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> Turbo Tie Rod Install, Yet another front end story...
Eric_Shea
post Dec 23 2003, 03:20 PM
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Thanks to Karl and company, I got enough gumption to go out and try to remove the rack one more time. The universal under the dash was totally disassembled but still binding. Once that was behind me the rack hit the floor.

Time for the Turbo Tie Rods and a sprucing up. Here's some photos of the day:

I started by pulling the spring retainers off.


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post Dec 23 2003, 03:22 PM
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The next setp was to remove the old tie rods from the rack. This is easily accomplished by turning the old rod up at a 90 deg. angle and using it as a lever to "crank" it off.


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post Dec 23 2003, 03:23 PM
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I sealed off the ends and the steering gear input and took the assembly to my glass bead cabinet for some cleaning... end result.


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post Dec 23 2003, 03:27 PM
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Then it was time to install the turbo tie rods. I actually had the proper sized wrench in a thin format so I was lucky here... best method is:

1. Take the ball joint end off.
2. Install the spacer on the tie rod and tighten to the rack.
3. Slip the rubber boot over the assembly. Make sure the small end fits in the groove on the rubber grommet that is on the rod.
4. Reinstall the ball joint end.


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post Dec 23 2003, 03:33 PM
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I also relubed the rack using caution when removing the cover so as to keep the gasket in decent order. I reassembled with a gasket compound.

I thought I'd throw in a "style shot" of the entire front suspension. It's all 911 based using the following components:

911 A-Arms
19mm Torsion bars
18mm factory sway bar from a 76 Turbo (one year only)
Koni Struts and inserts with the spindles raised 18mm
S-Calipers
Vented/Drilled Brembos
and of course Turbo Tie Rods.

I'm working on finishing the wheel wells over the holidays so I can bolt it all back on!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Onward...

E.


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post Dec 23 2003, 04:49 PM
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very nice, what car is it going into?
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post Dec 23 2003, 05:49 PM
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That looks really nice Eric. Great work!
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post Dec 23 2003, 06:37 PM
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very nice stuff eric.
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post Dec 23 2003, 07:15 PM
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Purdy work!

Nice job Eric
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post Dec 23 2003, 07:18 PM
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Eric,
When can you get to mine?
Great job!
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post Dec 23 2003, 07:33 PM
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very nice, what car is it going into?


Thanks Eric,

I guess I should explain that... not too many people know what I'm working on.

It's going on a 74 that I'm doing a GT conversion on. My goal is to make it look as much like a factory GT as possible. I'm even digging into the nostalgic parts bin. I'm using period kind of stuff, hence the S-calipers and factory sway bar.

I'm building a 3.0 SC motor for my 911 RS clone with S-cams, JE's, MFI bla, bla, bla. The 2.2 is coming out and I'm going to throw some 90mm nikasils on there, S-cams, rebush the rods (to bump the compression back up) and have a 2.5 short stroker for the GT. Hope the rods don't fall off! (little off topic humor for Rich) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

My 914-6 is the canary yellow one in the avatar. That's off to the body shop for a complete paint job. It is all original and will stay that way. "Stitch" redid the door panels and fixed the peeling dash but the rest of the interior was in great original shape.

Those are my three projects...
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post Dec 23 2003, 07:36 PM
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Send it on Van... I even have an extra set of Turbo Tie Rods. That plus $50 an hour is pretty cheap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)
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post Dec 23 2003, 07:38 PM
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Thanks Gint and all...

Mike, if you look real close you'll see those brand spank'n new ball joints on there! P210 is on it's way back home. Thanks mucho for the tool loan!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 23 2003, 09:10 PM
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Man Eric you have way to many cool project's!
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More like "way too many projects"... it would be nice to drive one instead of working on it. Some day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Thanks...

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Mike, if you look real close you'll see those brand spank'n new ball joints on there! P210 is on it's way back home. Thanks mucho for the tool loan!!!!!


No problemo!
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post Dec 24 2003, 12:37 AM
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Eric - that is sweet...!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Not to push you to the "next stage" - but what are you doing on the rear????
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post Dec 24 2003, 03:46 AM
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Eric,

Thanks for the pics. The club people really respond to the posts with pics. You would be amazed at the number of people that call me for parts and refer to a thread with detailed pics in it to point out what they are looking for.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) Good job. It looks great.


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post Dec 24 2003, 08:48 AM
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Thanks for the pics. The club people really respond to the posts with pics.


No problemo... it's my way of pushing myself to completion. I like to post them up here to help people like me who come here for knowledge on the stuff. Although a Turbo Tie Rod install has been tackled many times, there might be one more person out there wanting to tackle the task and wondering what might be involved. Glad to help.

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Not to push you to the "next stage" - but what are you doing on the rear????


Dunk? Is that you?? No pushing required... BTDT Check out the link! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Click Here for the Rear Suspension
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post Dec 24 2003, 09:19 AM
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You would be amazed at the number of people that call me for parts and refer to a thread with detailed pics in it to point out what they are looking for.


You mean like this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)


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