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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-04-2021, 05:14 PM
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Posted By FredinVa
Thank you for the advice

Thank you for the advice
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-27-2021, 03:15 PM
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Posted By FredinVa
Help with Engine fan body panel removal

Car: 2001 Boxster S

Problem: The exterior body vent panel for the engine fan is loose at the bottom. I assume thee is a clip or something missing or misaligned. I removed the screw at the top,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-09-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,211
Posted By FredinVa
Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-08-2020, 10:43 AM
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Posted By FredinVa
Is there a difference between auto and manual M96 engines?

I am hunting for a used engine for my 2001 Boxster S 6 speed that died a few weeks ago. If I find a 3.2 M96 in a car with a automatic trans, does it matter? Can I install the engine into my car and...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,659
Posted By FredinVa
Thanks Mike!!! :cheers:

Thanks Mike!!! :cheers:
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-05-2020, 10:09 AM
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Views: 5,659
Posted By FredinVa
I agree. I am actually surprised Porsche...

I agree.

I am actually surprised Porsche does not sell crate engines, given the number of cars that need them.

If my Corvette motor dies, I can go to Chevy:
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-04-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,659
Posted By FredinVa
Well...... I was $4500 in, when I bought it...

Well...... I was $4500 in, when I bought it (purchase price), but after having a professional shop do the IMS, RMS, Flywheel, axle boots, and fix an air bag light, that almost doubled the cost. ...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-03-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,659
Posted By FredinVa
Hi everybody, First off, THANK YOU for all...

Hi everybody,

First off, THANK YOU for all your advice and pointers! I really appreciate it.

I did contact IMSWorks and he clued me into the Porsche recycler DC Automotive (which is only...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-01-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,659
Posted By FredinVa
Rebuilt engine options?

Hello all,

I have a 2001 Boxster S (6 speed) that I bought on July 23 this year. It had no records, so I had a local specialist do a PPI and after I bought the car, I had them replace the IMS,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-01-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
Maytag - I have sent you a PM. It was a bit...

Maytag - I have sent you a PM.

It was a bit long to post in this thread.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-30-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
Thanks for all your replies and info. I have the...

Thanks for all your replies and info. I have the next question, which is :

Am I better off getting a rebuilt engine, and if so, what are my options?

But I will start a new thread for that.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-29-2020, 11:51 AM
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Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
https://www.snapfish.com/share?via=link&token=9S2Y...

https://www.snapfish.com/share?via=link&token=9S2YImXNrrpA_BOGu0_3GA/AUS/27951738836070/SNAPFISH

Full details from floor to car:

2X12
Quickjack 5000
Quickjack Frame Extensions
Quickjack...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-29-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
Hi all, Thank you for your responses and...

Hi all,

Thank you for your responses and info. I was told that 24" is the minimum height to get the engine out. I was able to achieve 25" with some 2X12's and my Quickjack.
...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-21-2020, 06:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
Thank you for all your input. I do not have a 2...

Thank you for all your input. I do not have a 2 post lift. I have a pair of lift stands, but I need to do some measuring.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-20-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
Thank you for all of your input. I do not have a...

Thank you for all of your input. I do not have a 2 post lift or access to one. I have a quick jack 5000 (not tall enough), some ramps and a pair of lift stands:

https://myliftstand.com/

I...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-20-2020, 10:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
I do not have a 2 post lift (or access to one). ...

I do not have a 2 post lift (or access to one). I have a quick Jack 5000 (not Tall enough, I know) 4 regular plastic ramps and a pair of Lift Stands :

https://myliftstand.com/

I don't think...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-20-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,869
Posted By FredinVa
How hard to remove & install the engine?

Hello all,
I bought a 2001 S at the end of July. My First Porsche. It did not have records, so I paid a local specialist to do the IMS, RMS and they also put in a new flywheel. Last Saturday...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-18-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,889
Posted By FredinVa
Thanks again for the quick response. I will...

Thanks again for the quick response.

I will put my further questions in a PM.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-18-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,889
Posted By FredinVa
ok, third try (the forum does not like me...

ok, third try (the forum does not like me apparently)

Any other maintenance history (IMS, RMS, chain guides, tensioners, etc)
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-18-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,889
Posted By FredinVa
Do you have the stock crank pulley? Any...

Do you have the stock crank pulley?

Any other mods?

Any maintenance history (besides the oil changes)?

Are you willing to ship to Virginia? (my cost of course)?
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-18-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,889
Posted By FredinVa
PM sent regarding the engine.

PM sent regarding the engine.
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-02-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,889
Posted By FredinVa
How much for the Durametric?

How much for the Durametric?
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-15-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 847
Posted By FredinVa
Welcome!

Welcome to the board.

I am also new here
Also a first time Porsche owner
Also in Virginia (Tidewater)
Also bought a white Boxster

My car is more of a project, though.

Your car Looks nice!
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-31-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By FredinVa
Hello, You may get more responses if you...

Hello,

You may get more responses if you put this in the tech section.

But It is cool that you were able to resurrect a Boxster from a salvage yard! Details?
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-14-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,295
Posted By FredinVa
Thank you Anker. The seller did tell me the...

Thank you Anker.

The seller did tell me the parts car was a base Boxster. I figure anything I can't use, I can sell to someone else who can use it.
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