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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-04-2019, 05:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By samg1965
Cel

I recalled a couple years ago the CEL came on and my non-scientific corrective action was to race it to 6000 rpm. The light came off. Not certain if I was lucky, or perhaps cleared something out of...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-27-2019, 05:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By samg1965
I replaced it a few days ago being extra cautious...

I replaced it a few days ago being extra cautious of over torquing. Everything appears successful. Got through a 99 degree South Carolina weekend without over heating or coolant loss!!! However......
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By samg1965
Thanks!!! I heard those screws strip easy. Do you...

Thanks!!! I heard those screws strip easy. Do you know if the valve is a certain orientation. I'll mark the alignment of the one I remove. I saved my old tank, but cleaned out my garage a few months...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2019, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,262
Posted By samg1965
Expansion Tank Bleeder Valve

A couple of years ago I replaced my coolant expansion tank with an after market. two years later I started losing coolant again it and a mechanic diagnosed it at the ventilation bleeder valve. The...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2019, 06:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 599
Posted By samg1965
Top To Window Seal

My rear window is beginning to separate from the top. I can see light and water will seep in when I wash it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By samg1965
Thanks for all the tips.... I'll probably take a...

Thanks for all the tips.... I'll probably take a crack at this.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-16-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By samg1965
Yes I disconnected the rods such to open and...

Yes I disconnected the rods such to open and close the top manually, but haven't gone any further than that
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By samg1965
That's what I was thinking.... the cable might be...

That's what I was thinking.... the cable might be tricky and I'm not much of a wrench, but for $1200 is a good time to learn!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-15-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By samg1965
Top Repair

A couple of weeks ago I started a thread asking about my top, but didn't have photos. I've got a little more info now and would like some more advice.... If you can see, the "connector rod" to the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
LOL Ricer car!!! Although I went relatively...

LOL Ricer car!!! Although I went relatively conservative with the calipers, I've never been accused of being a purist!!! If I had the means, my Boxster would look like Janis Joplin's Porsche 356!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
How long did you allow yours to cure before...

How long did you allow yours to cure before driving it???
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
That looks good and I intend to add the decals as...

That looks good and I intend to add the decals as well.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Front vs. Rear Lesson Learned

Can you tell the difference in shades between the two calipers? The "anodized blue" paint is a translucent color intended to be painted over a chrome finish for a metallic effect. Since my calipers...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Caliper Anodized Blue

Three coats primer... three gold flake... two anodized blue... three clear....

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Caliper Gold Flake

Three coats of primer, then three coats gold flake....

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6,727
Views: 1,428,101
Posted By samg1965
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtBvftZcv14Y90OiUR4F7cQJMMoO ...

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtBvftZcv14Y90OiUR4F7cQJMMoO

Painted one of four calipers.... anodized blue over gold flake. Scrubbed the wheel while I was waiting for coats to dry.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2018, 11:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Particle what am I doing wrong? Is there a way to...

Particle what am I doing wrong? Is there a way to simply attach a photo? It's prompting me for a URL link and I ain't no good with them computer things.... I have progressive pictures with the wheel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-14-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
One done... three to go... I went with an...

One done... three to go... I went with an "anodized blue". I'm having a heck of a time uploading photos and wanted to show the progression, but.... it's a translucent blue intended to be painted over...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
BruceH thanks... good info!!!

BruceH thanks... good info!!!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
I didn't take it as such at all and I appreciate...

I didn't take it as such at all and I appreciate the feedback. In fact I was thinking the same. I do want something different, but at the same time I don't want it looking like a 14 year old girl's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
How many cans were needed to get a few coats on...

How many cans were needed to get a few coats on all four calipers?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Have any of you applied decals "Porsche" over...

Have any of you applied decals "Porsche" over your paint?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Well... Just got back from Auto Zone and things...

Well... Just got back from Auto Zone and things got more complicated. They have enamel labelled specifically for "calipers" available in 3 colors. They also have "engine" enamel available in 6 or 7...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2018, 02:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Where Upstate NY are you? I've lived all over...

Where Upstate NY are you? I've lived all over "upstate". Hudson Valley, SaratogaSprings, Binghamton, Buffalo....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2018, 01:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,531
Posted By samg1965
Thanks for the responses guys!!! I'm going to...

Thanks for the responses guys!!! I'm going to give it a shot. I was going to use red, but Particlewave is inspiring me with that day-glo green!!! My car is black... I bet a yellow would look cool...
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