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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2018, 09:13 PM
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Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Yes, will do. The gunk is old oil as you can...

Yes, will do. The gunk is old oil as you can tell by the color.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Ok, did a single flush, put about a cup of simple...

Ok, did a single flush, put about a cup of simple green in the overflow, mostly to break down the oil in there. Also, did the oil change and filter/cover, thermostat/housing, cabin filter and new...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2018, 06:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Just curious and still learning. Although I did...

Just curious and still learning. Although I did the cooling system leak test, exactly what does it diagnose on our cars? I know the obvious like a leaking overflow tank, hoses, but what else does...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2018, 07:57 AM
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Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
It seems that the purple power versus simple...

It seems that the purple power versus simple green came up a lot in google. Consensus seems to go with Simple Green HD. If the pros at my trans shop uses it, it must be the way to go. Yes, I saw a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2018, 05:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Video of pressure testing. ...

Video of pressure testing.

https://youtu.be/5IYbhv-xGpw
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-11-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Exactly what I am thinking. But why use...

Exactly what I am thinking. But why use distilled for just flushing? When my Yukon got trans fluid contamination, the trans shop used simple green and water to flush out the system. I was thinking...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Anyways, I'll just post text and not a video. I...

Anyways, I'll just post text and not a video. I bought the Harbor Freight Cooling Pressure Tester and the black adapter fit perfect. Pressurized to 12 psi (same as stock overflow cap psi) and it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Yeah, pic was taken after the test drive and...

Yeah, pic was taken after the test drive and coolant leaked right out the overflow tube under the engine. I tried to post a video but for some reason it says it needs a moderator approval.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2018, 05:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
I went and bought the Harbor Freight Cooling...

I went and bought the Harbor Freight Cooling Pressure tester. The black adapter worked perfect. Put 12 psi (cap pressure) and it held with no leaking. I even removed the oil cap if that makes a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-10-2018, 05:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,313
Posted By MPDano
Thanks for these pictures. Helps me in starting...

Thanks for these pictures. Helps me in starting my oil cooler replace project on my 2001 S.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Going to order the oil cooler and cap. Is there...

Going to order the oil cooler and cap. Is there anything else I need to order, like what else gets removed where I may need to replace more gaskets, etc?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2018, 04:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
It's definitely tight as it's not leaking in the...

It's definitely tight as it's not leaking in the trunk. I'll replace the cap anyways. Good call.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2018, 04:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Was thinking this too, but I would think clean...

Was thinking this too, but I would think clean oil wouldn't turn dark brown like that. Hence why I thinking of intermixing.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-10-2018, 04:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Thanks for that.

Thanks for that.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Well, looks like I have other issues. Since I am...

Well, looks like I have other issues. Since I am waiting on parts I ordered from Pelican. I gave the old girl a detail. Looked in the coolant reservoir and saw milky stuff. Yup, oil in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Roger that. Will buy a new canister as well.

Roger that. Will buy a new canister as well.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2018, 04:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Read some threads and it looks like Bosch 7413's

Read some threads and it looks like Bosch 7413's
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2018, 04:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
Thanks for the reply. Which Bosch are ones are...

Thanks for the reply. Which Bosch are ones are you using? Want to use what you pros use. Like I said, new to me car so want to get it right the first time.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-08-2018, 07:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,633
Posted By MPDano
New here. Just got a 2001 986 S with 142 on the clock

Hello all. Glad to be here.

I just got my first Boxster S that has 142K. Oil is bit black so gonna do an oil change and filter.

Going to use 5/40 Rotella T6 and a Mann filter. Is this a good...
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