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Anyone have problems with normal synthetic DOT 4 brake fluid? Prestone DOT 4 - Dry Boiling pt = 478F Motive Bleeder came in (yes Alcantera, you can borrow it when u get back from FL), Looking to do the bleed (at least the brakes, possibly the clutch too) on the Boxster S and my Jetta (2002, can't remember if I ever did a manual brake bleed on it - ) Was just going to use the above. I haveby Petee_C - Main Forum
I have an '01S w 18" rims. I got the Hankook Ventus V12's No issues. Very economical. Probably even cheaper in the USA. ... well actually, there is a bit of road noise, but not sure if it's the wind or tire noise.... I have problems figuring out which it is, but it only happens at about 210kph. (just kidding) No issues at all. Pby Petee_C - Main Forum
got it... a 10yr old direct drive, oilless 13 gallon CH one.... still works.... says 4.8SCFM at 90psi Tool hog... Pby Petee_C - Main Forum
Thanks. Isn't there some triple square socket I need for tranny flushes or something? I have an '01 986S Peterby Petee_C - Main Forum
QuoteMarcW QuotePetee_C I'm placing an order, and having it shipped to Niagara Falls, NY. Wife and kids are going to be passing thru on their way back from Disney at March Break..... Any other neat 'must have' tools for the Boxster? wheel bolts.got it A 3/8" torque wrenchgot it and a quarter inch drive inch pounds torque wrench too, if you're going to do any oil/filter services, brakes, plugby Petee_C - Main Forum
I'm placing an order, and having it shipped to Niagara Falls, NY. Wife and kids are going to be passing thru on their way back from Disney at March Break..... Any other neat 'must have' tools for the Boxster?by Petee_C - Main Forum
QuoteMarcW QuotePetee_C QuoteSPG356 Also, any opinions on aftermarket vs OEM water pumps? Regards, Sebastian If the OEM water pumps didn't fail, then they wouldn't have aftermarket ones..... If there were cost savings with going OEM, I would probably put one in. /pc an aftermarket water pump with even less time in service and less history. Besides, there are some who believe that the afby Petee_C - Main Forum
QuoteSPG356 Also, any opinions on aftermarket vs OEM water pumps? Regards, Sebastian If the OEM water pumps didn't fail, then they wouldn't have aftermarket ones..... If there were cost savings with going OEM, I would probably put one in. /pcby Petee_C - Main Forum
it's really annoying. Anyways... I was surfing youtube tonight on my iphone and found this. It is really good. I think it's the 986S... Don't think I saw it on here.... It deserves to be viewed full screen, turn the music up. I have no idea who Nick is, but he's got talent. Peter 2001 986Sby Petee_C - Main Forum
Looking at where the oil should be, I think leaks on the camshaft cover are due to failure in the gasket material used, not due to any type of threadlock on the bolts. I believe the gasket/o-rings/endseal is what prevents the leaks in the camcover. Pby Petee_C - Main Forum
Didn't realize that the camshaft saddles were part of the valve cover on a Pcar. I suppose that would make it harder to seal it out against leaks. Pby Petee_C - Main Forum
Thx, Ollie... Ok, I got the Bentley Service manual off the shelf. Camshaft Cover bolts are M6 x30mm as stated on p15-5 I have a box of 100 M6x16mm zinc coated bolts in the garage, grade 8.8 (lowest grade I could find at local fastener place in bulk) - I use them as shear bolts in a big Honda Snowblower to protect the auger transmission. Mounted a nut in my vice, and put a washer on it, andby Petee_C - Main Forum
MarcW, Can you look up the torque values for the Camshaft cover bolts? I don't imagine they are very high..... My theory,.... The only reason why they would want new bolts for a camshaft cover, is because they want to sell you new bolts at $5/each to cover the 'free' coffee and biscotti in the service department. Heck, you need new camshaft cover bolts? but can reuse engine mount bolts? Sby Petee_C - Main Forum
Dave, - looking for the brake bleeder.....by Petee_C - Main Forum
Anyone know a retailer in Canada, or a US one that ships by USPS to Canada? I should get one. I should bleed the: 2001 BoxsterS 2002 Jetta 2003 Honda CR-V this year.... Pby Petee_C - Main Forum
1. I think the camchains, cam are separate from the combustion chamber. in a 4stroke engine. 2. spark plug tubes mean that it fell in the cylinder. (therefore I don't think it will affect the cam chain or cams in anyway.) 3. Plastic might melt, down, dissolve in the oil, and be some sort of sludge. 4. Plastic, if small enough might just be thrown out the exhaust valves when u start it up the 1sby Petee_C - Main Forum
Dave, Glad u solved it..... Your wife lets u put car parts on the dining room table, on a white towel no less? Must be nice. Regards, P PS. Soon itching to get the 986S out .... snowmobile season done.... rink should be done after this weekendby Petee_C - Main Forum