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4agdtym

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  1. I think flat six needs a core - they don't sell engines, but repair or enhance them. Try craig's list in addition to the wrecking yards. Dc Auto in N.C., Parts Heaven in Northern CA. I bought a wrecked car from Craig's list and took the engine and trans. The other usable parts are for sale. Good luck.
  2. I've thought long and hard about the lightweight flyweheel option. I've decided against it. I wanted to have my stock flywheel lightened a few pounds, but the dual mass structure made the machine shop refuse to do it since they didn't know how to take it apart and put it back together. New Porsche casrs with 3.8 engines are running heavy dual mas flywheels just fine. Maybe there are times we should trust the Prosche engineers to know what they are doing. My question really had to do with the differences between the disk materials, spring rates and such and whether or not they warrented twice the price. As one of my car buddies pointed out, the weight of the Boxster and all that torque, the likly outcome is going to be a lot of wheel spin even with the stock clutch. There is really no need for a sport clutch. I've gone to wider tires to help with traction (285 in the rear). I'll see what happens. I hope to have it on the road in a couple weeks. I will take my time learning how to drive the car with the increases in power and torque as it is. Down the road, if I change my mind, there is still room to get more if I want.
  3. I know you removed the carbon canister. I've heard that sometimes the carbon pellets get out of the cannister and block the return line to the intake.
  4. Surprising that nobody responded to this. A friend with Indie shop checked size and fit. It appears that I can use the '01 sensors in the '02 wheel carriers.
  5. I just got 18" x 8.5" and 10" wheels mounted with Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tires - 255 front and 285 rear. The wheels are after-market from USA Rim in San Diego. I used a 7 mm spacer in front and 14 in the rear. I don't remember the wheel offsets. I can look later this week. The car is at my friends' shop where I'm performing an engine transplant. So ... I haven't driven the wider wheels and tires yet. I did check the clearance and have plenty of room between tire and strut. The rear tire is near the edge of the body. I will see if it clears the body once I get the new engine in and can compress the strut. I may need a narrower spacer in the rear.[/sub] I got the spacers from a guy in Reno who makes them. Nice guy, quick service, great price for clean hub-centric spacers and longer German bolts.
  6. I am about to buy a new clutch. The Pelican kit is about $500. The Sachs sport clutch components are about $1100. What are the differences? Lifetime wear? Torque handling? Other issues? Is the sport clutch worth twice the price? I'll be installing this with a 3.8 liter engine. Thanks, David
  7. I'm replacing my 2001 base model wheel carriers and brakes with the wheel carriers and brakes from an '02 S model. The plug recepticle for the wheel speed sensor was changed from '01 to '02. The '01 part number notes on Pelican seem to indicate that the '01 part will also work in the '02. Can anyone confirm that? '02 part number 996-606-407-02-M14 replaced with "01 part number 996-606-406-00-M14 Thanks, David
  8. I was shocked to find that the piston boots, aka dustcovers, are nearly $200 from Pelican - that is 16 pieces of rubber!! :eek: And, that the piston seals aren't even available. Have others found this to be true? I'm rebulding a set of 2002 986 S calipers after getting them powder coated. I'm now happy that I kept all the old rubber parts.
  9. Does anyone know if part # 996-107-926-00-OEM (the Air Oil Separator, High Performance Version) will fit a 2002 Boxster S? If not, is there another high performance AOS that will fit? I have a 3.2 that has been punched to a 3.8 getting transplanted into my 2001. Thanks, David
  10. I just got word from the dealer about the car's serial number. Serial number: M96-26AT62665318 This appears to be a 2006 engine. Does the 2006 engine have an IMS bearing that can be replaced without splitting the case? Thank you, David
  11. That is definitely a BIG deal. Thank you for the info. Most assuredly a deal breaker.
  12. Hi, I drive an '01 2.7. It has served me well over the years - I love it. It has been trouble free other than the cracked coolant overflow tank. I'm in the market for a newer Boxster. I'm looking at an '05 S model with 21000 miles on the clock. I've read in Consumer Reports that there are substantial issues with the engine, the fuel system and electrical system of the 2005 model year. I presume the engine problem they refer to is the IMS bearing. Anything else? Is there someone willing to summarize for me the types of problelms found, and their relative frequency, in the 2005 model year? I'd like to know what risks I'm taking before I decide to bite on this one. Thanks, David
  13. Here are photos of the aluminum knobs. I paid $20 for the set. I don't notice them being hot.
  14. The pully is attached to the pump. New pump = new pully.
  15. One of our local PCA members has built some aluminum caps that are black annodized which fit right over the old knobs. The sticky holds them in place. They look very good - only a keen eye would notice the difference.
