Where to place a jack under a car?
If you’re lifting the car to get under it, to do some work, or to change the oil, you must place a jack stand under the rocker panel near the jack and snug it up to the car’s body. This will ensure that the car cannot fall on you, should the jack slip or fail entirely.
When to replace spark plugs on Porsche Boxster?
If this is the case, then you should replace the spark plug tubes (yellow arrow, Boxster 1997-2004). These are plastic liners that seal the internals of the engine from the spark plug chamber.
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.
Are there any issues with the Porsche Boxster M96?
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. At one end, the shaft drives the oil pump and at the other, finishes in a sealed bearing.
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.
What is the camshaft number on a Porsche Boxster?
Toss the old ones away, as you will not be reusing them. The engine uses a total of three per head and the part number is 996-104-215-54. With the plugs removed, now install the camshaft timing tool, P253 onto the end of the camshaft.
What’s the timing tool on a Porsche Boxster?
Normally, you would use Porsche tool 9624 to hold the camshafts onto the end of the motor (see Photo 3 of Pelican Technical Article: Boxster Engine Teardown ), but I found that the camshaft timing tool also pretty much did an adequate job of holding them in place as well.
When to remove Cam plugs on Porsche Boxster?
Now remove the two cam plugs that sit on the end of the two camshafts. You need to remove these green plugs to inspect / check the timing when performing the intermediate shaft upgrade. You basically poke a hole in the center of the shaft and then pull it out. Toss the old ones away, as you will not be reusing them.
What do I need for an oil change on a Porsche Boxster?
Nothing is more frustrating than emptying your oil, only to find out that you don’t have a replacement filter or enough oil. You will need an oil filter, the special Porsche oil filter removal tool, a roll of paper towels, a very large oil pan or bucket, and between 7-9 quarts of oil.