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33,000 miles.... no spark plug, coil pack work done yet. Just had new lightweight flywheel, spring clutch and IMS retrofit (Durametric confirmed no changes to cam timing) about 350 miles ago. Thanks for the lead and possible point to the cause - didn't think of that. I'll clear the codes and see if it comes back and brace for another bill (parts). thanks for the quick reply Loren... alot of people sure count on you. regards, kj
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Just got first CEL... P0300, P0301, P0302 for "random cylinder misfire", cylinder 1 misfire and cylinder 2 misfire. It happened right after start-up this morning. I went out and got an Actron reader and got these codes. Ques - how do I interpret this and is it an anomolly?... a glitch?... loose cam chain?... how should I be concerned? thanks, kj
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Thanks guys. I'll pass that along to someone who just bought a '97 and it came with 19" wheels. I'm no engineer, but I'm guessing it's related to the manner in which the tire/wheel combo stresses the components.... i.e. how far out from the wheel centers the forces are. Seems the SpecBoxster guys are pushing the envelope with 17" and sticky rubber - but no one has seemed to have had any trouble with it. thanks, kj
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Spent too much time trying to search and find..... 1) what is it that limits the size of wheels the '97s are supposed to use? 2) Is there a reference to a TSB or article that's shows what's needed to "upgrade" and use 18" or 19" wheels? thanks kj
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I started to laugh at this statement.... I know what you meant, but it doesn't quite come out that way. kj
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Didn't read the whole thread.... but, I have the Brey-Krause roll bar extension and the large pads installed/attached to it. Maybe that would help some of your concerns? kj
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current emergency - battery exploded
KenJ replied to KenJ's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
I know it's not the same, but I feel a little like.... "Houston, we have a problem" thanks, kj -
current emergency - battery exploded
KenJ replied to KenJ's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
Used separate battery to open hood. Found that the battery's plastic lid was cracked all over, but seems to have contained the damage to the area below. The battery was shattered. Pieces everywhere. I carefully pulled the battery out and started dumping baking soda on the areas that had collected the most acid - several pockets. The battery tray had contained a great deal and it foamed up with the soda for over 5 minutes. I can't tell if any damage to all the wiring in there. I ended up sprinkling the area with soda and found many areas that had droplets attached. Now - why? I have had a Porsche cigarette lighter maintainer for several years. I use it all the time. The battery was original and almost 6 years old. I tried getting a new one recently at Costco, but they didn't have any group 10s, so I thought I'd wait until they did. Just wondering if my maintainer isn't working properly and 'overcharged' the battery? Can that happen? - overcharge = explosion? thanks, kj -
current emergency - battery exploded
KenJ replied to KenJ's topic in 986 Series (Boxster, Boxster S)
tried left fender - no joy. tried tow hook area - nada. About ready to do the alternate battery proceedure. thanks, kj -
I tried finding the e-cable (removed all the right side covers), but don't see it. Have been unwilling to do jumper battery technique to open hood because of fear of further damage. Now, I'm ready to try it regardless. Any electrical techs here?... will I cause even more damage if I try to hook up alternate battery. I'm sure there's battery acid eating away the front trunk as I speak. thanks, kj
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I looked at the Pelican Parts 996T diagrams of the front suspension and noticed that the 996T has 'conical' springs and the GT2 has a coilover set-up. Ques - is it possible to get custom spring perches for the conical springs and be able to adjust ride height? thanks, kj
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Rear brake/rotor shudder/judder
KenJ replied to nickphillips's topic in 986 Boxster Suspension, Brakes, and Wheels
After a warranty rear bearing job at a dealer, I ended up with a bad shudder while cruising along a 60-70mph. Turns out the mechanic didn't seat the right rear E Brake into the slots on the bottom of the shoes. They stuck out about 1/4" and burned up the E Brake shoes. kj -
Loren, Sorry, I got confused on one part of the optional clutch bleeding... "Remove the wood. Then, pump the pedal again very slowly by hand for a further 60 seconds. After pressing the pedal down fully about 10 to 15 times, leave the pedal in its normal position." What is the normal position? I chose to end the pumping at the full up position, but did you mean in the down position because that's where the clutch pedal started the procedure? thanks, kj
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Thanks guys... Yeah, I've got some options to look into. I'm not optimistic about the seat back height however. If I decide to floor mount with no sliders, it might give me the rear wiggle room I need as the rear of the seat may strike the bulkhead and roll bar at the same time. thanks, kj
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I forgot to mention it's for a Boxster with built in rollbars. kj