twood Posted 24August, 2014 Report Share Posted 24August, 2014 Many of you will see the grief given to me just because I had a small oil leak on today's drive and I missed one turning on the way back from Brisbane (Hah-that's the last time they will ask me to lead). So how do I make up for my sins? What about a Tech Day at my place at Coorparoo? For those that don't know I have a 2 post hoist at home and tools to do most jobs on Porsches' and lesser brands of cars. I have new brake rotors arriving from the US probably in the next week or so. I want to fit these and change brake pads and do a brake bleed using my newly purchased "Motive Products Power Bleeder". http://motiveproducts.3dcartstores.com/ Russ has mentioned he wants to do an oil change on his 911 Targa. Suggested day is Sunday, September 14. The reason I suggest that day is it is the week after the Coffee and Cars and Sundays are generally more free for most people than Saturdays? If anyone is interested in attending and/or putting their car on the hoist and what job they want to do, please let me know. Please note all care taken but no responsibility and there is vastly more I don't know about Porsches and cars then what I do know. The date is very changeable. Let me know your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 24August, 2014 Report Share Posted 24August, 2014 Count me in, hopfully I won't need anything done to my car for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 24August, 2014 Report Share Posted 24August, 2014 I could use an oil change and maybe even gearbox too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 24August, 2014 Report Share Posted 24August, 2014 Anyone feel like chasing oil leaks if I don't have them sorted by then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 24August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 24August, 2014 Anyone feel like chasing oil leaks if I don't have them sorted by then? Careful-I think that is how Caledonian started and the next thing the engine and gearbox was on the floor. We can have a look for oil leaks -if we cannot find yours I have a couple I will happily give you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 24August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 24August, 2014 Count me in, hopfully I won't need anything done to my car for a while Bet we can find something that you could have done I could use an oil change and maybe even gearbox too. We can do that and if Russ can bring his pressure bottle we can do the gearbox oil at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 24August, 2014 Report Share Posted 24August, 2014 Careful-I think that is how Caledonian started and the next thing the engine and gearbox was on the floor. We can have a look for oil leaks -if we cannot find yours I have a couple I will happily give you. I think I've got enough to go round! Even if I'm not up and running, I'd love to come and meet the gang and get some schooling on what's what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 25August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 I think I've got enough to go round! Even if I'm not up and running, I'd love to come and meet the gang and get some schooling on what's what. Sorry, that is the other Tech Day. This is the one where everyone knows nothing and hoping to learn something from someone that knows something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 25August, 2014 Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 I'm in - I'll bring the pressure bottle for the gearbox. I might change my shock absorbers while we're there too so long as i'm not taking up too much hoist time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted 25August, 2014 Report Share Posted 25August, 2014 Sorry will be away so wont make it. I think my fireworks need replacing though so maybe have to try for the next one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 7September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 We have planned a Tech Day at my garage for next Sunday-September 14. The address is "edited" PM me for address and contact number (Harvs11 suggested not putting in the address and phone number-as he said" never know who is trolling the forums"-good suggestion) I am suggesting a start time of 8.30am but we should be there for some hours so if you want to come later that is fine. My job for the day is to change all 4 brake rotors and pads and bleed the hydraulic system. After speaking to Russ yesterday he is thinking that he may do an engine drop in the next few months so there is the chance that he will not want to do an engine oil change at this time-he could, of course, always change his mind In saying this, we should have some spare hoist time. If you have a job that would be easier to do when the car is up on a hoist.(e.g. engine oil/gearbox oil, engine drop etc) let me know so we can plan ahead. If you want to come along to just watch a bunch of guys that have very little knowledge but lots of enthusiasm doing jobs that should be left to trained professionals (and offer advice) you are most welcome. If possible (but not essential) let me know if you would like to attend. We will probably organise "smoko" at around 10.30am. Do I remember yesterday Caledonian saying something about bringing morning tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 7September, 2014 Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 Ken, I will probably drop in... At some stage, I want to change the transmission fluid in my car.. but I doubt all my bits will be there in time. However, having a nosy under your car might just help me out. I wonder what all your neighbours will say with all the porsches in the street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 7September, 2014 Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 "I wonder what all your neighbours will say with all the porsches in the street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 7September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 "I wonder what all your neighbours will say with all the porsches in the street?" Bloody flash git at no 56? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 7September, 2014 Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 Bloody flash git at no 56? Perfect ninja use Mike Anyone have any recommendations on trans fluid for a G50? Ken what are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 7September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 Perfect ninja use Mike Anyone have any recommendations on trans fluid for a G50? Ken what are you using? Just what my spec book recommends: For the turbo it is 3.7 litres (3.6 litres for the C2) 75W 90 Mineral based oil API classification GL5 Synthetic oil ML-L2105B My last change was Castrol Universal 80W 90-bought at Supercheap Auto -they are about 200 meters away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 7September, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 Just had a thought. I bought myself a Promotiv Power Bleeder from the States last month which I plan to use for the first time next weekend. Anyone that wants to change their brakes/clutch (G50) fluid bring some brake fluid along and we can do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 7September, 2014 Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 Just had a thought. I bought myself a Promotiv Power Bleeder from the States last month which I plan to use for the first time next weekend. Anyone that wants to change their brakes/clutch (G50) fluid bring some brake fluid along and we can do that. Might take you up on that one Ken (time permitting) i'll bring some fluid and see how we go.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 7September, 2014 Report Share Posted 7September, 2014 Perfect ninja use Mike Anyone have any recommendations on trans fluid for a G50? Ken what are you using? Caledonian and I did some research on this a while back (him for his 915 me for my G50) This is basically what I got out of it-: G50 works better with synthetic because of the Borg-Warner style synchromesh make sure lube is GL-5 rated Any synthetic 75W90 gear lube is sufficient unless it is specifically for LSD I ended up using this http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=4&id_products=376 It does seem to shift better, but maybe it's the placebo effect. Any way let the oil debate begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 8September, 2014 Report Share Posted 8September, 2014 Thanks guys, I'm using Penrite in the motor so I'll keep it all in the family. Thanks for the link John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 8September, 2014 Report Share Posted 8September, 2014 shall i still bring the fluid pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 8September, 2014 Report Share Posted 8September, 2014 Yes please Russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 10September, 2014 Report Share Posted 10September, 2014 Keen to come and learn! I've got to swap out my air horns for rego and need the front wheel off to make that easier. Also keen to get some eyes and opinions on my oil leaks! My parts won't be arriving for a while, but would be keen to add anything to my order than anyone else picks up on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 10September, 2014 Report Share Posted 10September, 2014 They will probably say " Wish I had a 2 post lift in my garage" They'll probably say 'glad I don't have a 2 post lift in my garage -- look at that rabble over there'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 13September, 2014 Report Share Posted 13September, 2014 What the address again Ken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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