How to REMOVE the THROTTLE BODY | Porsche Boxster 986

[@RockyTopAviator]

As these vehicles start to come into their prime, these videos are invaluable, thanks for your efforts in the whole process (recording/editing/the actual repairs)

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Jacob L. Thank you sir!

[@siyangsun3075]

Thanks got the video! Followed your steps and got the job done. I found out that driving the car to operating temperature helped heat up the tubes and consequently it was easier to remove the throttle body.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+@siyangsun3075 congrats!🍻

[@A1-AwesomeClips]

Thank you so much for putting this video together. It helped me a lot. Quick tip it’s easier to push the rubber clamps in on the throttle body when removing it after the metal clamps have been loosened. I learned that after taking my out after watching your video which came in super handy. Mine is a 1997 Boxster Guard red with grey interior. So after I took the throttle body out to clean it I found oil inside the intake. Which right away made me think of the AOS because I saw your video on that and it came to my attention that my Boxster already had the new design on it which tells me it was replaced at some point. I don’t have a lot of the history on my Boxster. It have 82k on it now. So this tells me that the first one failed. And now the second. I don’t think the intake should have this much oil in it. This all started when my right side bank was misfiring. Cyl 1-2-3. Took the coils and plugs out and inspected. It looked decent. I have a new set on order. Since you are so knowledgeable and experienced do you think I need a new AOS put in? And will this cause me to need a new catalytic converter? Please advise and again thanks so much for these videos.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+eboueiri you’re welcome for the videos. I’ve never heard of anyone NOT finding oil in there, so it’s hard to say if you need a new AOS. I have a video on testing the AOS.

[@bobfognozzle]

I M amazed at the complexity of this operation…You are a very patient person! 🤓👍

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Bob Fognozzle thanks 😊

[@mxkaybeekaybeemx4121]

Thanks for another solid video! I did this over the weekend along with the AOS, and really just wanted to cry. AOS was cramped for space but not bad at all. The throttle body removal? Wow. Your brain thinks it’s going to be easier because it’s so exposed. But no! It’s every bit as tedious and exacting as it looks in the video here, and then some. I recommend a clear calendar, cold beverages, and contemplative pauses. Are everyone’s screws to release/tighten the gasket clamps set completely under (!) the assembly on their car, positioned impossibly toward the interior like a sick joke, or am I just lucky? All good now though. Runs great 😁

[@HelpMeDIY]

+mxkaybee kaybeemx haha glad you got it sorted!

[@mopedshed]

I'll be changing the starter on my 98' 986 this weekend and removing the throttle body to gain access to the starter bolts. I always like to clean the idle air control valve and throttle body while the intake is apart, easy enough to do. Next weekend is spark plug tube replacement.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Lauterbornie that’s why I was removing this. Starter replacement video coming soon

[@michaellong2661]

I like how you said "I hate these things" for each connector on the AOS hose lol

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Michael Long #facts 😆

[@RickBeacham]

Thanks for these videos!

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Rick Beacham you’re welcome 🍻

[@bobfognozzle]

Looks like the first step for all Boxter engine repairs should …remove engine and place in rotisserie stand, Porsche pn…….

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Bob Fognozzle 😂

[@johnmorgan7262]

WD-40 is helpful when removing the rubber collars on either side of the cross pipe. on reinstall, I put all the plastics in a bucket of near boiling water while I am cleaning the throttle body. They are a lot more flexible going in. Obviously need to dry carefully, but do not go crazy. Although my 2000 is a little easier, I try to remove brackets rather than fight with clips. Most times the brackets are bolted - awkwardly to be sure. But they don't break like the plastic stuff.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+John Morgan thanks for the tips!

[@realcameronp]

Currently elbow deep in the motor pulling it for a 3.2

[@HelpMeDIY]

+RealCameronP sounds fun! You’re way ahead of me then.

[@andrewfarrow4699]

Any particular reason for removing and inspecting this part Aaron? Or just for the fun of it? I have to say the engine bay on my 1998 is by no means clean but somewhat cleaner than yours.

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Andrew Farrow I was replacing the starter. Broke out into two videos

[@andrewfarrow4699]

@@HelpMeDIY Of course your screeching starter. I had no idea the starter was on top of the crankcase. I assumed it was something one would attack from underneath the car.

[@gflorezz]

Hey I have a 2001 986 Boxster S 3.2L and my car has been making a strange rattling sound. The sound comes from the rear area of the car. It sounds like marbles in a tin can or sheet metal rattling. It is only noticeable in low gears and accelerating. At steady throttle there was no rattle. Any thoughts? by any chance. Thanks

[@HelpMeDIY]

+g florezz maybe a loose heat shield? I’d have to be there and even then I probably wouldn’t know 🤷‍♂️. Sorry I suck at diagnosing

[@jackfalco5351]

Probably the cat

[@realcameronp]

Stuck on this clip that comes out to the right of the air filter housing no idea any tips on this wire?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+RealCameronP oof… not sure sorry

[@LAVolAndy]

How do you sign up to win the BMW?

[@HelpMeDIY]

+Andy Roberts there’s a link in the description