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post Mar 21 2015, 02:33 PM
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New "MSDS style" rear targa top roof latches, no springs.
To be tested at 185mph....stay tuned (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Mar 21 2015, 07:55 PM
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Talked to someone about my engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) hopefully more info on if before the end of driving season (after I've missed the past 7)
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post Mar 21 2015, 08:06 PM
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I know I am not supposed to "work" on the car yet...but I couldn't help myself...

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post Mar 21 2015, 09:55 PM
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I changed the second hardest gasket on the car. Turbo to Manifold gasket. The old one was aluminum the new one is copper. Use copper gaskets turbo guys. Just make sure you anneal it first so it will soften slightly.n I could hear a slight leak and boost was down 1-2 psi. This one is .042 thick. Make sure you get a copper gasket about this thickness is possible. Some are paper thin. Over time the aluminum unit melted slightly, enough to get real soft and blew out. It made for a great gasket while it lasted. Also stay away from the laminated type. These tend to blow out under boost. It'a PITA due to all the stuff that has to come off to get to the 4 nuts I needed to access.

The hardest gasket (on this car) it the exhaust manifold to head due to access. I installed the manifold with the motor out of the car with "special" wrenches I had to make. I then peened the nuts to the studs. The motor will have to come out to change this one. Lucky for me it's OK. In the pic you can see a few easy nuts to get to.

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I got the car rewired and installed new starter. Didn't really need the rewire but I wanted to simplify the system a little.

Need to bleed the clutch tomorrow and take it for a shake down run... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Mar 22 2015, 10:41 AM
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The side stripes look great, Mueller!
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post Mar 22 2015, 01:11 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Mar 22 2015, 03:06 AM) *

I know I am not supposed to "work" on the car yet...but I couldn't help myself...

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Nice! But, uhhhhh, a big no-no perhaps... What would look great (imho), is the word 'Porsche' on the rims and the red center caps in the same green color!
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post Mar 22 2015, 04:40 PM
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The side stripes look great, Mueller!



Thanks....I cheated and only did one side yesterday due to the wind really kicking up.

I don't like the placement of the "H" and will move everything back at least an inch on the other side and might redo the passenger side (kit came with 3 stripes!)
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post Mar 22 2015, 05:08 PM
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Kept sanding the floor pans. They are almost ready for Ospho and epoxy. I got all the hinges lubed up and working well.
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post Mar 22 2015, 05:15 PM
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Cleaned the transmission. Found all kinds of problems.


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post Mar 22 2015, 05:56 PM
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Cleaned the transmission. Found all kinds of problems.


Care to elaborate on the problems you found?
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post Mar 22 2015, 06:08 PM
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See post about flange damage.
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post Mar 22 2015, 06:18 PM
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Took the old strut insert out and replaced them.


Look at these DAPO stuff......never even heard of these brand before. Manufacture date on them was 1998....hecho en Mexico...what POS..there was no dampening in them at all.

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Put Boge's in. Smooth ride now.

Tie rods are next.
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post Mar 22 2015, 07:48 PM
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Took it out of the garage to get some photos for Jim and the WCR badge. Decided to take it "around the block". Made it back 2 hours and 110 miles latter....Attached Image
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post Mar 22 2015, 07:49 PM
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If I remember correctly, Mulholland were made by Mexican Boge. Boge has been making shocks in Mexico since the 1930's.
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post Mar 22 2015, 08:20 PM
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I spent several hours trying to bleed the clutch system... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Eventually I bought a new master and slave and will try again next weekend... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif)
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post Mar 22 2015, 09:04 PM
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Just got back from my desert trip. Passed by the 'BB' numerous times while unloading Eileen. Have 2 doctor appointments on Monday, so I need to knuckle-down on Tuesday - new tires/wheels, rocker panels and a few other tasks to do.
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post Mar 22 2015, 09:50 PM
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If I remember correctly, Mulholland were made by Mexican Boge. Boge has been making shocks in Mexico since the 1930's.


Think you are right. I think Boge has since not made those in quite some time. I had never heard of them until today.
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post Mar 23 2015, 12:31 AM
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Displayed it in the 22nd Annual Bob Baker VW show.

About 200 cars there.

Then, lived went for a drive along the coast and lived dangerously:
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post Mar 23 2015, 03:11 PM
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I tore apart the CV joint and cleaned it. Now I need to reassemble.
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post Mar 23 2015, 03:36 PM
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1st time to visit a shop (not even a mechanic shop but just a tire shop) since I bought it last 2011, to fix 1 tire leaking air and replaced all valve stem and balancing.

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