Dude! Doing that and filming it all pretty much by yourself! You are an absolute Rock Star!! This is your most AWESOME video yet and that's saying alot! Great Job! PS - Trunk Corn wasn't an option on my 987.2. 😂😂😂

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+george louie thanks! Should prove anyone can do it. It’s just following a list of steps and unscrewing and disconnecting stuff. 🤷‍♂️ 😆 PS - you got ripped off. Highly sought after in the Midwest regions!

@philburkett3719

Жыл бұрын

If I didn’t see it with my own eyes I wouldn’t have EVER BELIEVED that you did it by yourself. Bravo!!!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

@@philburkett3719 thank you? 😂

As a Boxster S owner, thank you. This and all your other video's make this the best Boxster channel on KZread. I hope I never have to take my engine out but after watching this I feel I could do it albeit without a car hoist. I envy your shop/garage 🙂 Looking forward to the next episode and discovering why this engine seized. Great work, thanks again.

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+MC7 you’re welcome. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave me this message 🙏🍻

Excellent work and thanks for the video WITHOUT editing out the little pitfalls! But, I have to say.... Your shop is WAY too F-in' clean!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Al Moschella I just read this to my wife and she said “It is not! It’s a wreck”. Hahaha different perspectives

Strong work, Aaron! That was a bit of a white-knuckler even on this side of the screen. The way you detailed the differences/inconsistencies in the manual and the car is a big help to the rest of us. Also, the little things like the brake cable getting in the way are invaluable. Thanks for taking us along on the ride!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Rob Emslie thanks so much for struggling along with me 😃

Very good video on how you work on removing your engine , BUT I see corn just like in my engine compartment

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Bill Lovett I think it was a factory option

I have been watching you videos and thought " these repairs are fake.... then I heard ya drop that Fbomb in this video. Now I am convinced they are real ! LOL

@HelpMeDIY

10 ай бұрын

+Jimmy Gordon I’m not good enough to fake it. Ask my wife 😜

Nice work Aaron!Definitely deserve a drink!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Heinzr 57 🍻

great job. This seems to be two man job, one for looking to cables and tubes, while the other rise the car. Anyway, nicely done. Ale

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+alebigna would have been nice to have another set of eyes on it yes 👍 🍻

Outstanding work, Aaron! If I ever want to R&R a Boxster engine with one hand, you're my guy! Seriously though...very impressive!

@georgelouie5330

Жыл бұрын

We should all aspire to operate a tensioner cam, remove an auxiliary belt with one hand, while balancing a phone camera, keeping the subject in frame at the same time! I swear Aaron is an octopus!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+george louie 😂

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Tom Fitch just showing you guys how easy it is 😝

Congratulations,you have a lot of patience,I believe I didn’t hear one curse word unless you edited out😂😂😂

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Ace Palacio you couldn’t hear my thoughts…

Definitely will lift my cocktail this evening to your success👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Paul Bouchard 🍻

Differently we are learning with you. You are a brave man. Thank you

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Jim Long you’re welcome!

Yeeees, what a victory! 👍 Still many steps to go. 😉

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Richard Hagen yeah buddy!

Great Job! Very well done. I have a 2001 986 same color but 5 speed. Looking forward to diagnosis video.

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Robert Fickley follow me on IG and Facebook as I usually post updates before the videos come out 😉

Best engine removal series I've seen on the 'tube. Love how you're detailing all the steps that most just skip over. Keep it up and thanks!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Tracy C high praise, thank you! 🙏

Thank you! Im in the middle of taking mine out and youve been a massive help

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Rewer you’re welcome! Consider the “super thanks” or becoming a channel member 😬

Great video man. I have a 01 Boxster S, so this helps a lot!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+g florezz 🤜🍻

That was epic What a feeling of self satisfaction Pride , happiness You must be pleased too 😉😂

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Iain Mcglynn hahaha I’m laughing as I type 😂

@iainmcglynn833

Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY hope you didn’t spill a well earned beer You will watch this a few times and think “ I did that “ I’m impressed but not surprised in the least 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🥂

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

@@iainmcglynn833 🍻

Love your videos I’ve loved your BMW M4 series and I love this one! You’ve definitely come a long way as a DIY mechanic you should be proud that’s a big accomplishment!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+breckboy thanks for the kind words and for watching! 🍻

I just bought one of these for 3k with 200k miles it runs good and passed compression but im just waiting for the day where this is my life

@HelpMeDIY

10 ай бұрын

+Branden Hill 😂 well when the time comes, you know where to turn 😉🍻

Good job man! Keep it up!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Jordan Miller 🙏 will do! Thanks for your support!

If I spend any more time on this channel, I'm going to have to start paying rent! xD

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+GaminGit 😂 excellent. You KNOW… there is a “JOIN” button that lets you become a Member of my channel next to the Subscribe 😉

Aaron, you are truly inspiring! many thanks for sharing this journey.

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+simon roberts you got it! 🍻

Great video, thanks. I would have been swearing like crazy😅. The boxster seems easy in some ways but really hard in others😮

@HelpMeDIY

4 ай бұрын

+@christame994 haha thank God for editing 😛

I should have thought to warn you about the parking brake cable and the fuel lines... sorry. I learned this (again) three months ago. Next time I imagine you will remove the dipstick tube on the inside. But congrats on it getting it out without tearing anything off!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Grant Hargrave yeah… my buddy also said he disconnects it from the inside but I still don’t see how you can reach it. I need to look at that connection now that it’s out.

