G8RB8's 928S4 Resurrection Thread
09-01-2012, 01:33 PM
#77
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I got a look inside the crankcase yesterday. No damage although the thrust bearing is almost completely gone.
Seems the entire vacuum system is screwed up and will need re-done. The PO apparently removed most of it and just blocked off lines.
The heater core is bypassed (I knew this) I assume it leaks. The car came with a replacement I will put in later when I pull the dash to repair the leather cover that's shrinking and coming unglued.
Vinnie opines that rehabbing the vac system will get the A/C working better.
Seems the entire vacuum system is screwed up and will need re-done. The PO apparently removed most of it and just blocked off lines.
The heater core is bypassed (I knew this) I assume it leaks. The car came with a replacement I will put in later when I pull the dash to repair the leather cover that's shrinking and coming unglued.
Vinnie opines that rehabbing the vac system will get the A/C working better.
09-03-2012, 06:57 PM
#78
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Recommended tires? I like the Bridgestone Potenzas on my Boxster.
Last edited by G8RB8; 12-20-2012 at 11:38 AM.
11-02-2012, 06:59 AM
#79
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Thread Starter
Update:
Decided to swap out the engine for one Vinnie had in the back from...
Wait for it...
A Porsche boat.
It's almost new and I got it for $1500 including dis assembly and gasket replacement. It's going in the car now.
Decided to swap out the engine for one Vinnie had in the back from...
Wait for it...
A Porsche boat.
It's almost new and I got it for $1500 including dis assembly and gasket replacement. It's going in the car now.
11-09-2012, 11:17 AM
#81
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Thread Starter
Engine is in the car. Vinnie found the modulator vac line connected to the heater control valve??? De-borking all the vac lines today. Might pick it up this PM. In the hopper links.
Pod Removal (GTS, but close)Update Vinnie rehabbed the pod and replaced the odometer gear.
LED Conversion1 Prolly put this off now.
LED Conversion2 Same here
Odometer Gear Done
HVAC Troubleshooting Still need this to fix the actuators.
HVAC Troubleshooting2This too
Pod Removal (GTS, but close)Update Vinnie rehabbed the pod and replaced the odometer gear.
LED Conversion1 Prolly put this off now.
LED Conversion2 Same here
Odometer Gear Done
HVAC Troubleshooting Still need this to fix the actuators.
HVAC Troubleshooting2This too
Last edited by G8RB8; 11-21-2012 at 07:19 PM. Reason: Update status
11-09-2012, 11:18 AM
#82
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Odometer Gears LTD
72 Croatan Road
Newport News, VA
23606
757-593-3478
Description_____________ Qty____Rate____Amount
Porsche 20x21 tooth gear___1_____25.00___25.00
Federal Express Shipping____1_____9.14___9.14
_____________________________________$34.14
72 Croatan Road
Newport News, VA
23606
757-593-3478
Description_____________ Qty____Rate____Amount
Porsche 20x21 tooth gear___1_____25.00___25.00
Federal Express Shipping____1_____9.14___9.14
_____________________________________$34.14
Last edited by G8RB8; 11-09-2012 at 12:28 PM.
11-21-2012, 07:14 PM
#83
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Baby's home.
$9000 total, but he fixed a LOT of stuff I was going to put off. All together not too bad. I'll be working on her all weekend and will update as I go.
$9000 total, but he fixed a LOT of stuff I was going to put off. All together not too bad. I'll be working on her all weekend and will update as I go.
11-22-2012, 09:47 AM
#84
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Tip for new guys
Start a build thread like this.
Religiously post links in it to write ups on things you need to do for your car, like this...
Fuse Panel Rehab
I knew this existed, but it took :30 minutes to find it now that I'm ready to do it.
Start a build thread like this.
Religiously post links in it to write ups on things you need to do for your car, like this...
Fuse Panel Rehab
I knew this existed, but it took :30 minutes to find it now that I'm ready to do it.
11-22-2012, 07:05 PM
#86
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Thread Starter
Got her out on the highway for the first time today. Brand new heater valve failed. Took it off and connected the hose straight to the block to limp home.
Car and I cooled off and I took the driver side door panel off, fixed the arm rest bracket, took all the switches apart and cleaned them. Memory switch was not even together completely. Mirror switch was all corroded. Fixed it all up and assembled. Still no power mirrors. I'm sure it's the fuse panel, but I decided to wait until I can buy some good contact cleaner tomorrow to pull it out.
Took it off and connected the hose straight to the block to limp home.Car and I cooled off and I took the driver side door panel off, fixed the arm rest bracket, took all the switches apart and cleaned them. Memory switch was not even together completely. Mirror switch was all corroded. Fixed it all up and assembled. Still no power mirrors. I'm sure it's the fuse panel, but I decided to wait until I can buy some good contact cleaner tomorrow to pull it out.
11-23-2012, 04:16 PM
#88
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Thread Starter
https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...5212012_v1.pdf
All done. Voltmeter used to sit just below 12 at idle now reads 13.
I need to replace the sunroof seals. Instructions here.
And
http://www.kondratyev.com/porsche/te...or/sunroof.htm
__________________
Front was easy. Just lubed it up with dish soap, grabbed the end with some hemostats and with the roof open a crack wormed it into place.
I'll still take the roof out when I get the rear piece and see if I need to do anything more to the front.
All done. Voltmeter used to sit just below 12 at idle now reads 13.
I need to replace the sunroof seals. Instructions here.
And
http://www.kondratyev.com/porsche/te...or/sunroof.htm
__________________
Front was easy. Just lubed it up with dish soap, grabbed the end with some hemostats and with the roof open a crack wormed it into place.
I'll still take the roof out when I get the rear piece and see if I need to do anything more to the front.
Last edited by G8RB8; 12-01-2012 at 05:23 PM.
12-13-2012, 08:17 AM
#89
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Thread Starter
Need to rehab the 14 pin connector.
Good info here https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...nder-hood.html
Done, but the bottom is cracked so I'll be back in there.
Good info here https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...nder-hood.html
Done, but the bottom is cracked so I'll be back in there.
Last edited by G8RB8; 12-15-2012 at 02:16 PM. Reason: done
12-14-2012, 01:45 PM
#90
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Thread Starter
Seat and mirror troubleshooting
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...e-mirrors.html
Had another go at the passenger seat which was stuck pretty far forward and would only move about an inch either direction. There's a bolt loose in the outboard track that it jams on. I managed to knock it loose and get the seat back another two inches. I still don't think I can get the seat out though. I guess I'll have to chisel the front bolts, but I can't even see the back ones, even when it's as far forward as it will go.
Any suggestions?
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...e-mirrors.html
Had another go at the passenger seat which was stuck pretty far forward and would only move about an inch either direction. There's a bolt loose in the outboard track that it jams on. I managed to knock it loose and get the seat back another two inches. I still don't think I can get the seat out though. I guess I'll have to chisel the front bolts, but I can't even see the back ones, even when it's as far forward as it will go.
Any suggestions?
Last edited by G8RB8; 12-15-2012 at 02:22 PM. Reason: Update status