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How to REPLACE/INSTALL AIR OIL SEPARATOR (AOS) | Porsche Boxster 986 987 (Project 9) 

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This is Project 9 from the 101 Projects for your Porsche Boxster book.
Well I finally did it... another right of passage as a Porsche Boxster owner. It was one of the more annoying maintenance jobs to date, but I'm hoping that this video will make the job a little easier for you. There are a few videos out there on doing this, but none had the details of HOW to remove the parts. I get into the details of SHOWING you how to remove each part of the AOS and help you with the checklist of MUST HAVE parts before you start.
BONUS MATERIAL: Stick around for the end where I cut the Air Oil Separator apart to see what's inside.
AOS (Engine Oil Separator):
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@garyl5128
@garyl5128 4 года назад
Great video as usual! I think your dog summed up the feeling of frustration pretty well too :) Apparently this part fails regularly (I believe the diaphragm inside eventually perishes/splits) so replacing it as a part of a preventative maintenance regime is a good idea, rather than waiting for it to fail, especially if you've just bought a Boxster and don't know if it has been replaced recently or not. Tough job though! Keep up the good work :)
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Gary L thanks Gary! I definitely went through the stages of grief during this one. Millie has sympathy sadness 😆
@rfpriddy1951
@rfpriddy1951 3 года назад
Yes, my mechanic said it was the rubber that wears out/fails. However, when my AOS failed, the vacuum it created sucked my RMS into the engine creating an oil leak and "disaster." It would seem prudent to replace the AOS perhaps every 20k miles or so...
@nicotristan6119
@nicotristan6119 2 года назад
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@londonkalel9492
@londonkalel9492 2 года назад
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@nicotristan6119
@nicotristan6119 2 года назад
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@blakslee720
@blakslee720 Месяц назад
Every time I think “maybe I should buy this boxster for sale nearby”, I watch a video like this which and change my mind
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Месяц назад
+@blakslee720 😂😂 Yeah, but what other car is so well documented now to help you fix whatever might go wrong? 😝🍻
@FlyinFreek
@FlyinFreek 22 дня назад
i guess i should have watched to the end to see that the oem breather hose is indeed too short vs finding out on the fly, 3/4 hose came to the rescue, another helpful vid
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 22 дня назад
+@FlyinFreek haha right on. Hope you gave it a 👍 😉🍻
@recon20671
@recon20671 Год назад
Just completed this job in just over an hour and a half using your instructions. Thank you so much. Semper Fi.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+recon20671 love it! 🍻
@ksheeh
@ksheeh 3 года назад
I'm impressed no cursing and no blood, at least not on camera
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+ksheeh ahhh the magic of film and the power of editing 😂
@ksheeh
@ksheeh 3 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY Great video keep them coming
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
@@ksheeh thanks!
@A1Absolut
@A1Absolut 4 года назад
incredible your patience .... super didactic and the best thing is that you are just one of us !! Great
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, just a regular guy trying to figure out how to do stuff to my car :)
@duanemariamarshall4469
@duanemariamarshall4469 2 года назад
Thank you for creating and sharing this video. I ordered all the parts you linked. Huge help. I use all of these videos with the 101 Projects book. Winning combo to ease a new or seasoned Boxster owner into DIY repair.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+DuaneMaria Marshall glad to help 🍻
@maestrodevil9566
@maestrodevil9566 3 года назад
Simply amazed by the attention to detail, and your devotion in pointing out the possible pitfalls. Great work my friend!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Maestro Devil thanks so much! 🍻
@Firirinchi
@Firirinchi 4 месяца назад
This community is very pleased to have someone like you. I have seen many of your videos. Very helpful, by the way
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 месяца назад
+@Firirinchi appreciate the kind words 🍻
@8bitaffiliate243
@8bitaffiliate243 10 месяцев назад
Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate you!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 10 месяцев назад
+8bitaffiliate ALWAYS means a lot to hear 🙏🍻
@vernbell391
@vernbell391 2 года назад
Just got a 2002 booster and loveing all your videos keep up the great work
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Vern Bell thank you sir and thanks for subscribing!
@davidwilliamsmobile
@davidwilliamsmobile Год назад
Great video 😊 Really helped me prepare for the job with the extra bits needed before I started. Also, in respect of showing you all the steps as if you were doing the job in person, the video is perfect. I really appreciate all the effort you went into editing the video.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+David Williams thank you! Glad it helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🍻
@ralphsantaana7303
@ralphsantaana7303 4 года назад
Been watching you vlogs, thanks so much. It’s been very helpful
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Love to hear that, thanks!
