A Rat takes apart a 993
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When you think about it all the rat actually did was chew a bunch of plastic parts and some wiring. All the chewed plastic parts have been replaced by brand new Porsche parts i.e. almost 3800 euros worth and the wiring loom has been repaired. The garage owner told me before taking on the job that when finished you would never know the loom had been taken apart i.e. the exact same rubber sheaf Porsche use would cover all the repaired wiring. I must admit he's been as good as his word.
The removal of the engine and gearbox was a little scary - at least for me - but because the sound proofing at the back of the engine bay was badly chewed it was the only way they could replace it. And once the engine was removed it became obvious there were several hoses coming through the back wings into the rear of the engine which had also been chewed -see the attached pic showing the hoses and also where the sealant has been replaced and repainted. All these hoses have been replaced with new. What's more, because the engine was out and drained of oil all the filters etc. had to be changed - which is something of a bonus. Interestingly, they told me tonight that the filters and plugs they removed - whilst perfectly all right - were not Porsche parts. They've now been replaced with genuine Porsche parts.
Adonis, the garage owner, obviously enjoys working on the car - it's the only 993 911 Carrera S on Crete - and it's obvious he takes pride in his work. He had hoped I'd get it back tomorrow but is now saying it won't be handed over until the end of next week - basically because he wants to road test it and make sure everything works as it should.
He's also going to put it on their rolling road so that should be interesting too.
I've got to admit this has been a heck of a learning curve but in a funny way I've enjoyed it - helped of course because the insurer is covering the costs! I've also asked him to check the HID lights because they've never been as good as I'd like - although this may be because my X3 has Xenon lights and they're nothing short of awesome.
Interestingly, Adonis told me tonight that last year the garage turned over 1,000,000 euros which it pretty impressive when his labour costs are a reasonable 35 euros an hour.
I guess the proof of the pudding will be in the eating and more particularly the drive back to the UK!!
Jon
The removal of the engine and gearbox was a little scary - at least for me - but because the sound proofing at the back of the engine bay was badly chewed it was the only way they could replace it. And once the engine was removed it became obvious there were several hoses coming through the back wings into the rear of the engine which had also been chewed -see the attached pic showing the hoses and also where the sealant has been replaced and repainted. All these hoses have been replaced with new. What's more, because the engine was out and drained of oil all the filters etc. had to be changed - which is something of a bonus. Interestingly, they told me tonight that the filters and plugs they removed - whilst perfectly all right - were not Porsche parts. They've now been replaced with genuine Porsche parts.
Adonis, the garage owner, obviously enjoys working on the car - it's the only 993 911 Carrera S on Crete - and it's obvious he takes pride in his work. He had hoped I'd get it back tomorrow but is now saying it won't be handed over until the end of next week - basically because he wants to road test it and make sure everything works as it should.
He's also going to put it on their rolling road so that should be interesting too.
I've got to admit this has been a heck of a learning curve but in a funny way I've enjoyed it - helped of course because the insurer is covering the costs! I've also asked him to check the HID lights because they've never been as good as I'd like - although this may be because my X3 has Xenon lights and they're nothing short of awesome.
Interestingly, Adonis told me tonight that last year the garage turned over 1,000,000 euros which it pretty impressive when his labour costs are a reasonable 35 euros an hour.
I guess the proof of the pudding will be in the eating and more particularly the drive back to the UK!!
Jon
The car is almost ready to pick up although it still has to have a road test and then some rolling road time.
Everything works as it should although this evening both the mechanic and I noticed a loud humming sound coming from the fuel pump. He reckons it might be rubbing on something and needs to be realigned or, there's a problem with the pump itself because its been sitting idle with no fuel inside for 8 weeks.
Has anyone out there any thoughts on what this might be? The mechanic will remove the pump, check it out tomorrow and then tell me what the score is but it would be good to hear what others think it might be?
The engine looks better than before - see the pic below - and I'll post a pic of the "returned to its pristine best" interior in the next post. If you look further up this thread you'll see what it looked like 7 weeks ago.
It was just great to hear that Flat Six burble again after all this time!!
Jon
Everything works as it should although this evening both the mechanic and I noticed a loud humming sound coming from the fuel pump. He reckons it might be rubbing on something and needs to be realigned or, there's a problem with the pump itself because its been sitting idle with no fuel inside for 8 weeks.
Has anyone out there any thoughts on what this might be? The mechanic will remove the pump, check it out tomorrow and then tell me what the score is but it would be good to hear what others think it might be?
The engine looks better than before - see the pic below - and I'll post a pic of the "returned to its pristine best" interior in the next post. If you look further up this thread you'll see what it looked like 7 weeks ago.
It was just great to hear that Flat Six burble again after all this time!!
