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59 minutes ago, Bradders59 said:

Removed the headlights to do a bit of restoration on the lenses and fit new dip and sidelight bulbs.

On refitting I had the same issue with both. Cant get the wiring plugs to connect properly.

Currently have only a sidelight on one side and only main beam on the other.

Both connectors have quite a bit of movement in the holders, and I can see that some of the plastic has broken off on the connectors where they sit in the holder..

Im guessing I will have to remove front wheels and arch liners and push the connectors in from the rear ?

I've the same issue on one of my headlamp units. No matter what, it doesn't click in. I have to give it a solid thump in and the connectors make contact. It vibrates itself out again after a few days, and thump again to restore functionality. 

Thanks for this. Mine makes exactly the same noise, but not sure I can be arsed to re-grease, or even change it. 1/4 second squeal on start.

I have a Porsche approved, custom modified, turbocharged, bastard filed, baby hacksaw scarred (better swirl patterns) flat head, ignition switch screwdriver if anyone near to Camberley needs to borrow one?

Well done Boxob 🤠

I have stopped playing golf as of 2017. Sadly I have a chronic back condition al la Tiger, Ballesteros, Freddy Couples. Since quitting golf, it has decreased in frequency and pain. Funnily enough dirt-bike riding does not exacerbate it! I still miss New Zealand Golf Club though...

How is your golf? 

Such a pity, really. I had a 3-stalk up for sale on eBay and informed this forum. Sold for £150 less the eBay fees.

You get dedicated O2 sensor split sockets. Definitely worth getting a set if you are going to DIY.

Hycote Double Acrylic Spray Paint, Clear Lacquer, 400 ml https://amzn.eu/d/5V15Rxk

My Jag has lasted 18 months so far. I went as far as 2000, and used the Meguiars kit, with ceramic wipe. I clear coated them afterwards but should have not gone higher than 1200-1500. 

I did the Litronics using various wet and dry pads in September I bought on t'internet up to 1500, and clear coated. They definitely came up better this way.

The clear coat is a hard UV protection and they don't have to be re-coated, as with ceramic wipes.

They have come up very well.

Good final finish.

The orange peel was caused by two things. You went too fine with the sandpaper before applying clear-coat (1500 max), since it needs a keyed surface. You applied the clear too thickly. First coat, mist coat, then additional coats 10-15 minutes apart. Needs to be 20-25°C for the clear to dry past tack point between coats.

 2K paint is highly toxic and you need a proper respirator, eye protection and no exposed skin. This can't be exaggerated.

I've used 600/800/1000/1500 wet sanding pads on 1/4" drill. Standard clear-coat. Each light takes about 20 minutes.

I've done them with the UV wipes, no clear-coat, too (sanded to 2000), but the finish doesn't last more than 6-12 months.

My 2003 986S and 2003 Jag XJ8 4.2 are both ULEZ exempt.

2 hours ago, ATM said:

That's nothing. Mine will be 23 soon.

I hope that you have no advisories, too. 🤑

MOT pass, no advisories. 20 years old now!

12 hours ago, kdh said:

Has anyone fitted this one to a facelift Boxster S?

Amazon say it won’t fit.

Me.

This is the one that I used. 

Meyle 100 905 0000 Ignition-/Starter Switch https://amzn.eu/d/8SzSYiQ

Just replace the ignition switch. They are about £10, and takes about an hour with swearing, bloody knuckles and a shortened 3mm flat head screwdriver.

On 11/10/2023 at 5:24 PM, phazed said:

Discovered that my 02, 3.2S has PSM.

Also has heated seats, glass rear panel and 3 intermediate hoops on the hood:

Could it be a face lift?

Also fitted the Toyosports s/s exhaust manifolds. Removed the suspension cross beam, had it shot blasted, painted and refitted it. Ditto the fuel tank straps and ARB’s.

If it has a drop down hinged cubby hole it's a facelift. The heated glass rear screen too. 

You can get PSM on facelift. It was one of my must have options at the time...

Any OAT. You can get it in a multitude of colours from many places...

https://www.eurocarparts.com/red-antifreeze

Any smoke from exhaust? Sounds like it could be AOS.

Any smoke from exhaust? Sounds like it could be AOS.

Any smoke from exhaust? Sounds like it could be AOS.

Well, I haven't died yet...they weren't ugga-dugga'd by Primo Wheels - I was there when they refitted them, but I never queried the torque spec'.

9 hours ago, Pete Collins said:

What torque would you use with these?

No idea, they were fitted by the chaps who refurbished my wheels. I can't see why they'd have a different torque spec as specified in the workshop manual?

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I bought these ones to replace my corroded bolts. Bonus was getting rid of locking wheel bolts.

5 minutes ago, fizz said:

In this day and age I don't think us lowly 986 have to worry about that with all the modern expensive cars. 

The days of putting a locking wheel bolt on a 17" are long gone as well. 

Indeed - I removed mine when I replaced the corroded original bolts.