Any Rennlisters from New Zealand?
08-22-2014, 02:46 AM
Burning Brakes
I have a 2003 Audi A4 Quattro I won't be using. It's a bit rough compared to a 991 GT3 but it's never let me down. Done 205kms so won't be offended if you have a better offer. I won't take cash but I need you to post a minimum of 100 words on why the 964 is the best 911 ever and a sentence on why Turbos are superior.
08-22-2014, 02:55 AM
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LOL! That a hard sell trust me :-). I've even tried Grandads old 1992 Laser (5spd, manual windows, no power steering and no air con). He bought it new and left it to us when he died at 92. Its on the road and gets used for "taking stuff to the tip". Im actually surprised the council havent taken it away yet! At parking speeds Jo struggles to actually turn the wheel.
The day is nearing when we need to buy something permanent. Im trying to push that off till there might be something interesting to organise a trip around and import from UK/Europe. Shouldn't have sold the M5 but the 991 GT3 is using that loaned parking space. I stupidly thought she could utilise one of the 911s but shes made it clear shes not prepared to be "that responsible". I think it might be back to the Hertz crowd. Will be paying the lower excess premium and taking extensive footage under, over, inside and outside the car!
The day is nearing when we need to buy something permanent. Im trying to push that off till there might be something interesting to organise a trip around and import from UK/Europe. Shouldn't have sold the M5 but the 991 GT3 is using that loaned parking space. I stupidly thought she could utilise one of the 911s but shes made it clear shes not prepared to be "that responsible". I think it might be back to the Hertz crowd. Will be paying the lower excess premium and taking extensive footage under, over, inside and outside the car!
08-22-2014, 03:22 AM
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08-22-2014, 03:27 AM
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Ive probably left this too late again. Anyone have a spare household car they want to turn into a bit of cash in September (informal rental)? Jo needs something to drive 06-11 Sept and 17-21 (10 days rental). She's not interested in my 911s. Still a bit gun shy after the "Rental Car Saga" earlier this year. She's a conservative driver. Anyone want to earn a bit of cash for a car they are not intending to use over those two weeks (excludes time away on NITT) please let me know.....
08-22-2014, 03:34 AM
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Thanks Doug, but it looks like I'm sorted on that front. Right now I'm trying to identify the source of a red liquid patch on the garage floor. Hoping like mad that it's not Herman's steering rack. If it is I might run shot gun with you in BB....
08-22-2014, 04:02 AM
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Fingers crossed on that front. If it is Conti's have someone local who's been around for years who refurbishes them. That's where mine will go
08-22-2014, 04:04 AM
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Hey Jason
How was your trip?
Finally got him back. 4 week wait for a $3 part. Finally had the valve service performed and sealed up that diff.
Check out surprise in the pic below! I'm astounded how well these cars are engineered. That valve has been operating on the little spring for who knows how long
Frankly, I couldn't tell the difference in drivability though I am glad we found it. No damage done to any of the valve train. The seat washer is pretty chewed up though you can't really see in the pic
How was your trip?
Finally got him back. 4 week wait for a $3 part. Finally had the valve service performed and sealed up that diff.
Check out surprise in the pic below! I'm astounded how well these cars are engineered. That valve has been operating on the little spring for who knows how long
Frankly, I couldn't tell the difference in drivability though I am glad we found it. No damage done to any of the valve train. The seat washer is pretty chewed up though you can't really see in the pic
08-22-2014, 04:21 AM
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John. Unfortunately that does sound like hydraulic fluid. Its quite likely its the rack. Age related. I half expect myself and others to have a similar issue with time (touching wood) as one of the last things left I haven't done preventively. Call Deano in the morning, from memory they can have it rebuilt locally. You could get it turned around in time for NITT if you got onto it now. It will only get worse with track driving. I think it can be rebuilt locally at reasonable cost - but of labour to get it in and out of there thats all...let us know the verdict.
Warwick. Unbelievable! You are so lucky (or maybe Jason was too). That could so easily had led to a valve, guide and cam job. Go buy a lotto ticket. Very very impressed it hung in there on the inner spring alone but i can see the scoring on the spring retainer seat. Wow!
08-22-2014, 05:09 AM
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You are a star Doug. She's very happy with that option. Ill drop you a PM to work out the finance and logistics....
John. Unfortunately that does sound like hydraulic fluid. Its quite likely its the rack. Age related. I half expect myself and others to have a similar issue with time (touching wood) as one of the last things left I haven't done preventively. Call Deano in the morning, from memory they can have it rebuilt locally. You could get it turned around in time for NITT if you got onto it now. It will only get worse with track driving. I think it can be rebuilt locally at reasonable cost - but of labour to get it in and out of there thats all...let us know the verdict.
Warwick. Unbelievable! You are so lucky (or maybe Jason was too). That could so easily had led to a valve, guide and cam job. Go buy a lotto ticket. Very very impressed it hung in there on the inner spring alone but i can see the scoring on the spring retainer seat. Wow!
John. Unfortunately that does sound like hydraulic fluid. Its quite likely its the rack. Age related. I half expect myself and others to have a similar issue with time (touching wood) as one of the last things left I haven't done preventively. Call Deano in the morning, from memory they can have it rebuilt locally. You could get it turned around in time for NITT if you got onto it now. It will only get worse with track driving. I think it can be rebuilt locally at reasonable cost - but of labour to get it in and out of there thats all...let us know the verdict.
Warwick. Unbelievable! You are so lucky (or maybe Jason was too). That could so easily had led to a valve, guide and cam job. Go buy a lotto ticket. Very very impressed it hung in there on the inner spring alone but i can see the scoring on the spring retainer seat. Wow!
That wasn't the only Porsche present today. I took the Turbo 3.6 to work this week and it felt a bit bouncy at idle. I now think I know what it is. Both engine mounts look completely shagged.
08-22-2014, 05:16 AM
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I had my steering rack on the 993 done a couple of years ago by Powerhaus. Contemplated doing it myself but given the consequences should it fail I decided to let them do it... plus I didn't really have the time. From memory Powerhaus sent it to Auckland for reconditioning.
Brian who owns the RUF993 on TM has done it and wrote a DIY on the 993 forum.
Brian who owns the RUF993 on TM has done it and wrote a DIY on the 993 forum.
08-22-2014, 05:18 AM
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Other side is even worse. A quick look at Pelican Parts has the OEM version at USD 457 each. A mere NZD 1,400 for two, landed in NZ.
Luckily, a rush of blood to the head last year saw me replace Herman's perfectly good mounts with race ones so I have a spare set to put in the Turbo 3.6 and they have the right part numbers, which is important to the obsessive types.
Luckily, a rush of blood to the head last year saw me replace Herman's perfectly good mounts with race ones so I have a spare set to put in the Turbo 3.6 and they have the right part numbers, which is important to the obsessive types.
08-22-2014, 05:22 AM
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The other side
08-22-2014, 05:25 AM
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I had my steering rack on the 993 done a couple of years ago by Powerhaus. Contemplated doing it myself but given the consequences should it fail I decided to let them do it... plus I didn't really have the time. From memory Powerhaus sent it to Auckland for reconditioning.
Brian who owns the RUF993 on TM has done it and wrote a DIY on the 993 forum.
Brian who owns the RUF993 on TM has done it and wrote a DIY on the 993 forum.