Scott930 Posted 30June, 2017 Report Share Posted 30June, 2017 I popped the driver's side mirror off to get at the loose mounting screw. I discovered it's a heated mirror but there's no switch for it inside. Anyone know how these are activated?I also discovered I'm not the first to get into it. There was a big wad of tape wrapped around the wiring. I am pretty sure they are linked to the rear demister switch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 30June, 2017 Report Share Posted 30June, 2017 I am pretty sure they are linked to the rear demister switch...cheers, Scott. I think I've used that 3 times in ten years. Scott930 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81SC Posted 30June, 2017 Report Share Posted 30June, 2017 (edited) I popped the driver's side mirror off to get at the loose mounting screw. I discovered it's a heated mirror but there's no switch for it inside. Anyone know how these are activated?I also discovered I'm not the first to get into it. There was a big wad of tape wrapped around the wiring. Harvs,Jaycar sell the Molex pin removal tools, that would allow you to slip some heat shrink wrap over those wires for a proper repair. Edited 22July, 2017 by 81SC F**king photobucket Scott930 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 30June, 2017 Report Share Posted 30June, 2017 Harvs,Jaycar sell the Molex pin removal tools, that would allow you to slip some heat shrink wrap over those wires for a proper repair.Back to Jaycar then. I got the heat shrink last night, I didn't think of getting a pin tool. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 1July, 2017 Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 I was a bit bored, and have wanted to try fully painted (plastikote) satin black rims on the 911, yet didn't want to paint the Ronals, so I tried the 17's instead. GUT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 1July, 2017 Report Share Posted 1July, 2017 (edited) Back to Jaycar then. I got the heat shrink last night, I didn't think of getting a pin tool. Thanks. The right tools make a tricky job easy. The pin extractor worked a treat. I got the larger size of the two available, 3.2 OD with a 2.8 ID, which just fitted over the pins. Once the pins were pushed out it was an easy job to remove the mirror from the door and reassemble the spring bolt to the housing. A large flat blade screw driver is all that's needed to tighten it if you don't have the right sized Torx driver.I will be checking the bolt regularly to make sure it doesn't completely back off the thread again. It doesn't really lock down so comes loose a little when the mirror is flipped back and forth. Edited 6July, 2017 by Harvs11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 2July, 2017 Report Share Posted 2July, 2017 I removed the old choked up cat converter (all 7.2 kg worth) and replaced it with a length of pipe. What a ball ache of a job. Cat not required anyway because it's an 81 model. 6 bolts on the inlet end. Every bolt head was a different size. A mixture of imperial and metric, 5/16, 3/8, 6mm, 8mm. Nuts were missing (rusted away) on the lower 3 and it was just the rust keeping it together. I cut the lower 2 heads off, ground the head off the 3rd one with my die grinder, and removed the v band clamp on the upper pipe. Then I couldn't get the slip joint apart for about the last 10mm because the shocker was in the way. Ended up cutting the pipes on the inlet side of the cat. By this stage i had been working on it for about 4 1/2 hours on and off. 20 minutes later, the new pipe was on and car running. I was a bit bored, and have wanted to try fully painted (plastikote) satin black rims on the 911, yet didn't want to paint the Ronals, so I tried the 17's instead. Should try them on Andrews car. We were talking about that yesterday - painting his black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 2July, 2017 Report Share Posted 2July, 2017 Should try them on Andrews car. We were talking about that yesterday - painting his black. You'll get no argument from me there! Will paint the others up if I get time during the week and try them on his car. The price just went up to an astronomical level though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 14July, 2017 Report Share Posted 14July, 2017 Dilemma ... what to drive... washed em .. drove em .. $50 of 98 in each .. back to back comparison .. still cant decide .. which one gets me to the coffee shop quicker.. maybe I need a coffee shop further away.. 11.5kms One is a little more economic on fuel, one isnt quite as bumpy, one I can hear the stereo , one has a cup holder Cars And Coffee Byron Bay, FAP911, P-Kay and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmr Posted 14July, 2017 Report Share Posted 14July, 2017 The one that's smiling at you Philbee and Arnage 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 14July, 2017 Report Share Posted 14July, 2017 Dilemma ... what to drive... washed em .. drove em .. $50 of 98 in each .. back to back comparision .. still cant decide .. which one gets me to the coffee shop quicker.. maybe I need a coffee shop further away.. 11.5kms One is a little more economic on fuel, one isnt quite as bumpy, one I can hear the stereo , one has a cup holderBoth great cars, 993 for me hands down......but I like old school. Philbee, symsy and FAP911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 14July, 2017 Report Share Posted 14July, 2017 Damn third world problems.... symsy, Fraz, Airhead and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 14July, 2017 Report Share Posted 14July, 2017 Hey Symsy Niko, SteveF, Scott930 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 14July, 2017 Report Share Posted 14July, 2017 Hey SysmyLove you too mate .. