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Then installed the new hoses. The pressure hose was rebuilt, and the other rubber was replaced with new rubber on the return lines:
I don't have a picture, but the pump end of the pressure line is a REAL PITA to get the banjo bolt aligned and started. It is tough angle and a tight space.
So, about four years later, I am replacing this hose with a brand new hose. Rebuilt hose leaking from both crimped ends. Rebuilding had been done locally by a reputable firm. I had hoped for more than 4 years life.
New PS pressure line installed.
Rant on:
Really a PITA for running a tube that only needs to span a half meter.
-Remove cross brace
-Remove intake tube
-Remove air dam
-Remove alternator ( fight long bolt against lower radiator hose)
-Remove upper oil cooling line to access banjo bolt on fuel pump.
-Soak up oil from above oil line off of floor and face
-Soak up / Wipe Up ATF fluid from PS pump
-Drop front sway bar
-Soak up / Wipe Up ATF fluid from steering rack
-Fight to run new hose from pump to rack
-Clean and dress wounds from the fight to run new hose
-Fight banjo bolts to start thread ( why are these so demanding for prefect alignment?)
-Re-install all above.
-Re-dress wounds
-Clean oil and ATF fluids off floor again.
Rant off.
Trying to decide if this needs its own thread. I am disappointed in Lloyds mats. I bought them brand new in Feb of 2013, so just over 5 years and 45k miles ago. My car is garage kept, and when I drive it to work, it typically sits in a covered garage there too. Look how much the big rear mat has faded compared the the floor mat, which was not used in the car. Note that the tool holder carpet , which is likely as old as the car, has not faded nearly as much as the 5 year old Lloyd mat. The Lloyd mats have a 5 year warranty, which expired Feb of 2018.
Lloyd’s premium mats should last 20+ years, but they DO fade quickly. They can easily be brought back to almost original condition with SEM spray paints, they give professional results and will not fade over time
Trying to decide if this needs its own thread. I am disappointed in Lloyds mats. I bought them brand new in Feb of 2013, so just over 5 years and 45k miles ago. My car is garage kept, and when I drive it to work, it typically sits in a covered garage there too. Look how much the big rear mat has faded compared the the floor mat, which was not used in the car. Note that the tool holder carpet , which is likely as old as the car, has not faded nearly as much as the 5 year old Lloyd mat. The Lloyd mats have a 5 year warranty, which expired Feb of 2018.
I have the same problem with my very expensive Lloyds LUXE floor mats. Completely faded after a few years. This is somewhat inconceivable to me since both the front and rear floor mats are faded the same amount but neither receive much direct sunlight. I have reached out to Lloyds several times to discuss replacing them under their 'lifetime' warranty policy but I have not ever received a response.
But it is now dead. Luckily I had a new diaphragm left over from an HVAC refresh on my old S4. Let me say that Porsche could have easily made the Recirc box removable from the top, or just made the shield that covers the diaphragm and vent from water ingress a second, removable piece, and this job would have taken half the time. No head standing while futzing with package shelves and CEP's. I hope that engineer rots in hell. Anyhow, it has now been replaced.
The 3M Caulk was annoying expensive for what it is, but I did NOT want to have to do this job again because of a leak. Show some signs of earlier water ingress, but I have not seen any other issues.
12-05-2018, 01:53 PM
