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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

01-06-2024, 07:13 PM

Replies: 12

Please post your pictures of auxiliary center gauges!

Views: 2,180

Posted By nuvolari

Old thread, I know, but wondering where this...

Old thread, I know, but wondering where this shift boot came from as I've looking for a replacement and nothing at all has popped up anywhere.

Also, more in the line of this thread's original...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

11-10-2023, 10:36 AM

Replies: 8

Six Speed Swap Questions

Views: 656

Posted By nuvolari

Beautiful car and would love to hear that if you...

Beautiful car and would love to hear that if you have any online videos! As a huge fan of Italian engines, a Maserati/Ferrari V8 is just what the car needs! But before you commit to a 6 speed,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-31-2023, 02:07 PM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

I think the main problem was trying to use the...

I think the main problem was trying to use the tiny mirror attachment in order to see the cylinder walls. I have ordered a 90 degree borescope. This scope has two cameras: the normal straight ahead...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-30-2023, 01:54 PM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

Thanks, found it and asked how bad it is but no...

Thanks, found it and asked how bad it is but no response. Pretty difficult to deal with on the other side of the country but for $200, it's worth considering.

I got a couple borescopes but,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-28-2023, 09:01 PM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

Yup, it was running great. I bought the car in LA...

Yup, it was running great. I bought the car in LA and drove it for a couple weeks around LA and then drove it cross country to Nashville where it now sits disemboweled.

Where is this $200...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-27-2023, 09:47 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

Ah, ok, thanks, never heard it to be but worth a...

Ah, ok, thanks, never heard it to be but worth a check.

After some close up pics, it looks like the damage was caused with the engine apart since the indentation starts from outside the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-19-2023, 11:53 AM

Replies: 1

Mystery Part ID Needed

Views: 281

Posted By nuvolari

Mystery Part ID Needed

Found this clip under my Boxster after removing engine and transmission but can't find anything similar in many months of research about rebuilding/reinstalling engine and tranny.

Anyone know...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-17-2023, 09:41 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

Oh, JFP, one question I have is if it is possible...

Oh, JFP, one question I have is if it is possible to tell anything by how much the pistons rock in the cylinders? How much is normal and can you even tell how much is not? They don't rock...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-17-2023, 09:37 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

Yes, that is the question.... Still trying...

Yes, that is the question....

Still trying to decide and figuring the additional cost for disassembling the crankcase. And that's without touching the actual damage to the cylinder. But I am sure...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-12-2023, 11:33 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

https://youtu.be/WqPyF_BtV64 have you seen...

https://youtu.be/WqPyF_BtV64

have you seen this series? Audi 4.2 V8 into a 986! And straight bolt on to the 986 tranny!

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-12-2023, 10:53 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

And now wondering if a better sounding and much...

And now wondering if a better sounding and much more reliable engine (Alfa Romeo 24 valve V6) will fit in there.....?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-12-2023, 10:51 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

And the plot thickens.... This is the other...

And the plot thickens....

This is the other side of cylinder #2, the same cylinder.

All of the other cylinders except for the 2 with the pistons at TDC are perfect with no problems whatsoever....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-11-2023, 09:25 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

Better pics added: ...

Better pics added:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_32771689096291.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_32751689096317.jpg

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-11-2023, 09:13 AM

Replies: 34

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

Views: 1,774

Posted By nuvolari

Uh Oh, Bore Picture and Question

I posted pics of my engine bores when I first disassembled it and was reassured that all was completely normal but today I noticed that the mark in the bottom middle of the photo feels rough. It...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

07-09-2023, 10:54 PM

Replies: 0

Request for Valve and Valve Guide Wear Limits/Measurements

Views: 485

Posted By nuvolari

Request for Valve and Valve Guide Wear Limits/Measurements

Wondering if anyone here knows the measurements and wear limits for intake and exhaust valves and guides? Mine seem loose and the add oil then stick finger on top of guide while pulling valve out...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-05-2023, 06:51 PM

Replies: 9

Change water pump and thermostat - tips/tricks?

Views: 718

Posted By nuvolari

No, coolant drain plug is much smaller, part #...

No, coolant drain plug is much smaller, part # 900 123 144 30.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

07-02-2023, 07:05 PM

Replies: 24

The Long Distance Boxster S Rejuvenation Thread

Views: 2,073

Posted By nuvolari

Ha, I kept thinking about that as I was sitting...

Ha, I kept thinking about that as I was sitting where the engine should be when I was trying to get mine to fit.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2023, 05:30 PM

Replies: 24

The Long Distance Boxster S Rejuvenation Thread

Views: 2,073

Posted By nuvolari

Thanks for the info, good to know it doesn't just...

Thanks for the info, good to know it doesn't just fall into place and I did finally get it. I could feel it touching something but when you're sitting where the engine is and pressing this box...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-21-2023, 12:02 PM

Replies: 24

The Long Distance Boxster S Rejuvenation Thread

Views: 2,073

Posted By nuvolari

Wow, I don't know how you guys got this airbox in...

Wow, I don't know how you guys got this airbox in because mine is fighting me all the way! I cut all of the excess plastic away from the muffler and intake tube and also removed all of the...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-19-2023, 09:54 AM

Replies: 24

The Long Distance Boxster S Rejuvenation Thread

Views: 2,073

Posted By nuvolari

Onto my Boxster rejuvenation since that is the...

Onto my Boxster rejuvenation since that is the topic of this thread. I'm still sorting through all the parts, both new and old. I've also bought a 987 airbox to install while the engine is out. And I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-19-2023, 09:17 AM

Replies: 24

The Long Distance Boxster S Rejuvenation Thread

Views: 2,073

Posted By nuvolari

Well, LN was no help regarding the circlip. They...

Well, LN was no help regarding the circlip. They answer questions quickly but as my request was unusual, they thought I was trying to reuse the old bearing and then when I suggested an additional and...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-17-2023, 11:38 AM

Replies: 31

Can't Get My IMS Bearing Out!

Views: 1,921

Posted By nuvolari

Yup, heads are off. When rotating engine...

Yup, heads are off.

When rotating engine without the heads, what about the timing chain gears? I currently have them zip tied to the chain to maintain timing somewhat so that obviously won't...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-17-2023, 11:23 AM

Replies: 6

Engine stand

Views: 982

Posted By nuvolari

Thanks for this thread as I just bought an engine...

Thanks for this thread as I just bought an engine stand and was worried about using just four crankcase threaded holes to support all the weight of the engine.

But apparently that's sufficient. ...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-15-2023, 12:05 PM

Replies: 31

Can't Get My IMS Bearing Out!

Views: 1,921

Posted By nuvolari

Hey JFP, when the engine is without the IMSB, is...

Hey JFP, when the engine is without the IMSB, is it ok to rotate the engine or can that cause damage to the chains, pulleys or anything else? Mostly just curious although I'm still wondering if I...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-13-2023, 11:50 AM

Replies: 31

Can't Get My IMS Bearing Out!

Views: 1,921

Posted By nuvolari

Thanks for that info, makes sense as I was...

Thanks for that info, makes sense as I was struggling with that first extraction method. Just glad I didn't keep cranking on it as everything else seems ok. It actually damaged the LN tool slightly...

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