Berni29 Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Hi Fitted an ashtray delete. Much better. need the bit of rubber that goes in the bottom though...... Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gripper Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Took the plunge and started looking at brake pipe replacement. Removed a few undertrays to gain access and see what I was dealing with. Just need to confirm the thread sizes and buy the bits. Easy ones first then figure out how to get across over the gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, gripper said: Took the plunge and started looking at brake pipe replacement. Removed a few undertrays to gain access and see what I was dealing with. Just need to confirm the thread sizes and buy the bits. Easy ones first then figure out how to get across over the gearbox. I found it easier to remove the boot lid , remove the engine cover and kneel in the boot and work the pipework over the top of the gearbox and then put the flares on the pipework when I was happy with the result . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 I did the easy ones first from the front first. The connection half way makes it easier I haven’t done the gearbox one yet waiting till i do the clutch. all the threads are standard just be careful with the one that comes out of the front of the connector by the frunk it’s easy to cross thread it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 7:48 PM, Berni29 said: Hi Fitted an ashtray delete. Much better. need the bit of rubber that goes in the bottom though...... Berni That should have come with it, doubt you can buy one separately, you might have to make one 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 47 minutes ago, the baron said: That should have come with it, doubt you can buy one separately, you might have to make one 🤔 There is an 'insert' part number on the PET 996 552 596 00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the baron Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: There is an 'insert' part number on the PET 996 552 596 00 Well done, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knobgoblin Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Changed my waterpump and thermostat. The waterpump was easy to get off iithought, although I found a few loose bolts. The pipes came off easy also. A new belt has been fitted so I think someone has been in here recently.... Found the thermostat a much tougher opponent, the bottom bolts were no issue but the top 2, ffs i couldn't get a handle on getting those out from in the car or under it. In the end I removed the rear wheel and inner arch thing, which enabled me better access and to get a wobble thing on it and I had it off pretty quick. To my dismay I found no thermostat in the housing, so goodness knows what's been going on here. The water pump bearings have failed but thankfully the impellor was intact. Got all the new parts back on, pipes and belt back on. Next I'll flush with distilled water, drop the lot and refill with coolant. I fitted a Pierburg pump with the composite impellor. The one I took off also had a plastic or composite impellor, which suprised me, but no branding that I can see. Edited November 22, 2020 by Knobgoblin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfordwill Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Well done all good for the winter, nice to know the right pump and a thermostat is in there! should heat up a bit quicker too! I used a Pierburg pump although the old one was original at 97k it was fine but you just don’t know till you have done the job and used the parts you want to. managed a quick roof down blast just to charge the battery this afternoon! Edited November 22, 2020 by Halfordwill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berni29 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Share Posted November 23, 2020 On 11/18/2020 at 5:23 PM, ½cwt said: There is an 'insert' part number on the PET 996 552 596 00 Thank you guys! I bought the delete secondhand, this no insert..... On a positive note I fitted a new battery. Was worried about getting stranded over winter at some point but no more! Berni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy340r Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 During this lock down ... I have been messing about with the gear change. I had fitted a short shift but I didn't get on with it. So that came out and the 987 shifter mechanism went back in. It was still not self-centring very well so I took the gearbox end connectors off, gave them a good clean, removed the slight rust and put some copaslip on. This has improved things a lot. Also I really didn't like the standard shifter so Not to everyone's taste but it feels a lot better in the hand and it shortens the throw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher2110 Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, andy340r said: During this lock down ... I have been messing about with the gear change. I had fitted a short shift but I didn't get on with it. So that came out and the 987 shifter mechanism went back in. It was still not self-centring very well so I took the gearbox end connectors off, gave them a good clean, removed the slight rust and put some copaslip on. This has improved things a lot. Also I really didn't like the standard shifter so Not to everyone's taste but it feels a lot better in the hand and it shortens the throw. Nice ball. Hand made/ polished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy340r Posted November 24, 2020 Report Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hand made and clear varnished; not be me (although I would love to have a lathe a give it a go) bought from Stuttgart Classica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 6:55 PM, Knobgoblin said: Changed my waterpump and thermostat. The waterpump was easy to get off iithought, although I found a few loose bolts. The pipes came off easy also. A new belt has been fitted so I think someone has been in here recently.... Found the thermostat a much tougher opponent, the bottom bolts were no issue but the top 2, ffs i couldn't get a handle on getting those out from in the car or under it. In