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Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-26-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By tomk
that would by my first suspision as well, i would...

that would by my first suspision as well, i would just remove the slave without taking the whole thing apart to confirm the alignment
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-22-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By tomk
happened to me as well, hydraulic fluid was...

happened to me as well, hydraulic fluid was seeping out of the bottom of the transmission. To make a long story short the clutch arm broke allowing the slave to overextend and pop the piston out and...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-06-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By tomk
when i did mine i didnt have any issue with...

when i did mine i didnt have any issue with getting the slave back in, you might try opening the bleeder valve to get the actuator rod to move back a bit, but be sure connect a hose to catch the...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-19-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By tomk
hi, had the same issue on my passenger window. ...

hi, had the same issue on my passenger window. You likely need a new regulator( a cable and track set) our host has them for sale and some nice instructions for putting the assembly in, not too...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-07-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,738
Posted By tomk
thanks for taking the time toprovide all this...

thanks for taking the time toprovide all this great information. ive already replaced the ims on my boxster ( looked fine w/ 160k on it) so when i get my next car,hopefully and S, i will be...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 09-15-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By tomk
there any number of ways to get past this...

there any number of ways to get past this problem, torch it, cut it off, vice grips etc.

no offense, but if your general wrenching chops cant get past this then you should hire the job done, ...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 08-28-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By tomk
once the exhaust is out of the way the transaxle...

once the exhaust is out of the way the transaxle is very easy to remove. One of the bolts is one of those special triple point style, but the rest are very easy. The procedure for replacing the IMS...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 08-28-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,348
Posted By tomk
hi, i had exactly the same sequence and the...

hi, i had exactly the same sequence and the issue turned out to be a broken fork.

of course, once the tranny is pulled tofix it then the question of what to replace "while you are there" syndrome...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 07-28-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By tomk
its time for a window regulator mechanism. there...

its time for a window regulator mechanism. there is a how to on this site and of course the parts are available here as well. sounds like you already know how to remove the door panel. on tip you...
Forum: Porsche 914 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-24-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By tomk
WTB Throttle Body for a 1.7

Looking for a good used Throttle body for a 1.7

My current one leaks around the shaft so badly it will hardly idle.

thanks
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 06-27-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By tomk
once again thanks for the info, there goes that...

once again thanks for the info, there goes that theory. Since I have replaced the tensioners and use Mobil-1 (which I assume has adequate film quality) are there any other suggestions on how to...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 06-27-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By tomk
Thanks JFP. I own a volvo whose year and model...

Thanks JFP. I own a volvo whose year and model has a very similar behavior which is well documented on the respective forum. The apparant fix is to replace the o-ring on the oil pickup connection...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 06-26-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By tomk
986 Cam Chain tensioners

Hi, I have an easy question for the experts on this forum. Are the cam chain tensioners pressure fed? Similar to the aircooled 911's in concept. While the latter had an external line there is...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 06-26-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,319
Posted By tomk
Im with Bell, I had to replace both regulators,...

Im with Bell, I had to replace both regulators, but of course try the easy things first as suggested by others
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 05-11-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,737
Posted By tomk
As a PM I changed the IMS on my '99 base at 160k....

As a PM I changed the IMS on my '99 base at 160k. The old bearing looked perfect. i tried sell it in the classified on this site, with mileage disclosure of course, but no one seemed to see the...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 04-30-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By tomk
i just replaced the window regulator in mine and...

i just replaced the window regulator in mine and the instructions on this site were good enough to get it done successfully, good luck
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 04-02-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By tomk
I have one for my 986, takes about 90 sec or less...

I have one for my 986, takes about 90 sec or less with two people, too awkward to handle by yourself, i think it weighs less than 50 lbs.
I live in Boston.
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 03-28-2013, 04:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,465
Posted By tomk
i used to do a fair amount of paint and body work...

i used to do a fair amount of paint and body work on my own projects and when i saw the picture of the dent I figured no way could this be fixed without hammers, filler and paint. Very impressive
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-21-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By tomk
...and after all the things are circa 40 years...

...and after all the things are circa 40 years old!
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-21-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,397
Posted By tomk
hi, ive been watching this thread with great...

hi, ive been watching this thread with great interest, been doing a bit of FI resurrection, it seems like if you are down to 1 cylinder that it might be a good idea to check the wire continuity...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 02-19-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,051
Posted By tomk
apart from sympathies for the event which started...

apart from sympathies for the event which started this thread, i love to read stories like this which end with success. these engine compartments can be daunting to work on at first but with some...
Forum: Porsche 914 & 914-6 Technical Forum 02-16-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By tomk
i just finished rebuilding a 1.7 and if i take an...

i just finished rebuilding a 1.7 and if i take an honest accounting of it, the cost was somewhere between $1500-2000, not including labor. i see rebuildable hulks for 300-500 so if yours can be...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 02-15-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By tomk
Agreed, thanks for the comment and the link

Agreed, thanks for the comment and the link
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-14-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,210
Posted By tomk
there are 3 values RON, Research Octane, MON,...

there are 3 values RON, Research Octane, MON, Motor Octane, And Road Octane= R+M/2
RON and MON differ in test procedure

most references you see posted at gas stations refer to the Road Value. ...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 02-14-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By tomk
tires for 99 boxster

at the risk of raising a question like "which oil to use?" i do have a basic question about tires. ive been reading online reviews and i read a lot of conflicting reports. Here's the question- I...
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