968 Crossmember dimension & Jakes refresh

[jakerade]

Hi Dave Can't remember but i guess its one or the other and which ever one it doesnt do the top adjuster would do it! I'm guessing its similar to this conversion but the struts are slightly different http://www.paragon-products.com/Koni_944_Double_Adjustable_Coil_Over_Strut_Kit_p/koni8742conv.htm Just had the thumbs up on the dampers from Ian Gardiner who Dyno'd them. I will ask Ian which one does what Cheers Jake

 

[Super_Marv]

FWIW, the rebound is adjusted on the top, on my M030 Koni dampers. I imagine that the bottom adjusters on your Koni's are bump adjustment, but I could be wrong!

 

[Big Dave]

Cheers chaps. The reason i ask is , i have a set of these struts in my garage. One of the many projects that i am / was going to do...[][][][8|][8|] Jake. I hope your going to get the cam cover bolts plated, and a number of other bits and bobs done, like jubilee clips. It makers a huge difference to the look of the engine,...[8D][][]. Just take a look at JP,s engine pics...

 

[jakerade]

most of the jubilee clips are new - i thought about plating the cam bolts but rather like the "dulled" look. I put new rubber seals on them. Might revisit when i get time but for the moment want it all back in one piece and drive-able!

 

[frogisland]

Did you replace the bottom bolt on the spindle? With a Porsche bolt? Dave, leave him alone, he's go to drive it not polish it []

 

[jakerade]

presume you are talking steering knuckle? Bolt not available from porsche anymore so still trying to work out what to put in - i bought some 50mm bolts thinking they would have more shaft but only marginally better than the 45mm ones - needs more like a 55mm bolt.........

 

[jakerade]

Just checked with Ian Gardiner "The bump forces are adjusted with the adjuster at the bottom of the strut that gives you 12 clicks and there are 3 turns of adjustment for rebound at the end of the shaft."

 

[Big Dave]

ORIGINAL: frogisland Dave, leave him alone, he's go to drive it not polish it []

Ah yes. Driving them.. I was getting carried away with the polishing for a minuite....[][]

 

[frogisland]

Looks like you need a longer bolt and cut it down. Wasn't sure if that was a set screw in your picture. Do you know what they tensile strength is on the Porsche bolt? Will look to see if i have anything, not likely, but i do have qquite a number of Porsche bolts, fixings etc. I was very surprised that Porsche dont stock them anymore? JP

 

[jakerade]

Hi JP Its a 10.9 45mm M10 from memory - the factory one only has 50% thread. I bought a 50mm bolt which in theory should have the same thread length but it didn't........... Have put the original bolts back on for the moment - they are only torqued to 50NM as opposed to the strut ones which are 120ish! Picture below. I think it probably needs a 55mm cut down

Cheers Jake

 

[jakerade]

Almost there (some photos from a few days ago)

Powder coated radiator bottom mount

Some bits still need cleaning i was rushing for the mot which shittylink made me miss!

The radiator duct needs replacing if anyone has one - emailed Porschapart twice now but they dont seem to respond!

Still some waxoil on the clutch housing that needs cleaning up but that will come "middle under body clean up"

bottom of the inlet manifold

I rebuilt both accessory belt tensioners - you can now tension the belts by hand

Airbox still needs a tart up

New top mounts look a bit disappointing to be honest. Its like someone has taken a good set off another car!

Stu got me the correct front brake lines - fitted lovely

Putting the old disks on which look a bit manky - might take her for a skim as there is plenty of wear on them left

 

[jakerade]

oh - and this was a disappointing purchase - i was initially quite pleased with it until I noticed they have spelt the word "oil" incorrectly - perhaps there is a "fatherland" version in the foreign versions of the parts catalogues

that will give Dave something to do....

 

[Super_Marv]

Yes Jake, your thing which says 710 should say 7E0! Is the filler cap part number on your new one, the same as your old?

 

[jakerade]

More updates from 968 UK site ..........

Not sure i would pay $150 for one of these?

>>>>>>>>>> Turned out headlight didnt work after all that >>>>>>>>>> curfew broken but light fixed

Solder had broken on the little component i took off for no reason...... My ingenious method of holding the bushes in while you reassemble the motor

Good views of the suspension etc

>>>>>>>>>>> got a bit carried away and painted the bumper as it was looking a little shoddy - would have powder coated it but one for another day

Another old tool box hits the dust for a temporary repair to the radiator duct (unavailable from Porsche and Porschapart don't seem to know what email is)

Wheel arch liners refitted

Oh and quite pleased with these clips for fuel/brake pipes - plastic now and replace the rusty metal ones

MOT tmrw.......

 

[jakerade]

It passed so not breaking for bits quite yet. Clutch was very low so rebleeded with a power bleeder Some pics from below with the under trays removed

Marv wanted to see the new bushes I put in

Techart splitter ready for refixing

New clips for front bumper

Pictured the other way round to prove rear axle hasnt yet been removed

 

[frogisland]

Some effort has gone into that.....although i think you have missed one or two bits where one of these would have come in handy...[]

Only joking, looks fabulous. Those plastic brake line clips are great aren't they. New clips on the lower front PU is a nice touch, Porsche ones? Better replacements since they're the correct size! Have you used stainless fixings on your undertrays? Dynatech strut brace also...they're rare now! I had a locally made lower one too, stiffens the front end up nicely - but perhaps not for the road. JP

 

[jakerade]

thanks JP It got wet the other day

 

[944 man]

I owned a new 968 and it didnt look as clean and smart as in some of the pictures here!