I did the exact same thing with the plug behind the coil when I was doing this for the first time! The whole video I was waiting and keeping my fingers crossed. I actually cracked the surround of the coil! Glad you didn't.
Love the attention to detail in these videos, they really do give you confidence to tackle jobs yourself, especially knowing all the tools needed beforehand. Thank you! Video saved in my Boxster maintenance folder 👍🏻
Dielectric grease propane is not to lubricate the spark plugs for the boot to slide on easier. The reason you use it is to keep moisture out. It also stops corrosion with the top of the spark plug and the spring in the boot. Also you were supposed to only use a little dab of it and that goes in the boot not directly on the spark plug. I don't think there's a problem doing it your way. I do enjoy watching your videos. I always make sure to leave a thumbs up and I it subscribe button after watching your first video. Looking forward to watching more.
+David frank yes It insulates mostly to keep out moisture, like you said. But make sure you do NOT put it on the tip of the plug or the spring! I’ve seen people apply it to the boot like you said (and like the coil came already), but the product specifically says to apply it to the ceramic part of the plug and doesn’t mention the boot. And thanks for being a subscriber 🍻
I like to double up on the u-joint sockets wrapped with a strip of duct tape to keep them and the socket together. That way I can have effectively infinite bendability to get the plugs out. That method allowed me to easily get around a spec header system on a buddy's car. It also means you do not have to take the wheel off. I find it way easier. I have tried it a several ways.
Very detailed video and always thankful for all you do. I noticed in two of your spark plugs has oil residue. Which cylinders did the spark plugs come from and what caused those oil residues? TIA
+Torvic Dlove thank you! Great question… wish I had paid as much attention as you did! Possibly leaking fuel injectors, which I replaced in another video.
Hello, thanks for your hard work. Very helpful. I own a 2008 Cayman S and was looking for a video to replace a crankshaft position sensor to no luck. Can you help? Thanks, MK.
@@f.a.echannel5724 I always just Google 🤷♂️ If you had asked before I did this project I would have tried to figure out where it is because I’m sure I was right there 😆
@@HelpMeDIY for 2 weeks I've been trying allover the place. I found videos on Cayenne and Boxter but not 987 2008 Cayman S. Not sure if the sensor location on a cayman is same on a boxter. Thanks again for your quick answer.
@@f.a.echannel5724 No problem. Sorry it wasn't more helpful. When you figure it out let us know! Maybe make a video ;) If you do, even a simple one explaining where it is, etc, I'll be happy to post it.
Since it's important to keep dialectric grease off of the spark plug terminal, putting grease on the plug's insulator may be problematic. After the plug is installed, and pulling out the socket, the socket's rubber grommet may smear the grease off the insulator and onto the terminal.
+Joseph Orlando just click the join button that is right next to the subscribe button. A lot of times that button does not show up on an iPhone, so you might have to do it from a computer.
Porsche Club of American has 4 ep on bore scoring, to look for potential issues start by looking at bank 2 cylinder 6, and you have to take the sump cover off and look at the bore from underneath
I've done a whole lot of wrenching over the years and I'm embarassed to learn I've been wrong about dielectric grease!
+Adam Miller I didn’t know about it until now either 😁
That clip is really tough to clip in. Brings back memories. 😅
+@luvair6765 😂🍻
great video - a great step-by-step way to go! Thanks for taking the time
+@toddadale you got it! 🍻
Just bought a similar 06 Cayman. Your Boxster videos have been a big help.
+Greg Walters great taste 😁
Excellent tutorial! Makes me want to buy a Porsche so I can take it apart ;)
+Art Manly haha you’ll really like my engine rebuild series then 😉🍻
Now I need a 987 Cayman S :/ Great video, fairly close to the same procedure as the 986.2.
+Jacob L. Yes, everyone needs one 😁🍻
I did the exact same thing with the plug behind the coil when I was doing this for the first time! The whole video I was waiting and keeping my fingers crossed. I actually cracked the surround of the coil! Glad you didn't.
+Julian Kenny haha glad I’m not the only one! ☺️
Thanks again for the comprehensive video! Another excellent production!!
+con thanks! 🙏 🍻
I did my 03 Boxster today and your info was spot on! Thanks
+@kenrose9417 that’s great! 🍻
Love the attention to detail in these videos, they really do give you confidence to tackle jobs yourself, especially knowing all the tools needed beforehand. Thank you! Video saved in my Boxster maintenance folder 👍🏻
+Barrie Stevens that’s awesome. If your Boxster is a 986 I have another one for that specifically 😉
981 S 👍🏻
@@HelpMeDIY i saved also my cayman s 987
@@aurelianradu5234 🍻
The new lift is awesome man! Gratz!
