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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-04-2008, 06:43 PM
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Posted By spine911
Oil leaks originating either from the: 1. Spark...

Oil leaks originating either from the: 1. Spark Plug tube 2. AOS 3. Cam/Valve cover WILL seep, and eventually drip on the muffler :cool:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,493
Posted By spine911
Check the Right side(passenger) for leaks either...

Check the Right side(passenger) for leaks either at the:

1.Spark Plug tube, 2. AOS tube, 3. Valve cover gasket
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,884
Posted By spine911
I totally agree, A "puddle" of oil is...

I totally agree, A "puddle" of oil is something that you should not be taking chances. If it is a couple of "drops" of oil, it is something that could still wait for a RMS leak.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-24-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,664
Posted By spine911
ROW 030 springs will approximately lower the...

ROW 030 springs will approximately lower the front 20mm and 10mm rear .
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-20-2007, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By spine911
Sounds like your throttle body is dirty. Take it...

Sounds like your throttle body is dirty. Take it apart and clean it. A bad MAF would more than likely throw a CEL would even put you in a dead stall with the symptoms you mentioned
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-17-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,459
Posted By spine911
It's just a serpentine belt, not a timing belt....

It's just a serpentine belt, not a timing belt. If it is not properly tensioned your ac compressor, power steering might, water pump operation would be compromised. I doubt a major engine damage...
Forum: Boxster and Cayman Parts for Sale or Wanted 11-17-2007, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,653
Posted By spine911
Are you sure they are Techarts ?? Your pic is a...

Are you sure they are Techarts ?? Your pic is a Strosek design car and headlight covers.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,273
Posted By spine911
I have a PSE on my 01. The sound for my taste is...

I have a PSE on my 01. The sound for my taste is just perfect, not loud, no drone. I have mine without the bypass switch (always "ON" by default). There is a video/sound clip on youtube (search for...
Forum: Performance and Technical Chat 10-23-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,793
Posted By spine911
Can you further explain this statement? Im...

Can you further explain this statement? Im assuming you can start the car normally, can you be more descriptive on what happens when you depress on the pedal??? Does the engine rev up, Can you shift...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2007, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,545
Posted By spine911
I agree with DJ, Ebay has a wide source of round...

I agree with DJ, Ebay has a wide source of round Porsche decal/sticker that might do the trick. Great prices as well :)
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-20-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,545
Posted By spine911
As for the wheel caps, id personally leave them...

As for the wheel caps, id personally leave them alone. Antera 349 center caps extends up to the spokes of the wheels and are not round like most wheel caps. IMO, I wont touch the caps unless i find...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-13-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,545
Posted By spine911
You cant go wrong with those genuine multi-piece...

You cant go wrong with those genuine multi-piece wheels, not those cheap fake rivetted modular wheels you see flooding the market. :cheers:
P.S. I think your ride would look better if you dropped...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-30-2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By spine911
True, it is mainly because of the disconnected...

True, it is mainly because of the disconnected 2nd 02 sensor.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-29-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,623
Posted By spine911
Cmon, you have a Porsche. It just looks too...

Cmon, you have a Porsche. It just looks too cheap. Replicas can depress the car's value if you are not that picky. Sorry :rolleyes:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By spine911
Get a new battery. Im pretty sure this is your...

Get a new battery. Im pretty sure this is your problem.
I can safely assume that your 02 still has the original battery.
If it is a bad alternator, im sure you wont be able to drive your box home...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,159
Posted By spine911
Ask the shop about for Labor cost only. Order...

Ask the shop about for Labor cost only. Order your Alternator and have it shipped from North America(Vertex Auto, Pelican Parts, Sunset Porsche, etc...). In the U.S., you can have an Alternator...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-26-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,757
Posted By spine911
Generally, CELs are OFTEN triggered when there is...

Generally, CELs are OFTEN triggered when there is a fault on emmision related components on ANY type of gasoline car (fault on components dealing with fuel/air mixture and electrical). Your problem...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-23-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,715
Posted By spine911
WOW, $295 for a set and caps. :D Just imagine...

WOW, $295 for a set and caps. :D Just imagine the bare cheap cost of manufacturing these wheels. These wheels are usually on the heavier side( +/- 30lbs each), and the added weight of the spacers....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,394
Posted By spine911
I currently have the 19" HRE 540s(3 piece). Im...

I currently have the 19" HRE 540s(3 piece). Im happy with the fit, ride, and the look. Not to hijack this thread but IMO, id stay away from multi piece wheels. I think monoblocks(1 piece) wheel...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,778
Posted By spine911
The 986/996 engine blocks are cast without...

The 986/996 engine blocks are cast without machining to Center-Bore the Crank Opening. This results in varying center bore tolerances in which the crankshaft is not supported well. This will cause...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-04-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,778
Posted By spine911
Very true, The 986s definitely corners better...

Very true, The 986s definitely corners better than the 996s because of the mid engine design.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-03-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,778
Posted By spine911
Personally, i wont trade your 987 with a 996. ...

Personally, i wont trade your 987 with a 996. ALL 996s/986s are prone to RMS leaks and possibly Intermediate shaft failures due to a casting flaw from the factory. I myself wont trade piece of mind...
Forum: New Member Introductions 07-14-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,638
Posted By spine911
I totally agree...Most RMS leaks will occur in...

I totally agree...Most RMS leaks will occur in the first 5k-45k miles. IMO, a 986 or 996 that does not leak within the 1st 5-45k miles has less chances of leaking later on.
Maintenance is the key...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-14-2007, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,452
Posted By spine911
They need to perform a Throttle body cleaning....

They need to perform a Throttle body cleaning. Bring it back to the garage which replaced the MAF. :cool:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-22-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,866
Posted By spine911
Thats it???? ... seriously, dont lose sleep over...

Thats it???? ... seriously, dont lose sleep over it!
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