Type911 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 5 hours ago, SilverWT said: Although I have a long list of "to dos" on both cars I don't seem to have found much time to do them, even in lock down! Did find time to do the annual Gliptone feed on the seats in the SC: I also checked the fan belt, as I put a new one on a while back. Needed a bit of adjustment, but then I remembered the the annoying fiddle caused by the double pulley that used to drive the air-pump: Decided to fix it by cutting the outer pulley off: Much better, no need to use the "C" spanner and socket, just a ring spanner and Allen key, and no messing about getting the spacing washers on the alternator shaft. Oh, and as I've reduced rotating mass the car will be quicker and zinngier now Mark Ooooh I like that Mark! Want to modify my one? Can arrange a store credit..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Started the front rebuild. Prepping the top inner wings and sorting an contact rust issues. This has extended to the rear bumper and insert panels off. I'm down the rabbit hole big style! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Have done door handles and wipers. And on to making a replacement heater shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 3 hours ago, JohnO said: Have done door handles and wipers. And on to making a replacement heater shield. What board did you use for the heater shield John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Just now, Busybee said: What board did you use for the heater shield John? Its a plastic sheet, 2mm easy to cut and will bend to the shape with the brackets. I'm not sure its the best choice at the moment as it scratches very easily but it does look much better than the old one and will be behind the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 1 minute ago, JohnO said: Its a plastic sheet, 2mm easy to cut and will bend to the shape with the brackets. I'm not sure its the best choice at the moment as it scratches very easily but it does look much better than the old one and will be behind the carpet. Cool. Thanks. I have one off my 76 912 that's shot to be honest. Be nice to make a new one. Was thinking ally Rennline style but a bit too modern for that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Not much in the scheme of the work on here but just had an enjoyable potter fixing my reversing lights. Suspected switch but once rubber boot removed obvious that one of the wires was broken at the bullet connector. Drilled out old wire and solder, resoldered, checked switch operation with multimeter, reconnected and all fine. Quick clean underneath, rear hub and back of wheel and that's it. May not sound much but doing a job like this in the sunshine is a real relief from decorating, new ceiling, etc etc!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 This has to be the worst job I have done thus far. Getting this out was an utter ball ache If anybody can tell me how the cable comes apart I would be grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Rock Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 The cable has an end sleeve that goes over? the bracket in your second pic, IIRC. Good luck separating them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 13 hours ago, JohnO said: This has to be the worst job I have done thus far. Getting this out was an utter ball ache If anybody can tell me how the cable comes apart I would be grateful! I just did a milder version of this. Mine were just gummed up so had to remove and clean. But otherwise in good condition. I originally started looking as the heat is permantly going to my feet which is fine in winter, not so much in summer. I suspected the heater boxes were jammed closed. However it was the oppposite, the cable now operates to close the vents when pulled up, to give heat, then re-opens when put down. Think I need new springs perhaps, though not sure where to get them. So back to the drawing board on the heat issue, but at least they open and close correctly now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I think the springs are available, try 999 522 013 01 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Latest odd job was fitting some mesh door pockets (you know, for maps and sunglasses, etc, for the Alpine trip!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat fuchs Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 19 hours ago, JohnO said: This has to be the worst job I have done thus far. Getting this out was an utter ball ache If anybody can tell me how the cable comes apart I would be grateful! Don't bother messing with that clamp. Just release the other end of the outer sleeve at the bulkhead and pull the whole thing off. You can test the cable movement with that removed and if it's OK just fit a new outer sleeve and clamping bracket. Keep the rubber dust boot though! Cheers FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 hours ago, fat fuchs said: Don't bother messing with that clamp. Just release the other end of the outer sleeve at the bulkhead and pull the whole thing off. You can test the cable movement with that removed and if it's OK just fit a new outer sleeve and clamping bracket. Keep the rubber dust boot though! Cheers FF I thought the two fixing would be attached to the clamp but they aren't and so just slid off. I already have the replacement clamp so its all new and works perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70sThrowback Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 23 hours ago, Ian Comerford said: I think the springs are available, try 999 522 013 01 Thanks Ian, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 18 hours ago, GimmeShelter said: Latest odd job was fitting some mesh door pockets (you know, for maps and sunglasses, etc, for the Alpine trip!) Those look ok, where did you get them from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWT Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 5:07 PM, Type911 said: Ooooh I like that Mark! Want to modify my one? Can arrange a store credit..................... I'm sure we can do something, I'll PM you. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Ian Comerford said: Those look ok, where did you get them from? +1 Something I need to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 3 hours ago, SilverWT said: I'm sure we can do something, I'll PM you. Mark Great, Im waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 They look like a BMW part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy121 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I'm isolated 50miles from my 911, so I am doing theoretical projects currently before I get my work to start shipping parts to me. Do any of you good people know the OD of the clock (or fuel guage) it's the actual body diameter I need to know not the face. Sadly google has failed me on this measurement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Type911 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 80mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy121 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Type911 said: 80mm Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 @Ian Comerford, @Phill I found the mesh door pockets on eBay. They're called Storage Nets Universal camper van T2 T4 T5 Ford Fiat Mercedes Car Boat and they're sold by Koastcampers (who also sell via Facebook, I think). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Great, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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