what did you do to your 944 today
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I drove mine as a daily for 7 years in all conditions including plenty of snow as it was my only car. When I eventually stopped using it as a daily in around 2014 it needed a new outer sill (other side had already been replaced, plus a front wing due to an incident...), bottom rear of one wing, back of rear arches welded, two doors as the skins had started to rot at the bottom and part of the right side floor panel. In those days I used to wash my car at the very least every two weeks and always made sure to thoroughly rinse the underside and wheel arches. During it's life as a daily it also had the two mounts welded at the front of the trailing arms.
I've laid under the car many times during the last few years on the restoration and looking at other cars that come up for sale I'd still say it is one of the better ones with a very clean chassis. Now I've restored the complete rear end though I could never bring myself to drive it in the winter here due to how filthy the roads get and the astronomical amount of rock salt that is used.
I get really jealous when I see the classifieds with plenty of rust free 944s in the drier US states going for less than the rust buckets for sale over here
Mine will come out of hibernation when the weather has stabilised enough that the roads are dry (and the numerous pot holes have been repaired). Hopefully the April showers will wash most of the salt away!
Emissions tax you mean
Don't you SORN your car in the winter? I always look forward to getting a few months back from the DVLA by cheque. Always purchase 12 months and claim back when car goes into hibernation.
Ditto, sucks to not be able to do the stuff you want to. Fractured my lower vertebrae in 2018 and had several months of rehabilitation before I could do almost any activity.
Get well soon Pete
More work on the wiper linkage.
New die arrived so I cleaned up the mounting threads as best I could, worked really well. I then found the original nuts were no good as they had aluminium from the linkage frame fused into the threads. So, I ordered a couple of new nuts along with some other bits from Porsche, these threaded on fine with the cleaned-up threads.
I refitted the linkage and tested it, all working fine and no bad noises! I then sprayed some of the Bilt Hamber Dynax UC wax on the bulkhead under the windscreen to prevent any corrosion.
Next I turned my attention to the scuttle cover, cleaned it up and removed all the old double-sided tape. Then carefully repaired all the cracks with electrical tape. Worked out that the two plastic spacers fit into the same shaped areas just under the windscreen (if you've ever wondered). Then put some 3M double sided weatherproof tape on ready for refitting (the same stuff used to stick on body trim).
I tried fitting my old wiper motor cover, but the plastic had gone brittle and the clip snapped! Looked on the Porsche parts database and they listed an updated part number which was only £5! So that was ordered and I can see that Porsche updated the part, so it stops the water (hopefully) going into the motor casing.
EDIT: After trying and failing to fit the new wiper motor cover, it would appear it is for LHD cars only! So that is why the design is different!
New die arrived so I cleaned up the mounting threads as best I could, worked really well. I then found the original nuts were no good as they had aluminium from the linkage frame fused into the threads. So, I ordered a couple of new nuts along with some other bits from Porsche, these threaded on fine with the cleaned-up threads.
I refitted the linkage and tested it, all working fine and no bad noises! I then sprayed some of the Bilt Hamber Dynax UC wax on the bulkhead under the windscreen to prevent any corrosion.
Next I turned my attention to the scuttle cover, cleaned it up and removed all the old double-sided tape. Then carefully repaired all the cracks with electrical tape. Worked out that the two plastic spacers fit into the same shaped areas just under the windscreen (if you've ever wondered). Then put some 3M double sided weatherproof tape on ready for refitting (the same stuff used to stick on body trim).
I tried fitting my old wiper motor cover, but the plastic had gone brittle and the clip snapped! Looked on the Porsche parts database and they listed an updated part number which was only £5! So that was ordered and I can see that Porsche updated the part, so it stops the water (hopefully) going into the motor casing.
EDIT: After trying and failing to fit the new wiper motor cover, it would appear it is for LHD cars only! So that is why the design is different!
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PSH
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Thanks for all the well wishes guys....This monday my second eldest son sent his detailer over to clean my car for me as I'm currently unable to do it myself. The guy was there all day until after dark, I have to say she's cleaming even though so far she's only had a wash and cleaned inside, the guy said he'll be back in a month or two to polish and ceramic coat her.
It must be over 10 months since I last drove the car, the good news is my leg is getting stronger and I have driven my wife's car so may drive her soon.
My son has said he'll pop over soon to take my car out for a much needed drive, she still starts on a turn of the key.
He said he'll drive her as she should be, for him that involves doughnuts and drifts. Hopefully he'll take it easy when I remind him that she has a new set of boots (less than 100 miles before I had to stop driving) and that her clutch may not take the abuse. Mind you if the clutch did fail perhaps my eldest son might actually get around to fitting that special twin disc clutch that I had shipped from the states a couple of years ago.. Every cloud has a silver lining...
Pete
It must be over 10 months since I last drove the car, the good news is my leg is getting stronger and I have driven my wife's car so may drive her soon.
My son has said he'll pop over soon to take my car out for a much needed drive, she still starts on a turn of the key.
He said he'll drive her as she should be, for him that involves doughnuts and drifts. Hopefully he'll take it easy when I remind him that she has a new set of boots (less than 100 miles before I had to stop driving) and that her clutch may not take the abuse. Mind you if the clutch did fail perhaps my eldest son might actually get around to fitting that special twin disc clutch that I had shipped from the states a couple of years ago.. Every cloud has a silver lining...
Pete
PSH
PCGB Member
So....what did I do to the car today, well nothing strenous. I simply opened the door, put the keys into the ignition and turned the key. She immeadiately started, no coaxing no throttle, I didn't even get into the car. I love this car, the most reliable car I've ever known yet alone owned....
I did take a video but this site says its too large....
I did take a video but this site says its too large....
So....what did I do to the car today, well nothing strenous. I simply opened the door, put the keys into the ignition and turned the key. She immeadiately started, no coaxing no throttle, I didn't even get into the car. I love this car, the most reliable car I've ever known yet alone owned....
I did take a video but this site says its too large....
Lovely to hear them start-up after they've been hibernating
Upload the video to youtube Pete and then paste the link.
PSH
PCGB Member
LIDLE have these in their middle isle, it's a portable jump started with power bank. Will be perfect for when the car has been standing for a while resulting in a flat battery. It's not just a booster, it also has a 12v output cigarrette adapter USB ports including the smaller 'C' for charging mobil phones or tablets. It also has a powerful LED torch. Not bad for £29.99. Not used the booster yet as my battery is fully charged but looking at the quality I have no doubt that it will do the job when needed.
Oh and it comes in a nice holder with all the leads required.
Pete
Oh and it comes in a nice holder with all the leads required.
Pete
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