That’s funny/interesting about the bar - hopefully they stop selling them like that. I felt the same way, was like “great, I’m going to use it once and then where the heck am I going to put it”. Ended up not getting a smoke machine, then my uncle asked me about one at Christmas. Break bleeder too, I never bought one but then every so often when I do something with breaks I kinda wish I had one. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the comment - sorry I’m not familiar with that.

@@rybreadificationthat’s the best answer to this person. I’ve seen it being asked on different channels, probably by the same person. Sounds like some sort of scam 🙄

I figured it must be - thanks @stevenhunter5799

:) that's funny - Yeah, been busy on this thing. That's a good question - been planning to get some driving footage for quite a while. Sounds like a plan...thanks for the comment!

@@rybreadification Well tools and parts only go so far, but I can tell you have some serious mechanical skills and that's what's needed to get these cars up and running. I appreciate your videos makes me feel like I'm not alone working on these cars. It's a ton of work, but driving them can be a lot of fun too.

Thanks Shrokahasi, I appreciate that. Yeah, it’s definitely a little different then just working on a small block chevy or something common like that, huh. I guess feeling a little “alone” at times just sort of comes with the territory. But hey - I guess that makes us/these cars special right;). I was hoping people would see that even though I might not use “the best parts” or have “the best tools”, I still try to do the best job I can - so it’s nice to know you appreciate the videos and the work/time involved too.

Thanks for comment!

Yeah, definitely a bit of a project, but figured I might as well just dive in and fix it. Thanks for the comment!

You're welcome, I hope your wheel/button turns out well. Those Monte Carlo's look like a nice steering wheel. It's cool to hear from someone in Belgium too. Thanks for the comment!

Yeah, I didn't find any winter/rubber mats listed from Porsche when I was looking. I bought a thin black yoga mat for cheap I'm going to cut into shape and slip under the mats to stop the water. Not ideal, but it should work pretty well. Thanks for the comment!

You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

I wasn't sure how that longer duct I bought was supposed to go, there just wasn't any way I could see making it work (although if it was supposed to go up into the fender, It might be possible, I'd have to look at it again). I couldn't find any pictures online at the time showing a car with that hard tubing like that from the alternator. I ended up getting some different corrugated tubing and then making a duct that I mounted in the front of the car kind of where the horns are. It actually works really well (kind of like a scoop/ram air) but of course it's my creation. I'll have to see if I could make that tubing go where you're talking about the next time I've got the belly pan off. Thanks for the comment!

That's interesting, I figured a lot (if not most/all) of these cars are probably cracked inside the doors like that being that they all use the same doors. Yeah that's a good question about the 968. You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

Hi, you're welcome, glad my video can help! Sounds like a cool car, I think that color looks nice on the 944 and having a limited slip is cool too (wish I had one). Thanks for the comment, it's cool to hear from Poland!

@@jonh9626 You’re welcome, thanks for the comment! No, I thought about it, but I’m gonna stick with the power. At least for now. I figure it’s nicer for daily driving/parking plus I don’t have a manual rack so I guess I’ll keep it. Would be a lot simpler to deal with though and nice not having to deal with leaks. Actually putting it back in the car right now.

@@rybreadification thanks for letting me know you thoughts, I still haven’t driven my 924s yet (bought it not running) but dealing with the system leak makes me want to just yank the pump out. Looking forward to the video of subframe and rack r&r if you are publishing one!

​@@jonh9626 Yeah, no problem. Yeah, I get it - It would be interesting to drive a car with a manual rack and see what it's like. The leaky pumps are one thing but the way they designed the hoses drives me nuts too. It's like did they really have to flare the ends on the reservoir end of the hoses? If they would have made the hoses a size bigger or the inlet/outlet on the reservoir a size smaller it would be so much easier to make something work for the one, you could just replace the rubber part that connects to the steel line that winds around under the headlight with generic hose and not have to buy the whole 300 some dollar part. On the bright side if you do switch to a manual rack I guess it'd give you a good excuse to get a pair of those cool old school driving gloves! I've got plans to go to a slightly larger wheel and tire in the front so that made me stick with the power rack too, but if you barely notice the difference the manual rack would be so much easier to deal with as far as parts and working on the car goes. Not sure if I should break up everything I've been doing on the car into smaller separate episodes or do one long one but once I get it back on the road I'll start getting new episodes out and definitely cover the crossmember/steering stuff at some point. I hope your project goes well, it's cool to hear you've got a 924S!

@@rybreadification I think the same can be said for that tank hose to the fuel pump, why they had to make it different size on both ends and forces you to buy from them. Speaking of which you are the reason that I decided to drop the fuel tank so thank you for that! Are you going to 16” wheels? For me at least 15 to 20 min per episode is just the right length. But I suppose I do watch an hour long video like M539 Restorations but I will need to watch it in a few sessions.

