Why does the Porsche Boxster engine squeal when running?
The oil cap may be very difficult to remove when the engine is running due to high vacuum levels. In addition, you may hear a high-pitched squeal from the engine when it’s running: this is caused by air being sucked in past the crankcase seal due to the extreme vacuum inside the case.
What happens if the oil separator fails in a Boxster?
In the most extreme cases, the air-oil separator fails to separate the oil from the air, and oil is then sucked into the intake manifold. Oil in the intake system is not healthy for the engine and it can foul spark plugs and destroy catalytic converters at the very least.
How many pages are in the Porsche Boxster book?
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.
The oil cap may be very difficult to remove when the engine is running due to high vacuum levels. In addition, you may hear a high-pitched squeal from the engine when it’s running: this is caused by air being sucked in past the crankcase seal due to the extreme vacuum inside the case.
In the most extreme cases, the air-oil separator fails to separate the oil from the air, and oil is then sucked into the intake manifold. Oil in the intake system is not healthy for the engine and it can foul spark plugs and destroy catalytic converters at the very least.
This article is one in a series that have been released in conjunction with Wayne’s new book, 101 Performance Projects for Your Porsche Boxster. The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads.
Where is the sensor on a Porsche Boxster?
The sensor located just in front of the catalytic converter measures the mixture of the exhaust gasses exiting the engine. The sensor located after the catalytic converter is used to measure the performance of the converter by comparing the O2 levels before and after.
How do you change the O2 sensor on a Boxster?
On the Boxster, the sensors are very easy to reach. On many other cars, you would need a special deep socket with a slit cut in the side to remove it. The electrical plug for the O2 sensor simply unplugs from the chassis plug. New O2 sensors should have the same exact plug – ready to attach to your car.
Is there a Porsche Boxster brake pads book?
The book contains 312 pages of full color projects detailing everything from performance mods to changing your brake pads. With more than 950+ full-color glossy photos accompanying extensive step-by-step procedures, this book is required reading in any Boxster owner’s collection. The book is currently available and in stock now.
Why did Porsche stop making the Porsche Boxster?
The new 911 (996) with which the Boxster was sharing some components wasnt ready by the time the Boxster was starting its production run and so launched after the official release of the new Boxster. This in hindsight this was a massive mistake by Porsche. The owners of 911’s had (have) a few ideals in common.
When to replace the motor mount on a Porsche Boxster?
One sign of this failure mode is the gearshift knob jerking backwards under hard acceleration. A visible sign that the motor mounts need replacing is the appearance of cracks in the rubber of the mounts (impossible to see without actually removing the mount).
How much does it cost to buy a Porsche Boxster?
The Porsche Boxster today is wildly heralded as one of the finest handling useable and rewarding sports car money can buy. Early examples can be bought for peanuts with nice cars available for around the £3000 mark.
When did the Porsche Boxster’s come out?
Is the Porsche Boxster A Future Classic? The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined, two-seater roadster manufactured by Porsche between 1996 and 2004. Initially launched with a 2.5-liter engine, in 2000 this was upgraded to provide an option for either a 2.7-liter or a 3.2-liter engine (in the Boxster S model).
Why does my Porsche Boxster have an AOS problem?
The AOS has caused numerous issues on Porsche engines and is an item to be closely monitored. As the membrane in the AOS fails, oil is sucked into the air intake. Initially this can show up as a check engine light for fuel adaptations with oil being deposited on the o2 sensors causing emission faults.
Why is the oil leaking from my Porsche Boxster?
The seal does dry over time and can leak, however, there are other potential issues that could also cause the seal to leak (see Air Oil Separator below). Causes of the seal failure should be checked thoroughly by a competent shop before you proceed to replace the seal. Porsche Boxsters have a number of common sources for leaking oil.
Are there any problems with the 986 Boxster?
The upgraded aos features a doubling in size of capacity for scavenging and is less prone to sucking up oil during high speed cornering. M96 engines fitted to the 986 and 987 Boxster can have issues with a bearing at one end of the engine intermediate shaft. The shaft connects the two ends of the engine timing gear.
How to change coolant in a Porsche Boxster?
Photo 2 shows the hoses that you need to disconnect from the engine compartment side of the radiator tank. Once the hoses are disconnected, move to the rear trunk, pull back the carpet and flooring that surrounds the coolant reservoir.
Where is the air oil separator on a Porsche Boxster?
The engine air-oil separator is an emissions device located on the top right rear corner of the engine. The separator is responsible for collecting residual gases and vapors contained inside the crankcase and funneling them back into the intake manifold where they can be burned in the combustion chamber.
What happens to the PCV hose during Wot?
Now for a look at what happens during WOT: As before, the PCV hose is taken out of the equation because nothing is going to flow to the manifold now that the pressure in the intake manifold and the valve cover is about the same.
How does PCV work in a crank case?
The pressure in the crank case is now going to be about equal to that in the intake manifold, so not much of anything will flow through the PCV hose. The blow-by gasses will have to continue on through the valve cover where there is even more built-in oil separation labyrinth.