creaking on my 986 S and replaced the coffin arm and this solved it.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-17-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Chuck - Any suggestions for a polish that would...

Chuck - Any suggestions for a polish that would bring it all back up looking gleaming again?

Cheers
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-17-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Cheers guys. Boxtaboy - don't think there is...

Cheers guys.

Boxtaboy - don't think there is any issues with the exhaust. Don't hear or feel anything wrong. It's going in for mot on 6th Feb so will get the garage to explain more about the split...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-16-2017, 11:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Thanks guys. Yeah to be honest I don't want to...

Thanks guys. Yeah to be honest I don't want to get rid of it either. Like the look and the sound.

We spoke about 6 months ago (garage and I) so from memory can't remember exactly what he said...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 01-16-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,447
Posted By Ianbadams
Boxster S 2001 sport exhaust question

Hello

Just wondering if anyone can help. I've been told my exhaust back box is split, may fail upcoming mot and need replaced. If it does fail I want to get the same exhaust again (I think -...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-30-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Ianbadams
The ignition switch was faulty and changed...

The ignition switch was faulty and changed earlier in the year, March time. This issue started in September.

Tonight when removing fuse c3 the boot button lights switched off (alarm set off...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-30-2016, 03:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Ianbadams
Boxster S 2001 electrics issue causing battery drain

Hello. New to this and was wondering if anyone can help.****

I've been experiencing battery drain for sometime now. New battery put in and is good.****

What I notices is that around the...
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