Snailshell Transmission Part I

It has been a good while since I posted anything, and I have not really had much time to even work on the Porsches as of late.  I recently started my Automotive Technology class at my college in September, and took an opportune time, and brought in my Snailshell to disassemble and inspect, before I throw it in.

Pictures, WITH instructions, and even instructions included on the pictures themselves, will be released soon!

Fuel Injector Oil

Coolant Bleeder Valve

Previous owner or a shop for some reason placed a coolant hose leading to the Thermostat Housing, WITHOUT a Bleeder Valve. I got a new hose ordered and placed, and created a homemade cap with a positive battery terminal cover and some Apoxie Sculpt.

Coolant Hoses Issue

I took most of the mail Coolant Hoses apart. The metal piece had a lot of interior rust. Isn't really going to cause any damage, but yuck! The rest of the hoses seem to be in very condition still, and I'm not noticing any cracking. Unfortunatly the Hose that goes from the Thermostat Valve is the wrong hose!

Previous owner must of made this mistake. The real hose is meant to have a valve opening at the top with a cap. This is for bleeding the coolant, and checking for bubbles. I also removed the Coolant Reservoir, and cleaned that out.

Tie Rod, Cylinder, Oil Pump

Did some good inspection yesterday to notice a bent Tie Rod, a little oil drip from the Oil Pump. More than likely the Seal is worn and needs replaced. The Drivers side Rear Wheel Cylinder that was just replaced not too long ago appears to be leaking again, however I will not know for sure until I finalize this.

Valve Cover Gasket

Replaced the Gasket which split after removing the Valve Cover. It looks like the previous owner put some sort of rubber glue in place of the half circle gaskets. New Gaskets are now in though, and oil is staying firm inside, with no more spills.

Fuel Accumulator

Finally got around to switching out the Fuel Accumulator last week. Pretty simple task. Took about 45 minutes at most.

Major Update

Got the Alternator Mount Bushings into the top Alternator Bracket. I was able to install some windshield wiper bushings as the replacements, after taking the metal plating from the inside of them. Bought some smaller washers to go infront, and behind them for extra support.

Bottom Bracket went on great with the new rubber bushings. I also got some 3-way T-Crosses for the two loose Vacuum Hoses, and for connecting to the loose slot in the Vacuum Amplifier.

I also cleaned up as much oil as possible from the Throttle Housing, Intake Boots, Mixture Control Plate, and the Air Filter Housing. I replaced the Intake Boots, and lower Radiator Hose.


I am now left with installing the new Battery, and putting in the new Air Filter to the Housing. After that she should fire up good. Let her heat up a bit, and then drain the oil and add the new Amsoil I recently got from online.

If all works well from here, I can back the car out, and put the rear wheels up on the Car Ramps, and replace the Fuel Accumulator, which should solve the issue of it not starting up, after shutting off after a hot run.

Filter Off

Around last week, I finally ended up getting the Oil Filter off. Tons of screwdriver stabs later, it finally turned and came loose, and I was able to get it off. Now, to get to the last 2 Alternator Bolts.

Update

Well as of now I am trying to get the Oil Filter off so that I can get the Alternator off, to replace the Bushings and Bracket Mounts.

While the Oil Filter and Alternator are out, I need to get to the Starter, and disconnect the Positive Battery Cable, and replace it, then throw in a new Battery.

I then need to install the new Fuel Accumulator, and install the new Horn Relay, and Horn itself and get it connected.