Beautiful day for a drive
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From: San Diego, CA
Beautiful day for a drive
I just past two months of ownership and I really love driving this car. It was such a nice day today in San Diego that I decided to take a nice long drive up into the mountains. I took a lot of pictures, but my daughter thinks these are the best:
Hope everyone has a good week!
Hope everyone has a good week!
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From: San Diego, CA
In the two months I've had it I have put on about a thousand miles. I've been working on the car quite a bit as well. I'm constantly in awe of the amount of knowlege and skill that folks on these forums have. So far I've addressed most of the minor issues - the things on my todo list that get me nervous are adjusting the valves and installing new front ball joints (turbo tie rods perhaps).
Issues addressed:
- fixed clock (new capacitors)
- re-stitch steering wheel
- new headlight glass
- new trunk HD struts
- refurb fog lights
- new front smile
- new turnsignal switch
- headlight relay installed
- all new shift bushings
- new whisperer coupler
- drain/fill transmission fluid
- all new instrument bulbs
- new fuel filter
- oil and filter change
- new motor and transmission mounts
- new door stops including reinforcement plates
brakes, plugs and valve adjustment were done by PO about five thousand miles ago, but that was four years ago. Brake fluid was flushed two years ago so I should get on that pretty quickly.
Here is the link to the whole album:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1118203...eat=directlink
BTW: If anyone watches the Discovery show called "The Devils Ride", about a motorcycle gang here in san diego, I may be caught in an upcoming episode. The group was riding just in front of me on the drive up to Julian, CA. from Ramona, CA. The helicopter filiming their drive was hovering just feet above my car. I was tempted to zip past them when I had the chance, but at my age it wasn't too hard to just sit back and enjoy the ride up - I pushed it a bit harder on the drive down to make up.
Issues addressed:
- fixed clock (new capacitors)
- re-stitch steering wheel
- new headlight glass
- new trunk HD struts
- refurb fog lights
- new front smile
- new turnsignal switch
- headlight relay installed
- all new shift bushings
- new whisperer coupler
- drain/fill transmission fluid
- all new instrument bulbs
- new fuel filter
- oil and filter change
- new motor and transmission mounts
- new door stops including reinforcement plates
brakes, plugs and valve adjustment were done by PO about five thousand miles ago, but that was four years ago. Brake fluid was flushed two years ago so I should get on that pretty quickly.
Here is the link to the whole album:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1118203...eat=directlink
BTW: If anyone watches the Discovery show called "The Devils Ride", about a motorcycle gang here in san diego, I may be caught in an upcoming episode. The group was riding just in front of me on the drive up to Julian, CA. from Ramona, CA. The helicopter filiming their drive was hovering just feet above my car. I was tempted to zip past them when I had the chance, but at my age it wasn't too hard to just sit back and enjoy the ride up - I pushed it a bit harder on the drive down to make up.
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Adjusting the valves can be a bit tricky, have you done them before ? That is a nice list of issues addressed already, love to see the passion and how the list grows. Is this your first Porsche then ? If your going to do the tie rods, I would definitely upgrade to the 930 Turbo tie rods, these specially designed tie rod ends were used on the Porsche 930 Turbo for quicker steering and a more direct feel. Easy application will have your Porsche's steering in check in no time. We offer a kit that includes both the left and right arms, two boots, and two spacers. For more information Click Here
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From: San Diego, CA
Never done a valve adjustment - thats why I'm nervous about it. This is my first Porsche, I had wanted one for a long long time (really since I started driving 30+ years ago).
Didn't know ECS tuning carried Porsche parts - I've been using you guys for my VW parts for many years (at one time I had 4 VWs in the family - all water-cooled). Thanks for the link - I'll definately look into that when the time comes. The plan is to do this at the same time as the front ball joints - the right ball joint grease cover is torn, but I figure it would be best to just do both of them.
Didn't know ECS tuning carried Porsche parts - I've been using you guys for my VW parts for many years (at one time I had 4 VWs in the family - all water-cooled). Thanks for the link - I'll definately look into that when the time comes. The plan is to do this at the same time as the front ball joints - the right ball joint grease cover is torn, but I figure it would be best to just do both of them.
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From: Ottawa
Gorgeous car and thanks for sharing those pictures! It looks like a beautiful area to drive.
I'll be following your threads with interest as I too plan to do my first self-performed valve adjust in the near future, and suspension is also on my to-do list.
One of the many fantastic things about our cars is the project lists that never-end. I think most here will agree that maintaining and working on our cars makes the entire ownership experience that much more special.
I'll be following your threads with interest as I too plan to do my first self-performed valve adjust in the near future, and suspension is also on my to-do list.
One of the many fantastic things about our cars is the project lists that never-end. I think most here will agree that maintaining and working on our cars makes the entire ownership experience that much more special.
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These lists certainly seem to never end.....
It is a "relationship" with our cars,..the good and the bad.
Have been enjoying the cool morning runs,..and so has she. Digging this time of year down South.
BEST!
Doyle
It is a "relationship" with our cars,..the good and the bad.
Have been enjoying the cool morning runs,..and so has she. Digging this time of year down South.
BEST!
Doyle
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From: Cambridge Ontario Canada
valve adjustment isnt too bad . a couple special tools help. I have the "J" feeler guag and once you figure out the feel youl be fine.
There is a special indexed screwdriver that is the wonder tool for doing valves. I dont have one but i have heard they are the cats ***.
I dont have one as i said but i am sure someone will chime in.
I would also recomend the 993 silicon valve cover gaskets if you are aving leaks in this area.
There is a special indexed screwdriver that is the wonder tool for doing valves. I dont have one but i have heard they are the cats ***.
I dont have one as i said but i am sure someone will chime in.
I would also recomend the 993 silicon valve cover gaskets if you are aving leaks in this area.
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From: Bend, OR
The valve adjust isn't tricky at all-it takes a little time to understand what you're doing, but in the end, you get to spend some quality time in the engine compartment and under the car, so you get some looks at things you may not normally see.
I've got the J feeler, the screwdriver with the pointers (my least favorite) and the rare feeler/shim dispenser with a roll of .004" shimstock (the absolute best tool for adjustments).
One of the keys to no leaking gaskets, besides making sure the mating surfaces are clean and true, is not to over tighten the nuts. Also, use new nuts and alum washers each time.
I've got the J feeler, the screwdriver with the pointers (my least favorite) and the rare feeler/shim dispenser with a roll of .004" shimstock (the absolute best tool for adjustments).
One of the keys to no leaking gaskets, besides making sure the mating surfaces are clean and true, is not to over tighten the nuts. Also, use new nuts and alum washers each time.
