mark987

137k on my 987.1s

Fitted a new window regulator on the passenger side. Hardest part? Getting the door panel off!

Just ordered a new window regulator from Porsche Reading. price was quite competitive at £151.30 inc.

Something to do if I find myself at home over the next few weeks!

On ‎2‎/‎29‎/‎2020 at 6:11 AM, bally4563 said:

No need to take wheel arch out and under tray although easier with it off, undo all the fasteners at the back end it will lower enough to get at the front bolt, near side easier than off side as there are pipes to wiggle around, and don't tighten it fully up until you have got the bolt back through the wishbone, and even then you may need a punch or I use an Allen key to lever it into position.

Thanks for the insight. Hoping that this will get rid of the low speed 'clatter' I get. Can't detect any play though!

On ‎2‎/‎28‎/‎2020 at 2:06 PM, Rooose said:

Sounds like you have it worked out!

Just remember there is a strange fastener in the middle of the under tray (Metal and rubber disc with bolt type head) before you try and pull it off.

I would also recommend a spare jack to place under the coffin arm to help line everything back up when refitting.

Only other thing is a bit of muscle, torquing the chassis bolt to 170 odd nm on your back (in my case) takes some serious effort!!

All in all though, it is pretty straightforward, refitting the undertray was the biggest faff.....

Thanks for that.

On ‎2‎/‎16‎/‎2020 at 9:22 PM, Rooose said:

Replaced rear coffin arms, track rod, tuning forks and drop links. A few bolts were and absolute nightmare but fortunately didn't have ballys problems. The nuts meant it took way longer than it should though!

Car wasn't in desperate need for them but after doing the same at the front late last year and having accumulated the parts, decided to do all at once and have 1 alignment.

Alignment booked for Tuesday, hoping the car will be sorted and trouble free for spring......

Any tips for replacing  the rear tuning forks? I'm assuming I have to remove the rear under tray and wheel arch liner, then just the two bolts? 😉

On ‎1‎/‎11‎/‎2020 at 3:40 PM, bally4563 said:

Tried fitting the 10 mm lowering springs, drop link totally seized , even welded the nut and hit it with the impact gun, not a jot, all ground off now ready for drilling out😢😢and pound to a pinch of snot the other side will be the same!!!

Even the the top strut nuts were an absolute bastard!!  But they are undone now in readiness

Did my drop links a week ago, they were in their tight but got them out without too much bother!