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Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-18-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,402
Posted By Kurt V
You need to just settle down and quit worrying so...

You need to just settle down and quit worrying so much. This issue has been beaten to death. By all accounts the failure rate for single row IMS is 5% to 10%. Yes you are rolling the dice. You can do...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-18-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,859
Posted By Kurt V
Like the others have said. Check your DME relay....

Like the others have said. Check your DME relay. Course you need a new one first. The DME relay is under the drivers seat. Small black cube next to the Bigger aluminum box, which is the DME. Held...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-17-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,707
Posted By Kurt V
You must have missed my post on my wheel bearing...

You must have missed my post on my wheel bearing change out from a week ago. The SIR B90 tool makes removal and install a 15 minute job. You still will have 5 hours and 45 minutes of time invested in...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 364,161
Posted By Kurt V
Brad that was an excellent post!

Brad that was an excellent post!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-12-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,612
Posted By Kurt V
Excellent photos!

Excellent photos!
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 06-12-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By Kurt V
Might want to mention your location.

Might want to mention your location.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-12-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,480
Posted By Kurt V
When I changed out my rear wheel bearing last...

When I changed out my rear wheel bearing last weekend I can report that none of the bolts or nuts were rusted in place. Of course I live in an area that doesn't see a lot of salt on the roads in...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-12-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,480
Posted By Kurt V
I didn't even know they made a tool for this! All...

I didn't even know they made a tool for this! All I have ever done is just leave the axle nut on so the top of the nut is flush with the end of the axle threads and using a block of wood and a...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-11-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,480
Posted By Kurt V
Not sure why you would need a ball joint press....

Not sure why you would need a ball joint press. To remove the axle you need to loosen the axle nut (while car is on ground), jack up car, remove wheel, remove caliper, take off rotor, remove axle...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-11-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,571
Posted By Kurt V
No I didn't. They only have 51,000 miles on them....

No I didn't. They only have 51,000 miles on them. The boots are intact and there didn't appear to be any roughness in the bearings as I moved the ends around. In my experience, as long as the boots...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-11-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,571
Posted By Kurt V
Mine was the package that Pelican Parts sells and...

Mine was the package that Pelican Parts sells and it included all that was needed and it all fit together perfectly. The actual process of pressing out and pressing in the bearing was very...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 06-10-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,571
Posted By Kurt V
Replaced my rear wheel bearing over the weekend

I read as much as I could on the subject and bought the SIR B90 tool so I could do it in my small garage. I am fairly mechanically inclined so I thought it was a job I could handle. Using the Bentley...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-01-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,363
Posted By Kurt V
I bought my 2001 47K miles base Boxster last...

I bought my 2001 47K miles base Boxster last fall. All maintenance was current. Water pump and alternator had been replaced. New tires. Original IMS. $12,500 and that was about an average price for...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-24-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By Kurt V
Yeah, I don't know why Wayne hasn't updated that...

Yeah, I don't know why Wayne hasn't updated that tech article to show how to do it using the B90 tool. He even sells the tool on PP!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By Kurt V
Haus, those are some excellent suggestions!

Haus, those are some excellent suggestions!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-23-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By Kurt V
Changing out wheel bearing. Anything else?

Got a noisy driver's side, rear, wheel bearing. Got the B90 tool to try and make it as easy as possible. Figured I would go ahead and change out the rear brake pads, on both sides, while I am at it....
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-22-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By Kurt V
Yep it is the tamper proof torx and T20 is the...

Yep it is the tamper proof torx and T20 is the size you need. Did it on a friend's Boxster two weekends ago. Spent more time trying to get the electrical connector on the MAF off than anything else!...
Forum: Boxsters and Cayman Cars for Sale or Wanted 04-19-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,773
Posted By Kurt V
Price might be helpful and what is that white...

Price might be helpful and what is that white stuff all over the tires on the driver's side?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-17-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 21,160
Posted By Kurt V
Try moving the steering wheel to take pressure...

Try moving the steering wheel to take pressure off the key. The wiggle while you slightly try to pull the key out. If those don't work then you are going to have to let the key stay stuck there until...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-15-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,330
Posted By Kurt V
Just helped a guy change out the MAF on his 2001...

Just helped a guy change out the MAF on his 2001 Boxster yesterday. He had just recently installed a new top with glass. I was expecting a huge hassle with getting access, but the strap (really just...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 04-01-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,412
Posted By Kurt V
Check out this thread from Pelican Parts: RE:...

Check out this thread from Pelican Parts: RE: Idea - Inexpensive Hard Top Dolly - Pelican Parts Technical BBS...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,127
Posted By Kurt V
+1. I like knowing I have the skill to drive a...

+1. I like knowing I have the skill to drive a manual. A skill that fewer and fewer people have.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,270
Posted By Kurt V
Thanks for the heads up! Never really thought to...

Thanks for the heads up! Never really thought to look at mine.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,470
Posted By Kurt V
I alternate ATE Blue and Silver. Makes it easy to...

I alternate ATE Blue and Silver. Makes it easy to tell when the new fluid has reached the bleeders.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,062
Posted By Kurt V
The more you drive it the less paranoid you will...

The more you drive it the less paranoid you will become.
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