the end I removed the rear wheel and inner arch thing, which enabled me better access and to get a wobble thing on it and I had it off pretty quick. To my dismay I found no thermostat in the housing, so goodness knows what's been going on here. The water pump bearings have failed but thankfully the impellor was intact. Got all the new parts back on, pipes and belt back on. Next I'll flush with distilled water, drop the lot and refill with coolant. I fitted a Pierburg pump with the composite impellor. The one I took off also had a plastic or composite impellor, which suprised me, but no branding that I can see. Yes the top bolts and a real pain behind the manifold, I ground down an Allen key to fit a 1/4 socket , with plenty of wobble, even then it was an act of contrition!! Done a few now , but still doesn’t get any easier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 6:55 PM, Knobgoblin said: To my dismay I found no thermostat in the housing, so goodness knows what's been going on here. Interesting. We often recommend a low-temperature thermostat; you seem to have a very low temperature thermostat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gIzzE Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 After the rear plastic screen cracked last week, I bought a gen 2 roof with the glass screen from my local German specialist breaker. I put it on this morning. Getting the old one off was easy enough, 10mm bolts to the motor arm, 3 13mm bolts and a couple of screws to be undone, slide backward a couple of inches and lift out. Getting the new one in. Arghhhh! I had to get my wife to help as I just couldn't get the base to sit flush and was worried about ripping the membrane underneath. Gave that about 10 minutes and called a mate to come and help. We worked out what position the hood should be while it sat on the drive, then we got it on in and all done up in about 10-15 minutes. Have to say, after being annoyed it cost me another £425 it is so much nicer with the glass screen. Not just being able to see out properly and having a demister, but the whole cabin feels a nicer place to be, just a lot quieter. I had been looking for a hardtop, don't think I need one now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edc Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 The facelift roof has a headliner and is thicker with more sound insulation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, gIzzE said: We worked out what position the hood should be while it sat on the drive Which is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gIzzE Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, PaulQ said: Which is ? I can't remember. 😆 We just sat the roof on the feet/base and then opened the hood out so it was obvious it would fit over the roll hoops and also so the rear screen section was upright and out of the way so you could see what you are doing. It was basically with the roof in 'almost' the close position, unlike the plastic screen roof which was almost in its highest position. Hope that makes some so of sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulQ Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 27 minutes ago, gIzzE said: I can't remember. 😆 We just sat the roof on the feet/base and then opened the hood out so it was obvious it would fit over the roll hoops and also so the rear screen section was upright and out of the way so you could see what you are doing. It was basically with the roof in 'almost' the close position, unlike the plastic screen roof which was almost in its highest position. Hope that makes some so of sense? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knobgoblin Posted November 25, 2020 Report Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Menoporsche said: Interesting. We often recommend a low-temperature thermostat; you seem to have a very low temperature thermostat. Indeed. I'm a little baffled by this. With it being such an ar*e to get out, why go to the trouble of removing it and not just sticking a new one in? I've put a new lower temp one in. I'm convinced the coolant issue this car had when I bought it was just the expansion tank cap. Previous owner was 81, cant see him doing a thermostat delete, it nearly killed me! But he did have new rads fitted. Me thinks a garage or local 'expert' has fleeced him for a few hundred quid and fitted the rads, a new belt for fun and didnt start with the cap. With deionized water I've had the car up to temps and it all seems fine now...... Edited November 25, 2020 by Knobgoblin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 In fairness to the garage, those rads or AC condensers can take some real punishment - they are known for trapping leaves which then stay wet and corrode the bases away. Don't think your previous owner would do that! At your car's age that might have been necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welly_59 Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 Replaced driver side drip tray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knobgoblin Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 8 hours ago, Menoporsche said: In fairness to the garage, those rads or AC condensers can take some real punishment - they are known for trapping leaves which then stay wet and corrode the bases away. Don't think your previous owner would do that! At your car's age that might have been necessary. Perhaps. But whoever did it didn't put the AC condensers back on or they decided not to replace them. So I have new rads and the AC pipes/connectors are just sat there.....I'm not to fussed but its somthing ill need to sort out at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 26, 2020 Report Share Posted November 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Knobgoblin said: Perhaps. But whoever did it didn't put the AC condensers back on or they decided not to replace them. So I have new rads and the AC pipes/connectors are just sat there.....I'm not to fussed but its somthing ill need to sort out at some point. If the a/c circuit has been exposed to air for that long make sure you fit a new drier/desiccator too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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