PCA Spotlight: Cleanup in aisle 986: Removing Porsche Boxster bumper cover for radiator maintenance

[@henryatkinson1479]

Quick note about the headlight removal tools: they're highly prone to breaking or stripping (most typically the just split) if you have corroded or dirty headlight latching mechanism. I'd highly advise using a socket instead of the tool to just avoid the potential headache.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for the tip!

[@JB-lh4jc]

Definitely need to move the condensers to the side to clean behind them. Found a lot of leaves and other organic material in there. The condenser hoses have some flex to them to allow them to move toward the center of the car. Great video!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for the tip!

[@kirkdoberenz4163]

Installed the Rennline grills for my 2016 Boxster GTS a couple of weeks ago. Rennline has a good video on their site. More Torq screws and electrical connections on the 2016. I removed some of the wheel well liner to more easily reach the electrical connections that had to be disconnected on both sides of the fender (the 986 in this video doesn't have those connections). The grills need to be formed to perfectly fit the openings, but otherwise it was pretty straightforward. Went back together more easily than I thought it would. Nice video Vu. Keep up the good work.

[@jwmarc123]

I remember putting in a cable release hidden behind the tow hook so I could access the trunk in the event of a battery failure lockout on my 1999 - 986

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Yes, that is a great tip.

[@davesmith5107]

1999 986 has a cable actuated frunk release. A battery failure doesn’t affect the opening of the frunk.

[@ScottFentonfullbe6]

Fantastic!! Incredibly helpful. Looks like a great winter project for me.

[@danrzewnicki3061]

Bought the car 2 days ago(986 2.7) and this was my first diy. Very helpful and found out thru the replies the I could move the condensers! Thanks everyone! 😊

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

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[@porceder]

Great job Vu. Another easy but important DIY job. It's easy to fab metal mesh gutter guard material much line the Renline parts behind he grills - couple dollars. Don't use too fine of screen to reduce air flow but will block most leaves.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for watching!

[@Perceni]

this channel has so much potential, higher someone that knows how to run a channel

[@Speedwelltuning]

Perhaps you should hire someone who knows how to spell!?

[@Caplax40]

Timely, as I just did this two days ago on my 996.2. As in your video a ton of debris fell out. Easy clean up, thankfully!

[@DSC800]

Very helpful although I don't think you need to take the headlights off (I didn't). I had the same amount of leaves too. Also, just two screws and the condenser moves forward 3-4 inches exposing even more leaves.

[@ScottFentonfullbe6]

I was looking for this comment. I watched another video on this project, and they didn’t remove the headlights. Couldn’t see here why it was necessary. Otherwise a very helpful video and clear presentation. So appreciated!

[@Tmrfe0962]

Wow, very very helpful. I’m doing this asap. Thanks for posting!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Good luck!

[@jaycee7440]

I just took a vacuum hose, put it through the front grills..Got all the leaves out in 5 minutes and there were a lot of them.

[@hectorbiarnes8838]

Awesome video, keep them coming! I would imagine the process is pretty similar on the 996 since they shared so many (all?) front end components? I'm going to give this a try this week or next and see how many leaves I have. Thanks!

[@FueledBy.Passion]

And by removing your front bumper and cleaning the radiators, now is your chance to extend or reroute the emergency pull cable for the frunk to open in case you have a dead battery.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Yes, perfect opportunity to do so!

[@512TXSDIY]

Cool video and well done. You have an awesome job.

[@diego646464]

Thanks for sharing ! Do you know of a tutorial to clean and grease the interior heating/ A/C ventilator? Thanks

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

We'll add to the list. We are also hoping to resolve the foam coming out of vents as well.

[@garycooper8717]

Great Job ..Very helpful ..Cheers

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad it helped

[@michaelskinner896]

Good useful info. Thanks!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad it was helpful! Be sure to subscribe.

[@maxmartz4665]

Installed on my 718 in the first week. Fall drives were great. Poor design not have factory installed. That and not remembering the dimmer stetting are my only to pet peeves.

[@andrewmichaelcrook340]

Hi loved your front bumper remove im looking to get a kit for all the fasteners im in Australia

[@knocksensor3203]

Would had been nice finding a $100 bill stuck behind those radiator covers 😁👌

[@brightenupcc]

Great video!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spinmoto180]

Perfectly Helpful!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad to hear!

[@jeffclark5865]

Thanks! Good information!

[@kangzau1006]

In this episode Vu discovers free compost in aisle 986

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

LOL!

[@SpeedFreak62]

Good video, but i see on ghetto right side a cable...for what is the cable.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Are you referring to the emergency trunk release cable?

[@SpeedFreak62]

@@PorscheClubofAmerica yes i se a cable right front side

[@carlo_det157]

What primer / paint did you use for the grills to match the OEM color ? I am considering doing this work as well on my ‘97 .

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Just used hardware store Krylon in matte black

[@tomaszs5954]

It would take you 1 minute longer to clean what was between the rads. And there is usually a lot. Why didn't you clean it as well?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Great tip!

[@INTERNA9]

Thanx

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Welcome. Be sure to subscribe!

[@franciscolandrau4661]

Looks like he has a leak in the condenser. This is evident by the oil stain on the upper right hand and the localized build up of dirt and dust.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Good eye!

[@severelyretired1]

Vacuum plus a golf club tube to shape between grill slats

[@n3o1986]

Can anyone link me to similar instructions for a 981?

[@samamahm6123]

Is it ok to power wash the radiator and condensor?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

The radiator fins might get damaged if the pressure washer is too strong. Personally, I'd suggest gently cleaning out with a bristle brush and compressed air.

[@garyg9815]

they dont sell one for the 986 anymore.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

What are you referring too that is no longer available?

[@kulmeetgalhotra9211]

Why not just use a vacuum cleaner with crevice tool to periodically clean away debris obstructing the radiators instead of removing the bumper cover?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

That'll help, but crevice tool won't get into the deep corners. Removing bumper cover is pretty easy and ensures you are able to clean it out thoroughly.

[@reubenbarber2861]

What is that rubber piece?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Which one?

[@kulmeetgalhotra9211]

@@PorscheClubofAmerica I think we want to know about the black rubber pointy sensor on the right side lower intake. Is that a temperature sensor?

[@danielpan5147]

I just stuck a blower in there 😀

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Daniel, blower helps but there is a lot of stuff that you won't be able to get to. The most thorough way is to pull the bumper.

[@danielpan5147]

@@PorscheClubofAmerica I didn't see the Rennline radiator grill screen for the 986 Boxster like you have in this video...are those available? Thx

[@antonioramirez4437]

Don’t this make the airflow to your radiator bad ?😂

[@grecopena]

Hummm.... looks like the first thing you need to do is replace the fronk struts.

[@Dave-un7fh]

No need to remove the headlights when removing the bumper.

[@yousefbhoyroo6960]

So much easy on the ramp. Lazy guy

[@JeffoJonJ]

..Great stuff very helpful 😎

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad to hear it!