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Well, story so far............

The front struts are replaced with new ones.
Anti-roll bar is now sporting new poly bushes and has been refurbed,
both track rod ends are replaced with new,
stub axles are cleaned down and looking better than they were,
Front bearings checked and re greased,
New brake discs, pads and fixings are ready to be fitted.
New front lock and handle is on order and will be arriving imminently,
rear hatch lock now functions after de-seizing.
rear cam shaft seal received and ready to be fitted when car is off its stilts

Been waiting for replacement caliper spring guides. These were made 'obsolete' by Porsche, Audi and VW in 2002. Sourced new from Budaweg in Denmark!!. These arrive in the UK on about Monday, next week. This has basically saved me in the region of £300 on recon calipers. Unfortunately, it has hampered progress for refurbing the rears and renewing the fuel and brake lines. I was so looking forward to the freezing and wet weather too. So, it would appear that I will have to go skiing and indulge in excessive amounts of gluhwein, weizenbier and bratwurst. It's a hard life!!!

Then it's off to have camber and tracking adjusted as necessary.

I suppose I could source some Porsche parts too while I'm out there

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Author:	eurocliff [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:21 pm ]
Post subject:	944 Restoration
Hi, I've started the restoration of my 944 with a new Dansk stainless steel exhaust, front suspension, brake system pipework replacement and calliper overhaul with new discs and pads, new clutch hydraulics. Would it be of any interest to anyone if I recorded what happens along the way on here? Even though just begun, I've discovered quite a few obstacles and made some resolutions. For example: In the PET 1988 Katalog, section 4 Springs, shock absorber, stabilizer. If your 944 is fitted with the Fichtel + Sachs front struts then there is a better illustration of the strut in the 1991 Katalog which shows the flexible brake line support, sensor connector, clip and the upper support mounts. Also, one you've sourced the struts and springs, the rest is as rare as the proverbial rocking horse manure. Nobody in the UK or Europe markets a kit and the items have to be sourced separately or from the US. May be useful should anyone else wish to embark on a similar program of work. I am taking photos of the progress. One question I would like an answer to is this: Why do the yanks seem to be better geared up to the aftermarket availability of OE parts at a reasonable cost. Sachs strut from Euro Part £80 + VAT The same from PorscheShop £199.95 Bearing in mind that Sachs was the original part maker.

Author:	lindsayhbrown [ Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:29 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
Might be worth while documenting your work and sending it to Poprock for All Torque, could possibly split it up over a few issues if its a lengthy feature

Author:	Mitch [ Sun Dec 04, 2011 1:59 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
i for one would love to follow your resto. as i am undertaking a similar project albeit a much earlier 944. im fairly nearby in salisbury should you ever need a hand, cant promise i have a clue what im doing though.

Author:	eurocliff [ Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:40 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
Hi Mitch, Thanks for the offer. I'll probably take you up on your kind offer. Happy to show what I've done so far.

Author:	Mitch [ Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
sounds good,might have to wait till the new year though as the pig is beating me up a bit at the moment

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Author:	eurocliff [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:29 am ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
Well, story so far............ The front struts are replaced with new ones. Anti-roll bar is now sporting new poly bushes and has been refurbed, both track rod ends are replaced with new, stub axles are cleaned down and looking better than they were, Front bearings checked and re greased, New brake discs, pads and fixings are ready to be fitted. New front lock and handle is on order and will be arriving imminently, rear hatch lock now functions after de-seizing. rear cam shaft seal received and ready to be fitted when car is off its stilts Been waiting for replacement caliper spring guides. These were made 'obsolete' by Porsche, Audi and VW in 2002. Sourced new from Budaweg in Denmark!!. These arrive in the UK on about Monday, next week. This has basically saved me in the region of £300 on recon calipers. Unfortunately, it has hampered progress for refurbing the rears and renewing the fuel and brake lines. I was so looking forward to the freezing and wet weather too. So, it would appear that I will have to go skiing and indulge in excessive amounts of gluhwein, weizenbier and bratwurst. It's a hard life!!! Then it's off to have camber and tracking adjusted as necessary. I suppose I could source some Porsche parts too while I'm out there )

Author:	kongsodoken [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:36 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
eurocliff wrote: Well, story so far............ The front struts are replaced with new ones. Anti-roll bar is now sporting new poly bushes and has been refurbed, both track rod ends are replaced with new, stub axles are cleaned down and looking better than they were, Front bearings checked and re greased, New brake discs, pads and fixings are ready to be fitted. New front lock and handle is on order and will be arriving imminently, rear hatch lock now functions after de-seizing. rear cam shaft seal received and ready to be fitted when car is off its stilts Been waiting for replacement caliper spring guides. These were made 'obsolete' by Porsche, Audi and VW in 2002. Sourced new from Budaweg in Denmark!!. These arrive in the UK on about Monday, next week. This has basically saved me in the region of £300 on recon calipers. Unfortunately, it has hampered progress for refurbing the rears and renewing the fuel and brake lines. I was so looking forward to the freezing and wet weather too. So, it would appear that I will have to go skiing and indulge in excessive amounts of gluhwein, weizenbier and bratwurst. It's a hard life!!! Then it's off to have camber and tracking adjusted as necessary. I suppose I could source some Porsche parts too while I'm out there ) Sounds like your doing well ...but you have forgotten one very every important item Can you guess what it is

Author:	kongsodoken [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:42 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
PICTURES PHOTO'S

Author:	J.J. [ Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
Always interesting to see another project. As to why the yanks have more parts over there. Simply 9 out of 10 '44s sold were sold in the States. Also they don't tend to broth the roads with salt like we do. Add to that that they tend to be a bit better off than us & you have your answer. Used to get most parts from over there until the pounds relative collapse. I've found Lindsey racing over there to be excellent. Also John Mitchels garage are quite good at finding the obsolete & hard to find. Got some great brand new drive shafts from them for mine just before I sold it for about 20% of the price they should have been & little more than used ones. Good to see that there are still a few like minded nuts out there prepared to save a few more of these great cars! Have a hankering for another already but have yet to find a way to hide it from the wife... And the bills as I like em better than new. Lots of pic's please. Like to remember the good old days.

Author:	kongsodoken [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:03 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
Looking good keep the pictures comming ........

Author:	lindsayhbrown [ Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:26 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
Impressive work there, keep us updated

Author:	eurocliff [ Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:27 am ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
No more pics on here I'm afraid. Apparently, the maximum number is five. I've tried to put more up but .......... Hopefully, 'All Torque' will run a piece or a few pieces?

Author:	kongsodoken [ Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:20 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 944 Restoration
eurocliff wrote: No more pics on here I'm afraid. Apparently, the maximum number is five. I've tried to put more up but .......... Hopefully, 'All Torque' will run a piece or a few pieces? What ..... I'm sure you can post as many as you want......as long as the file size is not too big

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