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Thanks for that. After doing it and watching the video back I realised the very same thing. I am glad I used thread locker. You live and learn, right?

Good tip, thanks!

Have a long to do list, waiting for storage / out of road time :)

Thank you. And you are welcome .

Good luck with it.

Hi Matt, thanks for your message. Those jobs you mention make a vast difference to the ride. Which components/brand will you use? Make sure you get an alignment done in the new year. Have fun, sir. 🫡

I’ve bought Meyle parts to do the job. They seemed to be the closest to OEM. The only question for myself is do I do the tuning forks too? Probably should I guess while I’m there. Thanks for the advice on alignment I will get that done.

I did all the control arms at the same time. The others will go sooner or later and you will have to pay twice for alignment. I also used Mayle and did a video on it a while back. The front Tuning forks have the plastic air deflector for the brakes and that didn’t fit on the Mayle product. I called them and even spoke to the technical guy there who knew about the problem and was working on it. The problem is, the shaft is thicker in the middle than the OEM item and the clips don’t wrap round the alloy. I had to modify both air ducts. That was a while back so it might be sorted, but be warned. These things are what turns a quick job into an all dayer.

Thanks Marcus. Out of interest, which precautions do you take for winter storage?

@@My911 Fairly basic stuff, though I am mulling whether to do an oil/filter change (I've only put on4000 kms since the spring but probably should nonetheless) before she goes to sleep. A full fuel tank with added stabilizer and leaving a battery tender on all the time which I otherwise use sparingly through the summer. Because of the age of the car now, the cost difference between four months of storage insurance vs regular has me wondering whether I should just keep it on the road for those nice weather days...our BC west coast winters aren't that bad.

Thanks. If you don’t end up drive it on good days and it sits for months, it’s worth over pressurising the tyres by half a bar or so, as it helps with flat spots. I also put two layers of carpet under each tyre. I have also put metal scouring sponges in both exhausts to prevent any rodents going in. But that is a long shot if you have a good garage. I also leave the tender in 24/7

Morning Marcus, good to hear from you. I agree, it’s a must. So, Ford Cortina, eh?

@@My911 Yeah, I learned a few things about working on cars with that one: 1968 1600E. Driving home one night in 1980 just north of London on the M1, there was an almighty bang which quickly brought me to a full stop at the roadside. Turned out the bell-housing fractured (so motor was effectively off its third mount), starter motor sheared off and was never found. Had to replace both the bell housing and gear box. Ahh, youth 😄

What a classic story. Not sure I can top that one 😅 Thanks for sharing.

100% 🙂

Hi. I did consider it but I’ve done less than 200 miles in the Landy since finishing it. So it simply wasn’t worth the investment. I also have this thing about originality. It’s a curse.

@@My911 Well, if you’re not driving it, you’re right. It doesn’t matter. It’s just that the Wolf wheels add a lot more unsprung weight that the Discs would compensate for.

Hi, thanks for your feedback. And yes, get stuck in. It’s very rewarding.

Hi, I know you 😅 and am subscribed to your channel. I watched your 996 build. How is it driving now? Ps, thanks for your feedback.

Hi, I did talk to them but too pricey for me right now. I will face a rebuild at some point I am sure.

I would love to. And I am sure it would resolve the fury salt issue too. But this rebuild a mix of what I want to do and what I can do. 🙂

Vielen Dank! 🙂🙏

Hi, I did the aos and the oil filler tube. Couldn’t do anymore.

Thanks dude.

Hi Daniel, thanks for your message. I’m in the middle of moving to Vienna right now so organising a kit is sadly not possible right now. My plan was to produce them for exactly your reason, but time always plays a part in the best laid plans. Let’s keep in contact and see if I can get something done.

@@My911ah bummer. But good luck on your move to Vienna.

@@danielowen6144 ​​⁠thanks Daniel. Did the move this weekend and we are now sitting in a couch in the new flat. Job done (almost) have a good Sunday.

Thanks, this is a new contact for me.

Hi Marcus, thanks for the update, sounds like you have been busy. Promise me you will get out there and drive the car. It’s what they are best at… and looking gorgeous of course 😅

Thanks mate.

Hi, thank you. And you are welcome.

Thank you.

Also, I am really in need of those part numbers!

Hi, thanks for your message. I am indeed still active and am uploading a full 4 year restoration of the 996 on the same channel. So make sure you have a look. You will learn loads of the jobs you have a head of you 😅 Congratulations on getting the 996. They are truely great cars indeed. Very well engineered and thought out. Let me know if you need any further advice. I am travelling a lot these days but happy to help where I can. Regarding the hose repair, I have had no issues at all with it. Been as good as gold and it’s a worthy upgrade. Your issue is probably due to a stretched hose and they will all need replacing eventually. My other car is a 1970’s Land Rover and it drips fluids all the time. In reality your drip is nothing to worry about at all. It’s just this image of perfection we have is difficult to shake. As long as the hose is not porous or damaged, it will be fine. Have fun driving your car and make sure any jobs you do don’t turn into a full restoration. Otherwise you will never drive it! Let’s me know what spec/age/colour it is. Kind regards, Joël

Jump in the web and visit Design911.com. You choose your vehicle and they have all the right diagrams in there.

Thanks Jason, do you have a product name or even a link?

@@My911 search “caliper bleed screw repair”, should come right up.

