are YOU going to Porsche HELL?

[gtc]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

You can't "short cut" anything on a Porsche IMHO.

Otherwise what's the point of owning such a car? There are lots of cheaper cars you can play with.

Do you purchase only Genuine Porsche parts from a dealer? Or do you sometimes buy aftermarket/oem parts from some place like Pelican?

Just curious

[slodave]

Been working like a charm for a number of years now.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Jrboulder

FWIW that hose isn't under any pressure and if it fails the brake fluid will just drain to a level that will turn a warning light on but there will be enough to brake just fine.

details and facts are not allowed

[sammyg2]

LOL, couldn't resist:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/163512-training-wheels-my-porsche.html

[wdfifteen]

I guess I'm going the hell. Both of my 356s have many genuine OEM Volkswagen parts bought through the aftermarket. I made the floor pan under my '56 coupe out of salvage sheet steel and the roof of a '65 Impala.

[vash]

Originally Posted by sammyg2

LOL, couldn't resist:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/163512-training-wheels-my-porsche.html

now we are ALL in hell!! that thread was fantastic..hahahhah

[Christien]

Pff, I've done tons of redneck-style repairs on Porsches. When my muffler straps were shot, I replaced them with super-long stainless steel hose clamps for a few bucks each. 5 years on and they're still fine. And getting the muffler on and off is WAY easier. My brake fluid overflow tube was missing and all I had on hand the day I discovered it was short piece of fuel hose, so I clamped that on and ran it into an old coke can which I mounted somewhere in the dark recesses of the area. Still there to this day, and works fine. When I had the 944 there was a pinhole leak in the gas tank. I drained it and jb-welded a piece of scrap metal to the bottom. Worked just fine.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by vash

nope..i am going to Porsche Heaven. i have the credit card receipts to prove it.

LOL, same here. A saying that I find to be more true as I get older - "why is there never time to do the job right, but always time to do it twice?" Buying the right parts to do the job typically makes life much easier in the long run. As I get fatter and lazier these things are important.

[Joeaksa]

Originally Posted by speeder

The tube between the MC reservoir and the clutch MC failing would have no effect on braking whatsoever. Anyone who thinks differently does not understand how the system works.

If the tube that goes from the reservoir to both the brake MC and the clutch MC, and the tube breaks, there is no more fluid going to either cylinder.

Once you push the brake or clutch pedal ONE time and either MC sucks air inside, please enlighten us on how well its going to function oh great all knowing one?

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by LubeMaster77

I have a confession as well...I haven't fixed my hood lift...its been several years now and when I open my hood I have to keep it propped open with...gasp...the spare tire! Oh the angst and shame I feel. To that point I have found myself only opening the hood late at night when the streets are empty and the children are in bed. I know there are support groups and the fix is only a mouse click and a credit card number away but I just can't get there yet without help...help me oh Lawd! Hap dis po lazy fool change his a ways!!!

carbon fiber rod for a hood prop - no more angst then and you will save ounces off the wt. of the car

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by Joeaksa

Sure about that? What if the tube lets go right at the MC junction point? Then you have ONE pump on the brakes and you are done...

This is not a good place to save $$$ on a car. Safety items need to be 100% ALWAYS. Scrimp on the paint on your wheels but not this...

best advice yet

[futuresoptions]

They have a special place set aside just for me...

[lin7310948]

self explanatory.....

[speeder]

Quote de speeder

The tube between the MC reservoir and the clutch MC failing would have no effect on braking whatsoever. Anyone who thinks differently does not understand how the system works.

If the tube that goes from the reservoir to both the brake MC and the clutch MC, and the tube breaks, there is no more fluid going to either cylinder.



Once you push the brake or clutch pedal ONE time and either MC sucks air inside, please enlighten us on how well its going to function oh great all knowing one?

Joe, the tube goes from the brake fluid res to the clutch MC, not from the res to the brake MC. If it broke, you'd be little low on brake fluid, that's all.

FWIW, I don't put cheap parts on any vehicle and I'm a maintenance freak, especially with brakes. I use dealer pads on my cars, generally speaking. I get them for as cheap as humanly possible, but that's as far as my cheapness goes.

[shadowjack1]

Could be. I going to install a Duralast starter n my Carrera.

[RWebb]

anybody with a hydraulic clutch belongs in Porsche Hell

[sammyg2]

God invented the 914 so people don't have to modify 911s

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by gtc

Do you purchase only Genuine Porsche parts from a dealer? Or do you sometimes buy aftermarket/oem parts from some place like Pelican?

Just curious

Depends on what it is. If I can get it from Wayne, I do but some items are actually cheaper from the dealership. (Shipping to Aus)

[mikesride]

Originally Posted by s_morrison57

I replaced 1 hood shock and left the tough one alone. I also farted in my 930, more than once.
See you guys in hell, I'll be the guy beating the crap outta Brian Mulroney.
Finn

Since you probably vote NDP out there with your hippie buddies.....you are surely going to hell for other reasons than farting in your car!!!! (its a joke...)

[speedracing944]

Originally Posted by gtc

Do you purchase only Genuine Porsche parts from a dealer? Or do you sometimes buy aftermarket/oem parts from some place like Pelican?

Just curious

I once was in a dealership to order a part. The guy behind the counter was ordering from Pelican. I made a comment about it like "Hey you guys order from Pelican too?". The counter guy quickly turned the screen away and told me I wasn't supposed to see that.

Speedy