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Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-23-2010, 05:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
No appointments please, my fingers are still in...

No appointments please, my fingers are still in recovery :D I see why shops charge a minimum of $200 to sew one of these in. My fingers looked like pin cusions by the time I was done. That was...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-22-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Thanks Bob :cool: I was thinking over all...

Thanks Bob :cool:
I was thinking over all grade was a B to a B-. I took off points for not using the correct color thread(black), not ponying up for a better grade of plastic for the window, and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-22-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Finale It is done, except for sealing the seams...

Finale
It is done, except for sealing the seams and taping the inside seams with more gorilla duct tape(The tape will keep it water tight and hide the threads. Now I can clean off the cat prints,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-22-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
I am in the process of coloring the threads black...

I am in the process of coloring the threads black and then I will seal them with seem sealer. Unfortunately the rain and the coldness from yesterday and today has kept me from sealing it. Although...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-20-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
[QUOTE=mptoledo]Yep, you heard me Right. Around...

[QUOTE=mptoledo]Yep, you heard me Right. Around $15 to replace your rear window.
Now if you have the money for a new top, this thread is not for you. This is for the frugal person who doesn't want...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-19-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
UPDATED ORIGINAL POST: I am Finished. No...

UPDATED ORIGINAL POST:

I am Finished. No pics until tomorrow. But the Damn thing is in! :cheers:
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-18-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Ok, I spent a good 3 hours today,off and on,...

Ok, I spent a good 3 hours today,off and on, disecting this. I think I have it licked. I should have it sewn in and finished tomorrow(hopefully).

I bought some 3m outdoor carpet tape and used...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-18-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Yep, Removal is rated a "1" and sewing the damn...

Yep, Removal is rated a "1" and sewing the damn thing in has been like an "8" out of 10. I am going to get some double sided sticky tape to hold the window in place while I sew it in. I have found...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-16-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Yes it thin, but it was all they had. I rolled...

Yes it thin, but it was all they had. I rolled it up and folded it(like putting down the top) in the 30 degree weather and it seemed pliable. I am ready to start sewing it in tomorrow. I am going...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-15-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Still too cold today(39). I have decided to use...

Still too cold today(39). I have decided to use the larger piece of viny window, as it will make it easier to glue on the material around the outer edge and put the liquid nails in after I have made...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-14-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
I seriously thought about using a glue and no...

I seriously thought about using a glue and no stitches at all. I also contemplated using a zipper like my MGB had, but that would still require sewing. I am only doing this as a year or two fix and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-14-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Thanks, but I figured it would be a little...

Thanks, but I figured it would be a little tedious. I did read all those threads and a few others. I do consider my self pretty handy and will get this done. I figure I will take it a little bit...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-14-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Yeah, I hear you. It is too cold today (36) to...

Yeah, I hear you. It is too cold today (36) to continue. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I picked up some coleman seam sealer at walmart today. I think I will prep the new window by glueing the...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-14-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
Finale It is done, except for sealing the seams...

Finale
It is done, except for sealing the seams and taping the inside seams with more gorilla duct tape(The tape will keep it water tight and hide the threads. Now I can clean off the cat prints,...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-13-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 30,949
Posted By mptoledo
DIY: How to Change your Alternator

Pretty straight forward project. No need to remove top engine cover or seats. All access is through compartment behind the seats.
First Test your battery/alternator with car off and then car...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-13-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,139
Posted By mptoledo
DIY: $20ish Replacement Rear Plastic Window!!!

Yep, you heard me Right. $20ish to replace your rear window.

Now if you have the money for a new top, this thread is not for you. This is for the frugal person who doesn't want to throw away a...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-12-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Posted By mptoledo
UPDATE: Got the Alternator from Oreily's...

UPDATE:

Got the Alternator from Oreily's auto parts for $204+tax. It has a lifetime warranty. It was fairly easy to put in, but you do want to take that bolt off by the bottom bracket screw as...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-09-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Posted By mptoledo
UPDATE: Ok, i got checked the battery with a...

UPDATE:

Ok, i got checked the battery with a meter 12.5 turned the car and on and it was at 11.9, turned the lights on and it started dropping to about 11.7. Took the alternator out(20 minutes). ...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Posted By mptoledo
No new noises or anything pully related. I pay...

No new noises or anything pully related. I pay close attention to sounds in my car after the "ims" scare of 2009 on here. :D I think when I arcd my battery installing it, I zapped the alternator....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Posted By mptoledo
Funny you should mention that. I read that in...

Funny you should mention that. I read that in one of my searches after I had already done it. Live and learn. I guess 9 years on an alternator, I got my moneys worth.

Why would my oil check...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2010, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Posted By mptoledo
Thanks for the reply. Since I just got the...

Thanks for the reply. Since I just got the battery today, I am pretty much ruling that out. I am just going to take the alternator to Oreily's tomorrow. It is the original and I am pretty sure I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-08-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,951
Posted By mptoledo
battery or alternator: Please help

I have searched and read all the results on the subject. I just need a little more input.

Went to start my car after the winter sit. Got a new battery as my 7 year old one wouldn't start the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-05-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,692
Posted By mptoledo
ALMOST!! I went battery shopping and will pick...

ALMOST!! I went battery shopping and will pick up a napa gold filter, some Castro syntec tomorrow!!

Things to do first:
1.) Battery
2.) oil and filter
3.) fule filter
4.) replace top or rear...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-28-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,375
Posted By mptoledo
As an ex-New car salesmanager, hopefully I can...

As an ex-New car salesmanager, hopefully I can add a few tips.
1.) Never trade your car in. A big no no as you can save yourself $5000 on average most of the time quite a bit more. Dealers do...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-26-2009, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,827
Posted By mptoledo
+1 on keeping the spare in the car. Going...

+1 on keeping the spare in the car. Going through uncharted territory could really SUCK with a flat tire and no spare, 70 miles from noware. If you hear banjo's playing run like Hell or you could...
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