what did you do to your 944 today
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Fitted reconditioned offside driveshaft (two new cv joints and boots, satin black, looks great!). Changed both driveshaft oil seals on the transaxle and refilled with Swepco 201. The left-hand seal was a bit of a pain, it doesn't have a 'stop' like the other side, so I was worried about knocking it too far in, or at an angle. Went for a nice long drive, noticeably smoother gearchange. Now I think the brakes aren't really up to scratch... might start by changing the fluid... but I can see this is going to spiral into another project! And still the belts, chain, waterpump are looming on the horizon...
Had her serviced on Friday and have been told that the CV joints are completely dry and that the balance belt timing is out. Did the belts last year and made sure timing was spot on and car felt exactly as it always had. Mechanic thinks one of the balance shaft sprockets has been put on upside down so need to have a look tomorrow and find out what's going on. Then will move to the other end of the car and strip, regrease and rebuild the CV joints.
Fat Albert
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I have posted up some pictures of the new Frontrunner in the 968 section, hopefully picking her up tomorrow http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=697635
david924s
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Replaced the clear indicators in the front bumper after a stone broke the offside one last week, feels like £37 wasted but I suppose it was cheaper than replacing the fog light unit if it had been a few inches lower, might get some lense covers for them now reality has bitten.
simdel1
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[ORIGINAL: robwrightSimon eventually you will have done enough to sell it and get yourself a proper 944 []
] I'm quite happy with the go-kart handling for now, but more power would be nice eventually [] Got it washed and waxed the other day. I finally tried out [link=http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/fb.asp?m=690178]that stuff that I used on the Rover the other week. [/link] It did a fantastic job! (the brown patch on the rear edge of the front wheel arch is just mud from a short drive after I washed it...not the dreaded tin worm...)
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Hairyarse
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Well done Simon, about time they departedORIGINAL: simdel1 The keen eyed amongst you might notice that the dreadful "I'm not a Ferrari, but I'll wear my badge in the same place" badges have been removed and destroyed. [
How is it since you got her back? What was done, battery tray? Any pics to show us the work?
944 man
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I havent done anything to my 944 today, but I have spent my spare time trying to track down a sensibly priced classic policy from a decent firm. Im after the elusive classic policy which is: competitively priced, offers agreed value, offers salvage retention, accepts modifications and doesnt charge ridiculous variation fees.
vitesse
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Fitted a new radiator to the grey 924S-what a pig of a job it is-of course you don't get the foam strip for the top of the radiator with the new one ,so had to spread the job over two evenings as had to buy some suitable neoprene strip 1st. In the end ,I ignored the Haynes manual refitting instructions-it's impossible to get the radiator bottom over the 2 rubber supports without dislodging them each time -much easier to fit the bottom 1st & swing the top in under the headlamp operating bar-but before fitting the 2 top locating rubber blocks ,attach the top hoses as you can't get to the jubilee clips easily after it's in the proper position. The bottom of the original rad had gone soggy -I suppose not bad after 26 yrs but only 98k miles-& could have been worse like the water pump or oil cooler leaking.
simdel1
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I got it back on Friday last week. It had some minor work done for the MoT but unfortunately the father-in-law wasn't able to find time between payed work to get the battery tray done. Hopefully that'll be done next time I visit. I didn't take any pics of the engine mount swapping because there's already a very good guide on the forum...but I will upload a pic of the old driver's side mount. It was much worse than I thought!ORIGINAL: HairyarseWell done Simon, about time they departedORIGINAL: simdel1 The keen eyed amongst you might notice that the dreadful "I'm not a Ferrari, but I'll wear my badge in the same place" badges have been removed and destroyed. [
geoffbateman
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Took it out on the "Heritage Run" in sunny Norfolk last Sunday. Wings and Wheels at Henham Hall next week end. Great fun.
foosh944
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Ordered new speakers pressed metal number plates clear headlights and indicator lenses a couple of sheets of carbon fiber and my company logos for the Windows Sub and amp have arrived waiting to fit next week and am trying to decide what colour to have the wheels painted and I've got to get it all done by 9am on the 1st
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