@jamesmiller9379
@jamesmiller9379 Год назад
EXCELLENT JOB AND VIDEO!! I need to change my AOS on my 1998 986 soon and your video has already put my on the right track. Keep up the EXCELLENT WORK!!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+James Miller thank you for the kind words. I appreciate them
@MrERGUTI
@MrERGUTI 3 года назад
I really appreciate your videos help me save quite a bit of money
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Engels Gutierrez that’s awesome! 🍻
@emersonz849
@emersonz849 3 года назад
Sooo much work you have done especially with recording you put a lot of effort of the angles on the work I literally don’t know but keep it up I try recording and work and it’s very difficult
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Emersonz thanks man, I don’t know how I do it either sometimes 😂
@turboacar
@turboacar 3 года назад
Very nice that you took the time film and share this. 1 thing to consider is to clean all that dust dirt before you start. You don’t want any of that in ags or eventually in the engine.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Greg Lietzke definitely can’t hurt! Good tip, thanks.
@allenhsu869
@allenhsu869 4 года назад
Been there and done that. The hose clamp would definitely help. Thanks for the video!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Allen Hsu you’re welcome, thanks for watching!
@leanderball2568
@leanderball2568 4 года назад
Yet another great video well presented I’ve got a facelift 2.7 986 and thanks to your vid I will definitely swap out that bottom clamp and at the same time my girlfriend because your helper is stunning 😂👍
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Haha thanks! I like her 😁
@isidroalcantara9409
@isidroalcantara9409 4 года назад
Love the editing with the arrows to point out the bolts and the zooming in to point out the hose clamp!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Isidro Alcantara haha thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉
@isidroalcantara9409
@isidroalcantara9409 4 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY I have been since you painted your brakes! I used your video before painting mine!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Isidro Alcantara awesome! How did they turn out?
@isidroalcantara9409
@isidroalcantara9409 4 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY they turned out great! You can check them out on my instagram @redvancitycayman
@devinkarringten5702
@devinkarringten5702 2 года назад
I just got my first Porsche baby! 2001 Boxster 986. Been maintained by a formula1 mechanic so it’s pretty good mechanically to say the least. But loving watching your whole process and failures and successes. Really love how in depth you go! I’ll be doing a few of these myself. Already ordered new headlights / orange delete / and the same 719 style rear tail lights! Can’t wait to throw those on. SUBSCRIBED !!! 😎❤️
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Devin Karringten thanks for watching man, and congrats on your newborn! 😆
@wildbillcarroll
@wildbillcarroll 3 года назад
Great video when I did my AOS I used the wonderful tool you have for the clamp on the hose, rather than cutting. The extension clamp compressor.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+william carroll thanks! 🍻
@mickphillips3824
@mickphillips3824 Год назад
Great video, just shows you where theirs a will theirs a way. Cheers, Mike from London Uk.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Mick Phillips thank you sir! 🍻
@rob12449
@rob12449 9 месяцев назад
so I saw your other video about starter, and yesterday I took on both the starter and AOS, I was more worried about the starter with the suggestion of two feet or so of extensions. So after gaining access to engine, first time seeing it on my used boxster I found a mouse apartment complex. For starter I removed the throttle body and air intake tube, then I realized the oil filler tube was in the way. After removing that, or disconnecting it I could see I had room to get starter bottom bolt, no need for socket and extensions. This made me happy. Next I began on the AOS and realized the two mounts were blind from the top, but I felt my way in with a 1/4" socket and got them out. The job was getting harder by the minute as I was almost complete at removing it. I resorted to cutting the rubber bellows, which you mentioned, and once aos removed it was easy to remove cut bottom rubber bellows with clamp. The part you showed of clamp with ring is amazing, but imagine I had not known about this. So it became impossible. Then I too resorted to removing rear tire and found the bugger in my sight, but a difficult reach away. Eventually I gave up and resorted to using a screw type radiator clamp which worked. Next time this job should be easier. However I learned that of all the jobs I've tried, auto mechanic is the least desirable. It sucks.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 9 месяцев назад
+rob12449 great job! Without the right tools and knowledge it can definitely suck! And even with them sometimes 😆
@sunset986S
@sunset986S 4 года назад
Another great video! When mine went the exhaust blew billows of white smoke like a giant reefer from a Cheech & Chong movie...I always figured these AOS had something magical inside of them because they're Porsche but after watching this I see it's just a 20 cent spring operating a diaphragm...thanks to you I've seen behind the curtain from the Wizard of Oz...lol
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Heidi 😂😂😂😂
@briansturgill5905
@briansturgill5905 2 года назад
Love the video man. I went ahead and did my camshaft sensor while I was there cause it’s right behind that bottom plastic part. What a pain!!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Brian Sturgill thank you sir 😎
@MikeK-NIreland
@MikeK-NIreland 3 года назад
Hi just watched your video an can absolutely say its the best AOS replacement video I have seen. I drive a 987.1 Caymen S and have done this job a couple of years ago myself and remember it was a real PITA but I'm lucky I can do most things on my car as don't trust anyone else to do it. One thing I noticed while watching your video is I don't think the rubber hose was correctly seated onto the engine when you removed the blue plastic ring, but I could be wrong. Anyway keep up the good work. Mick, Northern Ireland 👍🍻
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Michael Kane great eye! I caught that myself luckily and fixed it after editing the video :)
@peterhaslam-brunt4154
@peterhaslam-brunt4154 2 года назад
A great video as are your others, it has convinced me to let my Porsche garage do the job when it needs doing. I have worked on cars for 50 years and just don't fancy the struggle with this one,. No enjoyment that's for sure. But a great video.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Peter Haslam-Brunt thanks! There is definitely no fun to be had in this one.
