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02-16-2014, 03:30 AM
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Doug. The good news is around 10 years ago I took the DIY for rear spoiler bearing replacement to Deans guys and now they can do this (if it needs doing) while they are sorting out your bolt. Im pretty sure they carry the bearing and its a low cost job. Im pretty sure looking at the photos Dougs car is still nose now which would indicate the rear wheel in the 964 sits much close to the guard from centre axles then the fronts - which is the case for all 911 including the 993 at least that Im aware of. The stance on David/Dougs/Matts car always appeared a good balance between aggressive road/track and practical everyday Auckland use IMO...
02-16-2014, 03:35 AM
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I have the luxury of going through every friggin system in the C4 over the last 11 months. The alternator was the last piece in the puzzle. I've checked for fluid leaks. Nothing bad but some seepage from the oil tank. Those of you that haven't done any oil lines should check their condition. Also need to decide if I'll stump up for a litre of SRF before I go. It's not the type of thing you'll find in Invercargill, but at $150 per litre is not something you necessarily keep as a standby. Doug and I ran through a list of things to cover most road side eventualities. Quite a list.
02-16-2014, 03:36 AM
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Yeah, Paul, I dont think youll regret it. Youll use them up somewhere along the line. I really thought I could get away with mine then change them out during the SITT, but frankly Id rather be eating bacon for breakfast in a Queenstown cafe than changing pads so have moved the plan around. Ive ordered a new rear tyre to replace the bust one but still contemplating if Ill bother with a tyre change although Ill ship them down with your and Petes car just in case...
02-16-2014, 03:40 AM
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I have the luxury of going through every friggin system in the C4 over the last 11 months. The alternator was the last piece in the puzzle. I've checked for fluid leaks. Nothing bad but some seepage from the oil tank. Those of you that haven't done any oil lines should check their condition. Also need to decide if I'll stump up for a litre of SRF before I go. It's not the type of thing you'll find in Invercargill, but at $150 per litre is not something you necessarily keep as a standby. Doug and I ran through a list of things to cover most road side eventualities. Quite a list.
02-16-2014, 03:48 AM
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Matt replaced the rear wheel bearings on the C2 and fronts are on my list to at least look at. Thanks for the hints on checking oil lines, shifter etc. My SITT C2 prep list is huge. The boxster would have been more reliable (modern, 80k, well maintained) but the 964 troupe will be fun.
964 owners, do you run with the underside engine cover installed or off. Mine is off and the thinking is it lets more air circulate but i cant help think Porsche engineers designed it to be used for good reason. Thoughts?
964 owners, do you run with the underside engine cover installed or off. Mine is off and the thinking is it lets more air circulate but i cant help think Porsche engineers designed it to be used for good reason. Thoughts?
02-16-2014, 04:10 AM
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Matt replaced the rear wheel bearings on the C2 and fronts are on my list to at least look at. Thanks for the hints on checking oil lines, shifter etc. My SITT C2 prep list is huge. The boxster would have been more reliable (modern, 80k, well maintained) but the 964 troupe will be fun. 964 owners, do you run with the underside engine cover installed or off. Mine is off and the thinking is it lets more air circulate but i cant help think Porsche engineers designed it to be used for good reason. Thoughts?
The thing with the 964 is that it's old. Nothing more complicated than that. Keep on top of the cars condition and there's no problem. You have a better history on yours than I had on mine. Should be just a check not a $$$ issue.
02-16-2014, 04:26 AM
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Just checked Matt's invoices and the SRF fluid changeover used 1l of SRF. Prior to that 1l of Porsche fluid. This is for C2 with smaller brakes. Are you sure about "the 964 took double". Its around $130 discounted per litre. Of course the C4 has bigger brakes so maybe it uses a lot more fluid capacity? Both 986 and 987 Boxsters had bigger brakes and used about 800mls or so. Macca's 993 used 1l. Maybe a C4 issue?
02-16-2014, 04:28 AM
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I've read that the engine cover allowed for a cooler running engine. Counterintuitive. I've also read it was designed to reduce noise. Whatever the case most cars I've seen run without it. The thing with the 964 is that it's old. Nothing more complicated than that. Keep on top of the cars condition and there's no problem. You have a better history on yours than I had on mine. Should be just a check not a $$$ issue.
Dave, Matt... What do you know?
Feels like I should have it on. Probably less drag too.
02-16-2014, 04:37 AM
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Just checked Matt's invoices and the SRF fluid changeover used 1l of SRF. Prior to that 1l of Porsche fluid. This is for C2 with smaller brakes. Are you sure about "the 964 took double". Its around $130 discounted per litre. Of course the C4 has bigger brakes so maybe it uses a lot more fluid capacity? Both 986 and 987 Boxsters had bigger brakes and used about 800mls or so. Macca's 993 used 1l. Maybe a C4 issue?
For a complete flush on a C4, if you follow all of the recommended procedures and bleed quantities (in the shop manual and Adrian's book), and bleed the ABS accumulator, solenoid, PDAS locks, four brake calipers, and clutch slave - you will need slightly more than 2 litres.
02-16-2014, 04:42 AM
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Doug. Do a rennlist global search on "engine tray"......then spend the next 3 weeks reading the threads. You think our thread is a long one! Its the most debated 964/993 part in history. You decide LOL!
02-16-2014, 04:51 AM
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