Cheddar Bob Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Took the snorkel off. Too warm to wash it now, but needs a clean again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6reu Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Green mirrors and Side decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 PORSCHE on the back in green. Remove Boxster and the side decals. Very nice. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 38 minutes ago, V6reu said: Green mirrors and Side decals Sorry but 🤮 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Desnorkel and lost a few pieces of skin in the process 😣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 25, 2020 Report Share Posted April 25, 2020 Finally got my from struts apart to change the springs, bump stops and top mounts having found a broken spring and noticed the bump stops were rather perished. Top nut took a good impact wrench on the nut and mole grips on the piston rod but they finally gave in. Top bearings were in good condition so cleaned them thoroughly and re-greased before reassembly. Gave the front diagonal braces a good wire brushing and the 2 coats of Hammerite as well as brushing and painting the visible part of the dampers up to the spring platforms. Also fitted new ARB bushed and a new track rod end last weekend whilst I had things apart. Now I can get on with the job I was planning before when I found the broken spring that led to all this work, which is painting the calipers and replacing a couple of brake lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBarediver Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Replaced the driver's side roof tension cable rope (no idea why it's called a rope as it is a steel cable). I think it has been broken for quite some time, and whilst it never seemed to affect the roof operation adversely in any way I do like things to be right. It's an easy job and I got the part from Steve Strange for less than £20 delivered to my door. Seems silly not to do it. Now with most of the big jobs out of the way I am getting stuck into all the niggly little things that I find as I get accustomed to the car. Last week I replaced a broken front trunk hinge and cleaned the roof properly for the first time since owning the car. Next weekend I'll do the driver's seat. It's a little worn and could do with some TLC. I would do it today but I have a bunch of work admin to catch up on. Eventually I think I want to clean and paint the brake calipers (or better yet have them powder coated) - just haven't decided what colour yet. Edited April 26, 2020 by RedBarediver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 18 hours ago, ½cwt said: Finally got my from struts apart to change the springs, bump stops and top mounts having found a broken spring and noticed the bump stops were rather perished. Top nut took a good impact wrench on the nut and mole grips on the piston rod but they finally gave in. Top bearings were in good condition so cleaned them thoroughly and re-greased before reassembly. Gave the front diagonal braces a good wire brushing and the 2 coats of Hammerite as well as brushing and painting the visible part of the dampers up to the spring platforms. Also fitted new ARB bushed and a new track rod end last weekend whilst I had things apart. Now I can get on with the job I was planning before when I found the broken spring that led to all this work, which is painting the calipers and replacing a couple of brake lines. Good man good to see you are getting stuck in, makes me jealous, Im running out of jobs to do on my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 23 hours ago, the baron said: Sorry but 🤮 The greens not my taste and I used to have flames down the side of one of my cars. That said, chap if you like it then 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, the baron said: Good man good to see you are getting stuck in, makes me jealous, Im running out of jobs to do on my car Got the front wheel arch liners and the front underbody tray (after bonding up some splits) back in today along with the rad grilles and trims on the front bumper. Can't refit the PU or the right rad duct yet as need the replacement horns to go in first and they are on back order. Feeling quite chuffed at getting stuck in and solving problems. Good weather and Lockdown certainly help to make time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, the baron said: Good man good to see you are getting stuck in, makes me jealous, Im running out of jobs to do on my car There's always that headlamp polish up you said you want to do in another thread..... Take it nice and slow and it might stretch to a couple of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Not too but for. Katsu DA plus 15 pads £68. http://imgur.com/a/l9PXhKW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Fitted leather door cards 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryn Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Time in my hands and what better way to spend it, working on the car. Fresh Millers oil and filter, air filter, cabin filter, new serpentine belt. The car is new to me, so very happy with the oil filter. The old sixteen inch rims with decade old tyres have gone. Fully refurbished BBS classics fitted with Michelin PS4’s. New Bluetooth dongle for the Becker Indianapolis pro. Love getting this car ready for later in the year. Edited April 26, 2020 by Barryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Took the hardtop off. A little bit like having a “new” car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Barryn said: Time in my hands and what better way to spend it, working on the car. Fresh Millers oil and filter, air filter, cabin filter, new serpentine belt. The car is new to me, so very happy with the oil filter. The old sixteen inch rims with decade old tyres have gone. Fully refurbished BBS classics fitted with Michelin PS4’s. New Bluetooth dongle for the Becker Indianapolis pro. Love getting this car ready for later in the year. Do you use Millers lubricant often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryn Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) First time Bob, normally I use Motul fully synthetic ester oils on my 993, but the Millers Ester oils get good reviews so trying them for the first time. I also fitted a Gold plug magnetic sump plug whilst in there. (Note stock image) the correct one is MP10 Edited April 26, 2020 by Barryn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar Bob Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 8 minutes ago, Barryn said: First time Bob, normally I use Motul fully synthetic ester oils on my 993, but the Millers Ester oils get good reviews so trying them for the first time. I also fitted a Gold plug magnetic sump plug whilst in there. (Note stock image) the correct one is MP10 1 hour ago, Barryn said: Thanks for the reply. Just curious, what's the reason you are using a group 5 product for your car? Are you seeing any real world benefits? Fuel economy, performance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Swapped out my drab black internal grab handles and door handles from black to silver: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanky Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, the baron said: Swapped out my drab black internal grab handles and door handles from black to silver: Looks good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sapsford Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Bought more parts! Coffin arms, track rod ends and filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 15 hours ago, Barryn said: First time Bob, normally I use Motul fully synthetic ester oils on my 993, but the Millers Ester oils get good reviews so trying them for the first time. I also fitted a Gold plug magnetic sump plug whilst in there. (Note stock image) the correct one is MP10 Do you have a link to that please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 https://www.oldhallperformance.com/goldplug-products-magnetic-sump-plugs/mp-10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 4 hours ago, PaulQ said: https://www.oldhallperformance.com/goldplug-products-magnetic-sump-plugs/mp-10 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiffkey Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Got the engine out today after 4 hours wrestling it. Not too difficult once the transmission was out (Removed yesterday). Just had to take is slow and constantly check everything was stable and we hadn't caught any cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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