@joef2593
@joef2593 3 года назад
thank you! great tips and very detailed
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Joseph Farley you’re welcome! 🍻
@nunyabusiness2294
@nunyabusiness2294 2 года назад
Thank you for the great video!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+nunya business you’re welcome!
@user-uc4wp9cx4q
@user-uc4wp9cx4q 4 месяца назад
Hi, HelpMEDIY! I found your video on replacing the AOS to be very helpful on my 1999 Boxster. I anticipated trouble removing the lower side breather tube (purple arrow in your video) so I gave it a shot of WD40 the night before... the following day, it removed within 15 seconds of my initial attempt. I did so by reaching in with my left hand past the oil fill hose and pressed the release with index finger on top and thumb on the bottom. Your video provided a nice DIY guide for the remaining replacement procedure. The replacement job was completed about 90 minutes after starting! Without your video, I am sure it would have taken me several hours. Thank you for your videos!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 месяца назад
+@user-uc4wp9cx4q you’re welcome! Glad it helped. 🍻
@markcash2
@markcash2 3 месяца назад
Thanks for that WD-40 tip. I get to do this once the new AOS I ordered today arrives!
@davey111359
@davey111359 4 года назад
Just got done doing mine about 2 hours ago...I have the type that the disc up top sits sideways so the process was a little easier (I didn't have the hoses in the way, at least not as bad as your was)...the hardest part was putting the AOS back in! I also did the same thing you did, pulled the blue tab off the lower hose clamp and it missed its mark, unbelievably I was able to use channel locks and did it by hand...whew. Appreciate your efforts as I learned a couple things from you before I decided to tackle the job...next, replace pads, rotors and brake fluid flush
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+davey111359 you’re welcome! Thanks for commenting and letting me know, I love hearing success (eventually at least) stories!!
@weejim48
@weejim48 4 года назад
Good vid. I was going to have a go at replacing AOS myself, but having seen this I think I will just take it to my specialist. 👍👍👍
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Haha I can’t say I blame you! It’s not one of the “fun” things to do with a Boxster that’s for sure.
@myogui
@myogui 3 года назад
Same here!
@ryanmillerick320
@ryanmillerick320 4 года назад
I found that using a vice grips to hold open the clamp really helps. You can get the clamp lined up really nicely and then release the grip. Those blue pin things are cool too. You can even reset them afterwards onto the clamp with a vice grips.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Ryan Millerick yeah I’m totally a fan of either the blue pin or just a hex head hose clamp. Vice grips are a good tip too!
@ReveredTimmyB
@ReveredTimmyB 3 года назад
Duuudeee...super helpful. Sorry, it was a PITA for you. I was nervous about the lower tube. Using your buddy's idea of tipping it forward and pressing down worked like a charm. I used a large standard screwdriver to press down with my left hand (cause there is so much space :-p) while the right just gently pulled it away.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Timothy Blackton that’s awesome! So glad to hear it was helpful.
@philliplynch646
@philliplynch646 Год назад
Awesome Video👍
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Phillip Lynch thank you! 🍻
@danielferraro59
@danielferraro59 2 года назад
brilliant love your videos Thankyou !!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Daniel Ferraro 😁🙏🍻
@christophersmithsonian3350
@christophersmithsonian3350 2 года назад
Thank you I just bought a 986 last week and I'm a DO IT YOURSELF. TYPE OF GUY I have 2 951 Turbos one 944 and now a 986 also
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Christopher Smithsonian congrats! This is the channel for you then. Might even want to consider becoming a member or supporting the channel through the purchase of a shirt 😉
@peterbrown216
@peterbrown216 4 года назад
Another very useful video. Apparently replacing the AOS is much less stressful if the gearbox is out. About to drop the gearbox on my TIP to replace a leaking RMS. Will try and replace the AOS at the same time. Has to be easier on the skin than going in from the top.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Peter Brown I’m sure the more stuff ifs out of the way the better 🙂
@TimC-986
@TimC-986 9 месяцев назад
Thanks, you helped a lot. I had trouble getting the same hose you did. I don't have a helpful neighbor, so I checked other videos. One guy had no trouble at all, but his hose had oil on it. Then I thought maybe a little lube would help. A shot of WD40, and it popped off.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 9 месяцев назад
+Tim C ah great tip! Thanks 🍻
@kimmcaleer5652
@kimmcaleer5652 2 года назад
I found it interesting when you took the separator apart. What can break down are the springs and rubber diaphragm in the top it appears to me. If they would allow excess to the top you could replace those and not have to replace the entire unit. It being all sealed you can not do that. Of course you could have failure of the rubber connections as well. Did not find it easy to do especially if one has large hands. Thank you for showing it was very informative for me. The tips on the extra parts needed to reinstall were very helpful and a must.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Kim McAleer you’re welcome! Glad it helped. 🍻
@MyGuise
@MyGuise 3 года назад
Thanks this helped me a lot with my 987 Boxter.. Appreciate!!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Chase Place that’s great! Hope you’re a subscriber now 😉
@MyGuise
@MyGuise 3 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY I am now 🤪 But my ‘05 boxters new AOS part doesn’t come with a hose or any new clamps.. Would you still recommend cutting that hose and just ordering a replacement?? I’ve been cursing at it for an hour now and decided to take a break lol
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
@@MyGuise ahhh the memories… 😝 The part I remember cutting was part of the old AOS and I definitely recommend that clamp I linked to
@dion9146
@dion9146 2 года назад
Thank you sir. I’m tackling this tomorrow,
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+dion9146 good luck to you sir!