Thanks dude

Hi, I actually got a paint shop to match it. They even found the code. But I’m afraid I don’t have it… 😬 And I’m sadly not on speaking terms with the shop any more because they ruined my two front wings.

@@My911 I’m sorry to hear that. Thanks for getting back to me 👍

Hi, I am living in Dresden, which is in the old East Germany. So Porsches haven’t been around for as long as the rest of the country. But still, it’s not rocket science.

Yes, I agree.

Yes, I have heard of big red and I am sure they would have done a great job. But I used a local company I stead.

Thanks Steven.

Hi, thanks and yes, I had thought about helicoil but I will see how things pan out with it later. 👍 I really need to live on to other jobs now and the calipers will happen in the background.

Thanks, yes, time will tell. I need to crack on with more spreading matters but will come back to the calipers later.

Hi Gream, thank you. May follow that up if need be.

Hi, that’s a good thought. I have used time-cert on the brocken header bolts. And it worked perfectly well.

I agree entirely, and thank you for your kind words.

Hi Phil, I had big plans to refit the valve, but in the end I left it out. It just means that when you detach the pipes with a full system, the fluids will run out of that single pipe. I intend to have a cap at the ready in the future.

Thanks Marcus, remind me where you are based? If you are saying no salt I guess it’s either Japan or West Coast US. Damper parts are worth doing. These deteriorate over time but just have a look when you are in there. OPC has them in over night. Mine looked OK from outside but inside they were hollow! 😅

@@My911 Your deductive powers are pretty good. I am indeed on the west coast...but of Canada. I will add the dampeners to my shopping cart. From other comments, it appears you might be westward bound to the US?

Hi, yes, I am indeed heading to the US. First to Vienna for a year then on to Florida. Big move but very exciting.

Ps, if you do anything with your rear shocks, take a look at the spacer between the spring top plate. Mine was cracked in one side which affects the ride hight a little.

Thank you. I hope you are well. How’s the farm coming along? Any interesting finds?

@@My911 I am getting there mate. The Farm is starting to get started now it's Spring here. Almost getting things ready to start videoing. Dad and I built the front fence and gates. I didn't video it dad dose not want to be on video just quiet yet. I will start our big vegetable garden before summer so I will video that. Oh and a introduction video is on the to do list. It's been longer then I wanted to be to restart my RUclips channel because I almost lost my right hand last year with freak accident on the farm so been a long recovery. I will explain it all on my first video back.

Gees, that’s mad. I hope you have made a full recovery. The videos will come in good time, no point putting pressure on yourself. You can start with small updates on Instagram, it’s way less work. Good luck with the veggies, sounds awesome. 💪👍

@@My911 Thanks mate ya my hand is working just in pain every day but getting used to the pain so doing more every day

Hi Graem, many thanks and nice to hear from you. I will bear that in mind. Hope you are well. Regards Joël

Exactly.

Good job. It’s well worth saving the callipers. They are such expensive components of the car. I did look at big red but everything is taxed coming out of the UK. I went OEM

Hi, thanks for your message. The move may be too far to take the car sadly, but we will have to see. Where there’s a will there’s a way.

@@My911 Containers can be delivered just about anywhere.😁 - Just don't take it to a 2 mile long island by the sea! Surely the Landy and the 996 need to stay together for their (and your) happiness?

​​⁠This is true. I’ve checked and it’s about 3k to ship a car to the US. That times two and your into big money. But you are right, something will have to be done. Can’t restore two cars and just leave them. 😢

I see 2 options: 1. Negotiate the costs into your relocation package. 2. Loan the cars to someone like me until your eventual return to Europe. In the 1st case, you're going to have to get your skates on in case (oh no!!!) the orange twit wins and builds a wall. To be fair, Landys are well known for eating pets... 😂

Thanks for the offer. I will keep it in mind. In reality. I’d the cars stay in the EU, they will need driving.

Hi Bernard, thanks for your message and advice. I have done this since making the video. 👍

Thanks for your message. I have since decided to completely refurbish them 🙂

Hi, thanks for your message, yes I am well thanks. I hope you are too. I don’t use spacers, just wolf rims on standard studs. The wolf rims have a deeper offset making it appear they are on spacers. If you are doing the same thing, it’s worth investing in extended studs as mine only just make it through the thicker rim steel and hold the lug nuts. I should upgrade really. 🤔 regards Joël

Thanks, that’s good knowledge.

Thanks. That’s pretty good knowledge. Are you an owner/enthusiast or in the trade?

Hi Bernard, thanks for your advice. I have indeed decided to simply clean them and leave them alone. In reality they are fine. 🙂

Thanks Bernard, I agree with you. In reality I have decided to clean and leave well alone. They are fine! 🙂

Hi, thank you. Why do we do it to ourselves!! 😅

Hi, and thank you for the positive feedback. I am glad the video helped you. The more you do the more your confidence will grow and you will be rebuilding the gearbox in a few months! Great job. Joël

Thank you! Hope you are well.

@@My911 We are well. Tomorrow we will start preparing for some snow that the weather people say we are going to get next week but can never trust the weather guy lol

Hi, thanks for your message. I agree. The suspension is actually much newer than the car itself. It was new in 2017 and is in great condition. And (spoiler alert) I have opted for a full brake callipers refresh including seals and bleeder valves. Thats all to come. Keep the faith.

@@My911 Good to hear 🤙🏼