  16. I'm considering installation of a harness. I want it for auto-x not for track. I used one of the CG-locks for a while but the design was poor and it failed after less than a year's use. I have driven/ridden in many cars with various harness configurations and like the feel of being held firmly in the seat. And, it appears that the boxster seat and roll bar configuration poses a few challenges. Is there an option that uses the stock seat? Has anyone done this? Thanks, David
  17. Out driving on Saturday I noticed that the fan blade was hitting something as it spun. I'm wondering if I got a piece of debris into the fan or if the bearing is wearing out alloiwng too much play in the blade. Haven't had a chance to look at it yet. Anyone had to replace the fan? Thoughts? Thanks, David
  18. Now that you've driven all summer with these tires ... what do you think? Have you fixed the understeer? Do you have factory alignment or something else? Have you played with air pressure? Any thoughts about how the extra width fits the rims and the amount of tire roll under hard cornering? I use the Yokohama Advan Neova tires. I really like them for dry traction and steering response. I have the alignment with near zero toe and 1 degree negative camber in the front and 1.7 degrees negative camber in the rear. I get a bit oversteer - but only a bit when I really drive hard.
  19. About the top problem - Maybe you're already doing this, but form your notes and the responses, maybe not. From the factory, the top does not operate unless the parking brake lever is pulled sufficiently to light the indicator on the dash. There is an afermarket product available to make the top operable at speeds up to 25 MPH if you want.
  20. My gas pedal is a bit stiff and feels sticky when initially pressed. I'm thinking there is something that needs some lubricant inside to smooth it out. Has anyone done this? Anyone know the steps to easily remove the pedal for exploration and service?
  21. Glad you have gotten this fixed. Interesting outcome. Isn't it wonderful to have this resource! For those who think it may be lifters, and in spite of recommendation against additives ... I have used Marvel Mystery Oil for the 500 or so miles before the last two oil changes. It has quieted the lifters and, I believe, cleaned the engine a bit so that more dirt comes out with the oil. I do change oil every 5000 instead of the recommended 15000 miles. Happy New Year!
  22. The toe arms are supposed to be straight. There are two other issues which might be causing your problem. First is that the camber has more adjustability than the toe will allow. If you want more camber than toe allows, you will need to replace toe arms with adjustables. The other problem can be the inverted towers that hold the toe arm concentric. Those towers are not very stable - only held at the lower end by the sheet aluminum plate under the trans. Pedro's Garage makes a support that stiffens the towers and provides a more stable mount for the toe arms. If you have a bent arm, of course, you will need to replace it. I just replaced my suspension and have used toe arms if you'd like an inexpensive alternative to see if that will fix the problem: $35 each plus shipping. Good luck.
  23. I agree with JFP that it is likely an air bubble somewhere. My question would be: How did it get there? and, How did the fluid drop below the min line in the first place? I would say that you've now experienced the cracked reservoir syndrome. Lift the carpet from the trunk floor and look for coolant. You may also notice that the carpet on the floor of the trunk is not flat/smooth in the area below/near the coolant reservoir indicating that it has been moistened by leaking coolant. I'm in the midst of coolant reservoir replacement myself. Since I'm replacing old coolant, I'm also replacing the waterpump and the thermostat. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
  24. I drive the car like it was designed to be driven. I live near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and enjoy the twisty mountain roads for spirited drives. I auto-x about 6 or more times a year. I have 86,000 miles and nothing has broken. I do wear out tires. I have changed the oil/filter, spark plugs, fuel filter, brake fluids, front brake rotors, water pump/AC belt and last weekend I replaced all the suspension components and upgraded to the ROW M030 suspension components. I have gotten more confident as a driver since I went to auto-x school in 2006 and learning to do much of my own maintenance and repair work. I agree that doing your own maintenance is a good idea. And, I agree that the car likes to be driven hard. I read about the Intermediate shaft bearing upgrade and in that article, it is suggested that cars which are tracked/revved high, tend to have fewer problems with the bearing. It made sense to me. My car continues to provide unmeasured pleasure and satisfaction.
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