@dion9146
@dion9146 2 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY I have a 2002S, so the wire and hose design allowed me to get the old one out in about 45 minutes. The bad news is whoever changed this one attached the flexible hose with a damn zip tie! I even have the dealer records to show that they’re the ones who did it.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
@@dion9146 ouch 😓
@budhill8328
@budhill8328 3 года назад
Brother, for me personally, it's not the skill level I am worried about...It's the "PATIENCE LEVEL- Buddhist Monk" that intimidates me. Impressive journey...thank you for sharing!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+bud hill 😂 I love it. I may have to steal that one.
@budhill8328
@budhill8328 3 года назад
@@HelpMeDIYConsider it yours! And TY again!
@philippelouisderivalzpiat6561
@philippelouisderivalzpiat6561 2 года назад
This is going to be my next project on my 2001 Boxster 986! Rather scared to do it!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Philippe Louis De Rivalz Piat it’s definitely not the most enjoyable job, but you’ve got this!
@bryson-hx8hp
@bryson-hx8hp 4 года назад
I am still liking the vids
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Thanks buddy!
@georgelouie5330
@georgelouie5330 4 года назад
Another excellent video. I love watching them, even if I'm not prepping for that specific job. They're very informative for future reference. Your commentary and camera work is among the best, if not the best I've seen, especially for Boxster related repairs. Keep up the Great Work. Have u ever considered doing a behind the scenes video? I'd love to see how you manage to position the camera so well. What camera are you using and are you using a tripod or other type of mount system. Oh yeah, I loved the bonus ending where u cut open the AOS. Always interested in looking inside things to see how they work. :)
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+george louie thanks so much! Means a lot for people to take that much time responding so positively to my work :) I just use my iPhone 11 Pro for filming and sometimes use a small tripod, but usually just hold the phone. I hate to admit it for these videos, but I’m also a cinematographer on the side and shoot short (horror) films, so I guess that helps. But honestly I’m just tired of crap, grainy, poorly lit car videos that are only partially helpful. If I’m going to take the time to film it, I might as well put enough effort in to let you see what is happening!
@georgelouie5330
@georgelouie5330 4 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY - short horror films? That's pretty cool. Anything available that I can check out online?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+george louie actually one is on my channel here. “Psycho Path”. Another one, “Tethered”, is available to rent on iTunes, Amazon, etc as part of an anthology called “The Source of Shadows”. We are making that one into a feature length soon ;)
@georgelouie5330
@georgelouie5330 4 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY - Just watched Psycho Path this morning. It was really good. I shared it to my Facebook Page. :)
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
@@georgelouie5330 thanks! It's been fun making them. Our group (4 Leagues Media) is looking forward to our first feature!
@markcash2
@markcash2 3 месяца назад
Thanks for the video and the links in amazon. The AOS you linked to is no longer available, but there were other sellers for it.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 месяца назад
+@markcash2 you’re welcome! Thanks for the heads up, I’ll update the link. 🍻
@markcash2
@markcash2 2 месяца назад
@@HelpMeDIY Getting that 2nd hose unclamped is really difficult. I have a sprained wrist so getting my hand in there ti squeeze and pull off at the same time is a pain! I gave up after 4 hours of trying. Will try again this weekend.
@zguy95135
@zguy95135 3 года назад
That looks like a pain... Thanks for posting the video now I know which hoses to remove to save a bunch of time. I gotta go in and replace all my SAI hoses and parts, and since the intake manifold will be off I might as well do the AOS too... I'll have a lot of clearance to get at those hoses you were having trouble with. Plus it does fart smoke every once in a while during startup and its a 21year old part. It would have been nice if Porsche would have made the top part with the bellows a modular part... Since that's really the only part in that entire plastic assembly that would wear.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Joseph Delgadillo you’re welcome. Hope it helps! And yes, modular would be nice 👍
@Simba-qi4gk
@Simba-qi4gk Год назад
Thanks for the great video 👍. Did you do a video on how to replace the canister purge valve including both hoses? Asking because it’s my next project on my 1997 Boxster and can’t find any instructions on how to get the new valve and hoses back in under the intake manifold. Thanks
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Simba you’re welcome! No I don’t have a video on that. If you want to make one while you do it I’ll be happy to post it for helping the next person 😉
@stevehoward3981
@stevehoward3981 Год назад
Excellent
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+steve howard 🍻 Hope you’re a subscriber 😉
@stevehoward3981
@stevehoward3981 Год назад
Yes I am. Thanks
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
@@stevehoward3981 awesome. Thank you!
