what did you do to your 944 today

[PSH]

Today I replaced my hatch pins and mounting blocks
The pins were seized in the blocks ( not the block itself but the threaded block within) and thus couldn't be easily adjusted, nor could they be removed from the original mounting blocks. I had bought new blocks a few years back in preperation for the upcoming respray so only needed to buy the pin kits. Good job too, IIRC those blocks weren't cheap.
The blocks are held to the hatch frame by two csk allen head machine screws which were easy to remove. I did hope to renew the thin rubber seal which runs between the blocks under the hatch but all the screws bar two are seized solid so left this till another day, perhaps best done when at my son's with his vastly superior tool kit.

After some trial an error checking for how tight I could get the hatch to close, I settled on a measurement of 24mm between bottom of mounting block body and top of the pin taper end.
It feels good, 23mm was too close resulting in poor holding down of the hatch.

Pictures of before and after

That's another job ticked...

Pete

 

[blade7]

Haha...now that it has an agreed value with Lockton's no chance of being buried in it...wife has other plans..

If my old man had put as much time and effort into a car, I'd have wanted to keep it when he passed.

 

[scam75]

New Textar pads fitted to the front. Replaced a set of Mintex M1144's that were very squealy at all low speeds and very brake dusty at any speed. It turns out a race/fast road pad is not for me. New pads are bedded in, seem good, and are oh so quiet at any speed. Got them for a bargain £40 delivered on Ebay. Had Textars before I done my brake upgrades and they are a decent pad and never make any noise. Very happy again slowing down at the lights without dogs ducking for cover..........

 

[Alpha10]

Finally got round to taking my dash apart and fixed the odometer, new cog, all sorted. Also fixed the dial lights, led bulbs and replaced the reflectors. Wasn’t anywhere near as bad a job as I had been dreading!

 

[maritimeblue911]

fixed the odometer, new cog, all sorted.

Did you know which cog to buy before you took the binnacle out? My understanding is that different cogs were used? Or is it just oval dash vs old dash?

 

[Alpha10]

Did you know which cog to buy before you took the binnacle out? My understanding is that different cogs were used? Or is it just oval dash vs old dash?

Hi, no I took a bit of a punt on it, the majority of people said that the most common, certainly for the S2 is the 20 x 23 gear and thankfully it was the right one. I took the view if I took the dash apart and it was the wrong one I would just then order the right one and return.

it was nowhere near as bad a job as I thought it would be, if I can do it anyone can. If you want to know anything please ask.

Mark.

 

[maritimeblue911]

Hi, no I took a bit of a punt on it, the majority of people said that the most common, certainly for the S2 is the 20 x 23 gear and thankfully it was the right one. I took the view if I took the dash apart and it was the wrong one I would just then order the right one and return.

it was nowhere near as bad a job as I thought it would be, if I can do it anyone can. If you want to know anything please ask.

Mark.

thanks Mark - where did you buy.? Ebay?

 

[Alpha10]

thanks Mark - where did you buy.? Ebay?

Yes, from Rare Porsche Parts

 

[Alpha10]

thanks Mark - where did you buy.? Ebay?

One other thing I would suggest, I also replaced the three dial illumination bulbs with LEDs and cleaned up the reflective surface, made a big difference and easy to do whilst you have the binnacle out.

 

[maritimeblue911]

One other thing I would suggest, I also replaced the three dial illumination bulbs with LEDs and cleaned up the reflective surface, made a big difference and easy to do whilst you have the binnacle out.

Yes, from Rare Porsche Parts

Thanks Mark - and yes I replaced all dash lights with LEDs already - massive improvement!

 

[AnotherPITA]

Started the reassembly of the car interior and electrics.......

 

[Kongsodoken]

got everything aligned and correct so just need to paint
I brought a set of the ground effect sill finishers 2x front and 2x the long rear ones I don’t need them -never Fitted anyone interested if not I’ll put on eBay

 

[AnotherPITA]

got everything aligned and correct so just need to paint
I brought a set of the ground effect sill finishers 2x front and 2x the long rear ones I don’t need them -never Fitted anyone interested if not I’ll put on eBay

Could you post some photos or a link to the sill finishers?

 

[Kongsodoken]

Could you post some photos or a link to the sill finishers?

Brand new never fitted I just used to ensure my repair panels were perfect They are over £600 a set now - I have the full set of 4 if anyone interested open to offers

 

[AnotherPITA]

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Brand new never fitted I just used to ensure my repair panels were perfect They are over £600 a set now - I have the full set of 4 if anyone interested open to offers

Thanks

 

[AnotherPITA]

Started the reassembly of the car interior and electrics.......

Interior and electrics all done for now, carpets now a mixture of original factory where still usable, and new four-way stretchy stuff off ebay, glued down with high-temp spray adhesive. A bit of colour mismatch between the black of the new stretchy carpet and the sun-faded black of the original factory carpet. The sun-split dash top is staying.

 

[scam75]

Today I got confirmation that my rear heated screen, heated mirrors and aircon defrost are all in good working order!

I do get a squeak from the hatch area for 5 mins until it defrosts, I have no idea what causes that, likely a frozen seal. Goes away quite quickly so no need to panic.

Note this info is only pertinent for us daily driver maniacs, not those fair weather sorts with fancy heated garages, swanky car covers and a general fear of moisture!