dan_c

good day

My plastic is slowly and quite surely falling apart...

Right after the sunvisor clip broke, I notice that the door handles on the exterior have broken seals around them. The thin black deals...any ideas on how to fix or replace these...?

And....anybody with a cheap (or moderately priced) wind deflector....?

peace

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Matt H

Remove the door handles and replace with new seals, they run about 1.20 each.
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dan_c

Hey thanks...where would you order your from...? I hate trying online sites with no recommemdation...

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seb928s

http://www.paragon-products.com/ I just ordered those for my paint job.

dan_c

so I checked out Paragon...I didn't see the seals for the door handle, just the whole handle...

And now I am considering replacing my tattered gear shift boot since I see those listed...ahh...

dan_c

yeah dealer...good reminder I got some nlyon deals mechanic odred for free once...

I also need new hood struts but blew it off when I saw the dealer price...now I see them online for $13 and wonder if they really assemble that easily...I fear putting a nasty bend in my hood...

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seb928s

Yea pick up some filters from them while you are at it saves you in the long run. Also maybe get some other goods while you are there that you need or will need soon...

seb928s

You will have to call them up and ask for Jason he will get you anything you need for the 944's. They can get almost anything.

shmucklebuckle

hood struts are cake. The hood doesnt have to come off the car. i just used a piece of wood to prop it up in the front and center while I pulled the old and swapped in the new. However, I did bow my hood a bit when I removed it to get my hoist in there for a oil pan gasket replacement. Doesn't bother me much, I bought the car in need of paint (pretty badly), so its not very high on my list of things to lose sleep over.

tomc_85.5_944

Pelican for the door seals. You do NOT have to take the door handle off from the inside to get the new seals on. Figured this out after doing the first one that way. Both seals will slide on if you pull the one bolt and get the door handle away from the door, leaving all the inside stuff attached. 2 minute job, per side...

dan_c

Tomc...that is great...I wasn't looking forward to foolin' with the door that much...will my Haynes Manuel help much with this..I don't very much experience with cars or their doors...

Now the list of small **** to do has grown: Hood struts, Shifter Boot, Door Handle Seals, and Sun Visor Clips...all for around $100.......I pray my clutch has some years left in it...

ckathens

Danc: You won't need any Haynes Manual for doing the doors -- its VERY simple. Actually all the projects you've listed (except the clutch) are extremely simple; you could probably do all 4 in a couple of hours. Let me know if you end up needing any help; I have the Haynes Manual and the Factory Repair Manual, and i'm here in S.F., so you can borrow either one short-term if you need to.

By the way, if you're in S.F., one of the best places to get parts (used) is PartsHeaven in Hayward. Just a quick 30 min drive over the San Mateo bridge. They also carry a decent selection of new parts too and the guys there are fun to chat with. http://www.partsheaven.com/

And if you see a white 968 cab (w/ blue top) in SF, that's probably me or my gf.

icat

No - but the 968 Door Handle Upgrade procedure in my sig will tell you more than you ever wanted to know - with pics too!

tomc_85.5_944

Who needs a Haynes Manual when you have Rennlist and Clarks Garage....
Haynes is actually good for torque values, and sometimes pictures, but that is about it...
Steps A-D in "removing the existing handle" on the aforementioned Upgrade procedure and you are home free..... Good Luck!