½cwt Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) 4 hours ago, Drrncour said: Thanks all for the replies and suggestions. They are rusted at the ends and not at the Boot, the passenger side is the worst. Its a 2006 and over 100,000 miles now so I’m going to get it done, just need to decide on the approach. MOT due end of Feb, 😞 however this isn’t a daily so have time. I’m in Mid Sussex, so plenty of specialists to use. Although I’m trying to DIY what I can. Thanks all for the suggestions and responses. Remember there's 986 models out there 10 years older and 100k more miles with the same design shafts that are on their originals. Salvage is not a bad option particularly with some extra preventative maintenance before fitting them. would save you over £1k on the job. For a 2.7 tip you are looking to match part number 987 332 024 06, if a S tip you need 987 332 024 25, but check with Porsche for possible up issued numbers too. ( @bally4563's example listing is for a 987.2 S manual according to the parts cat, but the source might still be helpful) Salvage places: Douglas Valley Breakers (Steve Strange on eBay), Status Porsche, 9apart, Porsche Heaven, they will also know their tips from their sticks and 2.7s from their Ss. Edited January 20 by ½cwt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 12 minutes ago, ½cwt said: Remember there's 986 models out there 10 tears older and 100k more miles with the same design shafts that are on their originals. salvage is not a bad option particularly with some extra preventative maintenance before fitting them. would save you over £1k on the job. For a 2.7 tip you are looking to match part number 987 332 024 06, if a S tip you need 987 332 024 25, but check with Porsche for possible up issued numbers too. ( @bally4563's example listing is for a 987.2 S manual according to the parts cat, but the source might still be helpful) Salvage places: Douglas Valley Breakers (Steve Strange on eBay), Status Porsche, 9apart, Porsche Heaven, they will also know their tips from their sticks and 2.7s from their Ss. I was just throwing it out there as to what can be purchased, didn’t look for model specific and that literally a quick min or so the bay of e 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 5 minutes ago, bally4563 said: I was just throwing it out there as to what can be purchased, didn’t look for model specific and that literally a quick min or so the bay of e Figured that, just didn't want OP buying it as gospel 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelmo Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Paul Lewis did my driveshaft and tried all the usual breakers - 987 shafts are rare af. The one I found on ebay was the only one and even that wasn't great - Paul did his best refurbing it and it should last another few years. Interestingly, the leaking metal part was only an MOT advisory, not a fail, so i could have left it until the crunching became unbearable (stereo only goes so loud)... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) On 1/18/2024 at 9:50 PM, Mattman42 said: Come on, you know the rules - pics! Here they are. https://imgur.com/m8y4GT5 https://imgur.com/XE71S0t https://imgur.com/E24GX5I https://imgur.com/Nmdj1eJ https://imgur.com/oyOcrQe https://imgur.com/IA5YaMa https://imgur.com/HYtHjQO Edited January 20 by Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, Freeman said: Here they are. https://imgur.com/m8y4GT5 https://imgur.com/XE71S0t https://imgur.com/E24GX5I https://imgur.com/Nmdj1eJ https://imgur.com/oyOcrQe https://imgur.com/m8y4GT5 https://imgur.com/HYtHjQO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris D Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Rear coffin arms, tie rods, tuning forks and drop links. Did one side today. Drop link was a complete sod. Other side tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy987 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 changed the brake switch which fixed my stuck on lights, posted a few pics here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bally4563 Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 On 1/20/2024 at 11:03 PM, Chris D said: Rear coffin arms, tie rods, tuning forks and drop links. Did one side today. Drop link was a complete sod. Other side tomorrow. Top Tip … Drop links are only a sod if you are doing them yourself!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 I changed the near side drop link tonight. Along with the NS control arms. Top tip - If you're replacing them with the control arms etc, take the strut off first (3 nuts and the drive shaft nut). Takes 10 mins or so but with it laying on the floor you'll get a cleaner cut with an angle grinder on the link side to get to the hex nut bit. Loads of plus gas the night before. 18 mm impact socket and an milwauke impact wrench. Came loose within about 5 seconds of 'dugga duggas'. Out 20 seconds later. OS took me 2-3 hrs with heat and a lump hammer. That was after I eventually removed the strut. I'd cut the link off before hand but managed to take half of the hex nut with it so couldn't get an impact socket on it properly. Lesson learnt! Also, clean it all up and put the new drop link in whilst it's still on the floor. Easier. Ask me how I know. Don't forget some copper slip. Moreover, with the strut off you've loads more room to get in with the recip saw for the coffin arm and tie rod bolts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 22 minutes ago, Chris D said: I changed the near side drop link tonight. Along with the NS control arms. Top tip - If you're replacing them with the control arms etc, take the strut off first (3 nuts and the drive shaft nut). Takes 10 mins or so but with it laying on the floor you'll get a cleaner cut with an angle grinder on the link side to get to the hex nut bit. Loads of plus gas the night before. 18 mm impact socket and an milwauke impact wrench. Came loose within about 5 seconds of 'dugga duggas'. Out 20 seconds later. OS took me 2-3 hrs with heat and a lump hammer. That was after I eventually removed the strut. I'd cut the link off before hand but managed to take half of the hex nut with it so couldn't get an impact socket on it properly. Lesson learnt! Also, clean it all up and put the new drop link in whilst it's still on the floor. Easier. Ask me how I know. Don't forget some copper slip. Moreover, with the strut off you've loads more room to get in with the recip saw for the coffin arm and tie rod bolts too. Which model Milwaukee impact wrench do you have? Often needs a fair amount of grunt to shift those seized drop links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris D Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 M18 Fuel FMTIW2F12-0X 18v 1/2" Mid-Torque Impact Wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ti Rich Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 New Steering wheel from Royal Steering Wheels, very happy with the result! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drrncour Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, Ti Rich said: New Steering wheel from Royal Steering Wheels, very happy with the result! Looks great, makes such a difference. Mine was done my Royal before I bought it and it’s much nicer in the hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono_h Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Clean MOT today. The Tester commented on how clean it was and that it must be a ‘Garage Queen’. Nope, it sits outside all year round in everything the West Wales weather can throw at it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono_h Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 987.2 PSE’s are back in stock! Wish me luck with those horrible rusty bolts…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 56 minutes ago, Jono_h said: 987.2 PSE’s are back in stock! Wish me luck with those horrible rusty bolts…… You poor thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Thinking of taking the cover off one, maybe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, phazed said: Thinking of taking the cover off one, maybe! Go on, you know you want to... 😈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazed Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 5 hours ago, ½cwt said: Go on, you know you want to... 😈 Maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV8 Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 9 hours ago, phazed said: Maybe... Get the cover of and check those seats fit… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Decent road trip today and was pleasantly surprised by the economy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 20 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: Decent road trip today and was pleasantly surprised by the economy my 2.9 used to impress me with consumption figures on decent runs - even in commuting traffic it gave better mpg than my old toyota did. the current 3.4 - less so - have to try really hard to see more than 35mpg and thats on long motorway runs at constant speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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