Originally posted by newsh
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
DOT 4 it is then!
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNothelle S2 Avant
Black Ur project
Silver Rs2 Project gone
Ocianic Ur project gone
S2 Coupe project gone
Urs6 plus project gone -
Filled and bled the brakes
Started off with the vac bleeder. After a few minutes it just stopped working!
So, changed to my older but more reliable easy bleed
Took ages for the front brakes to bleed. The back brakes were really quick.
Then, suddenly noticed I had a leak!
The join under the car from engine bay to rear brakes. Had to stop and re make the joint. Tried just a little tighter but the leak just got worse. Had to re do the flare.
Then bled the clutch. Thanks to Error404 for his ‘how to bleed the clutch’ thread. Very helpful. Still a PITA!
Then ran the engine. The new thermostat did the trick and the fan kicked in just above 90 on the gauge.
Presses the brake pedal a few times and it did go solid but is now a bit soft. Going to re bleed to see if some air has moved around.
Clutch initially felt good but pedal now on floor and not returning so going to bleed that again as well.
All fun and games!
I made a handy joint for the easy bleed. Set the compressor at 2 bar.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNothelle S2 Avant
Black Ur project
Silver Rs2 Project gone
Ocianic Ur project gone
S2 Coupe project gone
Urs6 plus project goneComment
-
Bled everything again and now the brakes and clutch all seem good
Had a few niggly little coolant leaks. Do jubilee clips loosen themselves? I had some that seemed quite loose
Especially the hard to get to ones!
Thanks to everyone for the advice on brake fluid. I read an article in practical classics which suggested Dot 5 silicone fluid was better for cars that don't get used much in the winter as it doesn't absorb moisture. Its £15 a litre on ebay and I've just used two liters of DOT4 filling and flushing my car from empty at £5 a liter. It wont need changing for 2-3 years so I recon its not really worth the extra expense as I would probably end up changing DOT5 after 3-4 years anyway.
Happy now with where I am. Everything seems to work
so I can start putting the front bumper, lights and wheels on then drop it off the axle stands and torque up the wishbones and hub bolts. I then need to pay the paint shop man a visit and see if he remembers me calling for a quote back in January!
Nothelle S2 Avant
Black Ur project
Silver Rs2 Project gone
Ocianic Ur project gone
S2 Coupe project gone
Urs6 plus project goneComment
-
That all sounds excellent Dave i bet you can't wait to drive the car now!
i hope your paint man is a good one?
96 URS6 plus speck saloon
96 URS6 plus speck estate
94 2.6 80 Avant
99 2.8 final edition CabrioletComment
-
You are spot on. I cant wait. I'm going to force myself to wait until after the winter is gone though as the roads around me are well and truly salty now
As far as paint goes, there isn't much choice around me. Local man has been highly recommended. I am worried though. I'm not keen on anyone touching it now after all the blood sweat and tears I've put in.Nothelle S2 Avant
Black Ur project
Silver Rs2 Project gone
Ocianic Ur project gone
S2 Coupe project gone
Urs6 plus project goneComment
-
Probably a wise decision to leave it a while untill the salt goes but i'm sure you'll be champing at the bit.
You are spot on. I cant wait. I'm going to force myself to wait until after the winter is gone though as the roads around me are well and truly salty now
As far as paint goes, there isn't much choice around me. Local man has been highly recommended. I am worried though. I'm not keen on anyone touching it now after all the blood sweat and tears I've put in.
Ive been recommended a local painter to me for the A2 and it came back way below par a couple days ago now. They only did half the work scheduled. It was so crap that even though the Boss said i realise now that you know the game and i'll paint it myself this time, i told him no chance. Currently looking elsewhere now. Googling them for reviews helps. I hope you man is a good un as it's soul destroying trusting your pride and joy only for it to not meet up to expectations. Just saying as it's a minefield out there mate.96 URS6 plus speck saloon
96 URS6 plus speck estate
94 2.6 80 Avant
99 2.8 final edition CabrioletComment
-
Quattro Coach Works for paint top boysComment
-
Great project
It must be nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel!
With regards to the paint i'd be prepared to travel,even if it means trailering the car a few hundred miles,you don't want to be dissapointed on the final hurdle.It's a love/hate relationship with the S2,i love it,it hates me
Comment
-
Check out their work it's top notchComment
-
How did you get on with the exhaust Dave?
I found another post- cat Y piece in the garage today, output pipe is the the same at 66mm OD.Comment
-
That could be very useful as I am struggling to get a decent join to the middle box that looks right. I will email you.Originally posted by newsh
The proper Porsche bolts arrived and I fitted them no problem. There are a little long but don’t cause any issues.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNothelle S2 Avant
Black Ur project
Silver Rs2 Project gone
Ocianic Ur project gone
S2 Coupe project gone
Urs6 plus project goneComment
-
Hmmm, those are not the OEM caliper bolts. Are they the correct grade? (min 10.9?).Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
Indigo ABY coupé
Imola B6 S4 AvantComment
-
Hmmm, but there is no shank on them!
Not what I would have expected.Comment
-
https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/pt66_...--Disc-Screws/
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts. Porsche Various Models
Code: 99906704209
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts. M12 x 1.5 x 77. 2 x Bolts required per Caliper, Fits front & Rear Calipers.
Geniune Porsche product.
Fits:
Porsche 993 C2S/C4S/Turbo
Porsche 996 GT3
Porsche 996 GT2
Price: £4.88
Qty to Order
Nothelle S2 Avant
Black Ur project
Silver Rs2 Project gone
Ocianic Ur project gone
S2 Coupe project gone
Urs6 plus project goneComment
Comment