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Rebuiding Inside-out |
bkrantz |
Feb 7 2022, 08:47 PM
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#4801
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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bkrantz |
Feb 7 2022, 08:50 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Unfortunately, my bottle of Iron-X was almost empty, so I only got about one-fourth the way around. More stuff ordered. Viel besser! Slow wins the race. One thing I found useful in cleaning the anodized Fuchs on 911's was a mixture of white vinegar and hot water. Not sure if that would be helpful for you on the front sides? Slow for sure, but it works. Right now I only have 1.75 wheels still to clean. Thanks for the vinegar tip. I will see how that works. |
bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Got some more tools (More Tools!), to help reach all the brake system fittings without pulling the engine.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Good thing, since at least some of the fittings on the pressure regulator valve are still weeping.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Start with the flare nut crows foot wrenches.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The 11 mm on a 6 inch extension is perfect for one of the fittings on top. I was able to tighten this one quite a bit.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Then I used the 11 mm ratcheting wrench, which also has a flare nut style engagement on the other side. Also quite a bit of tightening.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I also got some hydraulic fitting sealant, as recommended by PMB. This is for the problematic fittings on the rear calipers.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Once again I took the calipers out so I can fully access the fittings on top. I removed and cleaned the hard lines, and the seat inside the caliper body.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Then a thin ring of sealant on the flare.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:28 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
And then I REALLY tightened the hard line fitting.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
One more thing delivered: some more hi-temp wrap, nominally for 2 inch ID.
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bkrantz |
Feb 9 2022, 08:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I used a length for the bundle of cables under the engine, including clutch cable, speedo cable, and O2 sensor cable. Mostly I am worried about the O2 cable plastic plug that sits under the right cylinders. Probably being paranoid, but at least its shiny.
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bkrantz |
Feb 10 2022, 09:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I connected the rear caliper lines, and then tightened all the other connections I did not get to yesterday.
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bkrantz |
Feb 10 2022, 09:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I then did a quick bleed, to make sure I have fluid throughout the system. No leaks yet.
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bkrantz |
Feb 10 2022, 09:11 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I then left the system pressurized to about 20 psi. It will sit overnight.
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bkrantz |
Feb 10 2022, 09:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
A rather big thing got delivered today (the box, no the bike).
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bkrantz |
Feb 10 2022, 09:14 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I splurged on a new tool cart, from Harbor Freight. I looked at quite a few, online and in person, and this seems to be the best value.
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bkrantz |
Feb 10 2022, 09:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,154 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The new cart is 72" long and 22" deep. I have twice as much space as in my old cart, plus drawers that are more than long enough for big tools.
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raynekat |
Feb 10 2022, 09:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,164 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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