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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,464
Posted By geekdaddy
Still living w/it for now

Vehicle is in Winter storage, but tried tapping/jostling and repositioning the seat all last season and it remained latched.

Wish I knew why it worked for awhile -- and then subsequently locked...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-11-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,631
Posted By geekdaddy
One more thing...

Those plastic rivets which hold the painted top-piece are a little pesky to remove. I found alternative trim panel retainers at Autozone that work better IMO. They are GM 458780, and press into...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-11-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,631
Posted By geekdaddy
I'll be watching this one since to understand...

I'll be watching this one since to understand what you learn.
My 99 Box has a spoiler that generally works ok but has some quirks.

It goes up and down as expected. But sometimes when I start my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,865
Posted By geekdaddy
Recall reading somewhere that some folks in the...

Recall reading somewhere that some folks in the UK are removing the IMSB flange and outer seal to inspect the bearing without pulling it, and if ok, allowing oil to more freely circulate around it...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 06-08-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By geekdaddy
Nice job -- and good tip on the 987 drain screens.

Nice job -- and good tip on the 987 drain screens.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-08-2020, 03:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,388
Posted By geekdaddy
Mine was similar to yours. I have the leather...

Mine was similar to yours. I have the leather upgraded seats as well. Neither of these photos are great but show some of the before and after. The side bolsters on the driver's side were in the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2020, 03:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By geekdaddy
Here are a few pics of my old mount, the new...

Here are a few pics of my old mount, the new lemforder mount, and the powerflex inserts. I noticed that the powerflex inserts seem to extend the outer layer in the opposite direction vs the OEM side...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2020, 03:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,388
Posted By geekdaddy
I used Leather Magic products with success. ...

I used Leather Magic products with success. Takes some practice to get the right finish. Just follow their instructions and it works well. It's important that you keep the spray coats very light...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-05-2020, 03:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By geekdaddy
I've been researching the same topic. My 99 Box...

I've been researching the same topic. My 99 Box had the original mount and the rubber was cracked and clearly on its way out. Reviews on the URO mount were ok but URO parts in-general had poor...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2020, 03:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,364
Posted By geekdaddy
How did it go??? I considered that option...

How did it go???

I considered that option but went with the std 987 mount. My old mount was original and cracked but the new 987 rubber actually seems softer.
Perhaps this is because the old...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 06-02-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,137
Posted By geekdaddy
Seems like a good deal. Mileage is higher than...

Seems like a good deal. Mileage is higher than some may want but the rebuild, IMS replacement, and other updates seem very relavant and add value.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,364
Posted By geekdaddy
Looking forward to hearing more about this. I'm...

Looking forward to hearing more about this. I'm going to replace my engine mount and the powerflex option mentioned here looks interesting. Pls report back!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-15-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,004
Posted By geekdaddy
Leatherique makes good stuff. I used a Leather...

Leatherique makes good stuff. I used a Leather Magic kit to restore some areas of my Boxster red seats. Only a year into using them but they look great and have held-up well thus far. They will...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-13-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,718
Posted By geekdaddy
OK -- NOW I get it -- thanks for clarifying!

OK -- NOW I get it -- thanks for clarifying!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,718
Posted By geekdaddy
Thanks for the feedback. tonythetiger: I think...

Thanks for the feedback. tonythetiger: I think you're referring to the drive shafts at the wheel hub?

I'm referring to the input shaft seal which surrounds the transmission input shaft (that...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-11-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,718
Posted By geekdaddy
Input and Output Shaft Seals -- grease or not?

My input shaft seal was leaking on my 99 Box 5 spd trans so I'm replacing the input shaft seal and o-ring. As long as the trans is out, figured I'd replace the output shaft seals as well since...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-07-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,200
Posted By geekdaddy
I'm doing an IMS change on a 5-chain engine and...

I'm doing an IMS change on a 5-chain engine and the cam lock situation was a little confusing to me. A lot of the tool kits come with a "c-shaped" lock and an "e-shaped" lock. Can see them in your...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-02-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By geekdaddy
Aw shoot. Rookie mistake. I didn't realize that....

Aw shoot. Rookie mistake. I didn't realize that. I did the twist test and it was fine. The surface was glazed and crudded up so thought it was ok to resurface. Will replace with new LuK OEM...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-02-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,333
Posted By geekdaddy
Whoops I didn't read your question correctly. I...

Whoops I didn't read your question correctly. I don't have a durametric so not checking them.
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-02-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By geekdaddy
Today was the big day. Pulled the IMS. Now that...

Today was the big day. Pulled the IMS. Now that the cams were locked I removed the crank tensioner and the cylinder 4-6 tensioner on the right-hand side. Here's the crank tensioner coming out:...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-02-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By geekdaddy
Spent considerable time cleaning up the trans,...

Spent considerable time cleaning up the trans, rear of engine, and started working on the exhaust. Getting ready to pull the IMS. I ended up selecting the EPS roller bearing solution and purchased...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-02-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By geekdaddy
Found the transmission bell housing was coated...

Found the transmission bell housing was coated with grime. Guessing an input shaft seal leak? Will have to replace it. As long as things are apart, I'll also drain the gear oil and replace the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 05-02-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,207
Posted By geekdaddy
Hans Gruber DIY IMS bearing replacement +other stuff

Hey gang. I'm 18 mos into owning a 99 Boxster and have started doing some mechanical work. "Hans Gruber" had ~39K miles when I purchased him and I put about 3K miles on him last year. Spent most...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,325
Posted By geekdaddy
Will punch behind the oil pump per their...

Will punch behind the oil pump per their recommendations but haven't done it yet!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-29-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,325
Posted By geekdaddy
A lot of controversy and a lot of options!

SO much controversy about the IMSB, seriousness (or not), root-cause and solutions.

Is it the faulty seal and corrosive oil that gets sucked in?
Is it too much load on the bearing?
Is it poor...
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