@davidpreston775
@davidpreston775 4 года назад
Hi - really appreciate the video. Couple of questions please: in your opinion, is this easier done from completely under the car - at least the two bolts and the bottom accordion type hose (with the blue clamp)? Also, would the second hose, that you had so much trouble with also have been easier from below?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
The two bolts, yes from below for sure. Everything else from the top (assuming you are removing an old AOS and can just cut the rubber accordion (bellows) hose from below. And the one I had trouble with was impossible for me to reach from below
@lindaparker3140
@lindaparker3140 2 года назад
You made it look soooo EZ. "Hello Porsche...When can I bring in my 986 for an AOS replacement??".
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Linda Parker 😂
@sche10
@sche10 Год назад
I just did the AOS yesterday - I think if I had to do it a second time it would be a lot easier. One point though - ON MY 2002 Boxster S the bolts securing the AOS to the block were 8mm, not 10mm
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+sche10 congrats! You’re an AOS club member now 😂 And thanks for the additional info! 🍻
@benedekpal6136
@benedekpal6136 2 года назад
Tanks for the vid! My suffering with the tube starts in a few hours. My AOS failed, the car didn't give out smoke yet but the idle was horrible and I could hear something like someone hitting an oil barrel.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Benedek Pál how do you know the AOS failed? Just curious
@benedekpal6136
@benedekpal6136 2 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY opened the throttle body, oil started to seep in but it didn't produce the white smoke, then disconnected the hose from the aos and pluggedt both ends, the idle went back to perfect no popping noise and stable, then started to look under the aos and discovered it was seeping oil at the bottom too.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
@@benedekpal6136 that’s a pretty dead giveaway I suppose 😂
@benedekpal6136
@benedekpal6136 2 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY 😅
@rhysdavies305
@rhysdavies305 3 года назад
Right, now I know which project NOT to attempt. It'll be of to my local specialist when the time comes!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Rhys Davies yes, this isn’t the easiest one to do yourself. I don’t blame you!
@stampedetrail2003
@stampedetrail2003 Год назад
Just finished this. Honestly this is the singular job that makes me wonder if this car (2000 2.7) is actually worth it. I've done the starter, coolant tank, coil packs, plugs, immobilizer, ignition switch, MAF sensor, in 2 years. None of those jobs are quite as annoying as this one, even with the entire kit of spring-clamp pliers. And I can't see why the engineers wouldn't have made it serviceable, the part that fails is the diaphragm at the top. I was not able to remove the bottom spring clip from the old part because it was rotated way over to the side so I just cut through the rubber hose to remove the old part, then got at it with the old AOS removed. Installation wasn't quite as bad but I did replace the spring clips with hose clamps. Appreciate your what's inside moment. I'll tell you I did attempt to circumvent the AOS by blocking off both the intake manifold side and the AOS side, and it doesn't work, doing that builds up a bunch of pressure in the crank case and causes a lot of oil to leak right away.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Brian & Sylvia cutting the old one is definitely the way to go! Nothing is fun about this job for sure.
@stampedetrail2003
@stampedetrail2003 Год назад
@@HelpMeDIY Ok it's been a week and I can give you an update. I also had to remove and work on the number 2 spark plug since it had been fouled by oil due to the AOS fail. I pulled that plug and torched it with a propane flame thrower, and that actually made a huge difference. This last week all kinds of problems with plug fouling and uneven running have kind of worked themselves out so, it must have been an AOS problem for the most part causing problems! So now I'm back on the *this is so cool I can never sell it* phase of the diagram. But hey I really appreciate your content you've been a huge help for me, thank you.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
@@stampedetrail2003 you’re welcome! Thanks for the update
@aryaniknami6532
@aryaniknami6532 2 года назад
Great video! Just wondering the hose clamp with the blue tab could I just use a standard zip tie? Also where do I find the parts with the part numbers?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Arya Niknami no I wouldn’t use a zip tie. You could use a standard hose clamp though. Part numbers should be in the description. Let me know if not. Also, I have another video on how to find Porsche part numbers. Please subscribe!
@IttNeverTooLateToRace-qz2gn
@IttNeverTooLateToRace-qz2gn 7 месяцев назад
I reaslly appreciate this and all your videos. They've been a tremendous help to me with my '99 Boxster base. I do have a question for you (and anyone else that would like to chime in on it): Could you use a small radiator type hose clamp on the lower hose instead of having to mess with the clamp and releasing the blue ring? It seemed that it might be easier to do that and get the clamp on the mark better. Would there be any problem with doing that?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 7 месяцев назад
+@IttNeverTooLateToRace-qz2gn you’re welcome! And yes you can do that. 🍻
@tabberacci8541
@tabberacci8541 4 года назад
Did the same last week and used three nights to try to get the whole red seal on the AOS in the engine case. Could not do it despite all my efforts. Good to see that your AOS also left a mm of seal visible. Now I can let that go, it should be fine I guess.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Yeah I noticed the same! Once the two bolts are tightened it’s not going in any further!
