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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2025, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 452
Posted By theiceman
nice.. :) and very normal. is that a topdon...

nice.. :) and very normal.

is that a topdon you are using ??
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-10-2025, 06:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By theiceman
coolant is a closed system , nothing should...

coolant is a closed system , nothing should evaporate.. keep an eye on it .
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2025, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 574
Posted By theiceman
i have seen quite a few intermix issues , i think...

i have seen quite a few intermix issues , i think you will be okay . from my experience the coolant does not go into the oil, the oil goes into the coolant.. the oil pressure is far higher and forces...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-09-2025, 09:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
as i said i haven't done it , but there is a user...

as i said i haven't done it , but there is a user on here that has and bought the kits .. hartywags or something like that is his user name, he is pretty active on here so if you can find him PM him....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2025, 01:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
you would have to research as i have never done...

you would have to research as i have never done it .. the whole tensioner from Porsche is in the thousands I think.,

6 caps total , 3 per side.

those are more expensive than the ones supplied...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2025, 01:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
just keep in mind genuine is a crafty brand name...

just keep in mind genuine is a crafty brand name for a company providing reproduction parts . as you are buying a "genuine" part. This is why i don't use that term , you can buy:

OE: original...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2025, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By theiceman
i don't understand how a low temp thermostat...

i don't understand how a low temp thermostat allows lower oil temps, isnt it just it just go wide open sooner on the warm up ? I imagine low and regular temp thermostats are both fully open when car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2025, 06:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,010
Posted By theiceman
on a related note i found that solenoid to be...

on a related note i found that solenoid to be stupid expensive, couldn't find one used at the time..

Someone had put vice grips on the thing for some reason and chewed it to pieces right where the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-03-2025, 06:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,010
Posted By theiceman
yup i sure did ... and idle was lumpy...

yup i sure did ... and idle was lumpy...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-02-2025, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,010
Posted By theiceman
means the bank that has cylinders 4-6

means the bank that has cylinders 4-6
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2025, 11:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
P1524 is essentially a cam deviation code.

P1524 is essentially a cam deviation code.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2025, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,010
Posted By theiceman
okay i don't understand this .. i m no saying i...

okay i don't understand this .. i m no saying i disagree, i just don't understand it .. This solenoid only activates at a certain RPM does it not ? the advance ( and therefore this solenoid) does...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-26-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,594
Posted By theiceman
Now go write it on the options code sticker under...

Now go write it on the options code sticker under the hood like mechanics used to do ... ( goes to write it and sees it is already there lol )
:)
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-21-2025, 06:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,742
Posted By theiceman
posting a link to amazon may help future...

posting a link to amazon may help future enthusiasts..

Great you got it working.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2025, 05:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 805
Posted By theiceman
my guess is when you removed and reattached the...

my guess is when you removed and reattached the hoses, you fixed your leak.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2025, 08:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
i would consider the cam pads and actuators a 3...

i would consider the cam pads and actuators a 3 wrenches out of 10 for an experienced DIY guy. not hard just takes time.

When you get into crank bearings .. that for me shoots to an 8.5 out of 10...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2025, 08:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
yeah they work .. but the old ones took a fair...

yeah they work .. but the old ones took a fair bit of force to pop off.. the beige ones just kind of sit there .. i even thought i had wrong ones but nope, they depend on tensioner to hold them in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-16-2025, 01:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
you want tensioner rebuild kits .. search around...

you want tensioner rebuild kits .. search around the net and you will find a racing shop that sells them , i think they are in the UK.

Also you want the threaded rod and nuts to compress the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2025, 01:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
i actually find a lift harder to do work like...

i actually find a lift harder to do work like this,

i had it about 18 inches off the ground on jack stands... and that was perfect..

On a lift you are reach over your head all the time and that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-15-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 805
Posted By theiceman
could be the hoses that attach to the coolant...

could be the hoses that attach to the coolant tank,, that is the most rearward connection. I think if it were water pump or thermostat he would see it , but we will see..

BTW i bought a quickjack...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-13-2025, 07:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,275
Posted By theiceman
i did this with engine in car and it was not a...

i did this with engine in car and it was not a big deal at all .. but i do a lot of wrenching so.... seems so much more work taking the engine out and much more opportunity to break things along...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-12-2025, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,506
Posted By theiceman
not on an M96 engine. but given the heat an...

not on an M96 engine. but given the heat an exhaust manifold puts out . i wouldn't hesitate to do it , but i get it, everyone's risk tolerance is different.

good advice above.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2025, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,271
Posted By theiceman
wow lots of complaints of the issue , yet zero...

wow lots of complaints of the issue , yet zero people following up with what actually cured their issue.. im sure lots of these are now fixed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2025, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By theiceman
I can tell you with absolute certainty that the...

I can tell you with absolute certainty that the dual row can fail. At what rate who knows, but i have seen 2 personally.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-24-2025, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,506
Posted By theiceman
if there are 3-5 mm of thread that should be...

if there are 3-5 mm of thread that should be enough to screw a nut on ... a couple threads.. if that is the case i would DEFINITELY weld. The heat alone from welding the nut on would help too ... i...
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