Very comprehensive. 👍

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+hahaha that’s always my goal 😎

Thanks for making this great series of videos Aaron. I've really enjoyed watching and will use them as a reference if I ever need to pull the engine on my 2000 Boxster 986. One little trick I've used over the years is to have a carton of Ziploc bags handy. Each time I remove a piece of hardware or a grouping from a component removal I put the parts in a bag and label it. I never lose anything and makes reassembly much less confusing. Will become a patron but having trouble finding you on Patreon. Phil

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+phil terzian thanks! Great tip too. That’s why I make videos, so I can go back and remember where things went 😂 Click the “Join” button to become a member. KZread still hasn’t fixed it to show up on the iPhone app which is really annoying so you may have to use a computer.

A distinct lack of coffee biscuits and swearing at minute 27 , well done so far Although mine’s is a 3.2 s I’m certain there would be few differences apart from the manual box

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Iain Mcglynn I don’t think so either

Thanks!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Edwin Gier 🍻

right on man!!!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+dale Whiteside victory!

🎉👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉 You are urning that drink bud.

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Ed A 😎😎😎🤜

Good job, you put a lot of effort in filming this. I did the same on the drive way without a lift :)

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Fungaricum good job to you! 😁🍻

Great man!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+20kRPM 😁😁😁😁

Again, GOLD! So what are your tips for keeping everything organized?

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Richard Pinkley thanks! I just line it all up and rely on watching my videos in reverse 😆

Takk!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪

Aaron, this was your best performance yet, it was text book perfect, the filming captured all the elements and showed all levels of difficulty, Where do you find the time to do theses projects..I’m in awe of your tenacity and percerverance . Looking forward to the next one..

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Ross Corindia thank you 😊 Just have to go out and do! Spread the word about the channel of you can and stay tuned!

Another great informative video! Aaron, I am getting ready to drop my engine out of a 2003S I do not have a Lift, but I do have quick jacks, and I am looking at purchasing that lift table from Harbor freight. A couple videos earlier you had mentioned you were going to give us the minimum height of the car for getting the engine out, did I miss it? I 🎉Believe the engine itself is about 23 inches tall from the bottom of the oil pan to the radiuses of the air intakes. And I believe the cart that you have is a minimum of 11 inches when it’s completely collapsed. It looks like we would need a minimum of 34 inches. I think just be on the safe side 36”from the oil pan to the ground to get our clearance, does this make sense or am I missing something. Keep up the good work,you are the Everyday man when it comes to Boxster. we all appreciate your effort. Thanks.

@HelpMeDIY

5 ай бұрын

+@tomkrug809 thanks! Yes I meant to do that… don’t think I ever did though. I would figure out the match for sure though if I were you… that table would only go down and not back up for me as you may have seen, so if you start lowering and there is not enough clearance, you’re going to find yourself in quite a bind… Please come back and let us know what you find though! Good luck 🍻

I don’t remember did you have the 1000 or the 500 pound lift table? I am looking at the 1000 pound one. And yes harbor freight is not always perfect but it is reasonable on things that you don’t use every day. I have had to return a few things in the past.

@HelpMeDIY

5 ай бұрын

+@tomkrug809 pretty sure it’s the 1000.

Awesome videos. May I ask a question? That book of yours, 101 projects..., would it cover a Cayman as well? I have the 987.1 (2006) but I can't find a book for this one. Thanks and keep up the good work!

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Eric Thorén thanks! I have a 2006 987.1 as well :). They don’t have a book for it, but there are a lot of similarities so the book would probably still be useful for you.

@ericthoren5698

Жыл бұрын

@@HelpMeDIY Thanks so much!

great work - you really need a tripod though :)

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+mpa420 ha ha I have one, but I want to get you the best angles 😉

At 7.50 it says that rear AC bolt is between 5 and 6 cylinders. I think they meant 4 and 5, or am I mistaken? If they were in error, did you find a significant mount of other things? Things where you relied on the text, i.e. no picture? Awesome video(s) by the way. I'm about to take the engine out of my 2006 Cayman and your video on that referred me to your Boxster video for more detailed info. T-Y for your great videos!

@HelpMeDIY

7 ай бұрын

+@eggbertfarnsworth5787 thanks! Whichever 2 cylinders are closest to the AC 😝

Great video. Why did you have to remove the AC compressor? After the engine was removed it looks like there was enough clearance to leave it on.

@georgelouie5330

Жыл бұрын

The bigger question/observation is "Do you need to drop the engine in order to remove the AC compressor?"

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+Jonathan Burnham in order not to disconnect the lines to it and have all the refrigerant be evacuated 😉

@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

+george louie I agree! I think if you disconnect the lines you MIGHT have a shot 🤷‍♂️

After watching some of your other videos, If I was to do this I was thinking maybe remove the transmission first. Because in the transmission removal you did not have to remove a lot of stuff. Do you think you would have room to get the engine out if you did?

@HelpMeDIY

4 ай бұрын

+@armst433 i’m confused by the question of whether or not, I could get the engine out if I removed the transmission first… You could definitely get the engine out either way. You would have more room if you remove the transmission first I suppose, but even with it on, there was still enough room, so I’m not sure what you are asking.

@armst433

4 ай бұрын

@HelpMeDIY Just that in your transmission removal video, you did not remove the rear bumper. In the engine removal, it looked like you would have more room by removing the transmission first. That's all I was thinking 🤔

@HelpMeDIY

4 ай бұрын

@@armst433 ohhh because of the bumper. Gotcha. Bumper removal I think is really just to make it much easier to remove and install the exhaust

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@HelpMeDIY

Жыл бұрын

😁😎