Russ Posted 30July, 2014 Report Share Posted 30July, 2014 If it was me i'd do washers, loctite and check they're not loose every oil change infact that's what i'm going to do after seeing those pictures on pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quozl Posted 30July, 2014 Report Share Posted 30July, 2014 Caledonian I sent you a PM but in case you don't read them I have a copy of the workshop manual in PDF if you'd like it, it should have the info for you shouldn't it? Cheers Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamWolf Posted 30July, 2014 Report Share Posted 30July, 2014 The washers you are looking for are called Nordlock washers. http://www.nord-lock.com/nord-lock/wedge-locking/washers/introduction/ most nut and bolt suppliers will have / can get them. Not overly expensive either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 30July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 30July, 2014 The washers you are looking for are called Nordlock washers. http://www.nord-lock.com/nord-lock/wedge-locking/washers/introduction/ most nut and bolt suppliers will have / can get them. Not overly expensive either. Yes i came across them, apparently they are another brand of the Schorr washer just fancier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 30July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 30July, 2014 Got this little job to do before I get the oil cooler back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 31July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2014 Got some stuff in the post today, anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 31July, 2014 Report Share Posted 31July, 2014 Oh don't tease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 31July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2014 Sorry Nathan nothing as cool as your new wheels unfortunatly..could be interesting to some though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelrik911 Posted 31July, 2014 Report Share Posted 31July, 2014 Interested !! I havent bought anything from FCP Euro yet. What were their shipping rates like? Peter Melb. 3.0L SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 31July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2014 Interested !! I havent bought anything from FCP Euro yet. What were their shipping rates like? Peter Melb. 3.0L SC Open the box or take the money? (sure i've heard that before somewhere ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 31July, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 31July, 2014 Oh don't tease! Interested !! I havent bought anything from FCP Euro yet. What were their shipping rates like? Peter Melb. 3.0L SC Ok Ok as both of you won't stop pestering me Peter they worked out at $100 per joint and boot, landed cost and got here in less than a week although they did sit at my work for 3 days as somebody forgot to tell me they had arrived... It's the first time i've used FCP after Russ put me on to them, have to say they were easy to deal with and competitively priced on both shipping and the parts. BTW over $250 less than the best price i could get in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 1August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 1August, 2014 After much research on the whole CV joint moon plate needed or not question, I have now come to a conclusion. There are plenty of threads and information about this subject, when you read enough of them and separate the facts from the theories, it starts to make sense. The following is my interpretation or version of the truth, but not necessarily correct. Moon washers,lock plates or torque washers are just some of the names given to this part. It it not unique to Porsche or the 911 and is used on many CV joints on many different cars. The purpose of the torque washer (I like that name best) is to provide a hard surface for the "Schorr" locking washer to grip to and do its job, the softer metal on CV boot flange has been attributed as the reason for the bolts loosening off. It also spreads the force as the bolts clamp the CV joint to the axle/gearbox flanges. Although I found no reference to this, I believe it also helps seal the rubber boot metal flange to the CV joint as there is no gasket there. My car did not have them fitted and the bolts were not loose, and as far I'm aware the car had travelled around 20k km with no problems. But I will be fitting them needed or not, there are more reasons to fit them than not and I'd rather have the peace of mind. Old joint: New joint & boot: The main difference between the boot and the ones i took off, is the boot clamps to the flange on this one and was crimped to the flange on the old one. As you can see the shaft has had a lick of paint, looks too good to hide under the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 2August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 As you start to read this some of you will be thinking "How much more can he post about a bloody driveshaft" !!!! Well not too much more I promise... just thought it was worth a mention that even when you get new parts like the CV joints they are not necessarily ready to fit out of the box. As you can see there is still some residue from the manufacturing process, it may be burnt oil, machining fluid or something. A light wire brushing soon removed it, but had it been left there it would have mixed with the grease and probably increased the rate of wear. All four CV's were the same but it only took a few minutes to clean and then a quick rinse off with brake cleaner. Out with the old and in with the new: Borrowed Nathan's Super Dooper degreaser multi purpose cleaner stuff to give it a go on the stubborn bits of the engine bay and surrounds: Before: this is where the oil tank lives. After: Hard to believe thats the wheel arch of 36 year old 911.. great find Nathan! although by the time everyone else here as tested it on their cars there might not be too much left to give you back Mixed 100ml of Super Dooper stuff with 400ml of water in a cheap spray bottle, sprayed in on left it for a bit to do it thing then gave it a bit agitation with a $2 dish brush and just washed it off with a bucket and cloth of clean water. Not only does the paint feel softer and have a lovely sheen, the engine bay now smells of fresh citrus..................... Ok made that last bit up Tip of the day - when painting the bits and bobs of a WYIT episode, its good to use something like this as not only does it help the topcoat to stay put it provides extra corrosion protection also. But most of you will already know this so no need to tell me you do BTW John, that is my hand...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 Wow that came up a treat Mike, nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 Double wow!What is the usual brand name of Nathan's Super Dooper cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 Here is the link Peter...... Nathan's Super Dooper Cleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quozl Posted 2August, 2014 Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 and the bonus is you can pop around the corner from Cars and Coffee to pick some up Car looks great mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 2August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 2August, 2014 and the bonus is you can pop around the corner from Cars and Coffee to pick some up Car looks great mate Thanks Al, the race is now on to see who can get their car back on the road first;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 3August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 Got this little job to do before I get the oil cooler back on. Ended up using some JB Weld after a good degrease with some brake cleaner: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 3August, 2014 Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 JB weld is great stuff.. the first time I went to buy it, I didn't know where to get it (a few years ago now)... Ended up getting it from KMart of all places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxzmusSC Posted 3August, 2014 Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 hang on a sec….. are you telling me theres a design fault with the case and that there's a hole that needs to be filled up? WTF!? : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 3August, 2014 Report Share Posted 3August, 2014 Ended up using some JB Weld after a good degrease with some brake cleaner: You spilled a bit, its them girly hands I tell you. As always a good read and good info, thanks for doing all the research for us..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 4August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 4August, 2014 Found the the torque washers for the CV joints today, not through a Google search but simply talking to a PFA member. Moderator of the month award goes to Russ while at C&C on Saturday Russ suggested I try these guys (Micks Autos a VW specialist in Brisbane) so gave them call and they reckoned they had what I was looking for so I popped over and voila ! $30 for 12 and no shipping, searched all over the interweb for these things and a place 20 min from my house had them in stock. Great day for parts as the oil cooler arrived from the US.. Looks pretty clean but i will still be getting it ultrasonically cleaned and pressure tested before I install it, seller has offered a money back guarantee it does not leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4August, 2014 Report Share Posted 4August, 2014 Nice progress mate! Best time of the year to do it too. You will have a big smile on your face soon, and have saved enough to take the long suffering her indoors out for a nice meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 5August, 2014 Report Share Posted 5August, 2014 Awesome thread Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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