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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-13-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By colacharlie
Aftermarket pipe question

Hi everyone. Has anyone tried the cheap aftermarket full exhaust systems and any information before I buy one please?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By colacharlie
De cat 986 issues ?

Hi there.

Both my silences have holes in now. I’m not sure if I should just replace them or maybe De Cat them. They look like cherry bombs so I assume they are the catalytic converters.

My...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By colacharlie
Cheers buddy. Question though- what does ‘help is...

Cheers buddy. Question though- what does ‘help is the concern’ mean?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-22-2021, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By colacharlie
Hood fading and re colour / conditioning

Hello everyone.

So my hood is looking quite faded and a bit tired. It has not got any holes so I am looking to try and make it a good colour again, I guess black. There are some bodywork polishes...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-20-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
I would like to start by thanking you all for...

I would like to start by thanking you all for your help thus far.

I found myself so disheartened with ‘Hans’ the 2.7, that after spending so much money and so much time and the problem still...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-17-2021, 12:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Okay buddy I’ll have a probe about and go over my...

Okay buddy I’ll have a probe about and go over my work ��

NOTE to anyone changing their injectors- bank 1 easy. Bank 2 a total and utter muva pucker!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Okay Blue will do 👍

Okay Blue will do 👍
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-16-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Arrrggghh I am loosing the will to live. ...

Arrrggghh I am loosing the will to live.

Replaced all six injectors and it’s still the same, plus I’ve got more codes up now ��

Any thoughts on what to do next / what process to follow now I’ve...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Good thought and point that buddy and a good...

Good thought and point that buddy and a good check for anyone going through anything similar…. for me though it’s all good as I was able to replace the variocam etc from underneath with no need to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2021, 05:10 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
It’s a 2.7 2002 buddy so it appears to be ...

It’s a 2.7 2002 buddy so it appears to be
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-10-2021, 04:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Hi all. Vacuum test complete plus a smoke test...

Hi all. Vacuum test complete plus a smoke test and small leaks found and O rings renewed, plus fuel pressure test complete and all in range and spot on. Car runs a bit better but still judders and is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
I’ll do the checks that you say tomorrow, and...

I’ll do the checks that you say tomorrow, and thank you for the details on psi’s. Oh, and is this exhaust check you’ve explained to be performed with the vacuum gauge set up as before?

I’m...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Hi blue and thank you for your reply, and also...

Hi blue and thank you for your reply, and also thank you to everyone else who has replied so far.

When I say misfiring- I mean that’s what it feels like, but yes the computer shows no misfires. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-09-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Okay, so the check valve is not broken it was...

Okay, so the check valve is not broken it was just some sealant around it not sure why but it’s not broken. I blow through it one way and it’s solid, and the other way air can pass.
So here are the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2021, 01:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Hi again one and all. I’ll redo the test In...

Hi again one and all.

I’ll redo the test In the way You’ve suggested but here’s what I found yesterday …

https://youtu.be/LBDL8U04HRE

https://youtu.be/ra3oX95adVM
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Driven with MAF unattached and no change really. ...

Driven with MAF unattached and no change really.

Here’s a pic of my vacuum test and it shows a very steady 15 hg so …. Now I’ll do the durametric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-06-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
I’m not sure what this was attached to but do you...

I’m not sure what this was attached to but do you mean put the pressure Tester tube on here?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
‘’A proper vacuum gauge is very inexpensive and a...

‘’A proper vacuum gauge is very inexpensive and a valuable diagnostic tool.
The first Vacuum test to do is:
Find a place to connect the gauge directly into the intake.
Have the car fully warmed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-05-2021, 01:35 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Stl unfortunately the garage wrote a code down...

Stl unfortunately the garage wrote a code down from their standard diagnostic and then looked it up on their PC to find it was the camshaft actuator at fault, but they deleted the code and we have no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2021, 12:50 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Tried that buddy but thank u for your input 👍

Tried that buddy but thank u for your input 👍
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2021, 12:48 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
[QUOTE=colacharlie;639911]Lol! Tbh I’d say 60...

[QUOTE=colacharlie;639911]Lol! Tbh I’d say 60 percent say tick over but real petrol heads and older people say Idle 😀

Sorry about that Blue - I sent my reply at 3am while just up for a bleary eyed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2021, 12:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Lol! Tbh I’d say 60 percent say tick over but...

Lol! Tbh I’d say 60 percent say tick over but real petrol heads and older people say Idle 😀
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Note- by steady throttle, I mean- take car...

Note- by steady throttle, I mean- take car judders badly under acceleration but take the car upto any speed or rpm’s while driving and then hold the pedal still and the engine sounds perfect (eg at...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
I’m new to the Durametric myself so is the Egas...

I’m new to the Durametric myself so is the Egas recalibration done via the Durametric?

Regarding a place on the imlet Manifold to do the pressure test- do you know a good place possibly?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,032
Posted By colacharlie
Hi Blue. How many miles? 147’000 miles with...

Hi Blue.

How many miles? 147’000 miles with recon engine in 2014 so around 110,000 miles all in on this present engine
Any problems in the recent past?? Nope
Any work done on it besides...
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