Dazzevans Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 17 hours ago, ½cwt said: I'm going through one of those phases with mine too. Fortunately I did the front and rear struts last year before other thing started failing... It was my first job on the car, I’m glad I started with such an easy, and relatively cheap one. I actually have to push the boot down now rather than let it fall under its own steam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepork03 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Changed the front struts (assumed original) for Bilstein B6s. Will have a go at the rears tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Hi Put the rear braces on the car, torqued up some bolts front and rear, then fitted a new window regulator. Will adjust the window tomorrow. Also fitted replacement wheel bolts. Ordered a console delete kit :). Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Dazzevans said: It was my first job on the car, I’m glad I started with such an easy, and relatively cheap one. I actually have to push the boot down now rather than let it fall under its own steam! Nice when the bonnet rises under its own 'power' too once you've lifted it the first few inches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPaulie Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 Added a wireless phone charger to the centre console cubby. It's slow as hell, but I guess there are no cables... 🤷🏼♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Bluepork03 said: Changed the front struts (assumed original) for Bilstein B6s. Will have a go at the rears tomorrow. Good work Sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepork03 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Thanks Matthew. It took longer than I'd have liked as the top nuts were seized and had to be persuaded loose with a cutting disc. I'm hoping the rears don't put up as much of a fight. Wishful thinking? 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Bluepork03 said: Thanks Matthew. It took longer than I'd have liked as the top nuts were seized and had to be persuaded loose with a cutting disc. I'm hoping the rears don't put up as much of a fight. Wishful thinking? 🙄 Top nuts are tough, but they are distorted not round like K nuts so they don't come lose. Took a 450Nm impact wrench and tightly clamped grips on the top of the damper piston to get mine off, and then on again to the correct torque even after copious Plusgas and freeze release cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 12 hours ago, ½cwt said: Nice when the bonnet rises under its own 'power' too once you've lifted it the first few inches. I changed the bonnet struts on a mates 987 recently ,because whilst working on it , bloody thing crashed down took a chunk out of my scalp and had to sit down for a bit!!! Oh! how we laughed!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 3 hours ago, bally4563 said: I changed the bonnet struts on a mates 987 recently ,because whilst working on it , bloody thing crashed down took a chunk out of my scalp and had to sit down for a bit!!! Oh! how we laughed!! I guess him more than you...😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, ½cwt said: I guess him more than you...😂 He did once his nose stopped bleeding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2000 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 6 hours ago, ½cwt said: Top nuts are tough, but they are distorted not round like K nuts so they don't come lose. Took a 450Nm impact wrench and tightly clamped grips on the top of the damper piston to get mine off, and then on again to the correct torque even after copious Plusgas and freeze release cycles. I don't have a impact wrench if they are that hard I might let Lee sort them for me🔧 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepork03 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Swapped the rear struts out for B6s. Took longer than the fronts as expected, but less grief from the top nuts. Now needs a proper alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 38 minutes ago, Bluepork03 said: Swapped the rear struts out for B6s. Took longer than the fronts as expected, but less grief from the top nuts. Now needs a proper alignment. 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hi Adjusted the new window regulator, but its not perfect yet, and did stage 1 of the home geo. String and Gunsons camber Gauge. Will check things with my trusty Trackrite tomorrow. Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 8 hours ago, John2000 said: I don't have a impact wrench if they are that hard I might let Lee sort them for me🔧 Probably a good call.... I actually bought an uprated impact wrench just for the job which offsets an hour or so labour coasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 Took mine for a solo spin this evening and noticed something nice. When I did my alternator replacement a couple of weeks ago I used Gummi Pflege on the top cover and bulkhead cover seals to the engine bay when I refitted them. This has eliminated some background noise in the way of minor squeaks and rattles. Worth doing when you do other seals too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 22, 2020 Report Share Posted June 22, 2020 Hi Finished up adjusting the passenger side regulator and put the door back together. Also stripped out the boot fitted rear parking sensors (one of those tripple ones integrated into a number plate holder) and put back together along with the bumper and new numberplate. And relocated the frunk emergency release to the front tow hook. Will be back on the road tomorrow I hope! Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzevans Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 9:51 AM, bally4563 said: I changed the bonnet struts on a mates 987 recently ,because whilst working on it , bloody thing crashed down took a chunk out of my scalp and had to sit down for a bit!!! Oh! how we laughed!! What make did you go for, Bally? There are so many different ones out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 31 minutes ago, Dazzevans said: What make did you go for, Bally? There are so many different ones out there. I didn't buy them, my mate got them and for his DB8 as well, company Leicester way, I think, will ask him and report back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) Hi Made up and fitted a new hood rope, fitted spoiler, put rear carpets back in, tightened up a few bolts, got steering wheel totally straight, checked toe settings with trackrite, fitted front numberplate, drove car! By the way, these are the rear parking sensors integrated into the numberplate holder. Or at least it would be a picture of, but I have used up all of my quota. Berni Edited June 23, 2020 by Berni29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificjuha Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 Changed the AOS - the smoke disappeared. Testing better tomorrow on highway, but so far the install of the OE part looks real good. Took probably 20 minutes to remove the old adn juts about same time to instal the new one - not so bad for first timer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxob Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 9 minutes ago, pacificjuha said: Changed the AOS - the smoke disappeared. Testing better tomorrow on highway, but so far the install of the OE part looks real good. Took probably 20 minutes to remove the old adn juts about same time to instal the new one - not so bad for first timer You make it sound easy. So many report it as a pig of a job especially removing and re-attaching one particular hose. Is there a trick to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonogt6 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, pacificjuha said: Changed the AOS - the smoke disappeared. Testing better tomorrow on highway, but so far the install of the OE part looks real good. Took probably 20 minutes to remove the old adn juts about same time to instal the new one - not so bad for first timer 20mins!! It takes me that long to support the car and get the engine cover off! I'm assuming yours is a later model that bolts on to the top and not the earlier style that bolts to the side of the block. I'm a reasonably competent diy mechanic and it still took me several hours fumbling through the rear wheel well with limited access. Edited June 23, 2020 by jonogt6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 Hi It took me about 30 mins and that was with the gearbox out of the car and the AOS in clear view. Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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