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  1. Johnny-5
    Does anyone know a good guide to replace these? Been looking online and can seem to find a good diy torque specs etc... thanks in advance
  2. Johnny-5
    Thanks JFP!
  3. Johnny-5
    I have a few dealers locally who are confusing the hell out of me. Some of them are stating that the part# 00004330549 works for both the 996 Tips and 986 Manual. Others are stating no they are different but could not provide me part#'s for the 996. Most of them all validated the part# above is for the 986 just seems to be confusion on the 996. Appreciate the feedback
  4. Johnny-5
    Interesting tubes. Thank you for the recommendation and additional info. Will look into those tubes and will get the nickel based high temp anti-seize you are suggesting. I believe Permatex sales them which I have but don't believe i have the nickel based so will pick some up.
  5. Johnny-5
    Ok will pick some of that up. Also curious when I put this back on and torque to spec Im assuming Ill be doing a Criss-Cross style tightening sequence right
  6. Johnny-5
    Oh and by the way off topic question. I did notice some oil leak on the valve covers and is probably due to the spark plug tubes. Does it mater what brand? I found a few places who sale a brand called German. Pelican sales it and its like $5 with seals. Or is it better to stay OEM? Im also going to try out the Denso Iridium's for the plug. So Im going to use dielectric grease for the plugs, a little bit of oil for the seals, and for the plugs i know alot of stating to use sparingly some anti seize and was curious if anyones used Liqui Moly LM508 Anti-Seize or if I should just stay with the permatex silver type? And is the torque spec 18.5 or 22? Im seeing alot of mixed specs. Also any recommendations on good pads? I was thinking of just going with regular pagid pads? Thanks again
  7. Johnny-5
    Thanks for the info. I may try to get to this by this weekend and will post pictures. Couple of questions... What type of sealant would you recommend for the plate when reinstalling? Whats the torque spec? Thank you will look into speediagnostix. The way you explained it was great makes total sense!
  8. Johnny-5
    This is the first time installing an LN magnetic plug. I was thinking of using blackstone I believe is the company. Is Speediagnostix better? Removing the sump doesn't appear to be that hard just afraid of it leaking if I don't seal it right? Whats the proper way to reinstall it? Probably would be a good idea anyways to clean it up. Thats sort of what Im going through as well. I didn't find anything in the filter just on the drain plug itself. I haven't changed the IMS yet and wild was recycled already unfortunately. JFP when its removed what am I looking for? Is there a way to check the bearing while Im at it? Or is it just to clean it and reseal? Thank you both for your opinion as well.
  9. Johnny-5
    Im trying to be optimistic here! I know JFP is very well known here and knows what he's doing. But hell at this point I think everyone on here knows more then me on these cars and is why I keep coming back for more knowledge on these cars! Im just hoping its just the IMS bearing on its way out as Im sure this is the original bearing. Im tempted to get that changed and see where it goes from there. I know that the bearings can have some where and will have some metal in there as well. Unfortunately I recycled the oil and had oil in there previously so thats not an option. I may just drive it a bit and do another drain on a clean pan and send it out. Hopefully that will give me more info if it is the IMS I'd rather not replace or rebuild it if I don't have too and trying to keep from having a catastrophic failure if it is the IMS. Im still trying to figure out the boxster which had a IMS bearing go out and crack the block on which direction to go with that at the moment so the timing really sucks!
  10. Johnny-5
    Ok so I ended up taking the oil in for recycling but I did have the paper towel from yesterday and put a magnetic to it and sure it enough its magnetic. So now my question is Im assuming its the IMS bearing am I correct?
  11. Johnny-5
    So that’s metal on that? I cleaned it and didn’t see anything shiny on the white paper towel?
  12. Johnny-5
    Cars been sitting for about a year and I haven't done an oil change for a while on it as it wasn't really driven. So I figured that was the case?
  13. Johnny-5
    Thats the plan just trying to save up for it. Had a rough last year so trying to get back on my feet. Just trying to keep it running in the meantime. Heres a picture of the plug.