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmr Posted 15July, 2017 Report Share Posted 15July, 2017 Cutting it fine but great mileage, 65L tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 15July, 2017 Report Share Posted 15July, 2017 Dilemma ... what to drive... washed em .. drove em .. $50 of 98 in each .. back to back comparison .. still cant decide .. which one gets me to the coffee shop quicker.. maybe I need a coffee shop further away.. 11.5kms One is a little more economic on fuel, one isnt quite as bumpy, one I can hear the stereo , one has a cup holderI like the Virgin white one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 15July, 2017 Report Share Posted 15July, 2017 I like the Virgin white one. Are you allowed to say that "now a days" Cars And Coffee Byron Bay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 15July, 2017 Report Share Posted 15July, 2017 Are you allowed to say that "now a days"Yeah. White is such a volatile word. Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 15July, 2017 Report Share Posted 15July, 2017 The 356 got a wash today ready for the 356 Register Winter run tomorrow.Bonus - I didn't have to wash it. Which means SWLTDF will probably drive it as well. grantmr and Chris-p 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 15July, 2017 Report Share Posted 15July, 2017 More like what I have to do! Fitted the Ronal Penta rims back on for tomorrow, and noticed a load of oil everywhere (it's usually pretty clean underneath) then saw the outer driveshaft boot has split. Going to have a crack at it during the week, and probably paint a few things underneath whilst I'm there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cars And Coffee Byron Bay Posted 16July, 2017 Report Share Posted 16July, 2017 Are you allowed to say that "now a days"I live in Queensland these days. LoLots of things are still said round this place Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 16July, 2017 Report Share Posted 16July, 2017 So I had a crack at removing the driveshaft s'arvo, as I have a bit of mechanical ability and wanted to save a bit of cash.? A few words of advice. Unless you know EXACTLY what you're doing, know what goes where and how, have a hoist or a pit and the right tools, whatever you do, for gods sake DON'T! I got the outer off, then realised I hadn't cracked the inner bolts. No problem, just reattach some outer bolts to crack the inners. Hahahaha, yeah right! Took me an hour or so just to line the friggin thing back up to get one bolt in! Seems to be back in ok and the shaft turns when I move the brake rotor, though I hope it's got drive so I can take it to Buik Motorworks who actually know what they're doing! What a plonker ? GC9911, StevepGT3, Cars And Coffee Byron Bay and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17July, 2017 Report Share Posted 17July, 2017 Update to the driveshaft hilarity yesterday. After a chat with Craig at Buiks Motorworks today, and him getting me a new driveshaft boot in record time, i had another crack at removing the shaft. Use handbrake and CRACK ALL THE BOLTS FIRST! Derrr ? Anyway. Got home all enthused to have another crack, and it was out within 20 minutes. Removed the circlip to take the hub thingy off without it flying across the shed (hint. Cover it with a towel, As they're springy little suckers! I used a circlip tool i miraculously found in a pile of crap. DON'T try using needle nose pliers) Fitted the new boot and reassembled the hub and circlip. Make sure you hear a click to ensure its on correctly. Booyah! (Hint #2. Don't fit the cable tie at the skinny end of the boot till you've bolted it all back in the car, As you need to line up the bolt holes with the boot and hub) Just need to get some bananas to stuff in the hub and we're done. Oh, and have loads of Coles latex gloves handy, don't wear good clothes and clean everything as you go (tools especially), as its a messy job. And thanks Craig. Much appreciated ? grantmr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19July, 2017 Report Share Posted 19July, 2017 Aaaand done! An easy job really, yet very satisfying to know I did it myself (with some coaching from Craig) A messy bastard of a job! grantmr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 19July, 2017 Report Share Posted 19July, 2017 Update to the driveshaft hilarity yesterday. After a chat with Craig at Buiks Motorworks today, and him getting me a new driveshaft boot in record time, i had another crack at removing the shaft. Use handbrake and CRACK ALL THE BOLTS FIRST! Derrr ? Anyway. Got home all enthused to have another crack, and it was out within 20 minutes. Removed the circlip to take the hub thingy off without it flying across the shed (hint. Cover it with a towel, As they're springy little suckers! I used a circlip tool i miraculously found in a pile of crap. DON'T try using needle nose pliers) Fitted the new boot and reassembled the hub and circlip. Make sure you hear a click to ensure its on correctly. Booyah! (Hint #2. Don't fit the cable tie at the skinny end of the boot till you've bolted it all back in the car, As you need to line up the bolt holes with the boot and hub) Just need to get some bananas to stuff in the hub and we're done. Oh, and have loads of Coles latex gloves handy, don't wear good clothes and clean everything as you go (tools especially), as its a messy job. And thanks Craig. Much appreciated ?bananas???? LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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