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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By neil_b
Thanks for the kind words guys. I appreciate it.

Thanks for the kind words guys. I appreciate it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-26-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By neil_b
Strange eh? Maybe it's an american law or...

Strange eh? Maybe it's an american law or something?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-25-2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By neil_b
Buying a second hand Boxster 986? My 9 top tips (video)

Just put together a quick video with my 9 top tips for owning a 2001 Boxster S 986 which some of you may find useful and help avoid embarrassing situations....
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Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-19-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,618
Posted By neil_b
How to: Fit braided steel brake lines / hoses (with video)

This is my step by step guide on how to replace your standard rubber brake hoses with steel braided ones.

Video of all this is here:
https://youtu.be/Czvr1_lNZew
...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-19-2016, 06:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,577
Posted By neil_b
New steel braided brake lines go on. Video...

New steel braided brake lines go on.

Video of how it did it below:
https://youtu.be/Czvr1_lNZew

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/brake_hoses_copy1461074079.jpg
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-15-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,234
Posted By neil_b
you are very welcome :)

you are very welcome :)
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-13-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,234
Posted By neil_b
How to: Replace brake master cylinder and booster / servo (with video)

Spent the weekend rebuilding the braking system and swapped out the master cylinder and booster.

Step by step video is here:
https://youtu.be/LsVANgHiR84



Here’s a summary of what we’ll...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-13-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,577
Posted By neil_b
Next up swapped out the brake master cylinder and...

Next up swapped out the brake master cylinder and booster

Video is here: https://youtu.be/LsVANgHiR84

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/s02e03_copy1460556610.jpg
Forum: DIY Project Guides 04-08-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,811
Posted By neil_b
How to weigh you car for cheap with bathroom scales

A bit of fun this one. Professional corner weights are about £800 so can you spend 1/10th of that and use bathroom scales? Here's my video.

https://youtu.be/071xPmVgE0E
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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-08-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,577
Posted By neil_b
Next, I used bathroom scales in an attempt to...

Next, I used bathroom scales in an attempt to weigh her. Check out the results in this vid:

https://youtu.be/071xPmVgE0Ehttp://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/s02e02_copy1460118286.jpg
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-04-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,577
Posted By neil_b
Thanks for advice and kind words Jakeru. In...

Thanks for advice and kind words Jakeru. In regards to the shot of the coffin arm that showed two holes in the bush (2:02 mark) do you think I replaced them too early?
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-02-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,577
Posted By neil_b
Thanks for the kind words guys. Will try to...

Thanks for the kind words guys. Will try to post some more pics soon. Sadly it's not purple. It's blue. I should really look up the paint code but I suspect grc0456 is correct and it's midnight...
Forum: Show and Tell Gallery 04-01-2016, 02:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,577
Posted By neil_b
"Belle" The Boxster S Project

Thought I'd post a few videos on what I've done to my 2001 986 Boxster S after a year of ownership and what mods I've got lined up for the future.

Video is here:

https://youtu.be/jKJTHuyQf4o
...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-29-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,622
Posted By neil_b
How to: Check brake pads, disc thickness, hoses, master cylinder, booster(with video)

I’ve put together a quick video which steps you though the basic checks you can do to make sure your braking system is in good order.

https://youtu.be/PQDYOK2qNFc

Car used: Boxster S 986 3.2...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-24-2016, 03:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,178
Posted By neil_b
How to start servicing your car yourself (with video)

Evenin' all,

For all those of you considering getting started working on your car I’ve put together a short and simple video. I did it primarily to show the cost savings doing it yourself but...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-21-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,080
Posted By neil_b
Braking system? I don't have PSM if that's what...

Braking system? I don't have PSM if that's what you mean?

Only 1 liter? That's good to hear. I just say 2 liters because that's what the Bentley manual advises but you could be right that it's...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-20-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,080
Posted By neil_b
How to: Change brake fluid by yourself (with video)

Here’s the method I use to change the brake fluid by yourself. I use a pressure bleeder to do this.

My video on how to do this is here: https://youtu.be/Y_nw6yqoOkI

My car is a 2001 Boxster S...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-15-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,477
Posted By neil_b
Thanks for the tip. Tell me more about this...

Thanks for the tip. Tell me more about this alignment tool. Is it supposed to come in the tool kit or do you have to buy it separately?
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-15-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,477
Posted By neil_b
Lol, tyres/tires, one of those Anglo/American...

Lol, tyres/tires, one of those Anglo/American things I guess... :)
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-15-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,477
Posted By neil_b
How to remove a car wheel, check tyre condition, thread depth and inflate correctly

Maybe a little simple for readers of this forum but I made this video for completeness sake if someone is starting to work on their car for the first time.

https://youtu.be/JDksAkO3eO0


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Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-13-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,922
Posted By neil_b
Lifting and Jacking a Boxster

Thought I’d post a quick video on where the jacking points are on a Boxster and how to lift it onto stands.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La6i3TwMB8k

Car used: Porsche Boxster S 986
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Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-13-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,726
Posted By neil_b
many thanks for the kind comments Dlirium and...

many thanks for the kind comments Dlirium and rick3000 - it makes doing this videos worthwhile. New videos come out every two weeks. If you Subscribe and Like on youtube it would help me out and...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-13-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,262
Posted By neil_b
Thanks for the kind comment thatguychad - it...

Thanks for the kind comment thatguychad - it makes all the work worthwhile!
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-10-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,726
Posted By neil_b
Brake Pad change guide DIY

Was checking my brake pads the other day so thought I’d make a video how to guide for changing your pads yourself. It’s pretty simple to be fair. Let me know your thoughts!...
Forum: DIY Project Guides 03-09-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,262
Posted By neil_b
Engine Oil and Filter change guide DIY

Used the search but couldn’t find a guide on how to change the engine oil on a 986 Boxster so thought I’d post how I do it.

I’ve also made a video of all this and it’s at...
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