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  1. kbrandsma
    There are two (2) vacuum lines that run to the rubber sleeve closets to the passenger cabin. (Tube not connected to the throttle body.) The vacuum line one on the driver's side runs from the pressure regulator (on fuel ring pipe) near air box to the sleeve. Vacuum pipe should lay loose and be pressure free. On the passenger side there is also a vacuum hose that runs from the vacuum reservoir (16) and ends in a one way check valve (22). The check valve slides into the passenger side rubber sleeve. The photo belows shows the vacuum line. It should also be installed loose and tension free.
  2. kbrandsma
    +1 for water pump. Remove belt and run.
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    If you are changing the spark plugs at 116K you might as well go to DIY Menu/Maintenance Schedule at the Top of the page and do the entire 120K major tune-up. Lots of things from oil, filters, serpentine belt, etc. At 90 K I replaced my coolant, some hoses, water pump and the thermostat. I recently replace my front motor mount two weeks ago. I wished I would have done that sooner, what a difference!
  4. kbrandsma
    Good Thread Here on DIY Rim Repair
  5. kbrandsma
    I am not sure that is entirely true. Which rear speaker unit are you referring to? Bose or standard 2 speaker kit? Do you have the rear compartment? or are you looking to replace the soft leather sport case?
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    I have a 98 Boxster with 90K and was having some vibrations primarily in 1st gear. I had read that with a bad front motor mount the vibrations are very evident at 3,000 RPM. I did not experience that. With over 90K and no prior replacement, I assumed it was a safe bet that mine needed replacement. I ordered one from Jeff at Sunset, part number 987-375-023-04. The price was $109.48. The 04 was in stock and a newer version ending in 05 would have to be ordered. Both were the same price. I elected to go with the one they had in stock (04 version.) Replacement took about 2 hours from start to finish. I read Pedro's Garage DIY which was extremely helpful. There was very little in the Bentley Book (Section 10-16) or in the Boxster Service Manual other than torque requirements on re-installation. It seemed to me that the most time consuming part was putting the car on jack stands and taking off the undercarriage panels. I used my transmission jack to support the engine. Here is a photo of the car on stands and the motor being supported by my transmission jack. In my 98 PCAR there are 7 total bolts all of them are 15mm. You will need a 15mm deep socket, a15mm standard socket and a 15mm wrench. I snapped some photos of my old mount with my iPhone after removing it. Once you pull it out you will need to separate the pieces and re-use the bottom frame. The iPhone photos came in handy to ensure I re-installed the pieces correctly. There are a couple of side rubber guards that Pedro recommended purchasing just in case they needed replacing. Mine were ok. After removing the 4 bolts that attach the mount to the frame, I lowered the engine with my transmission jack 3 inches or so to gain better access to the three bolts that hold the mount to the engine. Of these three the top bolt is loosened but not removed. The newer version of the motor mount had a place for four bolts (for 987n models). My 1998 Boxster only had three. Here is a picture of the engine block with the old mount removed. You can see the top bolt still in place. Here is a photo of my old motor mount, definitely in need of replacement. </SPAN> The replacement was very straight forward. On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being air in your tire and 10 being an engine rebuild, I give the project a 4. Not too difficult at all. What a difference! Good Luck!
