por4ever

I think I have FINALLY zeroed in on a lean running condition I have had since I bought the car. At some point the vacuum lines for the FPR and charcoal canister vent got switched (by me I am sure, while chasing other vacuum leaks). The port the FPR was plugged in to is actually before the throttle plate if I remember correctly. So it was never getting a signal to increase pressure. There was a bit of a knock this morning but no where near as bad as it has been. I'll check fuel pressure this weekend.
Driving to Chicago next week for the Lemons Route Sucky Suck rally.


968 vacuum line diagram

This, because I could not find it anywhere else.

odurandina

Nice ***. There's something about this view of a Red 968.

Yogii

Always nice to see a 968 getting some love/tlc......

-Yogii

H.F.B.

Last week I refurbished my tiptronic torque tube.

Thank you Clarks Garage for providing this sketch and instructions




So I procured 2 sets (8 pieces) of these Delrin inserts. 2 sets in case something goes wrong.


Then I pulled the shaft



Pulled the bearings.




Cleaned, sanded and sprayed the tube.



Procured new SKF energy effcient bearings https://docs.rs-online.com/1bff/0900766b80eb79d5.pdf



Pulled the old tt torque converter bearings as well and replaced the old ones with energy efficient bearings


New bearings installed



New bearings installed.






It's really amazing how easy and smooth the shaft turns now.

kingroon

Nice work..!!

kingroon

Got my 968 back from the Garage having had Full Geo, and the difference that has made is incredible..

Mechanic told me I was a little "out" at the Front, which would explain some Tramlining.. Took it out for an early morning run on Saturday, over to a place called Herne Bay [70 Miles or so away].. The A2 was empty of traffic so I could have a little fun.. Amazing how calm and collected the ride was at a considerably naughty speed..

Yogii

Naughty speed is the right speed for these cars...

-Yogii
AKA 968 Novice

kingroon

Bolted the Recaros into my 968..! And what a transformation, both in looks and in drive feel.. So pleased..

If you wanna have a read on their restoration - https://kingroon.blog/2020/10/26/buck-it/

LM964

Having read through your blog for the work and the final costings (minus booze), it seems definitely worthwhile if you don't mind a) applying plenty of elbow grease and b) long periods of waiting/hanging around. Nice work, impressed and has me thinking now for my own red Sport...

kingroon

Thanks It is defo worthwhile, not least because of the cost savings, as the I Did That Factor is COVID / Lockdown Depression busting..!!

There's a single SPG on Ebay at the moment.. £650 ONO, but they might take a lot less..? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RECARO-SP...c/174493424691

LM964

Thanks. Watching, no bids yet so who knows.

Been looking around for similar style seats and seems there are one or two lookilikees in Sparco's new less expensive range. After splashing out for a new garage lift this year I need to prioritise my 2021 budget!

Jim C

Lookin' top notch Kingroon!

kingroon

Found a nice dry Cave to stick the Sport in during the Winter Months..

Ufnavy06

I bought it. Then I drove it to go pick up pizza and had a lot of people doing double takes. They didn't know what they saw.

Yogii

Was their reaction anything like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH-S...ature=youtu.be



Yogii
AKA 968 Novice