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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-05-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 714
Posted By 986andmx5
'99 986 Headlights

1999 986 Headlights. Exteriors are in great shape without any sun damage or fade. The interiors have common burn marks. Would make great housings for someone swapping out interior assemblies. Asking...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-02-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 909
Posted By 986andmx5
I have one too. ...

I have one too.

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-21-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
The functional passenger side transmission easily...

The functional passenger side transmission easily slid off it's mounting studs and they measured level- unlike the studs on the driver side. I slid a deep 8mm socket over the driver side studs and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
Took a look into the transmission and it is still...

Took a look into the transmission and it is still the original one from 1999 with a stout metal gear. Everything looked operational. I struggled to refit the transmission the other day and it gave me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-20-2021, 02:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
MrBen, thanks for the post. I had the...

MrBen, thanks for the post. I had the transmission removed from its mounts the other day to check the mounting studs, but have yet to disassemble it. That could be my next step and probably should...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-19-2021, 03:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
This issue has me baffled and slightly...

This issue has me baffled and slightly demoralized that I will be able to find a solution. I took everything apart today to get a look at the studs that the transmission attaches to and everything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By 986andmx5
Great content as always, thanks! Lots of good...

Great content as always, thanks! Lots of good advice that can be applied to any used car purchase too. With a private seller I always lead with the somewhat vague line of, "I'm calling about your car...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,123
Posted By 986andmx5
3/4 pipe and cap works too. I just made a quick...

3/4 pipe and cap works too. I just made a quick video for you because I did this job last weekend and had prior to doing so had read multiple ways to remove them:
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Forum: New Member Introductions 05-24-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By 986andmx5
Congrats on the '97 purchase! Feel free to follow...

Congrats on the '97 purchase! Feel free to follow along with my '99 thread- I just purchased it and have been baselining it for the past few months.
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Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-24-2021, 03:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,146
Posted By 986andmx5
Great seller: fast shipping, clear communication...

Great seller: fast shipping, clear communication and secure packaging. Fuel filter went in and will be swapping in radio this weekend. Thank you!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,173
Posted By 986andmx5
I just dropped off my completely beat up shift...

I just dropped off my completely beat up shift boot with the new base to an upholstery shop, so I don't have a pic of it in the car. Here is one of the etched aluminum knob. I thought I would like...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,173
Posted By 986andmx5
I just tried to install the ixi knob onto my old...

I just tried to install the ixi knob onto my old 986 shifter assembly I have sitting around and it does not fit. Apparently the 987/997 shifter blade shaft is a little thinner, so this setup only...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-20-2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,173
Posted By 986andmx5
987 shifter has shorter throws than the 986...

987 shifter has shorter throws than the 986 assembly (~15%) and MUCH less slop- especially considering my shifter had 144k on it and lots of play in plastic bushings. I wanted to keep things OEM and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2021, 04:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By 986andmx5
I would wait a little longer and see how you feel...

I would wait a little longer and see how you feel since the car is new to you and you're not quite settled yet. The summer weather will be around for a while and fall weather is even better. Take on...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,173
Posted By 986andmx5
I recently purchased an ixi knob for my '99. I...

I recently purchased an ixi knob for my '99. I liked that they offered the option of a solid aluminum knob with some heft to it and also a delrin knob for hotter climates. Great prices compared to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By 986andmx5
The clutch on my '99 was replaced around 30k...

The clutch on my '99 was replaced around 30k miles ago and it grabs very low- within the first 30% of clutch pedal travel. My DD Mazda3 has 152k on the original clutch and is grabbing in the last 30%...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-17-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
At this point I have replaced almost every...

At this point I have replaced almost every component of the driver side clamshell support system with parts off another Boxster. For whatever reason, the arm on that side still over extends aft when...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 05-11-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,146
Posted By 986andmx5
Just sent pm about fuel filter and head unit

Just sent pm about fuel filter and head unit
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2021, 03:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
When stopping to look at clearances during the...

When stopping to look at clearances during the entire operating sequence I saw there was contact between the transmission V when near vertical and the metal lip under the slide rail on the driver...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
Thanks for the replies and for taking a look at...

Thanks for the replies and for taking a look at the video '78! I agree with measurement points. I picked up a caliper tool and will measure off some hard points moving forward. It will soon come to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-14-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
After a close look yesterday, the push rod on the...

After a close look yesterday, the push rod on the driver side may be bent more than it should. Hard to tell for certain bc it is supposed to have a slight bend in it. I need to get a precise...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-13-2021, 03:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
Thanks! I will let you know what I find

Thanks! I will let you know what I find
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
Thanks for sharing, I will compare both support...

Thanks for sharing, I will compare both support arms and check out the push rods for abnormal bends as well. Were you able to reshape yours or did you have to order a new one?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-11-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,699
Posted By 986andmx5
I worked on trying to solve this for a few hours...

I worked on trying to solve this for a few hours today and read up on forums for a few more. No matter what I did to sync up the transmissions, the clamshell support arms became uneven at some point...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By 986andmx5
This was the first thing I did with my new to me...

This was the first thing I did with my new to me 1999 last week! I got one full dust pan on each side.

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