@tabberacci8541
@tabberacci8541 4 года назад
I even tried to shrink the seal with a heat gun to get it to fit but it didn’t work. I’ll drive and keep an eye on it to see if it leaks.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Tabberacci report back!
@jonedgar5996
@jonedgar5996 4 года назад
If it's of any reasurrance, mine did not go in to the block entirely either so it's more than likely by design rather than a fitting error.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
@@jonedgar5996 Happy to hear multiple confirmations :D
@michaelwelschmidt9338
@michaelwelschmidt9338 4 года назад
For the hose you had difficulty with on the side, can you first unbolt the AOS and pull it up a bit to access that hose to remove it?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
I actually tried that! But I found that the AOS being loose just made it even harder to pull it off.
@markriley8404
@markriley8404 4 года назад
the book says you have to take that off to change the cam sensor that's under it and it says 2 hrs to take off the air oil separator and only 1.7 to change the cam sensor if anyone knows a quick way to change the cam sensor let me know
@IttNeverTooLateToRace-qz2gn
@IttNeverTooLateToRace-qz2gn 5 месяцев назад
As always, your videos are great and a super help. A problem I'm having with the job: I cannot for the life of me get the new AOS bolt holes to line up properly so I can start to screw by hand the bolts back in. I've been trying for days to maneuver the AOS around and align the bolt holes, but just can't seem to do it. I also tried just for fun to see if I could get the old AOS bolt holes to line up, and not able to do that either. Anybody had the same problem and have any ideas on how to fix? Also, the "nipple" on the new AOS that goes into the block seems to be slightly larger than the old one. The old one fits into the block nicely about 1/16 to 1/4 inch in. But the new one doesn't seem to want to go in much at all. Is that just because it's new, and it will "wear in" once you bolt it down?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 5 месяцев назад
+@IttNeverTooLateToRace-qz2gn hmm never had those problems. Maybe someone else can chime in. Let us know if you figure something out!
@fredherb4805
@fredherb4805 3 года назад
I need to do this to mine.How much did you pay for the hose clamps and for the longer pipe.Thanks and great video
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Fred Herb thanks! I have links to all the parts and tools in the video description.
@jeffs4760
@jeffs4760 2 года назад
Wow. I cant wait till I have to do this.....and I thought the oil separator valve on my X3 was hard and it is! Ugh....did you just do it because it hasnt been done in a long time? Did you have the yellow like goop under the oil cap from condensation? Research on my X3 this condensation was from short trips to the store or so and not letting the car get up to full temp.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Jeff S no goop on mine, just as regular maintenance.
@jonathanmoore6365
@jonathanmoore6365 Год назад
Thanks!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
You’re welcome, thank you!
@jonathanmoore6365
@jonathanmoore6365 Год назад
@@HelpMeDIY No problem! 10 minutes ago i posted a fairly detailed comment with some tips that people may find useful but it is not there for some reason now. Could this be because i included an amazon link to some plastic part i found really useful? If so maybe i can find this my original comment and repost with out that link.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
@@jonathanmoore6365 yes that would be why. Links aren’t allowed by default. I will look to see if I can find and approve it.
@jonathanmoore6365
@jonathanmoore6365 Год назад
@@HelpMeDIY Thanks - Appreciate that. Could remove that link, i just wqnted to illustrate a type of tweezer i used
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
@@jonathanmoore6365 not sure what’s up with comments recently. Can’t find it even under held for review, sorry
@chipgotay
@chipgotay 3 года назад
If my crankcase vent valve goes bad is it possible my AOS also went bad? And have you done a video of crankcase vent valve removal?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+chipgotay sorry, no experience with (or video for) that yet
@zupperm
@zupperm 3 года назад
So the only moving bits are in the diaphragm at the top and if could be opened from the top it would be trivial to repair rather than replace?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+zupperm I suppose so
@Sank1982
@Sank1982 3 года назад
Think I’ll leave this for my specialist to do 😂
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Photo Sankey it’s not a job for everyone I admit 😝
@glenngeelhoed9012
@glenngeelhoed9012 3 года назад
I had it done by a brake and suspension guy who had never seen one before. I just told him lift it up a few feet, remove right rear tire and go for it. He did it in less than an hour. $50 cash :)
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
@@glenngeelhoed9012 he’s a better man than I 😂
@rfpriddy1951
@rfpriddy1951 3 года назад
Mine cost $550 for a new one installed.
