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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-11-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By trygve
coolant vent plug installed

The coolant vent plug part arrived and I was able to remove the hard line and install the plug.

- removed two 10mm bolts that fastened the hard line to the engine block; one on top and one next to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-07-2023, 05:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By trygve
That is the reservoir overflow hose. It is...

That is the reservoir overflow hose. It is usually a short line letting overflow drop onto the top of engine :/ Kind of odd to have a build-up right there at the clamp. It would seem to be an...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-23-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By trygve
Aha! After many minutes of searching the...

Aha! After many minutes of searching the technical manual I found where the "coolant guide housing" contraption is discussed. The line *should* come off with the standard "push the plastic ring in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-23-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By trygve
Thanks, that's great info. I had considered...

Thanks, that's great info.

I had considered swapping the oil pump housing from the 98 to the 97. Might still do. But it's an entire assembly -- unfortunately that little cover panel of interest is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-22-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 778
Posted By trygve
'97 motor in '98 car -- oil pump plug

My '98 Spec Boxster's motor died at the track last year, and I bought a good used '97 motor from a friend while I have the old one diagnosed. Moving accessory parts from the old to the new.

There...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 01-05-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,797
Posted By trygve
Good stuff. Really nice to see all that!

Good stuff. Really nice to see all that!
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-27-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,427
Posted By trygve
My recollection is that the bottom right corner...

My recollection is that the bottom right corner of your photo is where the cyclinder tab slides in and out depending on the key position. I think that with the key removed, the tab is "out" which...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-28-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 27,965
Posted By trygve
I think you are on the right track in general --...

I think you are on the right track in general -- wish I had concrete info and could recall, but I am pretty certain that I connected the tank vent line to that line that feeds out the tail of the...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 06-08-2021, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By trygve
Five or six of my Bay Area local Spec Boxster...

Five or six of my Bay Area local Spec Boxster buddies will be there. Looks like a great turnout!
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-17-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,083
Posted By trygve
I had them rebuilt by Performance Shock Inc....

I had them rebuilt by Performance Shock Inc. (PSI) who are located at Sonoma Raceway. PSI - Bilstein (https://performanceshock.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_768&products_id=4069). I...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-16-2021, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,083
Posted By trygve
Well, that may be exactly the point -- when there...

Well, that may be exactly the point -- when there are infinite options, that means those with $$$ to burn can outspend others to find the best, most exotic, pricey thing, and spend still more on test...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 02-03-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By trygve
For frunk/trunk, most SPBs use traditional hood...

For frunk/trunk, most SPBs use traditional hood pins or Aerocatch. Personally, I have yet to do so; the factory latch works (I guess the question would be the weight if that small amount matters.)...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 01-24-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,170
Posted By trygve
keep it

Keep all the underbody and wheel well plastic panels. They are all for aero and proper routing of air to the brake ducts. The wheel well liners come off quickly enough anyway (and is probably only...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-20-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,303
Posted By trygve
HVAC, heater core, radiator fan or two, AC...

HVAC, heater core, radiator fan or two, AC condensers, window gear, should add up quite a bit. Once the window gear is out, gut the doors (keep the impact bar but remove the whole face that the door...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-12-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,226
Posted By trygve
If the noise occurred in both turning directions,...

If the noise occurred in both turning directions, it's unlikely to be a wheel bearing -- it usually makes noise when turning in the direction that puts weight on that wheel. One surprising thing that...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 04-06-2020, 11:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,566
Posted By trygve
The "upright" or "wheel carrier" houses the wheel...

The "upright" or "wheel carrier" houses the wheel bearing. Wheel bearings are a wear item. Depending on your schedule, a wheel bearing may last a year, two years, three years, .... A friend of mine...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-07-2020, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 925
Posted By trygve
For sale: 986 catalytic converters

For sale:
A pair of catalytic converters (left and right) for an early model year 986 Porsche Boxster (1997-1999). I'm not sure but from looking at parts catalogs I suspect these are also proper...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 03-02-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,275
Posted By trygve
You just reminded me of something: I have one of...

You just reminded me of something: I have one of these Brey-Krause 9044 sub belt bars to sell for super cheap. Someone please ping me if interested. We're moving soon, and the less stuff to move, the...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 01-31-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 496
Posted By trygve
FS: Bend-Pak MD-6XP lift (Oakland, CA)

FS: $1500

I'm moving to a space without a garage spot for my race car, so I need to sell my lift.

Due to size/weight, shipping is not an option -- this would have to be picked up at my house in...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 11-21-2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,465
Posted By trygve
Sheridan Motorsports

You might also check with Sheridan Motorsports.
Porsche Boxster fiberglass body parts (http://sheridanmotorsports.com/porsche_boxster.html)
They're in California so if you're not local shipping...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 11-06-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,386
Views: 301,395
Posted By trygve
Same race, different video... Made a good start,...

Same race, different video... Made a good start, almost got hit in turn 7 on lap 1. There was interesting action in my rear view mirror on lap 6 in turn 7.... Anyway, finished P5.

Good to see you...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 12-25-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,068
Posted By trygve
In my experience, Pagid are pretty much the...

In my experience, Pagid are pretty much the default pad for Spec Boxster, and there are few if any complaints. Most SPB racers I know have gravitated to some combination of Yellow and/or Black (or...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 10-02-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By trygve
It was a fun and intense race. Made a good pass...

It was a fun and intense race. Made a good pass around two cars around the outside of T2 at the start. Stuck with Tim and Doug until a pesky E class car got between us. Then he failed to keep up...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-06-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,672
Posted By trygve
For SPB, rules say: "Ride height minimum 90 mm...

For SPB, rules say: "Ride height minimum 90 mm front and rear as measured at front cross of aluminum cross member and front-to-rear braces near rear sway bar."

With that in mind, the smart guys...
Forum: Boxster Racing Forum 07-01-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,423
Posted By trygve
I have a reward cert to redeem for Miller's Oils,...

I have a reward cert to redeem for Miller's Oils, so I plan to try that next as they have a good reputation. But in the meantime, I have been using Mobil Delvac 75W90, which came highly recommended...
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