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I can't tell.. did you have a local shop do the coolant pipes, or is that your place? I called a few local Porsche specialty shops and they had never heard of the coolant pipes going bad...
Yes, I did the coolant pipe preventative repair on the car myself at the dealership I work for. I would have your P car shop do a little more homework, as @Skwerl said, it's probably the most common BIG failure known to occur on the early water cooled Mezgers.
Originally Posted by MexicoBlueTurboS
@NSXavier Great progression of upgrades. Looks like an amazing car. What does 'FltRate' refer to ?
Thanks! FLTRATE = FLAT RATE. Being an automotive service technician by trade, I thought it would be clever to hint at my profession. Flat rate is the the way most all service techs pay structure is based. Basically paid by time units per job. Additionally, within the technicians circle, to "flat rate" a job you're doing means to do it as fast and efficiently as you possibly can. Example: I flat rated the f*ck out of that piston job. Being that the car is pretty much the fastest car I've owned, I'm a service technician by trade who likes to think I work pretty quickly, and the car has a turbo Flat Six...I felt the plate works in more ways than one.
Excellent thread, I am doing an engine out stripdown on my car at present, good to see what you have done. Mines a tip :/ but if it was a manual I would be all over that new shifter setup you have, it looks superb.
One question in fact. I am doing pretty much the same work as you have done (plus replacing a chain guide sealing washer). Did you vacuum test or pressure test the coolant system in any way before refitting the engine (after doing all the pipe resealing, oring replacement, rubber pipe replacement.
I would really like to vac test the system before re installing the engine. the other option is triple check everything and hope for the best. I am doing mine off axle stands in my garage so I would really rather not have to take the engine out again for a micro leak I missed!
One question in fact. I am doing pretty much the same work as you have done (plus replacing a chain guide sealing washer). Did you vacuum test or pressure test the coolant system in any way before refitting the engine (after doing all the pipe resealing, oring replacement, rubber pipe replacement.
I would really like to vac test the system before re installing the engine. the other option is triple check everything and hope for the best. I am doing mine off axle stands in my garage so I would really rather not have to take the engine out again for a micro leak I missed!
thanks
Thank you. Yes I vacuum tested the entire system using the motiv coolant bleeder/filler. I basically blocked off one of the main water passages for the rear coolant hose along with all the other open hoses and used the remaining water passage to fit the tool onto and pull a vacuum. once it was vacuumed, I let it sit for about 20 minutes and monitored the gauge. It never bled off so at that point was when it was gtg for me.
Thank you. Yes I vacuum tested the entire system using the motiv coolant bleeder/filler. I basically blocked off one of the main water passages for the rear coolant hose along with all the other open hoses and used the remaining water passage to fit the tool onto and pull a vacuum. once it was vacuumed, I let it sit for about 20 minutes and monitored the gauge. It never bled off so at that point was when it was gtg for me.
Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. and for oil lines? not able to test I guess?
Do you mean you fitted the tool to one of the big coolant connectors that hook up to the rubber pipes in the engine bay (that go to hardpipes around they bay)?
I dont yet have a vacuum tester but will be getting one for when I refill it with coolant, what adapters does that one come with?
thanks again
Thanks! FLTRATE = FLAT RATE. Being an automotive service technician by trade, I thought it would be clever to hint at my profession. Flat rate is the the way most all service techs pay structure is based. Basically paid by time units per job. Additionally, within the technicians circle, to "flat rate" a job you're doing means to do it as fast and efficiently as you possibly can. Example: I flat rated the f*ck out of that piston job. Being that the car is pretty much the fastest car I've owned, I'm a service technician by trade who likes to think I work pretty quickly, and the car has a turbo Flat Six...I felt the plate works in more ways than one.
All I can say is Xavier can Flat-Out wrench on these P-cars ! Guys, I have seen the car in person and it is very kleeeeennnn. Nice work on the Numeric piece man, a shame indeed that it's all covered up!
Back in August, I decided to take off my front bumper and hood to have it resprayed and fix all the rock chips that peppered the front end after 12 years and 57k miles. To take off the front cover, the front wheels have to be removed. When I took off the front right wheel, I had CV grease all over my hand. Great. What started out as a simple aesthetic improvement ended up becoming another project. The front axles received new front inner and outer CV joint boots and grease and hardware. The front damper assemblies received new top hats and bump stops. I also cleaned and freshened up the front and rear brake calipers and applied ceramic coating to them. I had my painter who’s a personal friend of mine refinish the hood and bumper along with a new aftermarket front lip. After 30 days, I then had my detailer come by and refine everything and perform the 6 month maintenance on the car.
Fun times. -_-
Torn down Suspension and axles about to go back in after installing new parts photos my painter sent me from the booth photos my painter sent me from the booth
Torn CV boot old top hats and bump stops photos my painter sent me from the booth Photo taken by my detailer Photo taken by my detailer Photo taken by my detailer
Car is currently listed for sale, though I don’t know if I could actually let it go after the time I’ve put into working on it.
I AM THINKING OF GETTING THE FIFTEEN52 WHEELS LIKE THE ONES YOU HAD ON YOUR CAR. WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THEM. I REALLY LIKE THE LOOK BUT I DONT KNOW IF THEY ARE TOO HEAVY OR ANY CONS ABOUT THEM, SINCE YOU REPLACED THEM LATER WITH ANOTHER MODEL.
The car looks great! A lot of work for a new owner. What's the drop with those H&R springs? I got Eibach 0.8" drop. Barely noticeable over the stock height. Love the TE37s. Straight up trade with my HRE's?
07-15-2019, 08:23 AM
