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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-21-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,751
Posted By pilot4fn
This is a good video showing how to do the...

This is a good video showing how to do the de-snorkel on 986:
https://youtu.be/nXqg31GdM-E?si=ePXYrKi7pMNKSBB-
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-19-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,323
Posted By pilot4fn
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Porsche Cayman Discussions 09-11-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,579
Posted By pilot4fn
Very nicely done!

Very nicely done!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-10-2023, 12:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,291
Posted By pilot4fn
As Maytag mentions below, the start up sound is...

As Maytag mentions below, the start up sound is the only worrysome in my opinion.
Is the noice like rattle or like screech or something else?
- if like a rattle, the chains / tensioners / chain...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 08-16-2023, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,012
Posted By pilot4fn
Very common cause for that in these cars is a...

Very common cause for that in these cars is a slightly loose spark plug. It starts chirping (kind of like a littel bird) usually when the engine heats up a bit.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-15-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By pilot4fn
Passenger side air vent has a engine bay cooling...

Passenger side air vent has a engine bay cooling function - also a fan that pull cold air in if the engine bay gets too hot.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By pilot4fn
I have 2001 2.7 with silver/red/black steering...

I have 2001 2.7 with silver/red/black steering wheel crest. The frunk crest is gold/red/black and the wheel center caps were silver/black. These as it came from factory. I know that the wheel center...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-11-2023, 01:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,291
Posted By pilot4fn
As a cautionary practice. When I did rebuilt my...

As a cautionary practice. When I did rebuilt my 2001 986 drive shafts last winter, I did use new bolts on assembly and also cleaned the bolt holes on the drive shafts as well as the threads on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By pilot4fn
I have no idea. Somebody else can chime in on...

I have no idea. Somebody else can chime in on this.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-07-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By pilot4fn
After I rebuilt my 2001 2.7 engine past winter, I...

After I rebuilt my 2001 2.7 engine past winter, I did remove the fuel pump relay and cranked the engine for a while to prime the oil pressure.
This is the good practice I found to be recommened by...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-30-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6,754
Views: 1,706,323
Posted By pilot4fn
Went racing on Friday and Yesterday on Porsche...

Went racing on Friday and Yesterday on Porsche Racing Club Finland event at alastarocircuit.fi. Friday was a day for practice runs with Time Trial (I run at TT with my Boxster), Club Racing and 992...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-19-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,997
Posted By pilot4fn
Take a look at the oneway valve (black&white...

Take a look at the oneway valve (black&white color) that operates the SAI system. It is connected directly to the intake plenum cross 'pipe' and if it is wrong way around, it will most likely throw...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-18-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,215
Posted By pilot4fn
On my car these rattled only when hot and did not...

On my car these rattled only when hot and did not show movement trying to move by hand when decent temperesture for a touch.
I did replace the downpipes with 200 cpi sport cats. No more rattles.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-10-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
Posted By pilot4fn
Sounds like a good chance of oil dripping on to...

Sounds like a good chance of oil dripping on to the exhaust. If that's the case, do not drive it - fire risk is rather high...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-23-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,104
Posted By pilot4fn
This sounds like the first thig to look at....

This sounds like the first thig to look at. Pelican has three different ones to choose from:
https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/0784/POR_0784_ENGMAN_pg1_crankshaft-sensors.htm
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-19-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,350
Posted By pilot4fn
Souds scary... like something is loose / slooping...

Souds scary... like something is loose / slooping around inside the crank case. Piston slap, con-rod bearing done, chain tensioner broke at the crank to IMS, ...

Then something smaller issue, is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-12-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,503
Posted By pilot4fn
My bet is for the starter. Take a look at the...

My bet is for the starter. Take a look at the video for first 10 seconds - do you have the same sound as you start the car?:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9qnnf2kWU

This video shows real well...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-03-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,710
Posted By pilot4fn
Before you do further taking apart stuff, take a...

Before you do further taking apart stuff, take a look at your oil filler cap as you remove it. If the cap has inside some light brown stuff, you'll have the intrmix pretty much for sure.
Opposite...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-12-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,413
Posted By pilot4fn
Did this couole of months ago. First you place...

Did this couole of months ago.
First you place the engine to TDC and time the Bank 1 cams. Then rotate the engine 360 degrees and lock it agian to TDC and time the Bank 2 cams.
Then test with hand...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-31-2023, 10:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,541
Posted By pilot4fn
As a winter project couple a months ago, I did...

As a winter project couple a months ago, I did replace cam- and IMS-to-cam chainramps as well as tensioners, now the start up rattle has disappeared. Well worth the effort.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-14-2023, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,211
Posted By pilot4fn
Since you have the engine this much apart, change...

Since you have the engine this much apart, change all 4 cam chain remps and also all 4 IMS-to-cams chain ramps at the same time. Those parts are cheap and can cause major engine damage if one of...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-26-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,211
Posted By pilot4fn
...and if anyhow possible, install the tensioner...

...and if anyhow possible, install the tensioner back to it's treads by hand so you'll feel that it really is goin to the threads. I have read couple of cases when the tensioners have been pushed to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-23-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,541
Posted By pilot4fn
Due to very expensive price for OEM replacement,...

Due to very expensive price for OEM replacement, I went with used from a reputable braker (Douglas Valley, UK) and the temperature controls works like a charm now.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-14-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,212
Posted By pilot4fn
If you take the axles out (not a difficult to...

If you take the axles out (not a difficult to do), it is very easy to clean old grease out from axle joints, put new grease in and also all 4 new boots. Just did this on the 5-speed tranny 2001...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-10-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,680
Posted By pilot4fn
Remember also to take the chain tensioners out...

Remember also to take the chain tensioners out after you have locked the engine to TDC and locked the cams in place.. After that you can remove the camcovers.
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