Who wants to be the next caretaker of Leeroy
01-13-2011, 09:50 PM
#18
Rennlist Member
That is awesome that BC fixed the clutch, some would have not done it to a car they were just about to give up. I understand that is part of the agreement, but others may not have stepped up like that.
Kudos Brendan!
Kudos Brendan!
01-13-2011, 10:33 PM
#21
Drifting
Wow Mark, this is very cool.
I assume that this was your car that was donated to the community.
I have never seen this type of heart in such a internet community before.
The 928 really is a passion that seems to bring the best out in people.
I feel very fortunate to have found my 928, rennlist and the 928 owners club and all the affiliates.
As much as owning a ob 5 speed for a year would be a joy I don't feel I could give Leeroy the time required as there is still so much to do to my 89 S4.
I Hope someone who can show him some time gets him.
Brad
I assume that this was your car that was donated to the community.
I have never seen this type of heart in such a internet community before.
The 928 really is a passion that seems to bring the best out in people.
I feel very fortunate to have found my 928, rennlist and the 928 owners club and all the affiliates.
As much as owning a ob 5 speed for a year would be a joy I don't feel I could give Leeroy the time required as there is still so much to do to my 89 S4.
I Hope someone who can show him some time gets him.
Brad
01-13-2011, 11:23 PM
#23
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01-14-2011, 12:32 AM
#26
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Mark's role is more like that of John Berford Tipton Jr's yoeman Michael Anthony.....
01-14-2011, 02:32 PM
#27
Just to review for those looking on:
I have been GRATEFUL to have the car, and have replaced:
Passenger side upper ball joint (Kit of other side is on passenger seat - ready for anyone to do it
Shocks (bilsteins)
Springs (GT springs)
Rack Bushings (solid)
Flushed Brake Fluid (ATE Yellow)
Front Brakes pads and rotors (bendix I think, and Good used rotors from a great guy)
Front Wheel Bearings (May need re-adjustment
Battery
Alternator (twice) (now has a properly wired AC Delco and new belt)
Power Steering Pump (from 928intl)
Transmission Oil (Redline)
Breather system
AFM (was surging and stalling - one trace was bad on original)
Gear shift lever (short shifter)
Gear Shift Boot (black leather)
Pinned the front bearing on the Torque Tube (see below)
Adjusted Clutch several times
Slave Cylinder
Clutch Master Innards
Front Bumper was repainted and matched to the cashmier beige
Front Driver's lights were replaced
A real alignment was done.
The Vac inducer was removed from under the spider - it was causing large idle fluctuations on downhill off-throttle coasting.
The muffler fell off on the highway early in the year. I went back to get it but it was not usable. So I had a pipe welded on to the end of where the break was. Sounds great, lighter, - perfect.
The car will probably need or you will want to replace:
1) Tires - man hole covers have all different sorts of tires
2) Torque Tube - This is going to be, in my opinion, a much needed replacement. The bearing for the front of the TT is pinned with a small bolt so it does not migrate forward. Its making some noise now when cold.
3) Tie Rod ends possible
4) Carpets (I may do this - minor issue)
5) Rear hatch cup - the hatch opens over large bumps
6) Cam box gaskets - Driver's side
7) Pan Gasket
8) AC seals - I believe at the expansion valve
9) Driver's seat bolster repair
10) Caliper Seals
11) The windshield needs to be re-installed with new goo. I made a temporary fix during the rainstorms here in Socal, but its a kludge and involves black tape.
I have been GRATEFUL to have the car, and have replaced:
Passenger side upper ball joint (Kit of other side is on passenger seat - ready for anyone to do it
Shocks (bilsteins)
Springs (GT springs)
Rack Bushings (solid)
Flushed Brake Fluid (ATE Yellow)
Front Brakes pads and rotors (bendix I think, and Good used rotors from a great guy)
Front Wheel Bearings (May need re-adjustment
Battery
Alternator (twice) (now has a properly wired AC Delco and new belt)
Power Steering Pump (from 928intl)
Transmission Oil (Redline)
Breather system
AFM (was surging and stalling - one trace was bad on original)
Gear shift lever (short shifter)
Gear Shift Boot (black leather)
Pinned the front bearing on the Torque Tube (see below)
Adjusted Clutch several times
Slave Cylinder
Clutch Master Innards
Front Bumper was repainted and matched to the cashmier beige
Front Driver's lights were replaced
A real alignment was done.
The Vac inducer was removed from under the spider - it was causing large idle fluctuations on downhill off-throttle coasting.
The muffler fell off on the highway early in the year. I went back to get it but it was not usable. So I had a pipe welded on to the end of where the break was. Sounds great, lighter, - perfect.
The car will probably need or you will want to replace:
1) Tires - man hole covers have all different sorts of tires
2) Torque Tube - This is going to be, in my opinion, a much needed replacement. The bearing for the front of the TT is pinned with a small bolt so it does not migrate forward. Its making some noise now when cold.
3) Tie Rod ends possible
4) Carpets (I may do this - minor issue)
5) Rear hatch cup - the hatch opens over large bumps
6) Cam box gaskets - Driver's side
7) Pan Gasket
8) AC seals - I believe at the expansion valve
9) Driver's seat bolster repair
10) Caliper Seals
11) The windshield needs to be re-installed with new goo. I made a temporary fix during the rainstorms here in Socal, but its a kludge and involves black tape.
Last edited by BC; 01-14-2011 at 04:16 PM.
01-14-2011, 04:15 PM
#29
Rennlist Member
[QUOTE=BC;8212063]Just to review for those looking on:
I have been GRATEFUL to have the car, and have replaced:
Passenger side upper ball joint (Kit of other side is on passenger seat - ready for anyone to do it
Could be a wild ride.
I have been GRATEFUL to have the car, and have replaced:
Passenger side upper ball joint (Kit of other side is on passenger seat - ready for anyone to do it
Could be a wild ride.
01-14-2011, 04:38 PM
#30
[QUOTE=SteveG;8212349]LOL. The KIT for replacing the ball joint on the driver's side is on the seat for anyone to plan for doing. The driver's side was tight when tested in about july. I had to replace the passenger side as it was looser.