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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-13-2026, 03:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 234
Posted By tcoradeschi
Yes. I have a Durametric and a cheapo scanner,...

Yes. I have a Durametric and a cheapo scanner, both of which connect just fine, and the State of New Jersey plugs in every other year during vehicle inspection.

The physical and data standards...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-12-2026, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 234
Posted By tcoradeschi
There are no “special” OBD2 connectors. By...

There are no “special” OBD2 connectors. By definition, the physical and data interfaces are all to the same standard.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2026, 04:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By tcoradeschi
Source an extra set of connectors for the 986 and...

Source an extra set of connectors for the 986 and 987 and build yourself an adaptor cable. Doesn’t have to be very long, just enough wire so you can work with it.

I’d just install the seats...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-29-2025, 05:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,197
Posted By tcoradeschi
Interesting. You are ignorant about the process,...

Interesting. You are ignorant about the process, but think 10 hours is ‘crazy’ (note that the OP commented that 10 hours is the book time).

Maybe read upon the process. Hmmmm…
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-21-2025, 05:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 926
Posted By tcoradeschi
Does the following summarize the situation? ...

Does the following summarize the situation?

Brakes are fine in the garage, but after a couple of miles of driving, they are not.

That sounds very much heat related to me, and the only place...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-20-2025, 05:10 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 31,224
Posted By tcoradeschi
While I am sure that there is a part number, I...

While I am sure that there is a part number, I have no clue what it is.

Thinking about the question a bit differently, is it possible that the relay socket already has a terminal in it - just...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-18-2025, 03:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,731
Posted By tcoradeschi
Read out the codes

Read out the codes
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-11-2025, 04:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 610
Posted By tcoradeschi
I got me one of them, too, earlier this year!...

I got me one of them, too, earlier this year! Yes, the interior needed a good cleaning at that point:-)

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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-08-2025, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By tcoradeschi
Auction sales listings on CLASSIC.COM are from...

Auction sales listings on CLASSIC.COM are from publicly available data by major collector car auctions around the world.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 12-07-2025, 04:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 580
Posted By tcoradeschi
Where do you get the data shown in these charts? ...

Where do you get the data shown in these charts?
Auction sales listings on CLASSIC.COM are from publicly available data by major collector car auctions around the world.

85 data points over 5...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-16-2025, 05:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 926
Posted By tcoradeschi
I would suggest that you start by making sure...

I would suggest that you start by making sure that the brakes are mechanically correct.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-11-2025, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,206
Posted By tcoradeschi
Following up to myself here. If you need to...

Following up to myself here.

If you need to do this job, removing the LR wheel and the plastic fender liner will help.

Two people will be required, and threading the new line in from the top...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-07-2025, 03:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,206
Posted By tcoradeschi
So, once you take off the engine cover, the...

So, once you take off the engine cover, the location is blindingly obvious! And, it’s where the break is.

FYI, front of the intake manifold, just to the left of the power steering pump.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-06-2025, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,206
Posted By tcoradeschi
Hating to be the guy who resurrects an old thread...

Hating to be the guy who resurrects an old thread for his own purposes, but I'm hoping that one of y'all can clue me in on where to look for this connection.

Either it came adrift or the vacuum...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-29-2025, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 322
Posted By tcoradeschi
What he said

What he said
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-27-2025, 05:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,300
Posted By tcoradeschi
Unless you have the engine running, the...

Unless you have the engine running, the Durametric numbers for deviation won’t tell you anything. The value is the difference between what the engine controller commands the camshaft adjustment to be...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-22-2025, 03:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,590
Posted By tcoradeschi
You can certainly save some money by doing so. ...

You can certainly save some money by doing so.

https://burnerscars.blogspot.com/2016/10/how-to-repair-bad-idle-pulley.html
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-15-2025, 03:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,590
Posted By tcoradeschi
With all due respect, taking the belt off is...

With all due respect, taking the belt off is about a 30 second operation. Just do it.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2025, 03:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,300
Posted By tcoradeschi
So, in general, not bad news, as I read it. ...

So, in general, not bad news, as I read it.

You clearly have vacuum leaks to clean up. Getting the injectors out, IIRC, is a bear of a job, so I would revisit that thought later. How did the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-08-2025, 03:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,432
Posted By tcoradeschi
The only way to diagnose is to inspect. The outer...

The only way to diagnose is to inspect. The outer tie rod ends are super easy to see once the tire is off, obviously - for the inners, you will have to pull off the boot.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2025, 03:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By tcoradeschi
Um, are the cable connections clean and tight?...

Um, are the cable connections clean and tight? What happens when you try to jump start it?

Begin with the basics.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-02-2025, 03:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,311
Posted By tcoradeschi
Available at your local auto parts store,...

Available at your local auto parts store, typically. You do need a UV light source as well.

And, to your original question, no, you don’t need the Super Secial Porsche Coolant.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2025, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 636
Posted By tcoradeschi
Is it the original speaker?

Is it the original speaker?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-28-2025, 03:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By tcoradeschi
I agree with JFP. You didn’t do that - it’s been...

I agree with JFP. You didn’t do that - it’s been like that since day one, and is nothing to worry about.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-25-2025, 05:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By tcoradeschi
There are a couple of basics to check - perhaps...

There are a couple of basics to check - perhaps you have already done these. First thing would be to check the grounding of the DME. See if there is any voltage between it and the negative terminal...
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