dropped the car at the mechanic today...
03-06-2007, 10:30 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
dropped the car at the mechanic today...
time to refresh some of the 30 year old parts
all suspension bushes are being replaced, ride height lowered, corner balance, wheel alignment & turbo tie rods. aparently this transforms the already good handling. (shocks were replaced last year)
next is a major service incl. valve adjustment, plugs, points, air & fuel filters, tune up, clutch, throttle and parking brake adjustment, etc etc ETC. I saw the list of work to be carried out as part of the major service and its extensive to say the least.
get the car back on friday afternoon...i'm excited!
all suspension bushes are being replaced, ride height lowered, corner balance, wheel alignment & turbo tie rods. aparently this transforms the already good handling. (shocks were replaced last year)
next is a major service incl. valve adjustment, plugs, points, air & fuel filters, tune up, clutch, throttle and parking brake adjustment, etc etc ETC. I saw the list of work to be carried out as part of the major service and its extensive to say the least.
get the car back on friday afternoon...i'm excited!
Last edited by JV911; 03-14-2007 at 07:27 PM.
03-07-2007, 01:34 AM
#2
Drifting
Thread Starter
just spoke to the mechanic - he's been over it with a fine tooth comb and its in pretty good shape 
couple of little leaks (driveshaft & return tubes), wipers dont park and parking lights dont work
couple of little leaks (driveshaft & return tubes), wipers dont park and parking lights dont work
03-07-2007, 07:12 AM
#3
Drifting
Hi JV911,
Sounds good,
I've got a 76 911 and my mate just bought a 76 911 targa on Monday. Funny thing is the wipers didn't park on his either!! Also his high beam was on all the time.
I pulled both the switches apart yesterday and they were an easy fix. I you are going to have a go at it yourself, let me know and I'll steer you in the right direction.
Sounds good,
I've got a 76 911 and my mate just bought a 76 911 targa on Monday. Funny thing is the wipers didn't park on his either!! Also his high beam was on all the time.
I pulled both the switches apart yesterday and they were an easy fix. I you are going to have a go at it yourself, let me know and I'll steer you in the right direction.
03-07-2007, 05:01 PM
#5
Drifting
Thread Starter
Thanks for the offer Frank but the mechanic has fixed the prob. Aparently a five minute job...you just have to clean and adjust the contacts in the wiper stalk. Can you confirm the procedure for Zorro?
thanks
thanks
03-07-2007, 05:48 PM
#6
Team Owner
JV
usually posts that start like your " dropped my car off at the mechanic" " are usually follwed by bemones of empty bank accounts and long periods without said car .. sounds like you have a great mech out there ..
only 1 more month or so and I iwll be out there myself driving .... beter get that seat put back eh ?
usually posts that start like your " dropped my car off at the mechanic" " are usually follwed by bemones of empty bank accounts and long periods without said car .. sounds like you have a great mech out there ..
only 1 more month or so and I iwll be out there myself driving .... beter get that seat put back eh ?
03-07-2007, 06:23 PM
#7
Drifting
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by theiceman
JV
usually posts that start like your " dropped my car off at the mechanic" " are usually follwed by bemones of empty bank accounts and long periods without said car .. sounds like you have a great mech out there ..
only 1 more month or so and I iwll be out there myself driving .... beter get that seat put back eh ?
usually posts that start like your " dropped my car off at the mechanic" " are usually follwed by bemones of empty bank accounts and long periods without said car .. sounds like you have a great mech out there ..
only 1 more month or so and I iwll be out there myself driving .... beter get that seat put back eh ?
yea i did that to build suspense
i couldnt be happier with how honest and thorough the mechanic is and the quality of his work is top notch. he was recommended by my brother and his mates.
they've got a big presnece in the Carrera Cup series and always have several race cars in the shop.
sounds like the big freeze is starting to thaw up there
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03-07-2007, 08:05 PM
#8
Team Owner
I have skid pad in April so it better thaw quick .. it was -22 in some spots today with wind chill .. fortunately I am in Coral Gables next week so I can handle that for a week..
03-07-2007, 08:46 PM
#9
Drifting
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Originally Posted by theiceman
I have skid pad in April so it better thaw quick .. it was -22 in some spots today with wind chill .. fortunately I am in Coral Gables next week so I can handle that for a week..
sunny maimi should be nice
03-07-2007, 09:43 PM
#10
Team Owner
yeah -22
you know..when you go to turn the key and the ignition assembly is really stiff.. and when you go to start it it turns over slow ,,and when the moisture from your wet hair hits the windsheild and freezes you have to scrape the INSIDE of the window..
I guess you wouldn't .. but looking forward to March break..
you know..when you go to turn the key and the ignition assembly is really stiff.. and when you go to start it it turns over slow ,,and when the moisture from your wet hair hits the windsheild and freezes you have to scrape the INSIDE of the window..
I guess you wouldn't .. but looking forward to March break..
03-07-2007, 10:44 PM
#11
Drifting
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by theiceman
yeah -22
you know..when you go to turn the key and the ignition assembly is really stiff.. and when you go to start it it turns over slow ,,and when the moisture from your wet hair hits the windsheild and freezes you have to scrape the INSIDE of the window..
I guess you wouldn't .. but looking forward to March break..
you know..when you go to turn the key and the ignition assembly is really stiff.. and when you go to start it it turns over slow ,,and when the moisture from your wet hair hits the windsheild and freezes you have to scrape the INSIDE of the window..
I guess you wouldn't .. but looking forward to March break..
take care and have fun in maimi
03-11-2007, 06:53 PM
#12
Drifting
Thread Starter
was all psyched to get the car back on friday afternoon when i got the call:
"its not going to be ready today"
guess thats one of the drawbacks of using a mechanic that has lots of race cars in the shop - race cars take precedence when there is a race meeting
today is the day
"its not going to be ready today"
guess thats one of the drawbacks of using a mechanic that has lots of race cars in the shop - race cars take precedence when there is a race meeting
today is the day
03-12-2007, 01:58 AM
#13
Drifting
Thread Starter
"TOMORROW" 
The work is complete, it just needs a wheel alignment but they didnt get a chance to even look at it today
The work is complete, it just needs a wheel alignment but they didnt get a chance to even look at it today
Last edited by JV911; 03-12-2007 at 02:32 AM.
03-12-2007, 04:42 AM
#15
Instructor
Originally Posted by JV911
"TOMORROW"
The work is complete, it just needs a wheel alignment but they didnt get a chance to even look at it today
The work is complete, it just needs a wheel alignment but they didnt get a chance to even look at it today
5 weeks for a dam alternator..
Now I think you have some idea of the pain!