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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-26-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
Thanks for the description. With the benefit of...

Thanks for the description.
With the benefit of hindsight , do you think it would have been better to have removed the inlet manifold ? I ask because that is the method proposed in some of the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-19-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
My most often quoted phrase is "While you are in...

My most often quoted phrase is "While you are in there".
My preference is replace/test everything ' while you are in there' because I am very short of time and sadly lacking in diagnostic skills....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-19-2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
You may have already entered SAI hell. I have....

You may have already entered SAI hell. I have. There is more to this issue than just replacing parts, doing the drive cycle and fitting an SAI emulator to test your work.
The hellish part is called...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-18-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
Here is a link to help you: ...

Here is a link to help you:
http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/66560-any-interest-sai-delete-circuit-6.html
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-02-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
One detail to mention. Porsche changed some...

One detail to mention. Porsche changed some components of this system for post-99 cars - namely the E-Gas cars. Two valves ,including the check valve and the SAI valve were combined into one new part...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-30-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
Lap, Thank you for the suggestion. That 90...

Lap,
Thank you for the suggestion.
That 90 second period is exactly when the SAI pump is operating so there may be some logic there. worth a try. Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-28-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
Thanks for closing that loop - great parts...

Thanks for closing that loop - great parts sleuthing - a valuable alternative to save other Forum members some $ and grief !
How goes your related SAI test project ?
I confess a personal interest...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-23-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
"I would think even California guys could get...

"I would think even California guys could get away with it as the system should show ready "
To overcome the problem of the Visual Inspection done by the Test-Only Smog Stations - just leave the SAI...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
Mr. Particleweave, I agree about the ROW...

Mr. Particleweave,
I agree about the ROW reflash cost for an SAI solution. The ROW reflash includes several other features(see ECU Doctors for details) but they are not useful to me. I just want...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-21-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
There is a far more compelling case than that for...

There is a far more compelling case than that for some of us. We can not fix the SAI system. Some very competent Forum members have performed every imaginable test yet fail to find a fault. If you...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-12-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
The Visual Test is one of the few advantages we...

The Visual Test is one of the few advantages we have with the Boxster & Smog Tests. Access is so awful ! The Tech is very unlikely to remove the engine cover. If you think this is a risk, just leave...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
As Mr.Particle mentioned, a 90 degree elbow for...

As Mr.Particle mentioned, a 90 degree elbow for the vacuum line would reorient the fitting.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
Great work Mr. Particle ! The Interchange # is...

Great work Mr. Particle !
The Interchange # is :0001407760 It fits Mercedes W124 mid 80's to mid 90's
The original application is Mercedes mid 90's E320 and others.
It may be called "cut off...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 12-11-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,154
Posted By Gelbster
This is very encouraging news that it passed...

This is very encouraging news that it passed Smog. We have previously tried to discuss the ROW mod but had 2 problems. We got slammed by the 'green' people and we were concerned the new Smog machines...
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