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Forum: Boxster General Discussions Yesterday, 02:55 AM
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Posted By Marc_986
1. By the looks of it, it won't be a direct fit....

1. By the looks of it, it won't be a direct fit. So buy it and let us know what you need to do to make it work ;-)

2. The OEM 986 shifter is quite rubbish, so in any sense the 981 should be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions Yesterday, 02:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Played a bit more with positioning of the pump....

Played a bit more with positioning of the pump. It is a bit tight, but I'm quite positive it'll fit. So I ordered a pump with remote reservoir and which includes the volvo bracket and rubber...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-12-2025, 02:42 PM
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Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Managed to find some time to continue this story....

Managed to find some time to continue this story. Picked up a remanufactured steering rack for a good price at a specialist shop. So that'll go in once the other aspects are covered.

I made a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-22-2025, 03:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
So, I've been thinking a bit. Seeing many...

So, I've been thinking a bit. Seeing many conversions where people have put the pump in the wheel arch (most of the time in front of the wheel), why not do something similar?

So obviously the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2025, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By Marc_986
I don't know whether we can reach consensus on a...

I don't know whether we can reach consensus on a diagnostic path, maybe some things can be clarified in advance.

The pedal was going soft and to the floor, but 1-2 sec later it was ok again. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-19-2025, 12:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
There are quite a few cars with the power...

There are quite a few cars with the power steering pump mounted horizontally. I wonder why I couldn't do the same with a volvo pump (I'd need the one for external reservoir, but otherwise they are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-18-2025, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By Marc_986
Just as a minor correction; the boxster does not...

Just as a minor correction; the boxster does not use a diagonally split brake system, it is split in front / rear.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2025, 02:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Little update on this project. I picked up the...

Little update on this project. I picked up the new brakes lines and some small clips and pieces at the dealer today.

First of, get the front brake line in place together with the new clips (one...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2025, 02:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 630
Posted By Marc_986
The pedal going soft and to the floor is not what...

The pedal going soft and to the floor is not what a failing brake booster should do, it should give you a very hard pedal (and increased pressured required on the pedal to brake effectively).

If...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-15-2025, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By Marc_986
I think step one is to ensure it is transmission...

I think step one is to ensure it is transmission side related. So take it for a spin, warm it out, take it home where you can access the underside. Then try to move the transmission side (probably...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-12-2025, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,859
Posted By Marc_986
I fully agree. No need to buy a new one (> $200...

I fully agree. No need to buy a new one (> $200 here). Mine was bad to the point I could turn and turn my key in circles without anything happening.

Took it apart, all grease removed with brake...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-09-2025, 09:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
I ordered one of the plastic covers for the brake...

I ordered one of the plastic covers for the brake reservoir of a RHD car. It was cheap, so shipping costs a bit of time, but I might get it later this week.

Old brake line is removed, new one is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2025, 02:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Another update for today. I spend a few hours...

Another update for today. I spend a few hours removing both wheel carrier / control arm / strut assemblies after separating the tie-rods from the wheel carriers Then I released the power steering...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2025, 02:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Ah yes, but I'll replace it because of the play I...

Ah yes, but I'll replace it because of the play I found, not because of the minor leak. I am quite positive this is giving me the strange feel when turning. Even my wife notices it, so it is an...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-04-2025, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 494
Posted By Marc_986
Which parts are broken? You mention the ball and...

Which parts are broken? You mention the ball and socket, but likely it is either of those? I found that balls and sockets are available cheaply, so first check whether you can replace those. A...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2025, 12:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Thanks Gilles. I'll make sure I have new one in...

Thanks Gilles. I'll make sure I have new one in there when I swap the rack for a rebuilt one.

The brake swap story starts to turn out into a bigger project (I wonder how many times that happens.....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-31-2025, 12:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 715
Posted By Marc_986
Maybe not the best deal, still an interesting...

Maybe not the best deal, still an interesting project :cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-30-2025, 03:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Little progress on the brakes :cheers: Left...

Little progress on the brakes :cheers:

Left side brake is now mounted. New hose, line, caliper and disc from the wreck. Big part of the job was removing the ABS sensor. Ended up snapping it off...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-21-2025, 08:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By Marc_986
You'll need to check the space behind the...

You'll need to check the space behind the gearbox. I guess it'll depend on your type of gearbox and maybe the 987 has a bit more space towards the bumper cover. But I found that the 987 S 6-speed is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-14-2025, 02:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
Meanwhile I ordered and received a Volvo power...

Meanwhile I ordered and received a Volvo power steering pump. Cheap and low mileage unit, so should be good. I'll probably give it a short test in the weekend to see whether it spins up.

So far,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-11-2025, 02:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
So, forward with the hardware swap, some nice...

So, forward with the hardware swap, some nice steps made there.

This is the ABS 5.3 unit still in the car;
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Then, taken out (along with bulkhead feedthrough block as I need one with the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-09-2025, 03:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 188
Posted By Marc_986
Brake line care / Caliper rebuild?

So today I removed the brakes lines I need for my ABS upgrade (ABS 5.3 to 5.7 which needs the additional rear brake line) from the wreck. Overall they are in good condition, so I will swap these over...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-06-2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
In the meantime working on getting the car ready....

In the meantime working on getting the car ready. Plan for this winter is ABS swap / brake upgrade, steering rack / electric power steering and fixing the top.

Today I was able to power up the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-04-2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 516
Posted By Marc_986
If it isn't coolant, likely it is AC gas / oil...

If it isn't coolant, likely it is AC gas / oil stuff.

Doesn't sound like wrecked though, damaged I guess?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-01-2025, 01:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,445
Posted By Marc_986
In the background I am planning the engine side...

In the background I am planning the engine side of things. I have done quite a bit of reading over the last year or two and it seems like there are two main areas that don't quite fit;
1. Timing...
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