½cwt Posted November 12, 2023 Report Share Posted November 12, 2023 18 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: IIRC the problem was with the original switches, something about “latching”. More complex than just joining red and black wires. All I know is, like the door speakers, there’s a reason many don’t do it. But as 56lbs found, persevere and it’s all possible. Most solutions I have seen make the addition of a switch near to the seat position controls. From the How To section: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 So I want to remove the front central engine mount to inspect. I already had a quick look. Definitely one plastic cover needs to come off. I did not remove this yet. Will that be enough? And then does the mount just come off? Any tips or pointers greatly appreciated and thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 See to recall its easier if you also do the water pump and thermostat at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 23 minutes ago, Patt said: See to recall its easier if you also do the water pump and thermostat at the same time. Does that mean pulling off the access panel behind the seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 should be able to do from below. It's been many years now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbop90 Posted November 14, 2023 Report Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ATM said: Does that mean pulling off the access panel behind the seats? Most of the water pump bolts are easily accessed through that panel. Edited November 14, 2023 by Jimbop90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 18 hours ago, Jimbop90 said: Most of the water pump bolts are easily accessed through that panel. Access panel has to come off as from underneath the bottom pulley will be in the way as for engine mount support engine and unbolt the whole mounting 6 bolts I think from memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 What do you think of these grills? They are partly for aesthetics (I think they look good, even my wife likes them), and partly practical (preventing leaves blowing in to block the radiators). The first photo is the original grill ... The next photo is with the grills painted black ... and the third stage is with mesh grills added ... (see next post) Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Stage 3 ... with mesh grills .. Regards from Perth Derek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Hi Derek, a lot of us are fans of such grills for leaf protection. Probably more broadleaf trees in the UK autumn than in Perth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daboy3000 Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 I've covered up me nuts!! Before After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 4 hours ago, DeeCee said: Stage 3 ... with mesh grills .. Regards from Perth Derek @DeeCee, tidy solution and far cheaper than the front fitting Zunsport grilles. There's two options, in front, easier to clear any caught leaves and debris, or behind the grilles which are more discrete but more difficult to get gathered debris out of. You do lose the contrast of the titanium highlighted grilles of the S cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 17, 2023 Report Share Posted November 17, 2023 Today was fairly relaxed. Removed the centre consul and exposed the handbrake switch which seems to work. While I was there, changed the gear shifter for the modified 987 shifter that I had on the shelf. Changed all the fuel tank straps for a better set which I treated and painted first. Had to drop the front subframe to access the long top strap so removed, treated and painted a few brackets as well as the power steering solid lines. Drained the brake fluid and discovered one sheared off brake nipple in the rear caliper. Excellent! Just what I need. Loosened all the bolts to remove the front suspension legs. Generally faffed around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 9:08 AM, bally4563 said: Access panel has to come off as from underneath the bottom pulley will be in the way as for engine mount support engine and unbolt the whole mounting 6 bolts I think from memory I watched a vid from that American guy in his garage with an early red 2.5 He just pushed the water pipes out the way and fiddled it out with a bit of engine adjustment Looks simple enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Found two stripped threads in two separate hubs where the callipers bolt on ffs! Will try Helicoils before hub replacement. On the plus side, oh no, there isn’t one… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 50 minutes ago, phazed said: Found two stripped threads in two separate hubs where the callipers bolt on ffs! Will try Helicoils before hub replacement. On the plus side, oh no, there isn’t one… I will find something in my garage that may help you out in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, bally4563 said: I will find something in my garage that may help you out in the morning Jumped the gun this Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Perfect Mick. I assume it is a relatively common problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 Is that like a Timesert @bally4563? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, phazed said: Perfect Mick. I assume it is a relatively common problem? Most definitely Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted November 18, 2023 Report Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, ½cwt said: Is that like a Timesert @bally4563? Yes Chris but I have found much more easier/reliable than a heli coil had issues in the past with a HC , as fixed then screwed fetching the HC back out again, questionable wether I’ve installed incorrectly, but I don’t think so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 9 hours ago, bally4563 said: Yes Chris but I have found much more easier/reliable than a heli coil had issues in the past with a HC , as fixed then screwed fetching the HC back out again, questionable whether I’ve installed incorrectly, but I don’t think so They are a much better fix than a helicoil, as you say, effectively inserting a steel threaded bush into the alloy. The main trick is the depth of rebate which I guess the tooling controls for you. Is it easy enough to sue on the car as usually I've seen parts requiring these worked on on the bench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinger Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 Full ac recon, condensors, pipes, seals and recharge, not cheap but fully working ac now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 15 hours ago, bally4563 said: Jumped the gun this Mick Ordered this, thanks, Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted November 19, 2023 Report Share Posted November 19, 2023 I have recently come to the conclusion that this car is a bit like triggers broom! At least the horns work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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