Jon
cristel993
New member
Looks like an amazing job by Adonis. I am glad you managed to resolve the situation so well and that it was all covered by Saga.
Enjoy driving your renewed pride and joy!
Enjoy driving your renewed pride and joy!
the fuel pump is enclosed in a thick rubber enclosure. It is electric of course and there is no moving parts on outside so impossible to rub
and impossible to be mis-aligned.
When there is a loud humming means that the pump is dying, nothing else
fill the tank and run car for a while, if humming persist, change the pump and the fuel actuator valve that comes with the pump.
Ok, well the fuel pump is fine, the mechanic said it was misaligmed by 2mm and when I drove it this evening the hum had totally gone.
However, only one gear and about 5 warning lights so a bit more work to do yet.
What's more, the mechanic had taken it out earlier - onto Crete's one and only highway - and took it up to 140kph - the gear it has is obviously not first!! When I got back he asked if I'd found the front end a bit soft at speed and whilst I said I had I'd always been led to believe this was because the engine is in the back and the Porsche 911 always drives a bit light at the front.
He thinks it needs new springs and shocks and gave me a price for Bilsteins Sport B6s + HR Springs. He also said this would lower the car by 3cm at the front - which may not be such a great idea for the roads over here!!
Anyway, the price for the above springs, shocks and labour was quoted at £1790. I just wanted to check with you guys to find out if this is a good price or should I wait until back in the UK and get it checked and if necessary purchased and fitted there?
Cheers,
Jon
However, only one gear and about 5 warning lights so a bit more work to do yet.
What's more, the mechanic had taken it out earlier - onto Crete's one and only highway - and took it up to 140kph - the gear it has is obviously not first!! When I got back he asked if I'd found the front end a bit soft at speed and whilst I said I had I'd always been led to believe this was because the engine is in the back and the Porsche 911 always drives a bit light at the front.
He thinks it needs new springs and shocks and gave me a price for Bilsteins Sport B6s + HR Springs. He also said this would lower the car by 3cm at the front - which may not be such a great idea for the roads over here!!
Anyway, the price for the above springs, shocks and labour was quoted at £1790. I just wanted to check with you guys to find out if this is a good price or should I wait until back in the UK and get it checked and if necessary purchased and fitted there?
Cheers,
Jon
szklarek
New member
Porsche are doing a special deal on 4 replacement springs and dampers (M033?) for around £500.00 and I was quoted £270.00 to fit them (by my local Indy). Both figures exclude VAT. On that basis you'd probably be better to wait.
I think a couple of other posters have changed all four springs and dampers so can probably give you a better idea.
Kind regards
Anton
I think a couple of other posters have changed all four springs and dampers so can probably give you a better idea.
Kind regards
Anton
The rat saga has finally - 14 weeks on - come to a successful conclusion i.e. I picked up the 993 CS and drove her back to the house this afternoon. Crete has a national highway - as well as all the twisty winding roads you could ask for - so I took her for a blast down the main drag.
Although the old air flow meter was not the cause of the perceived 60 bhp loss it seemed judicious to keep the new one installed since it did add 20 hp on the subsequent rolling road tests. I also got them to replace the older HID bulbs with Osram Xenon bulbs although I've not yet had a chance to see if they've improved my night vision. I also had a full service i.e. filters, plugs, leads etc.
The drive home was spectacular i.e. the car is far more responsive than before the rat took up residence. I've a tiptronic box - you really need it here with all the hills, narrow roads, pot holes etc - and tried it out in both modes i.e. automatic and the buttons on the steering wheel. If anything the car is quicker than before so it seems likely the problem was not the car but the fan feeding air to the engine when on the rolling road.
Thursday I'm going to drive north to Naples - ferry first though - and check out Pompeii. I might as well enjoy the car now she's home safe and sound.
Many thanks to everyone who gave both advice and support over the past few months.
Jon
Although the old air flow meter was not the cause of the perceived 60 bhp loss it seemed judicious to keep the new one installed since it did add 20 hp on the subsequent rolling road tests. I also got them to replace the older HID bulbs with Osram Xenon bulbs although I've not yet had a chance to see if they've improved my night vision. I also had a full service i.e. filters, plugs, leads etc.
The drive home was spectacular i.e. the car is far more responsive than before the rat took up residence. I've a tiptronic box - you really need it here with all the hills, narrow roads, pot holes etc - and tried it out in both modes i.e. automatic and the buttons on the steering wheel. If anything the car is quicker than before so it seems likely the problem was not the car but the fan feeding air to the engine when on the rolling road.
Thursday I'm going to drive north to Naples - ferry first though - and check out Pompeii. I might as well enjoy the car now she's home safe and sound.
Many thanks to everyone who gave both advice and support over the past few months.
Jon
]John Maddox
New member
Glad to hear you have the 993 back and have a good trip.
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