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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-11-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,632
Posted By Eric-986
I put set of the Koni "Special Active" shocks on...

I put set of the Koni "Special Active" shocks on my 99 986, and do remember it being particularly tight to get the shocks to fit. May have had to put a jack under the shock to get everything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,806
Posted By Eric-986
There is something "special" about an air cooled...

There is something "special" about an air cooled 911. The smells, sounds, feel, it's all "strong". Add the fact it was a "mostly" hand built sports car and they are something special

From the...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 11-30-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,277
Posted By Eric-986
I was able to get the engine out of my 99 Boxster...

I was able to get the engine out of my 99 Boxster with out having to get the quick jack higher than stock height. I did have to "transfer" the engine off the motorcycle jack, onto a furniture...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-17-2020, 05:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,221
Posted By Eric-986
Mount went bad, they have fluid in them. ...

Mount went bad, they have fluid in them.

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,324
Posted By Eric-986
I can check this evening if no one else...

I can check this evening if no one else knows........ Do you care if either has the Bose option that seems to make a difference (subwoofer takes up "foot room")? (I have non-Bose floormats for...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-18-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 588
Posted By Eric-986
Any hint what it's off of? Base or S? ...

Any hint what it's off of? Base or S? Pre-2000?

-Eric
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 09-09-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 917
Posted By Eric-986
If it’s the same part on a 99 5-speed, let me...

If it’s the same part on a 99 5-speed, let me know, you can have it.....

-Eric
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-31-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,292
Posted By Eric-986
Can you fill with plain water, and pressurize it...

Can you fill with plain water, and pressurize it a bit? Leak should be pretty obvious......

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-12-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,768
Posted By Eric-986
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The corrosion builds up on the middle of the bolt, keeping it from sliding out...... I had the best luck with the impact gun...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,768
Posted By Eric-986
Lots of PB Blaster, and get it spinning with the...

Lots of PB Blaster, and get it spinning with the impact gun. Spray again, and spin opposite direction. Once you spin it a few times in both directions, the corrosion should loosen up and you can...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
Posted By Eric-986
There is a metal "frame" that holds the airbag...

There is a metal "frame" that holds the airbag and is part of the circuit for the horn. There are rubber "grommet" like features that allow flex when you press for the horn. The rubber parts...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,457
Posted By Eric-986
I was able to get a spare key made locally...

I was able to get a spare key made locally (ekeys4cars, North Andover) for $100, and while it didn't have the electronics, it did have the pill to start the car......

Call around, and make sure...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,245
Posted By Eric-986
I have the high and low speeds, but there are two...

I have the high and low speeds, but there are two separate "steps" in the arm below the low speed setting. Review of the manual shows lowest position is "intermittent", but not on my car.

I'll...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-07-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,245
Posted By Eric-986
Intermittent Wipers on 99 Base?

Can someone explain how the intermittent wipers work on a base 99 Boxster?

The bottom two wiper settings don't do anything in my car...... was it an option?

Thanks.

-Eric

99 Base
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 07-07-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,187
Posted By Eric-986
13/16 seems pretty big....... maybe 3/16? ...

13/16 seems pretty big....... maybe 3/16?

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-01-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 938
Posted By Eric-986
My 99 had the same issue until I replaced the...

My 99 had the same issue until I replaced the front motor mount.......

-Eric

99 986
Forum: New Member Introductions 06-29-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By Eric-986
Welcome to the forum! If you don't have...

Welcome to the forum! If you don't have maintenance history documentation for the car, everything is documented on here for big and small maintenance.

-Eric

99 5-Speed
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-28-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,504
Posted By Eric-986
Going through the list of 20 year old car...

Going through the list of 20 year old car challenges, today was Koni Active shock day. The rear drop links both rusted themselves to the strut and were a challenge to remove...... otherwise,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-25-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,845
Posted By Eric-986
Thank you all. I've been meaning to ask the...

Thank you all. I've been meaning to ask the same question........

Now, how to convince the wife to do the Karate Chop?

-Eric
99 986
09 Cayman S
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-19-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By Eric-986
I'll take it if still available..... -Eric

I'll take it if still available.....

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,504
Posted By Eric-986
Busy maintenance day....... low temp thermostat,...

Busy maintenance day....... low temp thermostat, engine mount, bleeder valve and cap...... it's shifting better, running cooler, instead of on the zero on 180 it right on the line above 180.........
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-07-2020, 03:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,435
Posted By Eric-986
It’s strange, I’m pretty sure the O2 (lambda...

It’s strange, I’m pretty sure the O2 (lambda sensor) in the US have 4 wires.....

-Eric
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-06-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,262
Posted By Eric-986
Coolant Bleeder Stuck Open?

I've been tracking a coolant smell in the trunk of my 99 Base Boxster.

There was some residue around the bleeder and cap, so I cleaned them off, replaced the o-rings and cap. No more residue,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-06-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,435
Posted By Eric-986
is the yellow circled connector the secondary air...

is the yellow circled connector the secondary air injection fan power cable?

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,504
Posted By Eric-986
Thanks, the whole tank doesn't look like much fun...

Thanks, the whole tank doesn't look like much fun to replace!

-Eric
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