The Kahdmus Syndrome
05-29-2004, 05:04 PM
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The Kahdmus Syndrome
Had a dose of the Kahdmus Syndrome this afternoon.
It strikes the unwitting victim who attempts some simple 964-DIY in the belief that it will be a straightforward job.
My rear spoiler wall was split. Last time I replaced it (nearly ten years ago), it took about 20 minutes.
THIS time, I was surprised to find that the new part had a 993 part number. Still, it looked just the same.
Off came the old wall in about two minutes. So far, so good.
I fitted the bottom part of the new one first, remembering that it needs the spoiler in a 'half-way-up' position to do this. No problem, this is going to be a genuine 5-minute job.
TWO HOURS later, I was still struggling with the top end - trying to force the 'slot' on the top of the wall onto the tongue of the spoiler. The plastic on the new part was just too stiff and inflexible.
I forced until I hardly had the strength left to stand up anymore. I tried using a wooden 'drift' and a hammer. I tried heating the plastic with a hairdryer to expand and soften it. I tried using grease. I tried forcing the slot open with a screwdriver. I tried swearing. I tried kicking the garage wall.
In the end, I think kicking the garage wall was the thing that did it.
Still, Howard, at least I didn't break anything.
(I think)
It strikes the unwitting victim who attempts some simple 964-DIY in the belief that it will be a straightforward job.
My rear spoiler wall was split. Last time I replaced it (nearly ten years ago), it took about 20 minutes.
THIS time, I was surprised to find that the new part had a 993 part number. Still, it looked just the same.
Off came the old wall in about two minutes. So far, so good.
I fitted the bottom part of the new one first, remembering that it needs the spoiler in a 'half-way-up' position to do this. No problem, this is going to be a genuine 5-minute job.
TWO HOURS later, I was still struggling with the top end - trying to force the 'slot' on the top of the wall onto the tongue of the spoiler. The plastic on the new part was just too stiff and inflexible.
I forced until I hardly had the strength left to stand up anymore. I tried using a wooden 'drift' and a hammer. I tried heating the plastic with a hairdryer to expand and soften it. I tried using grease. I tried forcing the slot open with a screwdriver. I tried swearing. I tried kicking the garage wall.
In the end, I think kicking the garage wall was the thing that did it.
Still, Howard, at least I didn't break anything.
(I think)
05-29-2004, 05:15 PM
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Re: The Kahdmus Syndrome
Originally posted by John Boggiano
...Still, Howard, at least I didn't break anything.
(I think)
...Still, Howard, at least I didn't break anything.
(I think)
'cept maybe a toe or two, right?
Well, its my weekend to fix my distributor belt, but I'm now wondering if you've jinxed the whole affair JB!
Really I think its a testament to our persistence and even more so to our HONESTY, that we soldier on in this fashion...!
Cheers,
05-29-2004, 05:36 PM
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John,
I replaced mine last week. I found a fairly simple way through trial and error. I put the spoiler all the way up and then installed the lower part . Next I put some lubricant into the channel of the upper part. I aligned the passenger side with the lip and then put a slot bladed screw driver into the channel on the back side of the wall( There are two lips , one is engaged into the spoiler and the other has no purpose). Now I tapped the screw driver with a hammer and gradually the lip engaged. I then just moved along the edge till the remaining spoiler wall lip locked into place.
Unfortunately I got a couple of small cuts on my hands prior to figuring out this way.
I replaced mine last week. I found a fairly simple way through trial and error. I put the spoiler all the way up and then installed the lower part . Next I put some lubricant into the channel of the upper part. I aligned the passenger side with the lip and then put a slot bladed screw driver into the channel on the back side of the wall( There are two lips , one is engaged into the spoiler and the other has no purpose). Now I tapped the screw driver with a hammer and gradually the lip engaged. I then just moved along the edge till the remaining spoiler wall lip locked into place.
Unfortunately I got a couple of small cuts on my hands prior to figuring out this way.
05-29-2004, 05:45 PM
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Sounds good - I suspect that part of my problem was trying to do it close to the back wall of the garage, in poor light, rather than outside in the sunshine.
And why did I do it in there?...
Because it was only going to be a 5 minute job!
And why did I do it in there?...
Because it was only going to be a 5 minute job!
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05-29-2004, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by John Boggiano
Sounds good - I suspect that part of my problem was trying to do it close to the back wall of the garage, in poor light, rather than outside in the sunshine.
Sounds good - I suspect that part of my problem was trying to do it close to the back wall of the garage, in poor light, rather than outside in the sunshine.
P.S. Watched Palace/West Ham at a sports bar here beginning at 7 a.m. local time (somebody's gotta' do it). (I'm a Yank with an EPL obsession-don't ask!) The Eastenders that live in SF simply stayed up and didn't stop drinking from the night before. Exhilerating match. Unfortunate outcome for the Eastenders. So, they just kept drinking. They're probably still drinking or have passed out.
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05-30-2004, 01:30 PM
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David, My apologies. I'm horrible with names - good with faces. I'll baptize you something else in the future I'm sure! LOL!
Ian - dont think we need to name a syndrome after you. The "C" does stand for something right?
Ian - dont think we need to name a syndrome after you. The "C" does stand for something right?