+Brian Sturgill thanks dude!
Thank for this in depth video. I needed this for my 2007. I also really appreciate you providing the sizes of the tools you used. Subscribed 👍
+Manny Mustang you’re welcome! 🍻
Sucks a good video brother! I’ve been deliberating how to swap out the old plugs.
+Terminal Velocity thanks! 🍻
Brilliant instructional vid. Thanks👍
+Jeffrey Roberts you’re welcome 🍻
Dielectric grease propane is not to lubricate the spark plugs for the boot to slide on easier. The reason you use it is to keep moisture out. It also stops corrosion with the top of the spark plug and the spring in the boot. Also you were supposed to only use a little dab of it and that goes in the boot not directly on the spark plug. I don't think there's a problem doing it your way.
I do enjoy watching your videos. I always make sure to leave a thumbs up and I it subscribe button after watching your first video. Looking forward to watching more.
+David frank yes It insulates mostly to keep out moisture, like you said. But make sure you do NOT put it on the tip of the plug or the spring! I’ve seen people apply it to the boot like you said (and like the coil came already), but the product specifically says to apply it to the ceramic part of the plug and doesn’t mention the boot.
And thanks for being a subscriber 🍻
I like to double up on the u-joint sockets wrapped with a strip of duct tape to keep them and the socket together. That way I can have effectively infinite bendability to get the plugs out. That method allowed me to easily get around a spec header system on a buddy's car. It also means you do not have to take the wheel off. I find it way easier. I have tried it a several ways.
+John Morgan thanks for the tip! 🍻
Very detailed video and always thankful for all you do.
I noticed in two of your spark plugs has oil residue. Which cylinders did the spark plugs come from and what caused those oil residues? TIA
+Torvic Dlove thank you! Great question… wish I had paid as much attention as you did! Possibly leaking fuel injectors, which I replaced in another video.
@@HelpMeDIY thank you!!!!
Hello, thanks for your hard work. Very helpful. I own a 2008 Cayman S and was looking for a video to replace a crankshaft position sensor to no luck. Can you help? Thanks, MK.
+F.A.E CHANNEL you’re welcome! Sorry I can’t help though, haven’t had to tackle that yet
@@HelpMeDIY thanks for answering. Any idea where can I find a DIY video or any materials on the subject?
@@f.a.echannel5724 I always just Google 🤷♂️
If you had asked before I did this project I would have tried to figure out where it is because I’m sure I was right there 😆
@@HelpMeDIY for 2 weeks I've been trying allover the place. I found videos on Cayenne and Boxter but not 987 2008 Cayman S. Not sure if the sensor location on a cayman is same on a boxter. Thanks again for your quick answer.
@@f.a.echannel5724 No problem. Sorry it wasn't more helpful. When you figure it out let us know! Maybe make a video ;) If you do, even a simple one explaining where it is, etc, I'll be happy to post it.
This seemed like the time to get a cheap HF scope and at least inspect the bores above the pistons. (Turn the engine with all plugs removed.)
+Adam Miller I did. I mentioned that in the video, minus the turning the engine)
That will teach me to comment halfway through watching. I saw the plugs and coils going back in and...
@@plus790 no worries! All comments welcomed 😆
Since it's important to keep dialectric grease off of the spark plug terminal, putting grease on the plug's insulator may be problematic. After the plug is installed, and pulling out the socket, the socket's rubber grommet may smear the grease off the insulator and onto the terminal.
How do I join the channel to become a member? Thank you. Joe
+Joseph Orlando just click the join button that is right next to the subscribe button. A lot of times that button does not show up on an iPhone, so you might have to do it from a computer.
@@HelpMeDIY I’m using an IPAD and the join button still isn’t visible next to the subscribe button.
@@josephorlando6059 well actually any iOS so iPad too it seems. It’s still in Beta from RUclips. Hope they fix it soon!
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+Bob Fognozzle 😎🍻🍻🍻
Nice screwdriver!😆
+Uncle Duncan 😆 thanks!
Parking brake cable looks questionable.
+Julius Caesar wait till you see it now after trying to remove it yesterday 😆
Porsche Club of American has 4 ep on bore scoring, to look for potential issues start by looking at bank 2 cylinder 6, and you have to take the sump cover off and look at the bore from underneath
+@Aiken47 I have several videos on that too
Be careful using power tools on those posts. They will break off!! Asking me how I know… ;-)
+@sstearns2 doh! Thanks for the heads up! 🍻
The underbody posts are like toothpicks! @@HelpMeDIY