Pelican Parts
Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   Pelican Parts Forums > Porsche Forums > Porsche 911 Technical Forum


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread
Author
Thread Post New Thread    Reply
Registered
 
toddu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,964
Front torsion bar poling through front carrier :-(

In the process of dealing with fueling issues (cleaning carbs, different fuel filter setup, etc.). While replacing my in tank screen I noticed 1 of my torsion bars was about 8 mm sticking out of the front of the carrier ("dust" cap is gone). So, now yet another thing to deal with.

Not sure what would make it walk? Wonder how much bite is still left in the back. Certainly not going to drive it like that. Thought I'd be back on the road soon, doesn't look like it now :-(.

Todd

__________________
'81 SC
Old 02-27-2016, 02:17 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #1 (permalink)
Pariah Troll
 
juanbenae's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tuo*Co on CA108
Posts: 14,118
Garage
do you mean it came out the back side of the a-arm where the adjustment cap is suppose to be ir out the front?
__________________
78SC PRC Spec911 (sold 12/15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7I6HCCKrVQ
Now gone: 03 996TT/75 slicklid 3.oL carb'd hotrod
15 Rubicon JK/07.5 LMM Duramax 4x/86 Ski Nautique Correct Craft
Old 02-27-2016, 03:33 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #2 (permalink)
Registered
 
toddu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,964
It's still there in the rear, just not sure how much.

Todd
__________________
'81 SC
Old 02-27-2016, 03:42 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #3 (permalink)
Registered
 
c2kid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: hawaii
Posts: 1,865
Garage
bummer dude

most likely your battery has eaten thru your gas tank support panel. the front mount of your control arm (on the driver's side) will break loose eventually. requires a new panel. no easy fix. you'll need a good frame machine to do it square. sorry it's not good news. cheers, geoff

Last edited by c2kid; 02-27-2016 at 04:07 PM..
Old 02-27-2016, 04:05 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #4 (permalink)
Registered
 
toddu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,964
Umm, no, that's not it. The TB has somehow walked forward maybe an inch. No rust, everything is in tact. I'll have to remove covers, pull it back, etc. Not a huge deal, but more work.

Todd
__________________
'81 SC
Old 02-27-2016, 04:31 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #5 (permalink)
Pariah Troll
 
juanbenae's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tuo*Co on CA108
Posts: 14,118
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by toddu View Post
It's still there in the rear, just not sure how much.

Todd

maybe a picture would help, as im still not clear where it's protruding from.
__________________
78SC PRC Spec911 (sold 12/15) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7I6HCCKrVQ
Now gone: 03 996TT/75 slicklid 3.oL carb'd hotrod
15 Rubicon JK/07.5 LMM Duramax 4x/86 Ski Nautique Correct Craft
Old 02-27-2016, 04:32 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #6 (permalink)
 
Registered User
 
TheSt|G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Main Line, PA
Posts: 1,226
Quote:
Originally Posted by toddu View Post
Umm, no, that's not it. The TB has somehow walked forward maybe an inch. No rust, everything is in tact. I'll have to remove covers, pull it back, etc. Not a huge deal, but more work.

Todd
Sounds like engine failure. Better throw out the transmission and redo the wiring to be safe.
__________________
1985 911 3.2 Carrera Coupe - Constant Project - 2550lbs
2005 E46 M3- Daily Beater - 3350lbs
Old 02-28-2016, 07:18 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #7 (permalink)
Somewhere in the Midwest
 
MotoSook's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the barn!
Posts: 12,499
That missing dust cover should have kept the bar in place with desired spline engagement. It's easy to check how much of the splines you have in the rear adjuster.

Just back the adjuster screw out so you can take the cap off. Tap the bar back into place. Get an appropriate size washer, weld it into the opening of the front of the A arm. Fill the bolt hole and paint. If you don't have the means you'll want to just take the A arm off and send it to someone. Setting the front suspension is simple. So this isn't a major problem.

When backing the adjuster screw, keep take of the number of turns and how the adjuster sits so you can get back to you setting (or very close).

Support the car and suspension so the A arm doesn't move and change your reference.

You'll want to read up on front suspension of what I posted above is not familiar.
Old 02-28-2016, 09:42 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #8 (permalink)
Registered
 
john walker's workshop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Marysville Wa.
Posts: 22,449
Unweight the front end and knock it back in with a big plastic hammer.
__________________
https://www.instagram.com/johnwalker8704

8009 103rd pl ne Marysville Wa 98270
206 637 4071
Old 02-28-2016, 09:58 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #9 (permalink)
Registered
 
toddu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,964
It's up on a midrise lift now. I can order the caps from our host cheap enough and I'll weld them on.

Not a huge deal, just wasn't part of my original plans.

Appreciate all the tips!!

Todd

__________________
'81 SC
Old 02-28-2016, 10:10 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #10 (permalink)
Reply


 


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:36 AM.


 
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page
 

DTO Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.