@blakechesbro3602
@blakechesbro3602 Год назад
Once again thank you to start, seemed a huge hassel. Did you change it for any specific reason ? also, if you did it again can you take the time to remove some of the other items in the way that made it so hard to accomplish the task or what that be counter productive ? again, thanks for your time.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Blake Chesbro it was a huge hassle. Did it as preventative maintenance as it was the original from what I could tell
@paulhastler9318
@paulhastler9318 Год назад
How did you know that the AOS needed changing, what were the symptoms? Great video btw . many thanks
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Paul Hastler I have a video for that 😉
@1877DISH313dotCOM
@1877DISH313dotCOM 4 года назад
Thanks for the video! How did you know yours was bad? What goes wrong with them? It doesn't look like anything wearable in there, except maybe the diaphragm.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Yes that diaphragm goes bad and oil starts getting in through the top tube. I don’t think mine was bad yet, just preventative maintenance since it’s 22 years old and they are known to go bad.
@MrJbipes
@MrJbipes 3 года назад
When you start up a cold engine, you'll get a decent puff of blue smoke from the exhaust. small, but noticeable. It goes away quickly but it's annoying
@miraclefilmsnet
@miraclefilmsnet 8 месяцев назад
Quick question… I recently purchased a 2000 Boxter that from looking has had an AOS already replaced several years ago. Do you think replacing this newer design would be easier than the original factory unit? My car has one just like the new one in your video.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 8 месяцев назад
+Jason Blackburn If it’s still working correctly I would not replace it. Watch my video on how to test the AOS and replace if it’s bad.
@miraclefilmsnet
@miraclefilmsnet 8 месяцев назад
Sorry I didn't explain earlier. It seems to be loosing pressure and squealing like crazy. Smoking some also upon startup.@@HelpMeDIY
@SGliderGuy
@SGliderGuy 4 года назад
Done this. It was a pain in the Frickin' Wazoo! Instead of using the blue pin to hold the "pinch type" hose clamp open for installing, I purchased a regular hose clamp and was able to use a ratchet to tighten it. So how do you know when you need to replace it? With mine, I started to hear a loud noise, like a whistle or a squeal. It was difficult to diagnose the noise because it would come and go as it pleased, regardless of throttle, brake, gear, speed or anything. Also, there was also a much more frequent puff of smoke from the exhaust than normal. I believe I had a leak in the membrane that you revealed in the bonus video. That leak was causing the noise.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Yes I’m going to have to use the same type hose clamp that you did after screwing up the installation of it as shown in the video. I was able to remove it pretty easily with those hose clamp pliers and realized that reinstalling at this point would be difficult. Smoke is usually the tell tale sign, but it my case I just replaced it as preventative maintenance. Seems like they all go bad after a while, and it’s been 22 years! :)
@SGliderGuy
@SGliderGuy 4 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY Hey. If you have some overheating problems or notice your fans fail to turn on when you turn on the AC, let me know. I can save you over $300 in repair parts. There is a RU-vid DIY video on this, but they do it wrong!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Guy Spaulding if that happens I’ll get together with you and we will make a correct DIY 😉
@jonedgar5996
@jonedgar5996 4 года назад
Hi good video. Are you going bro reseat the rubber bellows on the bottom?....they look rather distorted.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+jon edgar yes the next morning I fixed it! Ended up removing that hose clamp with the hose clamp pliers and replace it with a new 8mm screw type hose clamp. I could have used some vice grips and reloaded the it into the blue pin, but I was tired of working on it 😆
@jonedgar5996
@jonedgar5996 4 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY Ahhh that's good news. I replaced mine last week as well....not a job Id like to do again in a hurry! I also used a screw type hose clamp which is definitely a better solution. All the best Jon
@zacharydahan4806
@zacharydahan4806 4 года назад
I wish you made that video when mine died, I would have saved $300!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Zachary Dahan haha maybe. But paying $300 for this one isn’t a bad deal either 😂
@martylane5284
@martylane5284 3 года назад
No, it's not just you on the difficulty level of getting that hose loose. I struggled with it too when doing the AOS.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Marty Lane always nice to know you’re not alone! 😂
@samuelseager6785
@samuelseager6785 2 года назад
I felt like a incompetent fool because I could not get mine off. It is so nice to see others struggled with it too.
@cescoral
@cescoral 2 года назад
What is the blue pin tool called? I can’t find it anywhere… thanks!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+cescoral blue pin tool… what time in the video do I use it?
@stevenpumford6506
@stevenpumford6506 Год назад
What book are you using? Could do with one myself.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Steven Pumford check the video description
@Sank1982
@Sank1982 3 года назад
Do they do that book for a Cayman 987.1S ?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Photo Sankey not that I’m aware of, but there are probably a lot of similarities and things to learn!
@thepigllc
@thepigllc Год назад
At 7:24, what is that part that needed to be replaced?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
Some clip… not sure the part number though. I have a video on finding Porsche part numbers that may help find it
@seandenny2412
@seandenny2412 3 года назад
Maybe it’s me but it looks like the hose that you put at the bottom with the blue clip it looks like it was folded back on itself like it wasn’t all the way on hopefully I’m not right so if it’s leaking oil it look like the hose did he got wrinkled as you were shoving it on thanks for the video look like a tough job
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Sean Denny no it wasn’t you! I saw it and fixed it right after I did it while I was editing the video, so it not only helped others but me too 😂 Thanks for pointing it out though!
