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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2014, 05:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,216
Posted By crod
Unfortunately I will have no time this year for...

Unfortunately I will have no time this year for such a long drive. It is a 4-day drive for us, like the one I did when I bought the car back in 2010 (drove from Santa Monica, CA to Ottawa, Canada)....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,537
Posted By crod
Yeah no need to sand anything. Just clean/dry...

Yeah no need to sand anything. Just clean/dry them good and you are ready to go. I took it off from my rims at one point and later my son did it again in a glossy black. Damn son.
Nice thing is you...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,537
Posted By crod
Not a fan AT ALL of black rims BUT... If you...

Not a fan AT ALL of black rims BUT...
If you will do it I would highly recommend using Plasti-Dip. They even have a glossy finish now. If you later regret or want to change the colour again it is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-04-2014, 07:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
Talking Final Update! YAY!

Gents,

Ok I just want to put a close on this thread and explain what happened, what we did and what we learned. By we I mean myself and my son who did most (like 99%) of the work on the car. So...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,113
Posted By crod
No idea. It was fast. Beast attached. It is the...

No idea. It was fast. Beast attached. It is the current Boxster sibling.

CR
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-04-2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,870
Posted By crod
Many moons ago I posted a reply to an IMS thread...

Many moons ago I posted a reply to an IMS thread showing all the production numbers (how many 986 Boxsters were produced since their debut) and that considering how many were known to have failed...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,940
Posted By crod
Well after experiencing an issue with my own...

Well after experiencing an issue with my own Boxster that at the end turned out to be way way less than initially thought, I am surprised to see that most owners would simply give up on rebuilding...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,940
Posted By crod
Agreed. The one I knew about in CA was not them. ...

Agreed. The one I knew about in CA was not them.

CR
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,940
Posted By crod
The car is overall very reliable and percentage...

The car is overall very reliable and percentage wise only a small number was affected with IMS issues. The reality is Porsche produced hundreds of thousands of these cars and almost guaranteed not...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-26-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,940
Posted By crod
There are plenty of used engines on Ebay for the...

There are plenty of used engines on Ebay for the 2.5/2.7l engines. Plus there is a company in California that rebuilds them for $5,000. Just ship the engine or whole car to them.
I do believe it is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,057
Posted By crod
Ok here we go. The V12 and the V10 beasts. Will...

Ok here we go. The V12 and the V10 beasts. Will arrange for a nice family pic showing the Boxster S, the 750iL and the Gallardo all together. :D
Oh and my scooter too.

CR
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,057
Posted By crod
I think you nailed it. As I said if the plan is...

I think you nailed it. As I said if the plan is to get a car you will custom order to match every single thing you want (in my case it would be a Carrera 4S with even the leather stitching the way I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-25-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,057
Posted By crod
After buying other cars, including Porsches,...

After buying other cars, including Porsches, brand new, I will never do it again. It is simply, IMHO, a big, huge waste of money considering how quickly these depreciate. You will be able to pick up...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,343
Posted By crod
Unless the engine at one point experiences...

Unless the engine at one point experiences something MAJOR, even the engine on these cars CAN be rebuilt. Actually not that hard to tear it down completely. Do not ask me how I know that...

CR
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
Well the reason why I did not take many pictures...

Well the reason why I did not take many pictures is simple: the work done at Pelican Parts or 986fix.com is simply top notch and they documented the whole procedure inside out. That is what my son...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-24-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
Talking UPDATE: This is unbelievable. The picture you...

UPDATE:
This is unbelievable. The picture you guys saw showing that metal piece between the intake/exhaust valves, guess what? It was just a metal piece STUCK right there. Somehow that piece got...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
No Unicorn blood but our own. Damn engine is a...

No Unicorn blood but our own. Damn engine is a PITA to work on at some spots (to the point of having to buy a wrench and "adjust" it to fit with a Dremel...). Of course we got some cuts and bruises...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
Ok as promised some pics. First the cylinder...

Ok as promised some pics.
First the cylinder walls on #5 and #6. Some normal, expected wear. Nothing that would create problems or fail a compression test....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-23-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
You can actually replace the cylinder liner on...

You can actually replace the cylinder liner on the Boxster engines so it is not like you need a new engine if that ever happens to you. There are many options out there. One for reference is shown...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-22-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
UPDATE! Gents first of all I did not die. Yet....

UPDATE!
Gents first of all I did not die. Yet. Today we finally took the heads out so we got to the cylinders. Guess what? THERE IS NO ****************ING CRACK.
I will post pictures later but all...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
Awesome, appreciated. I am sure I will need...

Awesome, appreciated.
I am sure I will need help along the way and if anyone is indeed willing to help, remotely or in person, that will be great.
Even a Skype call can get many things sorted out....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-31-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
Exactly. Cannot get worse than this. Even if I...

Exactly. Cannot get worse than this. Even if I royally screw up there is always the used motor route. Sure I will save money if I do it myself and do it right but money is not the main driver here. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
In order of craziness: #1 by far: having...

In order of craziness:
#1 by far: having another kid after 17 years.
#2 Cracked Cylinder Wall. How often this happens? HAD to happen with my car.
#3 Rebuild an M96 engine with no prior engine...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
That is great! Will certainly help. Thanks for...

That is great! Will certainly help. Thanks for the link.

CR
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-30-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,188
Posted By crod
No lift. :( Jackstand it is. LOL And plan is...

No lift. :(
Jackstand it is. LOL
And plan is to produce a PDF and DVD on how to rebuild the damn thing from scratch like I am doing.
At the end of the day if I can pull this off, anyone can...
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