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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-23-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,862
Posted By Bruce Wayne
So having changed the MAF, i now get proper Air...

So having changed the MAF, i now get proper Air Flow readings.. no longer 1.0 across the board and at any RPM.

Took the exhaust out today, the elbow joints were blowing slightly, so used heat...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-23-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,073
Posted By Bruce Wayne
The only cracked rotors i have had (twice) have...

The only cracked rotors i have had (twice) have been on solid/blank rotors. One on an Alfa which gained a significant crack from the outside egde to about an inch. the other on a Range Rover.
...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-21-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,467
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Some good answers. Why did i get my 986 ? ...

Some good answers.

Why did i get my 986 ? well i was looking for a Porsche convertible. the 911's are nice and i've toyed with one, but the boxster.. engine is where it should be. it handles.....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-20-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,784
Posted By Bruce Wayne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I33u_EHLI3w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I33u_EHLI3w
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,788
Posted By Bruce Wayne
maybe its' a good price bearing in mind it's...

maybe its' a good price bearing in mind it's beruit.. however, i'm interested to know the daignosis is for a transmission rebuild
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,788
Posted By Bruce Wayne
too great ! to rebuild a transmission it will be...

too great ! to rebuild a transmission it will be at least that in parts, let alone the labour.

the torque converter is £1700 for OEM
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-20-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,788
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Transmission rebuild What is the diagnosis ? ...

Transmission rebuild What is the diagnosis ? like i said it sounds like it needs a fluid and filter change.. try that first and see what the results are

What did the scanner show for diagnosis on...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,788
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Oh f*** me ! Wheeler Dealers.. Mike Brewer is a...

Oh f*** me ! Wheeler Dealers.. Mike Brewer is a chop! they butchered that boxster (and pretty much everything else they touch !)

I have a couple of Range Rovers and the big thing with those is,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-19-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,788
Posted By Bruce Wayne
was the filter changed when the fluid was changed...

was the filter changed when the fluid was changed ????

It sounds from the off that it isnt working properly until the fluid has heated up and the viscosity changed. If the filter is clogged up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,143
Posted By Bruce Wayne
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f78/lapsedlawyer...

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2015, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,680
Posted By Bruce Wayne
painted my hats silver with VHT paint & masked...

painted my hats silver with VHT paint & masked the rotor faces before hand. I would suggest masking the braking faces to prevent the pads getting gummed up with junk.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2015, 03:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,751
Posted By Bruce Wayne
The battery maybe complete toast. and maybe...

The battery maybe complete toast. and maybe connect up another battery (or a jump pack) to the jump slider, leave it for 15 minutes then try to pop the hood.

I kind of did a similar thing with my...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-19-2015, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,543
Posted By Bruce Wayne
+4 on the impact driver.

+4 on the impact driver.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-18-2015, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Yes that would do it! however, burning oil can...

Yes that would do it! however, burning oil can mess up the cats too. I'm hoping for you the O2 sensors solve it.

Fingers crossed!!
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-17-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bruce Wayne
That's good.. obviously the weather in Kasas City...

That's good.. obviously the weather in Kasas City isn't as destrimental as the UK. i had to replace the O2 sensors on the range rover last saturday. a couple of hours of heat, pb blaster, turn a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-16-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,252
Posted By Bruce Wayne
try getting the old ones out first !

try getting the old ones out first !
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-16-2015, 04:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,862
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Ok, having run a couple more tests.. the...

Ok, having run a couple more tests..

the live reading at 3,400 rpm shows an Air Flow Rate of 0.75g/s.

Disconnected the battery for an hour

the live reading at 3,400 rpm shows an Air Flow...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-16-2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,057
Posted By Bruce Wayne
the factory manifolds and exhaust are stainless. ...

the factory manifolds and exhaust are stainless. get a disc, some wet and dry and polish it !
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-15-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,862
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Interestingly, the readings i have are as...

Interestingly, the readings i have are as follows:

Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 - Average 2.64

Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2 - Average 3.56

Long term on both are the same values


O2 Sensors
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-15-2015, 03:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,862
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Lambda high - No fault codes

Just broken the 986 out of winter store, having been parked up due to the steering blowing a line. Replaced the rack and the coffin arms, alignment done, just went for the annual inspection and the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,531
Posted By Bruce Wayne
where in the UK are you ?

where in the UK are you ?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-15-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,523
Posted By Bruce Wayne
So finally got back to the boxster having been...

So finally got back to the boxster having been putting the RR Classic back together following its glass out back to bare repaint and decided that as I've dropped the rack out.. While I'm there might...
Forum: New Member Introductions 01-15-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By Bruce Wayne
It may sound harsh but if you can't afford the...

It may sound harsh but if you can't afford the correct fluids for a porsche you need to get out of owning one and get a honda. All it does is create more problems and passes it on to the next owner....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2014, 03:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,641
Posted By Bruce Wayne
Some tyres with tread may be an option !! :D

Some tyres with tread may be an option !! :D
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-03-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,936
Posted By Bruce Wayne
welcome to the forum and welcome to Porsche...

welcome to the forum and welcome to Porsche ownership
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