@DarkTouch
@DarkTouch 2 дня назад
what is the symptom that would lead to a person knowing that this part has failed?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 дня назад
+@DarkTouch usually smoke from the exhaust
@iainmcglynn833
@iainmcglynn833 4 года назад
I heard this was a tricky job to do. I wonder if WD40 penetrating fluid would help any of it to slip off Was it white smoke that you saw to highlight this and is it a case of the moment this fails it’s best to stop soon ish or oil will get into the pipes ? Very helpful video , I don’t have a gorgeous dog or wife ( ones in heaven and one ran off , I’ll let you guess which is which but I miss that dog 😂)
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Iain Mcglynn it’s definitely not the easiest job! I didn’t really have reason to believe it had failed, just did it as preventative maintenance based on age and lots of them seeming to fail. RIP dog 😂
@iainmcglynn833
@iainmcglynn833 4 года назад
Help me DIY it’s refreshing to see how difficult and long things can be , we’ve all been there and this job was as fiddly as it comes. Having all the parts / tools is very good advice and once finished you’d be very happy , the time and effort get forgotten quickly . Well done
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Iain Mcglynn one of the goals of my channel is to not just tell people what has to be done but also show them HOW to do it, and that includes the time and the hard parts. As you know, reading the steps online vs SEEING it being done are completely different.
@iainmcglynn833
@iainmcglynn833 4 года назад
Help me DIY I’d recommend you to all and appreciate your efforts I must look at your other videos later , gate BMW so will skip those 😂🙏
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
Iain Mcglynn hahaha to each their own 😉😎. But seriously thanks for your support!
@omm8701
@omm8701 4 года назад
Same process for the 987.1 cayman right?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
+Sandy Wong I have never seen one but I assume it would be very similar.
@jeffreysalzman1497
@jeffreysalzman1497 3 года назад
The AOS is slightly different, but the process is the same.
@treyfary5289
@treyfary5289 2 года назад
So did anyone actually reverse engineer this part? Could we put a vacuum valve in between two of the hoses to suffice? Seems a little bit redundant.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Trey Fary 🤷‍♂️
@TheScottishCorsaBGuy
@TheScottishCorsaBGuy 2 года назад
where did you get that book from???
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Dale Mcgarry 101 projects… link is in the description
@TheScottishCorsaBGuy
@TheScottishCorsaBGuy 2 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY cheers 😎
@lamboguy188
@lamboguy188 2 года назад
What year is his Boxster?
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 года назад
+Lamboguy188 1998
@andrewwalling7522
@andrewwalling7522 3 года назад
which book are you using for this job
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+andrew walling 101 Projects. Link in the description.
@andrewwalling7522
@andrewwalling7522 3 года назад
@@HelpMeDIY perfect thanks Great video's may the way
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
@@andrewwalling7522 thanks! 🍻
@jeffjeff4477
@jeffjeff4477 3 года назад
Not a fun job, but rewarding
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+Jeff Jeff very true!
@fernandosanchez4742
@fernandosanchez4742 Год назад
That last hose it didn't went down the hose clamp did hose is not clamp 100%
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Fernando Sanchez yes, thanks to editing this video I saw that too 😉
@johnmorgan7262
@johnmorgan7262 4 года назад
The job is somewhat easier on a 2.5 liter. On the 2.7, there is another harness in the way. This is possibly the most unrewarding job I ever did on a car.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 4 года назад
😂 I believe it!
@jimgraley8519
@jimgraley8519 Год назад
It looks like a big PVC valve!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY Год назад
+Jim Graley 😆
@timetravler3arewethereyet639
@timetravler3arewethereyet639 3 года назад
LOL DUDE!!!! lol when i saw those legs i said dam bro why does he shave his legs like that lmao then i herd a females voice i said woeeee is that his wife lol i was gonna say man lol i never seen a dude with facial hair but smooth ass shaved legs! that was funny we all over here is crackin up bro. we seriously thought that was u 4 a sec.14:47
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+time travler 3 are we there yet hahaha that’s great! Totally forgot about that and I can see how you thought that looking back. When the wife got under the car I couldn’t pass up getting a bit on film.
@achristian7015
@achristian7015 3 года назад
Why is it so important to click a "like" and "subscribe" button? I see that a lot on RU-vid.
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 3 года назад
+A Christian I never understood that either until I had a channel! RU-vid’s algorithm shows videos partly based on how many subscribers you have and how often people interact with the video (likes and comments). So liking the video will help others find it because RU-vid will know it’s helpful and doesn’t suck 😆
@matthewjamez
@matthewjamez 11 месяцев назад
To get paid! Obviously 😊
@marceloigorra9155
@marceloigorra9155 3 года назад
Hi Try to clean your engine, have a red dust from the paint.
@12masterr
@12masterr 2 месяца назад
The instructions don't show a wife or dog is needed!
@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 2 месяца назад
+@12masterr optional 😂
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