bloodraven

Okay, and a mechanic do an inspection recently, seems I have sprung a leak and need to have a front engine re-seal soon. Not to big a deal, as it didn't cost that much the first time.

However, he said I was on "borrowed time" when it came to my ball joints, so I need to get this fixed PRONTO! SO, if I can find the parts, does anyone in NC wanna lend a garage and help me, or maybe even have a gtg at the time? Anyone? I am in desperate need of a garge soon...

Dave951M

Tim-

It won't take a garage to do this, just parts and willing accomplices. Easiest if you have an extra set of good a-arms that can just swap in and rebuild the others later.

Charlotte944

Tim:

I've rebuilt my '87's A-Arms, and I have the parts to rebuild my 951's A-Arms. I have the tools, and a 2 car garage with a 'fridge, AM/FM/CD stereo and color TV w/cable.

fpena944

I actually did this job about a year ago. The first one took me 12 hours, the second took me 1/2 hour. Just goes to show how far experience goes!

In any case I've got a garage, not a big one but it has enough room to do some work in.

Looks like you've got a couple of offers, so just let us know when!

Matt O.

Tim call Travis at Rennbay 954-445-6437 for some ball joints. I rebuilt mine using his GCK kit and for a novice the instructions made it simple.

bloodraven

Thanks for the help guys! I will let you know when i get the parts (hopefully within the next week...as I don't have 200 dollars right now...stupid cigar habit...why did I have to start NOW!) Cliff's sounds like a winner, and maybe we can take a look at my e-brake while we are at it.

Also, was this JUST for the ball joints or was it for the front engine seal as well?

Edit: Would the Deluxe Kit from rennbay suffice??

Travis - sflraver

If your ball pins are in good shape, the deluxe kit should be just fine for a street car.

bloodraven

GOnna try to get these in by next weekend.....Cliff...woudl you be up to loan your garage next Sunday??

Charlotte944

Tim:

I'm up for doing the ball joints because I've done them before. I've never done a front reseal (knock on wood!), so maybe we need another volunteer who has some experience in this area?

How 'bout it? Anyone in the Charlotte area want to give Tim a hand with a front reseal?

fezz

i'm ready to do my arms right now, too. ball joints, front bushings and 968 caster blocks. I have all the parts - I was waiting until after our spring fun run, but maybe I'll hook up and bring my arms over to wherever the party is.

p.s. i'm up for helping tim on the reseal.

fezz

cliff,
do you have a small bottle press or otherwise to press out the front bushing sleeves?

bloodraven

Not to worried about the reseal at this moment...i just didn't know if that was what everyone was talking about as well...lol

Getting ball joints this week...sunday sound good then?

Serge944

Such honesty.

Make sure you have a decent vice! This job can be such a headache without proper tools. I would get some used control arms off ebay and swap those in while you're rebuilding. I know how much of a PITA it is not having your own garage!

bloodraven

bump

Charlotte944

Tim:

Sorry for the delay. We'er ON for this Sunday, so I have a full weekend. I get to do brakes on the wife's Forester, the 951 gets a new water pump and maybe ball joints, and my NA needs some TLC.

I'd like to start EARLY Sunday. PM me for directions.