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You'll just need to jack the rear of the car up and get under the car (to the right of the engine) on a creeper. There's a testing procedure you can complete with a multimeter: 1. Remove connector. 2. Connect ohmmeter to CKP sensor connector, pins 1 and 2. Should read 0.8 - 1.0 kOhms at 68 degrees F. 3 .Connect ohmmeter to pins 1 and 3. Should have no continuity (Infinity Ohms.) I found it easiby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I'm looking to rebuild and powdercoat my calipers; however, I don't want to take the car off the road for the time it takes to complete the project. Do you have an old set of 986 calipers kicking around? I'd be interested in buying them. Let me know! Thanks, Jayby Jayusa123 - Parts for Sale
I just wanted to document a couple of gotchas for those who work on their Porsches. These two are off the top of my head, I'm going to go back through my maintenance records and see what else I can remember. Anyone else have any gotchas they can contribute? Note: These were discovered with my MY99 986. If one of your oxygen sensors is shorted, short circuit codes for all four sensors will beby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
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I see in the PET that there's one part number (996-106-131-50) for a radiator that appears to fit both sides of the Boxster; however, there are two alternate part numbers (996-106-131-51, and 996-106-132-51) that supposedly only fit the left and right sides, respectively. Are there certain vehicles that only accept the left/right radiators while others take the universal fit versions? Thanks! Jby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I put 101k miles on my original clutch and the only reason it finally went is because it was ruined by some one who rented my car from me. At 100k+ mile intervals, the odds of the bearing surviving is less of a sure bet. Jayby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
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I went years before replacing that control arm doing a similar thing. Although, I used grease. It lasted much longer. First I used an aerosol lithium grease (since it had a hose I could shove in the hole) then I got a grease injector needle that just fits into the end of my grease gun. That's a really useful addition to the tool cabinet! Something like this Jayby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
They'll at least be able to tell you what you're up against. I've found that using the dealer for diagnosis isn't an overly costly experience. Yes, their labor rates are higher. But, the specialized knowledge and access to all the right tools make them pretty efficient. Once you know what the cause is, you can make a decision as to your next step. Jayby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I was just clarifying for Roger987. The stats you provide are very good and even if there simply hasn't been enough time elapsed to say for certain that the DOF is the permanent solution, there at least hasn't been any evidence to the contrary. So you've got that going for you. Which is nice.by Jayusa123 - Main Forum
replace 'em. Even if they weren't cut with your last pads. I discovered that the wires are fragile enough to not last two pad lifetimes. They eventually broke on me and lit the brake indicator. It was more of a pita because I had to get in there a second time to replace them when I could have saved time by replacing them when I was replacing the pads. ...or you can just short them out as Grant sby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I laid down and took a look at the suspension, turned out the boot had torn on the transverse control arm ball joint. It was pretty easy to diagnose since it had spewed it's grease out of the hole. It's worth a check. If the problem has progressed to audible levels, it might be easy to see. If you're not as lucky as me, you can always have a friend press down on your fender while you feel aroundby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I was in fact looking for information on post DOF-install bearing failures. While enough time may not have elapsed to say for sure whether the DOF is in fact a permanent fix, we can at least rule out the possibility of it causing short-term failure. For instance, I read somewhere (it may have even been here) that over lubrication can put undue stress on ball bearings. Something about the viscositby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
Getting ready to replace my clutch. Figured it would be foolish to not replace the IMS bearing at the same time just to "reset the clock." I'm going to inspect the wear on the original bearing (~101k) before I decide whether to install the TuneRS DOF retrofit as well. But I also want to know what the latest failure stats are on it. I know Pedro is associated with that product. So, maybe he can enby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I've been in contact with Joe (Service Manager) and Mark at Town Motor Car. The guys in the back should see it today.by Jayusa123 - Main Forum
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Grant, Is that first one located at 105 Grand Avenue in Englewood?by Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I rented my 99 Boxster on Relay Rides. The renter took the car to Washington D.C. and contacted me today having broken down on the NJ turnpike on his way back to me in Providence, RI citing clutch problems. He wrote to me that: ...the car got stuck in 1st gear in the highway waiting 1 hr to get to the ez pass toll booth. The clutch pedal is dead, from a search online it seems the clutch line haby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
Of course, all my info applies to MY99 only. I can't speak to any other years, although I'd imagine other 986s would be similar. I also tried the wobble socket, but there wasn't even enough room for it to fit in there! With the alternator out of place just slightly, the job became a breeze, relatively speaking. I was able to just use a straight extension.by Jayusa123 - Main Forum
Here's a tip for anyone planning on replacing their lower oil filler tube: move the alternator! That front bolt is a doozy to reach considering it's blocked by water hoses, wires, and the alternator bracket. The last of which I found just too difficult to overcome. Do yourself a favor, unbolt the alternator and move it over just one inch towards the passenger side, this will give you the clearancby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I cannot fit a socket on to that front bolt. the various brackets and water hoses are in the way. Does anyone have a hot tip on how to get in there? THANKS!by Jayusa123 - Main Forum
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1351748-FAG-vs-SKF-Wheel-Bearing Looks like FAG bearings are very dependable and comparable to the SKF. Any other opinions/experiences?by Jayusa123 - Main Forum
Looking to do the wheel bearings on my MY99 Boxster. Pelican carries both SKF and FAG brands, with the latter at less than half the price. Does anyone have any opinions on which is the best choice?by Jayusa123 - Main Forum
I rented some time on a fellow Porsche enthusiast's unit. As for the moisture, I agree, it's always bad. I'm going to reseat that drain bushing, as it seems the most likely candidate for the source of the water. The rest of the car is dry as far as my inspection can tell. I can say for certain that the light behavior has nothing to do with the dampness. Otherwise, swapping out my immobilizer wby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
is a bit damp. I'm guessing that the water must be coming from the out of place drain; however, that's not the cause of the odd light behavior since I reinstalled my old immobilizer and they work normally again. So, a couple questions: Is the behavior exhibited by the new immobilized the result of a setting or a defect? Could the dampness in the foam padding of the floor contribute to any otheby Jayusa123 - Main Forum
hmm. I just checked my drains and notice that the rubber bushing and hose on the front driver's side drain has pushed through. The water is apparently just going through the hole instead of being piped down the hose to the underside of the car. Not sure where the water ends up as a result. The carpets seem dry, although, I know sometimes moisture can hide in the foam underneath. I'm going to checby Jayusa123 - Main Forum