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YOUR RESEARCHNew MK I owner - Large DIY list
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oh - BTW you can do the whole thing without removing or disconnecting the airbag (providing you disconnected the car battery and waited at least 5 min) (manual say 1min)
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oh - BTW you can do the whole thing without removing or disconnecting the airbag (providing you disconnected the car battery and waited at least 5 min) (manual say 1min)
Replace worn rear control arm bushings (will it never end..)
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I'm off now to replace my worn rear control arm bushings (will it never end..)
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I had to use 2 X 1/2" extenders + long socket on my ratchet to get to it (i think its a 12mm socket - not sure)
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oh - BTW you can do the whole thing without removing or disconnecting the airbag (providing you disconnected the car battery and waited at least 5 min) (manual say 1min)
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Following another member story with the Cab window regulator and the impact of the cab roof operation - I wanted to share this with you:
1. you can pull the darn thing out without messing with any of the roof mechanisms.
2. sometime you will be able to save the day and refurbish the part using.. well look at the Pic and notice the "donor" material I used to manufacture a replacement for the shattered original pulley.
Congrats on the purchase! Looks like a nice cab! This is the first 996 I've seen with the new 997 turbo wheels. It certainly makes it look more modern!
Another DIY I had to deal with, was the notorious main window regulator.
the damn thing had so much cable slack it was amazing.
less so was the carnage I found once opened the driver door,
torn foam cover, amateur micro-switch fix, missing screws, Etc.
oh - BTW you can do the whole thing without removing or disconnecting the airbag (providing you disconnected the car battery and waited at least 5 min) (manual say 1min)
Nice N shiney!! Do you have another pic of the rear regulator with a larger field of view? One that shows a little more of the car to give a better idea of car/part relationship?
The old front one looks like it is 6" longer, thats some stretching?!!?
Your wife is going to be upset next time she uses that cutting board.
Thanks all, she does look good with those turbo wheels..
Also has H&R springs for lower stance and great cornering performance
not for comfort though.. (ouch my back!) everything else is pretty much stock.
fpb111 - here is another pic of the part location, its right behind the conv roof cylinder and can be carefully wiggled out without disturbing this touchy mechanism
(secure the electrical connector and be prepared to lose some skin in the process but its worth it..)
Tis' the season for Hardtop !
Also heated seats
(one of the most satisfying fix you can do) and thanks to the forum , I was able to find and re solder the burnt wires now its nice and toasty inside..
me: hey can you find me your old cutting board?
Wife: what do you need it for?
me: Ah.. I need it to fix the car..
Wife: here it is - I don't even want to know what you R up to now.. (she knows me..)
on other DIY issue.. did anyone fix a bad clock-spring connection to the steering wheel?
I get intermittent horn and Tip controls operation from the wheel
yes yes its 01 Tip (wife won this battle)..
Oded, you have to tell me how to get the freaking regulator out....do you have a write up?
Been struggling with that sucker for a while already....
BTW, beautiful car....
Thanks for the extra pics.
Marc replaced his clock spring. Not much different then any other car.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...el-airbag.html
U tube turn signal actuator replacement. Steering wheel has to come off.
You Tube
For Nut 3 - there is access hole down there (covered with some rubber cap if I remember correctly)
I had to use 2 X 1/2" extenders + long socket on my ratchet to get to it (i think its a 12mm socket - not sure)
tip: - smear something sticky on the socket to secure the nut and leave the extender lying there until you are ready to put it back on, this way you will not risk dropping the stupid thing in there (it will take forever to fish back).
Once removed - the part is now loose, just be sure to secure the electrical connector with bungee cord once removed and just wiggle gently until you find the correct angle for the plate+motor to slide out. (be prepared to loose some skin in the process).
good luck!
I'm off now to replace my worn rear control arm bushings (will it never end..)
Thanks for the response....
I assume you need to move the top up to clear the acces hole, as the cylinder appears to be in the way..
I will repost with more pics once I get to it....I should be getting the car back from the body shop by this Friday and hopefully will make another attempt this weekend
Just one more tip - the 3rd nut is removed from an adjustable stud !
you will have to turn it to maximum closed position in order to slide the part out (clearance) and than extend it once the part is back in.
(no roof component removal is necessary!)
