Big Thanks to Andreas (AOW162435)
04-05-2017, 09:00 PM
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Big Thanks to Andreas (AOW162435)
My spoiler had been making that suspect grinding noise leading me to believe that i needed to rebuilt the trans with a new bearing. I contacted Andreas (AOW162435) on a whim based on all the great work i've seen him do in the past posted on the forums. I read the DIY's and thought about tackling it myself but glad i didn't (More on that later). Sure enough, Andreas agreed to help.
I sent him the spoiler transmission along with a new bearing that i had ordered from Gert at Carnewal. Andreas notified me when the packaged arrived and updated me while he worked.
A few highlights:
Sounds like mine was in really bad shape which is why i'm glad i didn't try this myself! Surprising for a 39k mi 993.
I had noticed that the casing over the cable was becoming brittle and cracking off at the ends which i mentioned before sending. Sure enough, Andreas found a great solution 
Just wanted to let Andreas know how much i appreciated his hard work! Even though a minor job, he took his time to make sure everything was perfect! Its guys like these that help make these forums a better place
Reinstalled it today and it worked perfectly! Thanks man!
I sent him the spoiler transmission along with a new bearing that i had ordered from Gert at Carnewal. Andreas notified me when the packaged arrived and updated me while he worked.
A few highlights:
Originally Posted by AOW162435
The transmission is all back together successfully. The inner race of the old bearing was solidly rusted to the shaft. The bearing broke apart as I removed it, leaving just the race behind. That took some careful work to remove (heat & cutting), but eventually it gave in.
Originally Posted by AOW162435
Yes, I thoroughly cleaned all parts and used a waterproof grease before closing it back up (two-part epoxy).
Originally Posted by AOW162435
Instead of tape, I found a heat shrink tubing that fit nicely - I think it will last better and looks 'cleaner' than tape.
Just wanted to let Andreas know how much i appreciated his hard work! Even though a minor job, he took his time to make sure everything was perfect! Its guys like these that help make these forums a better place
Reinstalled it today and it worked perfectly! Thanks man!
Last edited by GBX; 04-05-2017 at 09:27 PM.
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04-06-2017, 12:08 AM
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My spoiler had been making that suspect grinding noise leading me to believe that i needed to rebuilt the trans with a new bearing. I contacted Andreas (AOW162435) on a whim based on all the great work i've seen him do in the past posted on the forums. I read the DIY's and thought about tackling it myself but glad i didn't (More on that later). Sure enough, Andreas agreed to help.
Just wanted to let Andreas know how much i appreciated his hard work! Even though a minor job, he took his time to make sure everything was perfect! Its guys like these that help make these forums a better place Reinstalled it today and it worked perfectly! Thanks man!
Just wanted to let Andreas know how much i appreciated his hard work! Even though a minor job, he took his time to make sure everything was perfect! Its guys like these that help make these forums a better place
Reinstalled it today and it worked perfectly! Thanks man!Thank you for entrusting your gearbox to someone as sketchy as myself - I enjoyed the rebuild. Pics below.
Your curtains have developed new gaps.
As a moderator, you should hold yourself to a much higher standard than the masses, and refrain from online chicanery & general malfeasance.
Exactly.
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At my advanced age, it's getting harder all the time.
I try.
You should walk outside and start scanning the skies...
- Condition of gearbox once I opened it:
- The worm gear in all of its rust & grease encrusted glory:
- All parts cleaned:
- Clean bevel gear:
- Clean worm gear with inner race of bearing still firmly in place:
- Sealed bearing pressed on:
- Heat shrink tubing repair:
- More heat shrink tubing goodness:
- Greased & ready to roll:
- Case closed:
Andreas
Last edited by AOW162435; 04-06-2017 at 12:30 AM.
04-06-2017, 01:06 AM
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A wonderful thread and story, reflecting lots of meticulous work and sharing same, the epitome of what this Forum and its members reflect. Andreas is an obvious asset...
Mark, was your surprising comment as moderator meant as a joke, or the contrary?
Mark, was your surprising comment as moderator meant as a joke, or the contrary?
04-06-2017, 01:12 AM
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^^^ this is why i love this place.
04-06-2017, 01:12 AM
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I can speak for Mark - it was merely a joke. We've known each other too long.
Andreas
04-06-2017, 07:39 AM
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