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Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2016, 09:37 PM

Replies: 15

Oil weight to use?

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Posted By SilverSSS

Oil weight to use?

So, looking for 10W40, came up dry. ie: No Mobile1 or PurePlus Penzoil. What is everyone using with good results? 10w30 ok?, i live in a moderate climate. Norhtern Cali, car wil never be driven below...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 09:32 PM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

911monty,, those tiny dots distributed randomly...

911monty,, those tiny dots distributed randomly around the inside of the metal cylinder your holding right? That's about what I'm seeing> Thank You So much, i feel better, seemed normal to me. you...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 07:12 PM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

OK, thanks for this, a very good base line. What...

OK, thanks for this, a very good base line. What it tells me is that THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING W/O CRACKING OPEN THE PACK, AND LOOKING. thanks.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 07:09 PM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

IDK,, that filters there for a reason, i would...

IDK,, that filters there for a reason, i would imagine you'd find some in any filter after 5k miles. Nothing to compare it to, though. Have you ever cracked yours open?

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 07:07 PM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

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Posted By SilverSSS

2001 mid serial number motor, - 03159 last 5....

2001 mid serial number motor, - 03159 last 5. Probably original, even thogh the car was built in 2000. don't know at this point.

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 04:54 PM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

Good Commentary and information. I checked my S,...

Good Commentary and information. I checked my S, it's a very early build- Oct. 2000. 8 months before anyone in the Class at May 2001. But
vehicle still is included in class> WP0CB29802U660062 -...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 04:36 PM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

Yep. first thing i did was got out my rare earth...

Yep. first thing i did was got out my rare earth magnet. to me, it seems normal, but i've never opened an oil filter before in my 30 years of working on cars.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-02-2016, 02:39 PM

Replies: 9

Rear Window in Bay Area? Best shop?

Views: 1,179

Posted By SilverSSS

This was my question, there was a top i located...

This was my question, there was a top i located already from an '04. I have a '01 like yours, simple drop in plug and play?, no dirty mods?, say Yea!..

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 02:32 PM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

So i pulled and opened up the oil filter, at...

So i pulled and opened up the oil filter, at about 5k miles, there IS metal in it, very small amount, tiny amount , maybe 2-3 pieces total on every 3-5 pleats or so. Flakes range from virtually...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

06-02-2016, 01:09 AM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

OK, the engine Number is> M96/2167103159 looks...

OK, the engine Number is> M96/2167103159 looks like an original factory engine. Very dry, great power. A shame i have to have it cracked open.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-01-2016, 01:44 PM

Replies: 9

Rear Window in Bay Area? Best shop?

Views: 1,179

Posted By SilverSSS

What I'm hearing i think, is that if i can find a...

What I'm hearing i think, is that if i can find a top from a 2003/4 with the full frame, it may be just a bolt on, trying to verify that. The other option i was quoted at 1085 OTD.

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-01-2016, 10:34 AM

Replies: 9

Rear Window in Bay Area? Best shop?

Views: 1,179

Posted By SilverSSS

Are the 03/04 tops 'drop in' no mod? If i find...

Are the 03/04 tops 'drop in' no mod? If i find one, can i just swap it over?

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-01-2016, 12:12 AM

Replies: 6

Hello From Bay Area

Views: 1,200

Posted By SilverSSS

Absolutely! (gently coughs in hand... )

Absolutely! (gently coughs in hand... )

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

06-01-2016, 12:09 AM

Replies: 9

Rear Window in Bay Area? Best shop?

Views: 1,179

Posted By SilverSSS

I'll give them a call. T/Y

I'll give them a call. T/Y

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-31-2016, 08:12 AM

Replies: 36

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

Views: 4,012

Posted By SilverSSS

Newbee IMS Question for 2001 S

I have a New to me (3days!- shes so cute) 2001 Boxster S, i am going to get the LN IMS upgrade, how can i tell what IMS bearing i have so i can get the right one? Looks like there could be 3...

Forum: Performance and Technical Chat

05-31-2016, 07:37 AM

Replies: 2

Slight stumble at idle. No other symptoms

Views: 1,278

Posted By SilverSSS

Just bought a 2001 S with exact same issue,...

Just bought a 2001 S with exact same issue, except mine had a slight delay/breakover on throttle as well. Pulled and cleaned the throttle body, it's tube, and vacuum valve crossover tube behind it....

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-30-2016, 11:56 PM

Replies: 12

What is the 'LN IMS'

Views: 2,016

Posted By SilverSSS

What is the 'LN IMS'

What is the 'LN IMS' that does not fail, and were can i get one?

Forum: DIY Project Guides

05-30-2016, 11:47 PM

Replies: 22

Throttle body cleaning on 2000 Boxster S

Views: 11,658

Posted By SilverSSS

Just cleaned mine. I highly recommend anybody...

Just cleaned mine. I highly recommend anybody undertaking this REMOVE the throttle body, the tube it's bolted to and it's sister vacuum tube right above it, and thoroughly clean them with rags,...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-30-2016, 03:32 PM

Replies: 9

Rear Window in Bay Area? Best shop?

Views: 1,179

Posted By SilverSSS

Rear Window in Bay Area? Best shop?

Looking for a shop to do the rear window on my '01 boxster, Top is in good shape, just gotta get the rear window replaced. Anyone have a shop that knows what there doing / have had there's done in...

Forum: Boxster General Discussions

05-30-2016, 03:06 PM

Replies: 6

Hello From Bay Area

Views: 1,200

Posted By SilverSSS

Hello From Bay Area

Hello all, new member, just bought a 2001 Boxster S, 54k miles :). As bought, idle hunted/bounced and there was a break over on throttle. Pulled the Trottle body and Vacum intake tube behind it,...

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