My Penance (Letting the cat out of the bag)
01-04-2015, 02:46 AM
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Back up on some of the work required to get the car ready to show off, since that's the only thing a 30k car is good for.... Lol
I don't think it needs to be perfect, as most of the bolts are already non corroded, and the proper yellow chromium, etc. I am removing cosmoline, but not polishing everything so it looks unnatural... Like on the backing plate - its black. It's clean but I did not repowdercoat... It has some use showing on them.
Don't know... Opinions?
Engine is basically done, just need the belt.
I don't think it needs to be perfect, as most of the bolts are already non corroded, and the proper yellow chromium, etc. I am removing cosmoline, but not polishing everything so it looks unnatural... Like on the backing plate - its black. It's clean but I did not repowdercoat... It has some use showing on them.
Don't know... Opinions?
Engine is basically done, just need the belt.
01-04-2015, 03:05 AM
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I have the grommet, it's there. The issue is I removed it the engine side as the wire sheath for some reason was not looking as perfect as I should be.
I wonder if that whole wire can be replaced.
I wonder if that whole wire can be replaced.
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01-04-2015, 12:46 PM
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It definitely can, but as I understand it's something best done with the engine out of the car? I believe in later model years (perhaps beginning with 87?) the brake sensor cables were split into two parts for this reason, which allowed you to replace the sensor without pulling the engine.
On mine, I placed a splice in that location, just a pair of m/f spade connectors filled with silicon grease and heat shrunk, more or less retrofitting the design upgrade. I understand you are trying hard to keep the car stock though so probably wouldn't want to do that. Have you put the engine back in yet?
I wish I'd found this thread when you started it, I just "finished" restoring an 85 that had been in storage since 1996. It had more mileage on it (62K) though. Stan's Restoration Checklist would have been a very valuable resource for me at the time. I got almost all of the items he mentioned with the exception of the pan seal. I also haven't replaced the PS lines yet (but they need it).
I'd love to see some pictures of the outside of the car.... (hint, hint)
On mine, I placed a splice in that location, just a pair of m/f spade connectors filled with silicon grease and heat shrunk, more or less retrofitting the design upgrade. I understand you are trying hard to keep the car stock though so probably wouldn't want to do that. Have you put the engine back in yet?
I wish I'd found this thread when you started it, I just "finished" restoring an 85 that had been in storage since 1996. It had more mileage on it (62K) though. Stan's Restoration Checklist would have been a very valuable resource for me at the time. I got almost all of the items he mentioned with the exception of the pan seal. I also haven't replaced the PS lines yet (but they need it).
I'd love to see some pictures of the outside of the car.... (hint, hint)
01-04-2015, 02:02 PM
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The engine is NOT in the car yet. More work in the engine bay before then.
Yes, I am trying to keep everything very stock - cork pan gasket, nothing strange in the engine, etc.
Yes, I am trying to keep everything very stock - cork pan gasket, nothing strange in the engine, etc.
It definitely can, but as I understand it's something best done with the engine out of the car? I believe in later model years (perhaps beginning with 87?) the brake sensor cables were split into two parts for this reason, which allowed you to replace the sensor without pulling the engine.
On mine, I placed a splice in that location, just a pair of m/f spade connectors filled with silicon grease and heat shrunk, more or less retrofitting the design upgrade. I understand you are trying hard to keep the car stock though so probably wouldn't want to do that. Have you put the engine back in yet?
I wish I'd found this thread when you started it, I just "finished" restoring an 85 that had been in storage since 1996. It had more mileage on it (62K) though. Stan's Restoration Checklist would have been a very valuable resource for me at the time. I got almost all of the items he mentioned with the exception of the pan seal. I also haven't replaced the PS lines yet (but they need it).
I'd love to see some pictures of the outside of the car.... (hint, hint)
On mine, I placed a splice in that location, just a pair of m/f spade connectors filled with silicon grease and heat shrunk, more or less retrofitting the design upgrade. I understand you are trying hard to keep the car stock though so probably wouldn't want to do that. Have you put the engine back in yet?
I wish I'd found this thread when you started it, I just "finished" restoring an 85 that had been in storage since 1996. It had more mileage on it (62K) though. Stan's Restoration Checklist would have been a very valuable resource for me at the time. I got almost all of the items he mentioned with the exception of the pan seal. I also haven't replaced the PS lines yet (but they need it).
I'd love to see some pictures of the outside of the car.... (hint, hint)
01-04-2015, 02:28 PM
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In that case I'd strongly suggest replacing the brake sensor cable before re-installing the engine, in my experience it's much easier.
Even though you want to keep it stock, you may want to cheat (by just a year or so) and put in the updated brake sensor cables. It really does make the job of replacing the sensors easier from what I understand. I can't understand how Porsche missed that to begin with since if you really depend on the sensors to tell you when the pads are worn, you have to replace them with the pads.
Even though you want to keep it stock, you may want to cheat (by just a year or so) and put in the updated brake sensor cables. It really does make the job of replacing the sensors easier from what I understand. I can't understand how Porsche missed that to begin with since if you really depend on the sensors to tell you when the pads are worn, you have to replace them with the pads.
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01-04-2015, 02:31 PM
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I should also say that for a concourse car it probably makes little difference, but I've taken a brand new set of pads to the track and burned them up completely (destroying the sensors) in a single day. By the time the idiot light goes on, the game's over...
02-12-2015, 04:52 PM
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Motor is almost done. Everything shiny.
When the bolts are still perfect cadmium and only need some cleanup, its a nice day:
I still hate cosmoline
I took out the rear of the car though, so make sure the transmission case is spotless. Car should be for sale this summer. Hope it's worth it. 100s of man hours to make it all perfect and clean (Just the outside and the engine - interior was already fine)
When the bolts are still perfect cadmium and only need some cleanup, its a nice day:
I still hate cosmoline
I took out the rear of the car though, so make sure the transmission case is spotless. Car should be for sale this summer. Hope it's worth it. 100s of man hours to make it all perfect and clean (Just the outside and the engine - interior was already fine)
02-12-2015, 04:54 PM
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02-12-2015, 04:57 PM
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Awesome- When will the Amish engine-raising party happen? I have a window of bachelordom the 2nd week of April.
02-12-2015, 05:04 PM
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I couldn't help doing some extra-stuff on it to make sure its really solid - rear wheel bearings, new parking brake hardware, cad hardware for the wheel wells, and a new spoiler. I simply continue to treat the unsat-in-looking seats with different oils, etc. You suggested that softener - and were comparing it to the leatherique - where is your thought on that?
03-07-2015, 04:33 PM
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Working on the cosmoline again today. Wire brushes, brillo pads, and Oderless mineral spirits.
I found the elusive signature and some info written on the back of the transmission.
How the hell am I going to get the cosmoline off, without removing the 28 year old marker?
I found the elusive signature and some info written on the back of the transmission.
How the hell am I going to get the cosmoline off, without removing the 28 year old marker?