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  1. seafeye
    Thanks for the reply. When I tried the DNS it could not be found. Could you double check? Jack http://www.lnengineering.com/ http://www.flat6innovations.com/ http://www.986fix.com/ I think everything you need will be here. If you go to the trouble of making a bigger engine i would also do all the little things that will make your motor bulletproof.
  2. seafeye
    I operated my top (Boxster) when the temp was 10C or 40F. And it cracked. So maybe 15C or 65F should be the majic number.
  3. seafeye
    Year? Model?
  4. seafeye
    http://car-part.com/
  5. seafeye
    http://www.weissach.com great shop in Vancouver... :welcome: They can't possibly know what needs to be replaced without putting a tester on the car (Durametric, PST2, or PIWIS tester). There is a TSB for seat belt buckle problems - but did they look up your VIN to see if it had already been done to your car? My guess is... not likely - they just want your money. Thanks for the quick reply Loren. I figured as much. I don't think it was ever done. Bought my Boxter from a buddy, the original owner last year. Already had to replace the top motor. Guess I'll have to get a tester plugged in to see what the codes come up. Having read some earlier threads, I was trying to look up the TSB on the NHTSA docket. Couldn't find it. Could it be it was not covering the 98 986? It is available here to view by our Contributing Members. It is TSB 1/04 6924 Airbag Warning Light Comes On: Fault Codes 45, 46, 48 and 49 -- Dated Jul 21, 2004
  6. seafeye
    I like the direct injection and that the engine has lost some weight. And the PDK seems neat. But i can't help thinking that Porsche has a responsibility to make more efficient cars. Just because someone can afford to put an unlimited supply of fuel in a car doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. I think a 35mpg sports car is an immediate realistic goal that should be set. Even the old Triumph Sprite's gets 30mpg. And that was 30 years ago. If the designers are truely bright then they should see the enviroment and efficiency should be the goal. Not just to become the worlds most profitable sports car manufacturer.
  7. seafeye
    You know i don't have the issue with me now but in the latest Grassroots Motorsports Mag there is a company that sells a large sissor jack. It slides under your car in the middle and you place the 4 jacking points and away you go. Fast and easy. Might get in the way of an engine swap. Btw are you flying/working in Dubai?
  8. seafeye
    Yes $200 is a steal. Glad i spent the money!
  9. seafeye
    Make sure the pads backing plates are not hitting the disk where is sticks out toward the wheel. Some pads holes make the pade sit lower in the caliper..... I had the same kinda thing on my car after i did the brakes. I believe it is the brake shield. Does it happen all the time or just when you are turning? The remedy is to bend the shield out of the way. Stick a screwdriver inbetween the wheel carrier and the shield and pry it over.
  10. seafeye
    Why not get the full 15 volume set from Porsche. Only $200 from the sponsors of this web site.
  11. seafeye
    I believe that the 911 Turbo came with the whaletails, and the 911 carrera's came with a "carrera" tail. Your best bet is to find a regular deck lid and save the tail for when you sell the car. If you do take off the tail you will be left with a ring around where the tail was sitting and find a grill. Hope these pics help.
  12. seafeye
    My buddy just bought a 97 with a blown motor and we have been toying the idea with a bigger motor. But for now to get it running i think we are going to get a 2.5l and go from there. www.car-part.com has a great network. Just a 2.5l longblock you can get for $1000.00. Cheap. If you just want to get the car going again. Don't expect a warranty. Aside from that any idea on how a piston breaks like this one?
  13. seafeye
    So you can't talk about it....do you have a picture?
  14. seafeye
    Taken from the Service Manual. 1) Remove refrigerant by suction. 2) Remove faulty part 3) Evacuate 4) Check the system for leaks 5) Rinse with refrigarent 6) Empty the system by suction again. 7) Evacuate 8) Fill Some things to remember....small hose is always hi pressure and large hose is low pressure. Holds 850g of 134a refrigerant Oil 195+- 15cm3 ND 8.......whatever this amounts to i have no idea..... Just don't forget to add the Oil.
  15. seafeye
    Can anyone recommend a place to get a replacement motor. For a 1997 Boxster. Either a 911 motor or an Boxster S. Trying to keep it under 5k.
  16. seafeye
    You can do it for $2. Buy an cable that has the headset jack on one end and the RCA ends on the other. Cut the RCA ends off and put some small electrical connectors on them. Put the two grounds together and you will be left with 3 ends. Attached is the back of your deck. Attach the 3 wires on the back there. Turn on you AUX setting and away you go. Can be done for free if you already have the cable. Phone__or_Aux_1_audio_input_directions.pdf
  17. seafeye
    That would be a 986 Boxster only. To my knowledge Porsche has never produced a printed manual for the 987 or 997 series cars - only electronic versions. Just bought the 986 boxster set for $200 at "Porsche Parts at Dealers Cost". What a deal!!!!!!
  18. seafeye
    aHHHHH Yyou tube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtC2_DdvnWM
  19. seafeye
    What is funny in Canada (B.C.) is that you have to disclose damage over $2000 to the buyer. I sold a Ferrari 355 to a guy and had to tell him about the prior "Damage" history. Of course a vehicle with a damage history is worth less $$$. The claim was for a new windshield. $2500.
  20. seafeye
    Orlando guy....i just saw this as well. If you are close to Daytona Beach come on over. We can do them in my garage. Bring a six pack!
  21. seafeye
    Have you joined the Porsche Club of America? I am sure there are a lot of people in your area that would help you out with a small job like this. and The tools required are very basic. Jack you already have one in your trunk and all the tools to remove the wheels. Just need a punch for the pin and rag so you don't scuff the caliper and large plyers. All tools you could buy at BigLots for under $20. Make that $10. Order the pads from Sunset Imports.. http://www.sunsetimports.com/porscheatcost.php All for less than 1/2 of your $500 quote. And this includes all pads sensors and springs.
  22. seafeye
    Mine got replaced at 30k. The porsche dealership in Charlotte did the replacement. This was done while the previous owner had the car. The dealership told me that the previous owner had driven the car while it was overheating. After some back and forth the dealership put a remanufactured motor in. I have no idea if Porsche split the bill. I feel safe with the reman. I think that the people in the US know how to put them back together better than the factory.
  23. seafeye
    Airbag bracket gets tired after years of use. You should be able to pay $80 for a new one. Get a volt meter go to your fuse panel and find out what is drawing power. Then find out why that item is using power with the car shut off. (Short, fault) The bullet shaped sensor i believe is the OAT probe. (Outside Air Temp). If you get time, take the front bumper cover off and clean out the radiators. http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...mp;hl=radiators
  24. seafeye
    This one??? http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail....tNumber=835K6MK
  25. seafeye
    While we are on the subject.... If you go through the trouble of taking the wheel carrier totally off the car then don't bother buying the puller or the home depot puller either. Just take the carrier to a repair shop and ask them to press out the old bearing and put in the new. Or for $169 at Harbor Freight..China Freight you can buy your own hydraulic press. Cheaper than the sir tools. But you do have more work to do going this route. Plus you will need a wheel alignment. Or for $30 i will rent you my tool.
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