twood Posted 17May, 2015 Report Share Posted 17May, 2015 Russ has offered to wipe any oil spills, I have sweep the garage and Steiny has not driven the 997 to warrant an oil and filter change. What are we going to do? One of the 944 guys asked if he could look at his transmission linkage? Who needs an oil change just to keep Russ occupied? I have set the day aside so let me know if you have a job that the 2 post hoist will make easier. Come along even if you have no jobs and just enjoy the company - Porsches take priority. Sunday May 24 start at around 9.30am- some idea of numbers is appreciated but not essential. PM me for address or contact details. I am in Coorparoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 18May, 2015 Report Share Posted 18May, 2015 I need to dismantle a 901 box and change some shift forks... feel up to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatSix Posted 18May, 2015 Report Share Posted 18May, 2015 I have an engine that could do with a quick rebuild....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 18May, 2015 Report Share Posted 18May, 2015 I have an engine that could do with a quick rebuild....... Y Already ahead of you in the queue. I estimated that 10 of us could do four hours each and that would make 40 hours work. Enough to rebuild my engine in one day Apparently I used to work in IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 18May, 2015 Report Share Posted 18May, 2015 I need to dismantle a 901 box and change some shift forks... feel up to it? Dr Evil is your man-: Michel on here is/was trying to get him out to OZ. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/lofiversion/index.php?t113587.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 18May, 2015 Report Share Posted 18May, 2015 I have an engine that could do with a quick rebuild....... you and me both, and i'd wager we'd be going down similar paths haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAM_911 Posted 18May, 2015 Report Share Posted 18May, 2015 I have a job I need to do on the top part of engine and intake. I can show up with a box of parts and latex gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 18May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 18May, 2015 So far we are rebuilding Flatsix's engine, Mikes's 901 gearbox plus install parts to a top end and air intake (I always get nervous around people with latex gloves) but I am wondering what are going to do for the rest of the morning? I could hook up the air compressor if anyone needs a respray.Russ, you could be busy-bring lots a paper towel. Anyone need an address to where it will all be happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 22May, 2015 Report Share Posted 22May, 2015 this should probably be in the SMT section, I couldn't find it easily I actually have nothing to do :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 23May, 2015 Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 funny thread.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 23May, 2015 Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 I think Porsches have preference for any work though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 23May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 funny thread.. Funny? What the work we have planned? As BBChris said " 10 hands we will be looking for something to do by morning tea" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 23May, 2015 Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 I'm dropping in if all goes well, in the T, which needs nothing much done. The 993 on the other hand...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 23May, 2015 Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 What time shall we arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 23May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 What time shall we arrive? Around 9.30am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAM_911 Posted 23May, 2015 Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 In case we dont finish the work by lunch time, what are you feeding us Ken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 23May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 23May, 2015 In case we dont finish the work by lunch time, what are you feeding us Ken? I am sure that I will find something - how does Lasagne sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 24May, 2015 Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 Ken, It was great to watch today. I further understand why I must allow the (so called) experts do the work on my car. Stayed only a short while, but long enough to get some vital photos of the inner workings of a QLD Tech Day. I was explaining to my 5yo (Lachie-Dan) the different parts under the 944. I came to the front and said thats the engine here between the two front wheels. He said out aloud "The engine's in the front ? But this is a Porsche !" He was most horrified. I think Ken is also looking for the engine back there ? This little light got his attention The cars all waiting patiently outside....we were outnumbered by radiators today And one of the official photographer. All other pics are credited to him, my 5yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAM_911 Posted 24May, 2015 Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 Thank you Ken. It was a great day. Loved the lasagne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 24May, 2015 Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 yeah thanks Ken again for being an amazing host, and yes lunch was amazing! good to see everyone again too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiny Posted 24May, 2015 Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 Great pics Chris. Your littleun is quite the photographer. Sorry I had to leave early. Keen to hear how you went with the 944 trans - (something of a) - mission. Thanks for hosting Ken. Another great day. Cheers all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 24May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 "For the want of a nail a war is lost" or in our case the want of a 17mm Hex head 1/2" Socket. Fun day regardless and great to meet new people. I still get nervous putting any car other than my own on the hoist and lifting it a metre and half off the ground. Best I could come up with http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/201340630379?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107&chn=ps Not an entirely successful day but we did have some wins. I agree with Steiny- great pictures Lachie-Dan we could have you as our official photographer. Thanks everyone who came and again highlights just how much I have to learn about cars in general and any Porsche not air cooled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAM_911 Posted 24May, 2015 Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 Ken, I think I have an air leak in the intake after we finished putting it together. We need to find a smoke machine. Or one of us volunteer and light up a cigar. Any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood Posted 24May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 We have to find someone that smokes - can you think of anyone? maybe ask Steiny to stick his head in the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted 24May, 2015 Report Share Posted 24May, 2015 Nice to catch up with everyone yesterday and thanks to Ken for hosting. We had some dramas with the drain plug on the S2 cabrio's transmission, not overcome on the day, unfortunately. Learnings on the day were that: 1. Tapered fill and drain plugs can be extraordinarily tight - make sure you can undo the fill plug BEFORE you drain the oil. (Not a problem yesterday as we couldn't undo the DRAIN plug!) 2. We couldn't source a 17mm 1/2" drive hex on the day, Ken almost saved the day with his "Ghetto" hex, but the grade of bolt wasn't up to the torque required for the drain plug... 3. On going home and reviewing my hex collection, I was reminded that even a proper Sidchrome 1/2" drive allen hex can't survive the 100 ft-lbs plus 180 degrees required by an Audi front hub. (See pic} Fortunately the hex part is useable with the addition of a (quality) 17mm socket. 4. It's a reminder that it is in these situations that you REALLY need the best quality tools you can get... eg: Stahlwille, Snap-on or Proto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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