Buzzlt Posted March 22, 2021 Report Share Posted March 22, 2021 There is another post about this somewhere at the moment. In technical I think. Yep the bolts don’t come out easily from the cylinder head and the there in each side of the exhaust will have dissolved. Best left to the professionals unless you are good at putting M8 thread inserts into the cylinder head. I spent 20mins on each bolt at least with both electric and air impact wrenches. Only snapped the two at the front. Even welding a bit on they wouldn’t budge and had to be drilled out. 3, Maybe 4 years on and some fake Halfords copper grease and the come out easy. 🙂 I think I might have posted ‘Ow my knuckles’ on it previously or it may be something else I tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) More importantly what does it sound like? I fancy doing them but the bolt thing puts me off. Edited March 24, 2021 by JonSta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjohnstone Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 hours ago, JonSta said: More importantly what does it sound like? I fancy doing them but the bolt thing puts me off. sounds a hell of a lot better but the old one was leaking so sounded awful. got quite a bark now and some burble on the overrun. a trip to carnewal is on the cards once travel is allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_tl1000r Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Fitted 10mm spacers to the rear. Standard suspension on base 987.2 with 18s. Big improvement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger C Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 Finished the dampers replacement, off side was a complete pig and fought me all the way with seized bolts etc, but the near side was easy peasy, had it all done in a few hours. Looking forward to a decent test drive tomorrow 😈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzlt Posted March 25, 2021 Report Share Posted March 25, 2021 On 3/24/2021 at 12:16 PM, JonSta said: More importantly what does it sound like? I fancy doing them but the bolt thing puts me off. Do you mean the exhaust or the front mud flaps hitting the deck because the bump stops were shagged ? This should answer your question I hope. 986 is for standard exhaust perspective 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 Mmmmmm... Nice. What system is that and does it include headers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Washed it and replaced the emergency ignition lock tool, which I found was missing from the inside of the fuse box lid. Part No 7PP907256 Edited March 27, 2021 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth_W Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 New tyres fitted today, new coolant cap received (.04), new fuel cap on its way. Only a couple of little things but all helps to keep the car in good condition although it is a working progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB.T Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Not all today but recently I have, Fitted LED front side lights and fog lights. Replaced the faulty GPS antenna with an 8 quid generic one off ebay, works a treat! Bought some CDs to test the multi changer, works! Fitted an ipod dock bluetooth adapter under the armrest, can now stream music too... I don't because the engine sounds so nice! Finally, for now, swapped the euro plates out for plain ones and also added a surround on the rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Did the DRL hack and fitted LED fog bulbs to complete the upgrade. The Philips head screws in the lamp assembly had rusted to hell but managed to get them out eventually. I replace them with marine grade stainless versions and plenty of copperslip, so hopefully won’t face that issue again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleStar Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Drive to Brighton and back (the wiggly way) to exchange (delayed) Xmas presents with my elderly mother in her garden 👍😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Had a good reason to drive it so...drove it, roof down, sun out, tunes on. Glorious. I love these cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAZ Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Going to try and T- Cut out the scrape someone has left on her rump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, CAZ said: Going to try and T- Cut out the scrape someone has left on her rump! That's annoying, hope it literally buffs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB.T Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 DRL hack, wash, quick detail, tyre gel. Heading out for a tootle around shortly 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, CAZ said: Going to try and T- Cut out the scrape someone has left on her rump! Annoying hope you have some luck with the T cut Caz. Note AV8 opens mid May hope we can have a run down soon after 👍👍👍 Edited March 30, 2021 by Topbox 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAZ Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Topbox said: Annoying hope you have some luck with the T cut Caz. Note AV8 opens mid May hope we can have a run down soon after 👍👍👍 Thanks Bob - we have to keep the numbers below a certain level or they class us an event and try and charge us £10 a head on top - looks like we will be heading for end of June / beginning of July at the moment - will let everyone know when it's sorted 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxstercol Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Actually took mine out last night, first time since October, with the COVID stay local rules lifted. 100 + miles, fairly quiet roads, it actually felt like a big occasion - I know that might sound sad! But I’ve only done 900 miles in it since it was serviced in June 2020. It was just the thing needed after a shyatety week in work, these are great cars! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Gave up trying to get my Pioneer head unit to work, using the incartec most adapter, lights up like a Christmas tree but no sound, walked away going to take another look this morning, but not holding my breath as everything is connected to where it could be connected, short of having a faulty adapter, I can see the old head unit going back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAZ Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 70 mile bimble through Wiltshire & Gloucestershire with Mr997 just for the fun of it - as p*ssed off couldn’t polish out all of the scrape some tw*t has left on her rump 😢 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, bally4563 said: Gave up trying to get my Pioneer head unit to work, using the incartec most adapter, lights up like a Christmas tree but no sound, walked away going to take another look this morning, but not holding my breath as everything is connected to where it could be connected, short of having a faulty adapter, I can see the old head unit going back in. Cracked it dodgy amp power plug off the new incartec loom !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entdgc Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 2 hours ago, bally4563 said: Cracked it dodgy amp power plug off the new incartec loom !!!!! Well done Mick. Never doubted you! Beggar to find I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkm Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 Finally found time to wash and wipe two of the repainted wheels and put ceramic coating on them (gtechniq).. have to wait for the sun to stop blasting the other side to do those next! I really should have taken the wheels off but have never tried - so it was quite complex to coat the inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted April 2, 2021 Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, entdgc said: Well done Mick. Never doubted you! Beggar to find I bet. Just a bit Dave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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