What did you do to your 924/944/968 today?

Althejazzman · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:22 pm

jonjeffryes wrote:

Radiator replaced...big crack in the plastic section on the original fortunately spotted before I lost all the coolant. New leads, dizzy cap and rotor fitted...just because they were cheap on EBAY, can't do any harm.

Oh and jut about to throw in a new HRW relay in the hope it sorts out the fault there.
Everything else will have to wait until after Snetterton

Unfortunately I found it's the plastic tanks that let down the design of the radiator. All aluminium racing radiators are available, but at £450 I couldn't justify it!

jonjeffryes · **Posted:** Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:38 pm

Unfortunately I found it's the plastic tanks that let down the design of the radiator. All aluminium racing radiators are available, but at £450 I couldn't justify

I went cheapskate with a used EBAY replacement Alex. All 80's plastic tank rads must be getting suspect now...mine had a stress fracture that could only be seen once the rad was out.

Bow Runner · **Posted:** Sun Nov 17, 2013 4:50 pm

Replaced the air filter which didn't look like it had been done for many many years and the car seems much perkier for it. Also re sealed one of the rear light clusters to make it watertight. Took it off and found what looked like blue tack sealing it before! Didn't take long and a pretty easy fix. Used some 8mm body panel sealant cord. Just the other one to do and I will be watertight for the winter.

broady_6 · **Posted:** Sat Nov 30, 2013 5:25 pm

Put a set of boge shocks on the rear, what a difference it makes. My car is clearly a tired old girl! Every new bit gives me another 50%

Endoman · **Posted:** Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:34 pm

Fitted 968 mirror to my S2 to find that the mirror base is LHD and 968 door handle, now the door won't open. GF said if it ain't broke don't fix it. Just the help I needed.
Got new bases off ebay and intend to take the door glass out so I can actually see what is going on. What joy, what fun.

nicksonmsport · **Posted:** Sat Nov 30, 2013 8:40 pm

started removing all the running gear from my 924 turbo race car ready for a winter refresh/rebuild.

Endoman · **Posted:** Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:46 am

Took the door glass out and the rear guide to access lock. Popped the door open and adjusted the length of the operating rod, success. Glass back in after 2 hrs, having a cig. and a coffee before I stick the door panel back on.
To those who fancy trying this mod I would advise doing it by the book i.e. take the glass out, still a pain but easier in the long run and not as frustrating.

flt505 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:09 pm

Went for a drive - left house at 10ish and up the road for a coffee breakfast, then onwards on our great roads. Two pics quickly shot...

It must have been at least 28-30degs but the oil pressure sat at 4.5 to 5.0 all the way. Driving speed approx. 140ks. My thermo switch failed a few months back and I replaced the switch and the stat with a 'high temp' combo, so the rad temp sits around the 1/4 on the dial (sourced from the US) - so much ideal for country driving. Also decent % coolant in the radiator is a must...
Dave -

DarrylH · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 12:52 pm

Fantastic view! Very jealous of the weather too :lol:

Carrera RSR · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:22 pm

Althejazzman wrote:

jonjeffryes wrote:

Radiator replaced...big crack in the plastic section on the original fortunately spotted before I lost all the coolant. New leads, dizzy cap and rotor fitted...just because they were cheap on EBAY, can't do any harm.

Oh and jut about to throw in a new HRW relay in the hope it sorts out the fault there.
Everything else will have to wait until after Snetterton

Unfortunately I found it's the plastic tanks that let down the design of the radiator. All aluminium racing radiators are available, but at £450 I couldn't justify it!

This is still working for me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-56MM-A ... 20d4fa795d No import/VAT paid on arrival as well, which was nice

Althejazzman · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:37 pm

Carrera RSR wrote:

Althejazzman wrote:

jonjeffryes wrote:

Radiator replaced...big crack in the plastic section on the original fortunately spotted before I lost all the coolant. New leads, dizzy cap and rotor fitted...just because they were cheap on EBAY, can't do any harm.

Oh and jut about to throw in a new HRW relay in the hope it sorts out the fault there.
Everything else will have to wait until after Snetterton

Unfortunately I found it's the plastic tanks that let down the design of the radiator. All aluminium racing radiators are available, but at £450 I couldn't justify it!

This is still working for me http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-56MM-A ... 20d4fa795d No import/VAT paid on arrival as well, which was nice

From China? Are you sure it's not a pirated copy!

nicksonmsport · **Posted:** Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:01 pm

finished stripping my 924 turbo, back to bare shell. will be mounted on rollover jig tomorrow and work can begin!

Pea · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 5:26 pm

Today I picked up my refurbed cookie cutters, which will be replacing the wrong offset teledials in due course...

Before:

Still before:

After:

Which means I'll soon be able to say goodbye to tucked in rear wheels, at long last!:

scam75 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:03 pm

Got it back from paint shop today. O/S rear quarter, scene of repair years ago, bit of metal cut out and replaced, quarter painted. Wing mirror painted and scabby stone ship on N/S replaced and painted, metal all good underneath! Car all polished and looking a million dollars, not a bit of imperfection anywhere! Was near dark when collected, pics to follow!

Stuart

944 Man · **Posted:** Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:05 pm

That car was crying out for an expedient adaption!

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