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Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 10-31-2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 334
Posted By obthomas
With that many miles you probably need flywheel....

With that many miles you probably need flywheel. clutch. pressure plate and throw out bearing. The IMS bearing and installation kit is all over the place in price. I have done this work providing...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 07-14-2025, 07:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By obthomas
oil pressure and voltmeter

oil pressure and voltmeter
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 03-13-2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,120
Posted By obthomas
tcora You got a lot of it right. The...

tcora

You got a lot of it right. The Spoiler switch at the fuse panel is connected to the Cluster plug #2 with green/red and green/black wires.

I'm with you in that it seems in this case...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 03-10-2025, 07:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,120
Posted By obthomas
According to my wiring diagram the automatic...

According to my wiring diagram the automatic operation and the manual switch in the fuse panel both are integrated into the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster operates two relays, a retract...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 02-18-2025, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By obthomas
Yes with a few minor differences. Your car has 2...

Yes with a few minor differences. Your car has 2 speed fans so there are two relays, a low and a high speed. You would choose which one you want to switch. If you want to switch both independently...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-10-2025, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 688
Posted By obthomas
OIL I am an Engineer. I use what the...

OIL

I am an Engineer.

I use what the manufacturer says to use. If I deviate for some reason it goes like this:
1. Name Brand, often you get what you pay for.
2. Viscosity, 0 for cold weather...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 01-09-2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By obthomas
I have a 2003 Boxster S to go with my experience...

I have a 2003 Boxster S to go with my experience with engine swaps. There will be several significant issues trying to marry a 2004 ecu engine control to a 1999 car. In those years Porsche moved...
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 05-05-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,654
Posted By obthomas
So I have been on the road for a while now. ...

So I have been on the road for a while now. Except for the sound, the car is a real sleeper. Several challengers have been surprised at my second to third gear to 6000 rpm pull away with a short...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 02-22-2024, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 732
Posted By obthomas
clean your throttle body, clean the MAF sensor,...

clean your throttle body, clean the MAF sensor, look for vacuum leaks.
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 12-24-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 945
Posted By obthomas
I'm thinking a grinder and a press

I'm thinking a grinder and a press
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 12-13-2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,009
Posted By obthomas
4. Another issue that concerns me is my oil...

4. Another issue that concerns me is my oil pressure gauge on my dash.
For the years that I have owned my Porsche, I would start my engine and the oil pressure gauge would give an indication as to...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-24-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By obthomas
Cant find anything like it on the soft top. ...

Cant find anything like it on the soft top. Appears like a lining for the hard top. There is a left and right.

left=98656350300,
right = 98656350400
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 11-04-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By obthomas
Just to close this thread. Turns out the Porsche...

Just to close this thread. Turns out the Porsche ECU/temperature system is sensing the Chevy engine temperature and transmitting that temperature by CAN to the instrument cluster gauge. If you are...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 10-31-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By obthomas
Thanks Jeff My question goes beyond the...

Thanks Jeff
My question goes beyond the boilerplate. Let me explain, My Porsche ECU is functional but has no engine to control. The car's engine has been replaced with an LS3. All of the Porsche...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 10-30-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By obthomas
Help with engine compartment fan operation

2003 Boxster S.

The engine compartment fan comes on to cool the engine compartment. It is controlled by a temperature switch located in the intake manifold. Normally the fan just starts and...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 10-25-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By obthomas
Window drops to clear roof pocket so door will...

Window drops to clear roof pocket so door will open or close without interference. Window raises into roof pocket to provide a weather seal. This drop is part of the window motor mechanism and also...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 10-08-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 858
Posted By obthomas
I have done this job several times and it is not...

I have done this job several times and it is not as easy as you make it sound. What are you calling a transmission cover?
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 09-12-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,654
Posted By obthomas
All Done ...

All Done

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Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 07-03-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 925
Posted By obthomas
your cluster temperature gage is CAN Buss from...

your cluster temperature gage is CAN Buss from the ECU. The temperature sensor is connected to the ECU. Use an OBDII scan tool and go to live data and see what is being reported to the ECU. You...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 02-14-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,817
Posted By obthomas
I think an educated decision is possible here. ...

I think an educated decision is possible here. Just as you have young, middle age, and old, or new, used, and very used, you can judge the likely continued service of a 200K mile engine. In the...
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 11-11-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,654
Posted By obthomas
Started her up. Real close to a test drive. ...

Started her up. Real close to a test drive. Need to get all the air out of the coolant and close up the firewall. As I said before this project is not for the novice, but it is not really that bad...
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 11-06-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,489
Posted By obthomas
I can close out this thread. Turns out the 2003...

I can close out this thread. Turns out the 2003 Porsche tachometer is CAN BUSS from the Engine controller, and the engine controller uses the crankshaft sensor. Normally this would be bad news. ...
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 10-10-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,654
Posted By obthomas
Thanks John From time to time you and your...

Thanks John

From time to time you and your videos have been of tremendous help. I'm sure you know but others might not that this project is not exactly simple. For me it started with the...
Forum: Porsche Engine Conversion Tech Forum 09-25-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,654
Posted By obthomas
Thanks. I think it will be running in another...

Thanks. I think it will be running in another two week or so. Down to the last few hose clamps, steam vents, oil catch can, rocker arm torquing, and a gas fitting. Still need to make and modify...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 09-20-2022, 06:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,400
Posted By obthomas
Eliminate the oil level senser

Does anyone know how to eliminate the Porsche oil level sensor and thereby stop the cluster from messaging. 2003 Boxster S.

Thanks
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