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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2020, 07:00 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
I got the 10 gal of premium in yesterday. Pretty...

I got the 10 gal of premium in yesterday. Pretty much all I could do, I've been cleaning and cleaning around the house as life interferes with Boxster project. I'll probably have time today to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2020, 07:44 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Sounds like fun! Wish I was there. I've been...

Sounds like fun! Wish I was there. I've been driving the New Beetle convertible It's the 18t model. A really great southwest US example. (that said, it has had so many little things that...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-05-2020, 07:39 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
A multi day project. Car runs really bad,...

A multi day project. Car runs really bad, multiple misfires (P0300 thru P0306.) Have replaced the plugs, coils, had the center manifolds off to check vacuum, WHAT'S LEFT?! It's been sitting about...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2020, 03:00 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Images snipped! I broke the little vacuum...

Images snipped! I broke the little vacuum fitting off mine (second one I've broken, btw.) Using a proper bit of brass tubing, I slipped it in, jammed it together and glued it all with Rhino glue...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2020, 08:45 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Looks wonderful, Fred!:cheers:

Looks wonderful, Fred!:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2020, 08:40 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Drained the old gas out of the tank, pulling the...

Drained the old gas out of the tank, pulling the frame for the gas sender I broke the plastic connector off where the gas line clips in. Dammed Plastic! That dumb frame is really expensive, to get...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-19-2020, 02:37 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Tried to start my Boxster. No joy! Think it's...

Tried to start my Boxster. No joy! Think it's bad gas, but I'm gonna baptize the durametric first.:barf:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2019, 06:45 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
I love to do suspension and steering work. It...

I love to do suspension and steering work. It really is so rewarding.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 11-03-2019, 06:44 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
I tried out my brand new Quick Jack. Amazing how...

I tried out my brand new Quick Jack. Amazing how high it gets it. This is gonna really help w/ the boxster. Worth $1200? Not sure, not gonna worry about it.

I spend money like a crack whore.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 10-02-2019, 07:19 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
I ordered a Quik Jack last night. Woo hoo!

I ordered a Quik Jack last night. Woo hoo!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2019, 05:10 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2019, 05:09 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Today is the end of triple digits here in Tucson...

Today is the end of triple digits here in Tucson this year. Whew! Gonna start getting my Box back among the living this weekend. Our limited work season is ending, it's the heat, not the dry air....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-08-2019, 08:10 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Mine were like that, star drive, even. I got the...

Mine were like that, star drive, even. I got the bottom one out, but couldn't get the top one. Finally ended up putting the handle for my cycle lift inboard of the AOS and against the transmission...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 02-08-2019, 06:47 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Gonna be 68* today in tucson. So today is the...

Gonna be 68* today in tucson. So today is the day I'll lift the car on jackstands and try to install a new AOS. Winter is our convertible & car repair season and mostly I've been doing everything...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-13-2018, 03:49 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Well, my 01 base with a replacement engine (last...

Well, my 01 base with a replacement engine (last winter's project,) a new to me 03 top with glass, new tires, and so on hasn't moved more than 5 feet since April. When it was last coolish in Tucson....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-11-2018, 05:41 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
There are only 2 oil tubes that run from the...

There are only 2 oil tubes that run from the "boot" to the engine. One is the big 2" filler tube and the other is the dipstick tube. Both are plastic and both tend to get very brittle. There's no...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2018, 07:58 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
BTW, I'm kinda stalled on a project. I replaced...

BTW, I'm kinda stalled on a project. I replaced the worn carpeting with much less worn carpeting. Can't get the wiring connector hooked back up to the gas pedal--gotta keep wacking at it, but it's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-01-2018, 07:55 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
If you've ever done one, it becomes obvious that...

If you've ever done one, it becomes obvious that nobody at the factory ever thought or cared if anyone ever changes the tank. The spring clamps are put on so that you can't hardly get to them to...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2018, 04:39 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Someone stole yer wheels!

Someone stole yer wheels!
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-06-2018, 04:31 PM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
I've used the cheap HF one, the secret is to lube...

I've used the cheap HF one, the secret is to lube the tube with silicone grease so that it seals on the bleeder. It actually worked pretty well on the complicated brake system on my 02 Prius. It's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-01-2018, 08:00 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Ordered a set of Bilstein B4 struts. The stock...

Ordered a set of Bilstein B4 struts. The stock struts are plenty firm enough for me. Old ones are just tired and blown. From the Rock, for $780 shipped.

Removed and cleaned the MAF again. It's...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-28-2018, 07:13 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Satisfying project isn't it?:cheers:

Satisfying project isn't it?:cheers:
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2018, 07:02 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Nice! My brother had a 67 912 in similar...

Nice! My brother had a 67 912 in similar condition, lower miles, but with a clapped out engine--he got a visible smoke citation and couldn't register it in Nevada. It was otherwise a lovely...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-26-2018, 06:55 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
I was surprised by the crummy access. ...

I was surprised by the crummy access. Fortunately, except for accessing the MAF and putting power steering fluid in the pump, there isn't much minor stuff to do in the top of the engine bay. I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-24-2018, 06:56 AM
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Posted By Brian in Tucson
Yes, and it's a very good parts source. Wish it...

Yes, and it's a very good parts source. Wish it was closer to Tucson, maybe I shouldn't, the temptation to buy stuff is pretty great.:cool:
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