  14. Johnny-5
    If I was having issues with metal I would be seeing shiny things at the end right? The plug was black That shouldn’t be an issue would it? ill try to upload a picture of the plug later today
  15. Johnny-5
    Works for me! Thank you I was hoping to reuse some of them but guess it makes sense if Im going to tear this down and rebuild it. Chains rails, etc everything inside Ill replace for sure. IMS is a must and figured I do the pumps, thermostat, etc.... Thank you for that break down list. That should help me order what I need and is pretty good way to do a total break down on costs at the end! Might even look at the same places you purchased your stuff at as well. 🙂
  16. Johnny-5
    Thank you for the info. Will have to look into that. I ordered the torque manual so Im sure that will give me a break down on specs but was just looking for additional info on what to experience when I get the motor torn down. Thank you for the info. Figured that was the case but had to ask! Thank you for the clarifications and experience. Last question does anyone have a break down of what bolts needs to be replaced? Or can I get away with reusing the bolts? Example bearing cage bolts? Cylinder head bolts, valve cover, etc..... That would at least let me know which needs to be ordered and what I can still reuse. Thank you again!
  17. Johnny-5
    Does anyone have the Porsche Project 101 book? If so does it give any details on engine tear down? I heard the bentley book is pretty useless. If anyone knows a good manual to assist with tear downs would greatly be appreciated.
  18. Johnny-5
    I was afraid that was the answer I was going to get. Dont think they dropped anything into the engine and all the bolts seem to be on and not seeing anything removing the valve covers or anything but you never know. I dont have the full knowledge on rebuilding from the bottom up and if Im going to be getting down into the journals at that point its better off just getting rebuilt from the ground up. Was trying to keep it minimal if possible but doesnt seem like that may be the case. Any other suggestions other then tearing it completely down? And thank you for confirming this is the right spot to post JFP
  19. Johnny-5
    I didnt realize I posted in the wrong place. Could someone help me move this to the correct forum. Sorry.
  20. Johnny-5
    So I recently purchased a boxster with a blown motor most likely due to the IMS bearing and picked up a used 2.5L engine to throw in. I have no history on this engine other then its been sitting at a automotive class for years as a donation for them to learn more about the flat 6 engine. They no longer needed it and is why they sold it. So my question is what should I do before dropping this motor into the car? Ill probably do a leak down on the cylinders and scope it and see how the cylinder walls are but should I do anything with the timing chains, guides, etc? Or do you think a visual would be efficient enough? IMS is going to be done for sure just want to see what else I should do before dropping this in? Dont want to tear the heads off but that was something thats been crossing my mind if I should. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
  21. Johnny-5
    Thank you for the posts. Ill get the Bentley for more general info and will look into the Jake Raby book. I believe you are right about LN Engineering but i believe I can find the info online through DIY and other searches so Ill focus on both the Bentley and Jake books first. Thank you again and hopefully I can get this boxster up and running soon! 🙂
  22. Johnny-5
    Im looking for a book to help me with torque specs, break down, IMS bearing, things like that. I know theirs a 101 Project book but is that good enough? Or is the Bentley Manuals better? Just curious. Im looking for one specific to the 996 CAB and 986. Thanks in advance
  23. Johnny-5
    Current motor is shot and was thinking of putting in a 01 Boxster S engine into it but wanted to know what issues may I run into doing this? If I recall correctly I should be using the 996.1 throttle body and 996.1 DME or update my existing DME. Also I have to add an additional wire but other than that I believe Ill be using my existing engine harness, gauge cluster, etc... Would I be able to use my existing 2.5L DME for a bit or does it have to be updated / replaced right away? If I do decide to drop in a 996.1 DME wouldn't I need the transponders, keys, etc as well? If I do opt to just update my DME which would make more sense who does this and about how much does it cost? Also curious would the car pass smog or is this something I would have to take to a smog ref? I live in California. Ive pondered on just putting in a 2.7L which I could just use my DME as is and just add another wire to the secondary air tube and be done with it. Thanks in advance.
  24. Johnny-5
    Yea figured that was the case. I just heard somewhere the cranks were completely different either in length or something like that so wanted to confirm. Still doing a lot of research on what options I have so Im sure Ill post more questions periodically. Thanks again
  25. Johnny-5
    Ok good I remember someone saying the cranks were different so I just wanted to confirm. Thank you
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