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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2019, 02:43 PM
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https://youtu.be/ZLCdhK6byDk

https://youtu.be/ZLCdhK6byDk
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-31-2019, 05:21 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
I did take a video, but it needs a little...

I did take a video, but it needs a little editing. Sidetracked by the Coolant Tank issue.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 08-30-2019, 04:42 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Finally got to take the run i had in mind when...

Finally got to take the run i had in mind when deciding buying the Box. All the time spent under the car renewing the suspension really paid off.
Mt. Baldy to Glendora. I was the only one on the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2019, 11:16 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Replaced trunk lock actuator. The old one was...

Replaced trunk lock actuator. The old one was acting wonky; It would pull the lock open, but on subsequent presses of the fob, it would not move all the way, then moved less and less. If I let it...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 07-31-2019, 11:04 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Replaced broken Upper Dipstick Tube. Removing the...

Replaced broken Upper Dipstick Tube. Removing the J-Tube helps with access.
I thought the trunk end "clipped" into the dipstick hole, but actually, you put tension on it when the rubber grommet is...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-14-2019, 04:45 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
How long did it take you?

How long did it take you?
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 06-13-2019, 04:00 PM
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Posted By Tailwind
Installed new Control and Track Arms in rear....

Installed new Control and Track Arms in rear. This completes my renovation of the suspension! When I bought the car, it rode like a buckboard, and with each new set of components, the car rides and...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-08-2019, 03:23 PM
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Posted By Tailwind
Drove up to Mt. Baldy to check out the front...

Drove up to Mt. Baldy to check out the front suspension job I did Monday and Tuesday.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 05-07-2019, 02:21 PM
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Posted By Tailwind
Installed front Coffin Arms and Wishbones plus...

Installed front Coffin Arms and Wishbones plus front Rotors.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-27-2019, 11:20 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Replaced the PS puke tube with a 3' tube

Replaced the PS puke tube with a 3' tube
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2019, 08:07 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Do not have a fluid transfer pump, but the...

Do not have a fluid transfer pump, but the gravity fill adapter I used on my Golf DSG fit the fill hole.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Gravity1554912391.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2019, 08:04 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Borrowed a Hazet 17mm Hex tool to open the trans....

Borrowed a Hazet 17mm Hex tool to open the trans. No room to move it. This tool is for the old VW's.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Transfill1554912176.jpg
Luckily, my neighbor loaned me...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-10-2019, 08:01 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Major service

Took it to a local indy and had it steam cleaned top and bottom.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/Steam_Top1554911792.jpg
Changed Oil, Filter, Trans Oil, Fuel Filter, Intake and Cabin Filters;...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 04-07-2019, 04:24 PM
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Posted By Tailwind
Replaced Rear Track Arms. Actually bought a 21mm...

Replaced Rear Track Arms. Actually bought a 21mm combi wrench, unlike a couple guys on YT who used channel locks to hold the nut.
Thanks CJ_Boxster for the tutorial.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-27-2019, 01:50 PM
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Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
Took off the front bumper to replace a grille...

Took off the front bumper to replace a grille with a broken slat, and found I bought the wrong grille. My car has the Aero Kit. While in there, I cleaned out the radiators....
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-21-2019, 04:50 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Rear Drop Links installed. Seller gave me pair of...

Rear Drop Links installed. Seller gave me pair of Porsche rotors and parking brake shoes. Wayne (101 projects) was right; there will be cursing. Installing the shoes are a PITA.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-13-2019, 03:45 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
Replaced front shocks. Need to do drop links

Replaced front shocks. Need to do drop links
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-07-2019, 10:12 AM
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Posted By Tailwind
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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 03-02-2019, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
My camera doesn't represent exactly how it...

My camera doesn't represent exactly how it looked, but I could barely read the gauges at night, and hard to see the (speed) LCD wearing sunglasses.
Now the LCD's are plenty bright, and I can read...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-28-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
Did the OBC Hack. ...

Did the OBC Hack.
http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02/OBC_Hack1548720209.jpg
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-27-2019, 05:36 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
Rotary encoder does not work as a rotary switch....

Rotary encoder does not work as a rotary switch. My '99 OBC is enabled, but I have the basic display, so am going with poor-man's tip switch version. I did run across a 4-wat toggle switch that I...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-09-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
Installed the VW relay for the wiper delay. The...

Installed the VW relay for the wiper delay.
The rain sensor was just finicky, and I wanted an adjustable one. The relay cost me 13.60 shipped from Latvia 12V 6Pin # 95VW17C499BA / 357955531 / No. 99...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2019, 08:53 AM
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Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
Got a new ELM327 BT OBDII unit that is compatible...

Got a new ELM327 BT OBDII unit that is compatible with Porsche. My other one that worked on my VW would not communicate with the Boxster. Anyway, it's handy so I can clear the SAI codes with my phone...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-05-2019, 08:48 AM
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Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
The part number is 996-613-119-10-A05. I got it...

The part number is 996-613-119-10-A05. I got it from Porsche of San Diego for $49.
You can shop the part for best price.

The OBC hack has you installing the four stalk lever assembly, but the...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 01-03-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6,710
Views: 1,237,362
Posted By Tailwind
Replaced my center bezel and switch bezels. The...

Replaced my center bezel and switch bezels. The chipped ones looked crappy. I would have liked to stay with burlwood, but those parts cost a fortune....
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