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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-18-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,614
Posted By spongebob
This was just the confirmation I needed to start...

This was just the confirmation I needed to start the hunt for parts on E-bay.
One thing though, when I pulled my snorkle long time ago I noticed that the hole into the airbox is well below the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By spongebob
There is only one o2 sensor per bank on EU...

There is only one o2 sensor per bank on EU Boxsters, no control of the cat efficiency.

From my imported US MY 2000 Base Boxster I have both a set of rear cats and a muffler in my garage somewhere...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,019
Posted By spongebob
Sure? manual says 240w max, The Haes is on 4x40...

Sure? manual says 240w max, The Haes is on 4x40 only
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-17-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,019
Posted By spongebob
Exchange 2 Ohm speakers to 4 Ohm ?

I have so far done the three first recommended steps on my way to a decent sound in my Boxster
Installed is the original 4 channel Haes amp plus:

-New front speakers
-Installed PNP rear speaker...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 05-21-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,142
Posted By spongebob
The gearbox housing is similar and will fit. ...

The gearbox housing is similar and will fit.
However, the gearing is not adapted to the 2,5. It will most probably take away the nice temper of this small engine.
Doing it the other way around,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-18-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,696
Posted By spongebob
My since six years temporary solution was to cut...

My since six years temporary solution was to cut a piece of a regular car washing sponge and insert it in the hole. Only half way so it can be easily taken out while fueling. No issues yet.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-09-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By spongebob
Not sure about Mr Kamprads Volvo Last time on...

Not sure about Mr Kamprads Volvo
Last time on the news he was driving a .... Skoda
He is very careful about his spending image, always in second class when flying and sometimes takes the bus when...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-04-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,914
Posted By spongebob
Read on the AC display I have 78C which is 172 F...

Read on the AC display I have 78C which is 172 F on the highway. This is the same temp as seen with a Durametric tool.
In stop and go traffic it shows up to 100C ( 212F)
This is with a low temp...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 04-12-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,898
Posted By spongebob
Had a similar experience last weekend when I...

Had a similar experience last weekend when I installed my IMS guardian, not as bad as Travis though . When photo was taken some of the " worms" already had left the filter
Can only recommend...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-31-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,816
Posted By spongebob
Different tire diameter, does it matter?

Just found a set of really cheap Bridgestone SO3, which I think some people here has given great feedback.
Sizes where not 100% correct though.
Rear 255/40/17 ( original size)
Front 215/45/17(...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-31-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,913
Posted By spongebob
It will kill your fuel system slowly. Ethanol...

It will kill your fuel system slowly.
Ethanol is really aggressive and it will chew up most rubber parts in the system.Some metal to I guess.
It is probably possible after a thorough investigation...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-23-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,233
Posted By spongebob
Not until my IMS guardian tells me to..

Not until my IMS guardian tells me to..
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-11-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By spongebob
I was under the impression that H&R springs was...

I was under the impression that H&R springs was way stiffer than the M030 upsetting things even more than a set of std shocks and M030 springs combo

What I have found matching a limited budget so...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-10-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By spongebob
ROW M030 springs on std shockabs.

I know that it is normally not a good idea in the long run to own a Porsche with limited budget for service and upgrading. But now I am tempted to buy a set of M030 springs to my std suspension. Will...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 03-03-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,243
Posted By spongebob
A bearing filled with grease does always have a...

A bearing filled with grease does always have a specific limited lifetime compared to bearings that are lubricated by oil. Guess that Porsche knows the lifetime here but this is of course only...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-06-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,280
Posted By spongebob
Great, thanks for the info.

Great, thanks for the info.
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 02-05-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,280
Posted By spongebob
Bearing spec in idler pulleys

I´m going to install an UDP and a low temp thermostat before the start of this season.Guess that it might be a good idea to change the idler pulleys also but to keep my limited Boxster budget under...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-02-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,531
Posted By spongebob
Hmmm, have this problem too. Positive side is...

Hmmm, have this problem too.
Positive side is that I now can use the helmet during trackdays without touching the soft top frame all the time.
Does not look good though..
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-02-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 100,382
Posted By spongebob
43, ex Submarine officer, today working in the...

43, ex Submarine officer, today working in the marine industry with fuel treatment and environment solutions.
2000 Arctic silver Boxster

Other cars owned on my list:
Austin Healy Sprite
Lancia...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-13-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By spongebob
Even my old SAAB 900-94 had this feature so I...

Even my old SAAB 900-94 had this feature so I guess more or less every car has it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,640
Posted By spongebob
Link to the report ...

Link to the report

http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/16/73/EA/wkr0006.pdf

Guess that google translate can do the work but as it is a PDF it might be tricky.

I might have some...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-03-2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,640
Posted By spongebob
Porsche breakdown statistics

Found some interesting statistics in an annual report from one of the bigger Swedish insurance companies. It was not a pleasant reading to look through it.
Insurance covers engine failures up to 8...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-13-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
Posted By spongebob
Forgot to mention but it is a 2,7 2000 Motronic...

Forgot to mention but it is a 2,7 2000 Motronic 7,2.Not sure if it is exactly the same as 5,2. But anyway I see a connection here, if the MAF is faulty it might cause the engine to run either lean or...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 09-13-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,715
Posted By spongebob
additional Maf input needed

Need some more input regarding my latest faultcodes, P1126 and P1133. Idle range adaptation bank 1 and 2 according to earlier threads.This is the second time I see them this year.Earlier I have had...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,935
Posted By spongebob
The Dual mass flywheel will probably not be...

The Dual mass flywheel will probably not be damaged by oil as the "flexible material" is only some springs embedded in grease. I did take my old one apart and was amazed by the amount of grease that...
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