Jobs planned VS Jobs executed

PhilKent · Apr 8, 2020

Hi All, I started a thread before Christmas about the jobs I planned to do over the winter. Turned out I ended up doing a whole different set of jobs so thought I'd start this thread and see what people have been doing, or even plan to do while were in this strange time...
Jobs I had on my list were:
Brake caliper refurb
Gearbox refresh and possible LSD
Jobs I ended up doing:
Engine mount replacement
Power steering fluid leak repair from the cooler line
Oil line repair from the oil cooler
AOS replacement as it looked like it had a leak (turned out to be return line from turbo) also repaired...
Wastegate removal and service to check operation (LR DPW)
Had to helicoil one of the intake manifold bolts. I recon that may have been a culprit in my boost pressure issues of late...

Today she's all bolted back together and ready for a test run when I can get some PSF...and an excuse to pick up a pint of milk or something...n time I can explore if my boost pressure/boost creep issues are resolved...

So Jobs for next winter now include!:
Brake caliper refurb
Gearbox refresh and possible LSD
Fuel lines refresh and new rail...

What have you lot been up to and what's on the list?

blade7 · Apr 8, 2020

Belts and tensioners, been in a cupboard for months. Oil & filter, same. windscreen washer pump, looks like a PITA. Adjust handbrake shoes, another fiddle. Make a splitter from the big sheet of ply I've had for years. Some other stuff too.

Eldavo · Apr 9, 2020

Just done the polyurethane gearbox mount mod over the last 48 hours. Got my shore ratings a bit confused and ended up going a bit harder than planned. Given the car’s usage it’ll be fine though.

PSH · Apr 9, 2020

looks like you've been busy Phil, good on you...

I have given a list already of what my kids have been up to, Richard taking the lead, of course, evidently, the kids had agreed on how much each to chip in and then from what I understand Richard took things further, much further on his own. He had clearly been noting my concerns over recent monthsyears...
The belts were overdue and so he changed them.
The small return fuel line had cracks in it which I changed myself, Richard gave me some fuel hose to do so, but seems he wanted to be extra sure and changed the main fuel lines for some upgraded stuff... there is something written on it, I'll try to see what make they are if anyone wants to know.
Then there are the 82.5 lb injectors
The 044 fuel pump for which he has added an extra relay with a fuse direct from the battery. Oh and he's ordered a solid-state DME relay too
He has repositioned the MAF back into the engine bay, and as I stated, all pipework has been machined smooth and painted in an epoxy chrome finish, looks great.
With the new injectors, the Vitesse ECU jumpers needed switching over to match, there are 3 settings, they are currently on the lowest setting power wise but of course, with more fuel comes more power and she certainly has more than before. Drives very nicely, no more flat spot thanks to him adjusting the map.
Complete service, oil and filter
He removed the under bonnet dust shield (the large one below the windscreen) removed the parts under it, (removed half a tree, the offending item of which has now been cut down, orders from Richard and Pete (my eldest boys)) cleaned off the surface rust that had built up, prepped and painted.
Replaced the rear brake discs and rebuilt the callipers.
Stripped down and rebuilt the power steering rack, it has never felt so light and positive
Fixed my driver's door handle, I had been getting in the car from the passenger's side for a few years now.

I think that's about it, we then come to what the kids had agreed to do and for which we are awaiting the parts from Porsche as they closed their doors before they could ship, they had been waiting for one plastic heater clip before posting but then the virus and the doors were closed.
So jobs that will be done as soon as Porsche reopen and post the parts.
Replace the rear hatch seal
Replace the fuel filler neck seal
Strip out the interior, dash and centre console to be covered in leather, gear gaiter changed, I've had the kit for these for some time waiting for when the dash could be removed.
Repair the rear headliner cover trim where the hatch opens, the liner has detached from the hardboard part that covers the roof gearing.
Remove the heater matrix, check if it's clogged, fix if it is and renew all plastic parts and hopefully, for the first time in 6 years I'll have a working heater again.

I'm sure that Richard may find a few other jobs to do, he has said that he's not happy with the gearbox input shaft so may change that. I don't think that he will be respraying the car yet although he has promised to do so once he has a new spray booth fitted. The wheels also need painting as they are corroded a little around the valves which is causing a small leak, very small but it does need looking at.

Now, what will I be doing or have been doing... well I've spent the last couple of days polishing the car and I'll probably continue doing so until I can take her for a nice long drive... I can't wait...

I hope that we can all get together for a meet soon.. keep safe guys...

Pete

PhilKent · Apr 11, 2020

What are your 'shore ratings' David?
Washer pump is a synch from memory, pull two pipes off, slide bracket out and then slide new bracket pump back in. replace two pipes, done.
You sound like a happy chappy Pete. Happy belated Birthday!

Dan944t · Apr 11, 2020

Wow guys you’ve all been busy ???? well done!

i have too but on my 986 replacing control arms and camber struts , shocks ect..... the 944 turbo head is still off in investigation mode as i’m suspecting the head studs may have lifted under boost? ( but doubt it ) i didn’t apply locktite to the thread of the studs in the block when i built it, that’s one of my thoughts the main other is im wondering if there’s a hairline crack, in head so i’m in process of getting materials together to make my own preasure tester. if anyone has any experience in DIY preasure testing please let me know . i’ve been waiting for the weather to get better as i’ve tested every other thing i can think of that may have put combustion gasses into the water? i wanted to test things myself before sending the head off for testing.

keep well everyone.

Ps. sorry pete i had wrote another reply to you in the "where is my car now” thread but just realised it never went through! we’re all well, keep well and hope to meet up in the near future once this crap is over ??

blade7 · Apr 11, 2020

PhilKent said:
Washer pump is a synch from memory, pull two pipes off, slide bracket out and then slide new bracket pump back in. replace two pipes, done.

Earlier pumps are on the top of the reservoir,easy. Later ones buried low behind the headlamp. Hope you're saying you've found a easy way to change the late one?