Topic: My 42 year wait...

[No H2O]

How did the old pugs look? Got pics with them all lined up in their relative positions?

Cripes, were you looking over my shoulder? You know me all too well. The answer is "yes". And yes, they are all lined up in a position as installed in the car numbered U (upper) or L (lower) 1 to 6. 

BTW, they were all nice in colour. A bit darker than ideal but then I couldn't really open it up, not if I want to maintain my untarnished licence.

[blur911]

I'll have to look up Loctite 574. Do you have gaskets or rubber seals? I use Loctite Gasket Adhesive on my gaskets, a red spray that becomes extremely tacky in minutes. They never leak thereafter, but are more difficult to remove.

574 is what Porsche uses (used?) at the factory to seal crankcases.  It also works great on side covers and such on bikes.  Look out for North American Loctite products as since they were bought by Permatex many of the products are inferior Permatex product in Loctite packaging.
My 911 valve cover gaskets are of the thick gasket paper type with beads of silicone-like substance on one of the sealing surfaces.  I coat the other surface with 574;  also used it to seal up my transmission.  Bought it at Canadian Bearings.

[Julie]

Great story!

I've never really been into Porsche, but after reading what you're all saying, I got to test drive one (as well as a M3) sometime down the line... 

[Flinter]

Well done.  Does my heart good to see someone love such a wonderful car so much

[Julie]

Well done.  Does my heart good to see someone love such a wonderful car so much

That reminds me, I can't believe what mint condition that car is in!   

[No H2O]

Great story!

I've never really been into Porsche, but after reading what you're all saying, I got to test drive one (as well as a M3) sometime down the line... 

Julie, this is your lucky day because Mark Motors in Ottawa has a 2005 Carrera GT with only 11,890 kms. Problem is...they are asking $389,900.

http://mark-motors.porschedealer.com/2005/Porsche/+Carrera+GT/Ottawa/ON/GT+Silver+Metallic/silver/538025/info.php

You don't want to know what a brake disc alone costs on that car. 

The M3 is far more practical and easier to maintain. A Porsche is not easy to work on. I'm amazed I haven't lost it...must be true love. The drive is very worth it though, at least to me.

[Julie]

Great story!

I've never really been into Porsche, but after reading what you're all saying, I got to test drive one (as well as a M3) sometime down the line... 

Julie, this is your lucky day because Mark Motors in Ottawa has a 2005 Carrera GT with only 11,890 kms. Problem is...they are asking $389,900.

http://mark-motors.porschedealer.com/2005/Porsche/+Carrera+GT/Ottawa/ON/GT+Silver+Metallic/silver/538025/info.php

You don't want to know what a brake disc alone costs on that car. 

The M3 is far more practical and easier to maintain. A Porsche is not easy to work on. I'm amazed I haven't lost it...must be true love. The drive is very worth it though, at least to me.

    

Yup, I think I'd be a muuuuuuuuuuuuuch lower priced Boxster/Cayman-type gal.  Apparently they drive really well (e.g. C & D 10 best list).

I don't do well with 'not very practical or easy to maintain' though.... 

[Turbo Bob]

I wish I hade more mechanical knowledge, that's why I desperately want to build my own.  I wish I could get a new Caterham kit over here... 

[tpl]

I wish I hade more mechanical knowledge, that's why I desperately want to build my own.  I wish I could get a new Caterham kit over here... 

I totally sympathise with you.

I desperately wanted a Caterham while I was in the UK but at no time in the 29 years I lived there did I have access to a garage to build one. ( the first 20+ of those years I could not afford to even look at the kit)  After moving to Canada it was not possible for various reasons... house with no garage for instance.  Now in my dotage I doubt I could get out of one... I'd get in with the help of gravity.

[initial_D]

I wish I hade more mechanical knowledge, that's why I desperately want to build my own.  I wish I could get a new Caterham kit over here... 

Hire A Student ... to build it? 

I can top up fluids and change tyres, anything else is beyond my capabilities.

[Turbo Bob]

I wish I hade more mechanical knowledge, that's why I desperately want to build my own.  I wish I could get a new Caterham kit over here... 

Hire A Student ... to build it? 

I can top up fluids and change tyres, anything else is beyond my capabilities.

I WANT to build it, to look at every part and see how it goes together and why.  It's the only way I'll learn.

Anything else, I take apart, then call the garage when I can't get it back together... 

[initial_D]

You R the Student For Hire ... work for peanuts? 

I do want to build a car or re-build one of my current one. 

[Turbo Bob]

Oh I see what you mean.  New Caterhams are not allowed in though. 

I'll figure it out at some point, I'll buy an old one and take it apart first.

[initial_D]

Stock up on Duct Tape ...

[safristi]

..start wif BIGGER patio doors...............................................

[No H2O]

Well its all back together with no spare parts or fasteners remaining...like there could be. 




Twelve new spark plugs were installed.
New upper and lower valve cover gaskets were installed.

A learning experience to say the least, but the drive is worth it countless times over. To own one of these, you better be a good wrench or have a deep wallet for the hourly shop rates.


Somewhere under the left fuel rail is an upper valve cover and three spark plugs. To get to them, you need access from above and below. The dual distributors are in the foreground...

The view after removing the blower motor and ducting...



Somewhere under the right fuel rail is an upper valve cover and three spark plugs. To get to them, you need access from above and below. The power steering pump (what do I need that for at speed) is in the background, the AC is in the foreground...

The view after removing the airbox...


Look at those nice frame rails...all original and fifteen years old. 

I'm good for at least five years before going through all that again.

This week the exhaust system goes back on and finally, I get to start it.

[Turbo Bob]

I just wish 911's had a nicer engine bay.  Even that GT3 I shot, I took a couple of pics of the engine bay but never used them for anything, it just looks like the inside of a washing machine, such a shame for a nice car.

[No H2O]

I just wish 911's had a nicer engine bay.

Or at least one that isn't as compact and crammed in. Work on one and you'll understand. Time for my hands to heal. 

But its all behind you when you're driving...and what sound.

[Turbo Bob]

I just wish 911's had a nicer engine bay.

Or at least one that isn't as compact and crammed in. Work on one and you'll understand. Time for my hands to heal. 

But its all behind you when you're driving...and what sound.

I know, but a nice engine is a work of art.

[blur911]

The old original IROC RSR cars had nicer bays, but still with the flat engine design and sheet metal it's hard to see much of the engine.   911 engines actually look mechanically more attractive from below.