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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-26-2014, 07:06 AM
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Posted By aneal000
Can someone elaborate on this or how it is done?

Can someone elaborate on this or how it is done?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-25-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Boxster project update: on the reassembly I about...

Boxster project update: on the reassembly I about gave myself a heart attack. One of the last things to do was put the camshaft end covers (those little green plugs) into the motor. I'm pushing the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Not today. 1st goal is to get it running. I...

Not today. 1st goal is to get it running. I suspect after knowing what the worn ones look like it'll eat away at me until I do. The good news is I now have the tools and knowledge to tackle this...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-23-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Latest update: New spring installed - that was a...

Latest update: New spring installed - that was a PITA to do in the car. With spring on, cylinder passed another leak down test with flying colors. Put the oil pan back on - practice making a nice...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Plan for the night is to put the oil pan back on...

Plan for the night is to put the oil pan back on with 5900, new spark plugs and tubes on cyl 4-6. Put that side of the car back together. Put the new spring on and get everything cleaned up and ready...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Sulking. My parts showed up, but I had to place...

Sulking. My parts showed up, but I had to place another NDA order with pelican to get the new cam brakes and cam chain. Should be here tomorrow afternoon. So here's another pic of the garage...
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-22-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
No, not at all, and actually, if you get going...

No, not at all, and actually, if you get going fast enough...

No wait, that's another picture! Yes, I just used a floor jack to lift the front of the car and stuck them under the wheels. I had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Ok, motor guru's... I know that I already know...

Ok, motor guru's... I know that I already know the answer, but I think I just wasted all that next day air shipping $$$.

Playing with the camshafts I was checking out the solenoid and noticed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Seriously. I'm not complaining. This has been...

Seriously. I'm not complaining. This has been awesome. I have very little I to the entire project and couldn't be more thrilled with the condition of the car. So pristine.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
^^^^ duh!!!! My $19 valve spring cost me...

^^^^ duh!!!!


My $19 valve spring cost me almost $600 by the time they were done with me!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Ok, I'm going through everything tonight waiting...

Ok, I'm going through everything tonight waiting patiently for my delivery tomorrow. After reading about the timing, I know you are supposed to line up the silver links with the dots on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Game on! ...

Game on!

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
So before removing the spring I did a leak down...

So before removing the spring I did a leak down test while trying to physically pull up on the valve. Success. It stopped leaking and appeared to seat well and passed the leak down test. Now to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2014, 03:53 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Perfect! That makes sense.... placing the order...

Perfect! That makes sense.... placing the order at pelican parts today.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Sounds good guys! This has been a great learning...

Sounds good guys! This has been a great learning experience for me. I'm extremely appreciative of all the advise! I'll definitely keep you guys posted! I'll try another leak down without the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Spring is broke and appears to be keeping the...

Spring is broke and appears to be keeping the valve from closing. I'm not saying the valve is not bent, but I don't see how it could happen. I'm going to replace the spring - because I'm this far...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Right, that makes sense, but I already knew the...

Right, that makes sense, but I already knew the exhaust valve wasn't closing because I saw it with the bore scope. I totally get the fact that the leak down lets you know if you don't already know. ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2014, 02:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Ok, I just did a leak down test and I can...

Ok, I just did a leak down test and I can hear/feel air out the exhaust. Should the air pressure alone be enough to force it closed? If this is the case how can a leak down test be used accurately...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2014, 05:00 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Thanks James... I was just talking to a buddy of...

Thanks James... I was just talking to a buddy of mine yesterday who was explaining the same procedure. He even has a homemade spark plug to air compressor hose! I have looked very closely at the top...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
I believe I have. In a previous post I said that...

I believe I have. In a previous post I said that I found the two exhaust valves are not in sync with each other. One closes and the other stays open a bit when I spin the motor. Jake said that it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Just for fun... my garage and my project. ...

Just for fun... my garage and my project.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
TDC found and held in place with an M8 bolt from...

TDC found and held in place with an M8 bolt from an old jet ski project.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Bottom left - exhaust valves - of cylinder #3. ...

Bottom left - exhaust valves - of cylinder #3. Can't wait to get this apart and see what's going on in there...
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Tool made and installed. Camshaft cover removed...

Tool made and installed. Camshaft cover removed with motor still installed.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,654
Posted By aneal000
Spent the night making a tool and removing the...

Spent the night making a tool and removing the camshaft cover. I'll say right now I know why you guys don't want to do this in the car. I'm not saying it's impossible, but I'm dang jealous of all...
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