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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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Unhappy An potentially expensive mistake....
I took the 928 out today to get the fluids moving and about half way though my 3 mile loop, the rains came.... I wanted to get back to shelter since she just got a buff and polish and I was on the go pedal a little too heavy, lost the *** end in a corner, went to correct, flipped it the other way and can over a curb......

From what I can tell, at the very least it's a belly pan, new alternator pulley and belt, possibly alternator mount, alignment and I'm not sure what else yet.

Cosmetically, no damage, emotionally, it's another story...

I feel like i'm gonna barf...

I took what pics I could sticking my arm under the car with my phone cam, but I dont have a lift to see what's really going on....

Sorry for the low quality pics...

sniff..

Rob
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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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Oh my goodness !!! As long as you are okay. Ouch !!!
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Old May 21, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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You just need a new pulley on that alt.

Doesn't look to bad
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Lizard931
You just need a new pulley on that alt.

Doesn't look to bad
It looks crooked though, looking down from the top... I'll try to jack it up and post some better pics this weekend.

:-(
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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I think if it were actually crooked it would have thrown the belt almost immediately...
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by pcar928fan
I think if it were actually crooked it would have thrown the belt almost immediately...

The belt was sheared off... i came home on battery...

Here's some "better" pics with the aid of a floor jack and flashlight.

By better, I of course only mean higher quality...
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Alt pulley for sure, possibly a bracket/cassette brace. Who needs a belly pan.


I see you are missing a bolt down here:

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Sleep it off and worry about in in the morning... It's not as bad as you think right now.
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Yeah man, it's a bummer for sure, but no body damage. It'll be a few good nights of wrenching and no big deal. Have a beer and tomorrow it will just be another project.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by auzivision
Alt pulley for sure, possibly a bracket/cassette brace. Who needs a belly pan.


I see you are missing a bolt down here:

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Sleep it off and worry about in in the morning... It's not as bad as you think right now.

Thank you. I appreciate the reassurance. I know it's always worst while the adrenaline is still coursing. I'm gonna log off for the night and give it a rest until tomorrow.

Thank Guys. :-)

Rob
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you should pull the alternator and inspect its mounting bosses as it does look bent, I hope that you didnt crack the block
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Old May 22, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
you should pull the alternator and inspect its mounting bosses as it does look bent, I hope that you didnt crack the block
Or bend the frame!
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Don't throw away the vent pieces from the belly pan - the new pans that Mark A. sells don't come with the vents...
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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
you should pull the alternator and inspect its mounting bosses as it does look bent, I hope that you didnt crack the block
JB WELD!
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I feel your pain, hope its less in the morning. ;(
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