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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2020, 04:06 PM
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Posted By Eric-986
Tracked down the coolant smell in the trunk to...

Tracked down the coolant smell in the trunk to the bleeder valve....... I'm hoping the o-rings clear this up...... (tank was replaced two years ago.... by previous owner......)

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-29-2020, 09:26 PM
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Posted By Eric-986
Today the 997 shifter went in, excellent...

Today the 997 shifter went in, excellent improvement!

My spreadsheet doesn’t include $ either.......

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-21-2020, 06:34 PM
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Posted By Eric-986
Finally drove it!!!! bought it with a bad engine...

Finally drove it!!!! bought it with a bad engine last November, spent a while taking it apart, putting it back together, and then the Massachusetts registry of motor vehicles doesn't think my little...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-13-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,633
Posted By Eric-986
Does the 987 shifter work with a 986 shift...

Does the 987 shifter work with a 986 shift knob/boot?

-Eric
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-03-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By Eric-986
To answer my own question, after a few hours of...

To answer my own question, after a few hours of shifting the transmission from under the car, I removed the adjustment linkages, and found no adjustments at the transmission end of things.,

BUT,...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-02-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By Eric-986
Transmission/shifter side to side play adjustment

Me again..... 99 Base Boxster, 5 speed manual.

I'm moving along on my "back from the dead cheap Boxster" project. Replacement engine is in, and I was able to back it out of my garage for the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-02-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 916
Views: 262,592
Posted By Eric-986
Heiko, Could you look up the code for my...

Heiko,
Could you look up the code for my CDR-220.

Typ: CDR 220
Model: BE 4462
Serial #: 15086925

For two weeks I've been trying the number on the card in the radio manual, 4654, and it not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,223
Posted By Eric-986
L6A6 Shows up as an exterior color for 2001...

L6A6 Shows up as an exterior color for 2001 Meridian Pearl Metallic. (per google)

Any other numbers on the tag?

-Eric
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-02-2020, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By Eric-986
Racer Boy, you will never guess what I found when...

Racer Boy, you will never guess what I found when I was starting to replace the rotors in front...... both front springs were missing the bottom coil........ So, wheel bearings, rotors, pads, AND...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,151
Posted By Eric-986
If your second heavy wire has a flat lug with a...

If your second heavy wire has a flat lug with a notch in it, it should bolt onto the red circled bolt. It should only fit one way, the notch positions it. It is position so it can’t touch the other...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2020, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,151
Posted By Eric-986
Are you sure both of the heavy duty wires go to...

Are you sure both of the heavy duty wires go to the same post? Isn't one a ground wire, and the second the battery wire? Please double check the two big wires.

Just a thought.

-Eric
Forum: New Member Introductions 03-20-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,431
Posted By Eric-986
Welcome from Andover! -Eric 09 Cayman S ...

Welcome from Andover!

-Eric
09 Cayman S
99 Boxster (soon to be on the road)
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-14-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By Eric-986
PM Sent -Eric

PM Sent

-Eric
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-11-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By Eric-986
01810, just north of Boston....... any hints...

01810, just north of Boston....... any hints about shipping?

Thanks.

-Eric
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 03-11-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,606
Posted By Eric-986
Still available? -Eric

Still available?

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,386
Posted By Eric-986
Sorry, I was responding to his explanation. Very...

Sorry, I was responding to his explanation. Very clear now.....

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-19-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,386
Posted By Eric-986
Thanks Rob. That 's how i'll raise it to put...

Thanks Rob. That 's how i'll raise it to put the engine back in. No one has explained an easy way to get the car higher with the quickjack.......

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,386
Posted By Eric-986
Piper, You are correct. The issue I had was...

Piper,
You are correct. The issue I had was raising the car higher once it’s up on the quick jack. It’s not clear what happens to the quick jack if you raise one end of the car. Probably...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-17-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,386
Posted By Eric-986
Engine Drop - 99 986 - Quick Jack successfully use to drop engine

My winter project is finally moving forward. 99 2.5 with a hole in one of the cam covers where the chain tried to get out....... replacement engine found, and step one was to get the bad engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,671
Posted By Eric-986
Push the line in until the "ridge" hits the red...

Push the line in until the "ridge" hits the red collar. Give it a pull to make sure it's seated, and that's it.

-Eric
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-15-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,555
Posted By Eric-986
I broke two of the pullers shown in the Burner...

I broke two of the pullers shown in the Burner video on my dual row IMS bearing, and ended up spending the $200 for the IMS tools. If you watch on e-bay, the tools show up. Where are you located?...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-03-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By Eric-986
Maytag, I think I got ahead of myself. Sort of...

Maytag, I think I got ahead of myself. Sort of expected an oil cooler in the front bumper, but you guys straightened me out.

To be safe, I was going to put a new 3.2 oil cooler on the 2.5 when...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-03-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By Eric-986
I spent a few hours separating the rear wheels...

I spent a few hours separating the rear wheels from the hubs, and I haven't gotten brave enough to take the mallet to the car again, but agreed, something isn't quite right in the front. The Boxster...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-03-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By Eric-986
Part found in engine oil cooler

Currently pulling apart bad engine from my "986 roller". When I removed the oil cooler, I found this part stuck inside. Already have a replacement used engine.

I'm hoping someone will...
Forum: New Member Introductions 02-03-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,067
Posted By Eric-986
New 986 Owner

Hello!

New owner of a 1999 986 project car, the official worst Porsche to buy, the $800 project Porsche! My son (14) convinced me we needed it......

It has 240k miles with a hole in the case...
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