BAFE Posted 22August, 2013 Report Share Posted 22August, 2013 Cd stacker, first aid kit, jack, tube of puncture repair crap (apparently) & a pump ! Just as it left he factory I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22August, 2013 Report Share Posted 22August, 2013 Cd stacker, first aid kit, jack, tube of puncture repair crap (apparently) & a pump ! Just as it left he factory I think? 1. Put some nice calming music on 2. Work out where to position jack, whilst keeping Sunday best clean 3. Work out how to operate a German Jack (as opposed to the much simpler Union type) 4. Find lugnut tool , try not to damage nuts , remove tyre avoiding grubby hands and clothes (it is raining) 5. Try to find puncture. A deep puddle can help here. If not , hmmm - spray the "crap" stuff (expiry date?) in (after removing tyre valve and not dropping cap in puddle) 6. Or, smear it over the worn tyre belts 7. Reinflate tyre , observe for a few minutes (the time to smoke 1 medium cigar) 8. Reinstall , clean up (e.g. in a puddle) , work out how to dry hands etc 9. Replace tools , without getting mud in the front compartment 10. Get into cockpit. 11. Due to leaving radio on and using high output pump , battery is now flat. 12. Scratch head and wish it was a Land Rover (with crank handle on Terry clip behind the driver's seat) 13. Invoke the saviour , Mr Mobile 14. Find to horror that on Tassie's backroads , there is no coverage 15. Return to luggage compartment and find emergency malted beverage and a dry cigar. Take a deep breath, this is the Daniel Craig meets Bear Grylls moment. 16. Start a fire...but... it's raining. Where is the newspaper , dry kindling and cigarette lighter when you need them? 17. Realise it's all a bad dream , but you are late for work. 18. Hastily & untidily dressed , open garage . 19. Porsche has a flat tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 22August, 2013 Report Share Posted 22August, 2013 Been on the peyote, Paul? Having visions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 22August, 2013 Report Share Posted 22August, 2013 1. Put some nice calming music on 2. Work out where to position jack, whilst keeping Sunday best clean 3. Work out how to operate a German Jack (as opposed to the much simpler Union type) 4. Find lugnut tool , try not to damage nuts , remove tyre avoiding grubby hands and clothes (it is raining) 5. Try to find puncture. A deep puddle can help here. If not , hmmm - spray the "crap" stuff (expiry date?) in (after removing tyre valve and not dropping cap in puddle) 6. Or, smear it over the worn tyre belts 7. Reinflate tyre , observe for a few minutes (the time to smoke 1 medium cigar) 8. Reinstall , clean up (e.g. in a puddle) , work out how to dry hands etc 9. Replace tools , without getting mud in the front compartment 10. Get into cockpit. 11. Due to leaving radio on and using high output pump , battery is now flat. 12. Scratch head and wish it was a Land Rover (with crank handle on Terry clip behind the driver's seat) 13. Invoke the saviour , Mr Mobile 14. Find to horror that on Tassie's backroads , there is no coverage 15. Return to luggage compartment and find emergency malted beverage and a dry cigar. Take a deep breath, this is the Daniel Craig meets Bear Grylls moment. 16. Start a fire...but... it's raining. Where is the newspaper , dry kindling and cigarette lighter when you need them? 17. Realise it's all a bad dream , but you are late for work. 18. Hastily & untidily dressed , open garage . 19. Porsche has a flat tyre That's just nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22August, 2013 Report Share Posted 22August, 2013 Been on the peyote, Paul? Having visions? Peyote? Harlequin? What sort of Hendrixian world do you inhabit Harvs? JustJames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Peyote? Harlequin? What sort of Hendrixian world do you inhabit Harvs? Just another closet bogan in the burbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Just another closet bogan in the burbs Harlequin . Closet. This is starting to sound worse than Dank. Let's not talk about footy allegiance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Harlequin . Closet. This is starting to sound worse than Dank. Let's not talk about footy allegiance! No, apparently religion is taboo on PFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitstop Paul Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 I imagined it being parked exactly as it was last time I looked at it. Under a dust sheet, sans wheels and on axle stands without an engine. At this rate I'll be fitting an aircooled VW motor to it. Porsche engine remains on the stand half stripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 I drove to TD Automotive, handed them the keys and caught a cab to my other car (I almost felt like doing my own oil change though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 I drove to TD Automotive, handed them the keys and caught a cab to my other car (I almost felt like doing my own oil change though!) I do my oil, be buggered if i'm gonna pay someone $400 to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 if it wasn't such a time consuming task I'd be up for it - I do my other car myself, but the 'add a bit then wait' thing would wear thin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Spot the difference: What started off as "how hard is this stuff to clean?" ended up as "oh shit, now I have to do all of it!" I worked the surface lumps and bumps smooth with 200 dry, then stepped to 800wet then 1500wet. FInished off with cutting paste. It's a bit bright but it will dull off in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Awesome Harvs! The hard work paid off mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Bloody great job Harvs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Cheers fellas. The photo doesn't really show the detail well. It's still a bit rough but I ran out of fingerprints. I'm going to have a second go and really get into the corners properly. When you get in close you realise that Porsche didn't put much value on appearance under the hood. The casting is quite rough and it looks like the mould flash was cleaned off with a chainsaw. Mind you, they went to the trouble of balancing each and every fan. You don't want to remove and replace the centre hub as it will mess up the balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Wow! Sparkling Harvs! Lucky I can't see the Boxster engine 'cause I just know that I'd be cleaning it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 23August, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Great work Harvey but you know once you start...you just find more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Great work Harvey but you know once you start...you just find more Too late, I'm already hooked. It's better value than sitting in front of the telly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Bling is just around the corner, you know you want to. Those intake runners are a bit grimy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 23August, 2013 Report Share Posted 23August, 2013 Don't get me started on what I saw trying to trace an oil leak under the engine, those intakes are pristine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 24August, 2013 Report Share Posted 24August, 2013 New tyres. Went for Direzza Z2. Very happy so far looking forward to getting them up to temp. Thanks to T for organizing them for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 24August, 2013 Report Share Posted 24August, 2013 New tyres. Went for Direzza Z2. Very happy so far looking forward to getting them up to temp. Thanks to T for organizing them for me. Good move Chris. Did you give the old hoops a proper send off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 24August, 2013 Report Share Posted 24August, 2013 pulled most of the corrosion out of the targa top frame, prepped it, primed it then painted - gone are the crappy different primer colours down the side, and the aluminium corrosion underneath! woohoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 24August, 2013 Report Share Posted 24August, 2013 Too late, I'm already hooked. It's better value than sitting in front of the telly Good work. As long as you are hooked I will drop mine off for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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