Step by step directions on how to swap a alternator out of a Porsche Boxster Links for references: http://amzn.to/nfNmtg http://bit.ly/oUWGHp.
Step by step directions on how to swap a alternator out of a Porsche Boxster Links for references: http://amzn.to/nfNmtg http://bit.ly/oUWGHp.
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The easiest way is to use a multimeter. With the car off, the battery will
show some voltage, 12-13 volts normally. Now, start the car and turn on the
air-conditioner so there is a heavy load on the electrical system. Test the
battery again with the multimeter, it should show 14+ volts. If it shows 12
or less, then your alternator is not feeding current to the battery. NOTE:
I do this test in the video at 10:13.
Thank you!
Great video ! With regards IMS failures for anyone purchasing a Boxster
simply hook it up to Durametric diagnostic software and look for camshaft
deviations between banks one and two! This can be a good indicator of an
IMS on it’s way toward the infamous “death rattle”.
gj
That a big expense as a preventative measure. It’s one of those things that
either happens or doesn’t. It probably costs $1500-$2000 to fix. Mine was
fixed under original warranty and they also replaced the clutch for a total
cost to me of about $800.
Great job, thanks 4 up load With best regards from Germany now I can fix my
problem.
Not too many problems. I had a n IMS/rear main seal failure that required
an engine replacement under warranty. Beyond that, this was the first major
failure on the car. I always wanted to try to fix it and I got the change.
It was a fun project and saved alot of money.
thanks for making this. How many issues have you had with your Boxster? How
many have you fixed yourself?
Cool. Aside from the engine being hard to get to it does not look terribly
difficult. The IMS/RMS failure seems to be pretty common. Kind of a drag on
a car of this price. I know you got it fixed under warranty but do you have
an idea of how much a preventative repair would cost? For instance i buy a
Boxster and the first thing i do is get that fixed. Whats the cost?
I’m trying to pull out the alternator but it doesn’t come out! I dont know
how to do it.. I guess i will need to open the coolant system by taking off
that 6 bolts but im afraid to entering some air on coolant system, other
option is to take off the colectors but it is more scaring to me..
how does one test to make sure the alternator is bad on a 2002 Bfoxster
Only took me 20 mins from start to finish. 4 Hours to remove the bolt.
Dude… 2 hits with a 5Lb mallet and it was out. Trick for removal is; 1.
Use 15mm socket, extension bar and ratchet 1/2″ driver to loosten the bolt,
2. Retract bolt about 7mm (the distace you want to push the bushing, plus a
mm or two), 3. Hold the 15mm socket hard over the bolt (nice and stable),
4. Make the bolt your B with a couple of decent whacks with a 5Lb mallet to
the back of the extension bar. DONE