  7. kbrandsma
    Front Motor Mount Replacement I have a 98 Boxster with 90K and was having some vibrations primarily in 1st gear. I had read that with a bad front motor mount the vibrations are very evident at 3,000 RPM. I did not experience that. With over 90K and no prior replacement, I assumed it was a safe bet that mine needed replacement. I ordered one from Jeff at Sunset, part number 987-375-023-04. The price was $109.48. The 04 was in stock and a newer version ending in 05 would have to be ordered. Both were the same price. I electe Author kbrandsma Category Boxster (986) - Common Fixes and Repairs Submitted 09/19/2010 09:29 PM Updated 01/28/2011 08:29 AM
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    I recently added the aluminum racing pedals. I purchased them on eBay. The installation took about 30 minutes to install. The accelerator and rest pedal were the easiest. The brake pedal and clutch pedal covers were a little more difficult. Some people exchange the screws and nuts that came with the kit with other ones that blend better with the pedals. I didn't I used the screws and hardware that came with the pedals. The existing brake is aluminum and clutch pedal is a plastic like material. I removed the OEM rubber pedal covers on the brake and clutch. I then covered the pedals with blue masking tape, aligned the new pedals and marked the drill locations with a sharp pencil. When you get ready to do the clutch and brake you can determine the pedal location and where the drill bit and ultimately the bolts will pass thru the pedals and miss the support ribs. On a scale of 1 to 10 it is about a 2 to 3 in difficulty. Below is a picture of the finished installation. Recommend!!!
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    Hi Steve, Where are you located?

  10. kbrandsma
    Thanks, sounds like it is more than an emission's check which is done in Washington State, USA
  11. kbrandsma
    Great story, thanks for sharing!
  12. kbrandsma
    What is "APK"?
  13. kbrandsma
    Yes, the coolant cap is easy to find and is located next to the oil fill cap. Actually you have to look under the trunk carpet if you suspect a leak in the water reservoir.
  14. kbrandsma
    Try the Pioneer AVIC-X920BT, it is now on sale at Crutchfields, reg $1299, $300 off plus $100 mail-in rebate for a $899 total. Also, free shipping plus a $150 speaker upgrade and a $50 for an iPod cable. Sounds like a good deal! Link to Crutchfields
  15. kbrandsma
    Thanks. I'll definitely look into that but does anyone have a suggestion on a low cost fix for this? ie is the inner lens replaceable? Or can it be removed and polished? Tom Unfortuantely they are built as a unit and are not fixable.
  16. kbrandsma
    Sure add a little more coolant. There is a flashing red light in the temp gauge that flashes when coolant level is to low. If this light is not flashing your level is probably fine. Just gradually add a little more at a time. Also as RFM mentions above, check the cap part number. If it ends in 01 you will need to replace it. Caps ending in 01 will eventually fail. I replaced mine last summer and the new cap ended in part number 04, so the cap has been updated 3 times.
  17. kbrandsma
    I have a 98 so I don't have MOST or the DSP option. Not sure if this post will be useful or not but it might help with other installs like GPS antenna, blue tooth microphone, options for power, etc. Most Pioneer Installation
  18. kbrandsma
    Seems odd that the two would be tied together. Check fuses and/or revert back to stock third light to determine if it's the problem.
  19. kbrandsma
    You are welcome!
  20. kbrandsma
    What you call the red brakes. Thanks!
  21. kbrandsma
    Connection for the rear speaker kit is very straight forward. Green/Black (rear right positive) wire goes into position number 1 on the brown plug and it's negative into position 2. Red/Black (rear left positive) wires goes into position 7 and it's negative goes into position 8. Also, when you fade to the back you won't get the full compliment of sounds, basically voices from the rear speakers, bass from the door speakers and most music from the front speakers.
  22. kbrandsma
    Sweet. . . . I forget where I heard of it, but if you place a small polyester pillow between the two rear speakers it directs the sound forward instead of thru the hollow center storage area. Also, I'm interested in hearing more about your red calipers.
  23. kbrandsma
    I upgraded from a CDR-210 to a CDR-220 for connectivity to an iPod. Then eventually upgraded to a Pioneer AVIC D-3 with bluetooth for cell phone and a back-up Camera. Also, you definately should consider upgrading dash and door speakers if they haven't been already.
  24. kbrandsma
    Take it to a reputable shop and get a pre purchase inspection (PPI) from someone who knows about Boxsters. It looks pretty beat up.
  25. kbrandsma
    Try 5921 or 5919 Nope but 5923 worked, Thanks!
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