I know, that fuel hose is stupid too huh! You're welcome, I hope the tank stuff goes or went well. Yeah, I'm going to try something a little different. I've got a pair of 16x8 944 turbo phone dials for the rear (they actually fit really well under the rear quarter panels), and then in the front I'm gonna use 16x7 928 phone dials. I think it will look really cool because the 928 rims (more offset than 944 16x7's) will tuck under the front fenders and only stick out as far as the stock 15x6's, but are obviously bigger and wider. The only thing is I'm going to have to run a kind of thin front tire and then stretch it a bit to clear the strut but I'm pretty sure I can get it to work. I've got the rims - ended up finding each one separately - but they need to be refinished, then I'll get the tires. Also I think it would look best with the car lowered all around but the plan is to do the back first and then see after that. Our roads suck around here so if it looks ok I probably leave the front the stock height but I guess we'll see what happens. I also have a aftermarket set of 16's I got first (was going to machine the centers for a set of aluminum phone dial centers I got) and was going to run those, but 1. they would really fit better on a 944 because of their offset and then 2. I always liked the idea/look of the "stock" but wider and taller phone dials so I went on a search and found those so now I'm pretty sure that's what's going on the car. Thanks, It's nice to hear your thoughts on the episode length, thanks for the input.

That’s interesting, I figured it had something to do with the turbos. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks Han, I appreciate that. Your right, I definitely had to stay determined on this one! That’s also a good thing to keep in mind in general. You’re welcome, thanks for the comment!

Thanks GarageBiljon, I really appreciate that! Yeah, it’s kind of crazy how stuck on there it was, it’s nice you haven’t had to deal with that. I enjoy watching your videos as well, thanks for the comment!

What a pain, huh? Yeah, that thin plastic sheet worked out really well for that/came in really handy - I was glad I grabbed those. Thanks Frank!

Yes, you can screw it further onto the rod to take out some of the slack. You should be able to screw it down a 1/8 or 1/4 of a inch and take some of the play out of there, but at some point it hits the inside of the plastic and that's as far as it will go. Hope that helps.

Had to use a nail puller to get off the pin and screw it down to take out slack and it worked thanks

@@douglasnichols6116 cool, glad it worked, no problem.

…and do you recommend installing the outer flat black aluminum trim after window glass install or does it not matter?

Thanks, I appreciate it. I Hope your assembly goes well. After the window moldings, then you want to install the door handle with the linkage and the outside latch before the window glass. Bolt on the latch with the bolts but leave it loose for adjustment later, just make sure the linkage is connected to the handle, then install the channel that the glass runs in, the rubber felts inside the doors, then the glass, tape it up to hold it in place, then the regulator and slides, then adjust your window so it works right, then adjust the latch to make the door close right, then put the panel on last. I'm pretty sure that's the right sequence, it's been a while since I worked on it, but I'm pretty sure you need to install the door handle linkage first because it's impossible to get at after putting in the glass.

Technically I don't think it matters with the flat black trim piece. I'm going to be replacing the top window rubber molding on my car later because I realized I could do it later with the window in the door, but since you've got it apart, I don't think there's any reason to not do it first, I believe either way works.

That's interesting, seems like it's pretty common on these cars. I was worried because mine were in a perfect pattern that made it look as if a previous owner jacked the car up by the pan or maybe ran over a big bump or something. Crisis averted. Thanks for the comment.

@@JVR_Funwithdesign Huh, that’s interesting, the 968 too. I guess since it doesn’t hurt anything Porsche just went with it. Sure throws you off when you look at them. Thanks for the comment.

Hey whatever works, right! That’s cool you were able to get it clean and the JB weld lasted that long. Thanks for the comment.

Well I haven't been driving it lately cause I'm fixing the oil pan leaks, but it worked fine/never leaked for at least couple of months before I parked it to work on it. It actually worked so well I might just wait to get new hoses even though right now would be the time to replace them since I've got it apart again. I haven't decided yet. But yeah, it's pretty easy to just redo the clamps on the reservoir so you might as well give it a try.

@@rybreadification will do. Thanks!

You’re welcome, no problem.

:)Yeah I guess that’s one way to do it. It’s the old gaskets that are the biggest pain. Still, I don’t know why they couldn’t have just mounted the IAC on the side or top of the intake.

Thanks, I appreciate it. Not sure yet, I’ve still got the motor apart. Since I had everything apart I decided to fix a oil leak I had coming from between the oil pump and the front of the block at the same time. Of course that meant dropping the oil pan which meant dropping the front suspension so it turned into kind of big project. Now I’m replacing all the seals and resealing the lower balance shaft too. Also was busy with family reunions and other stuff but hopefully have it back together soon. I’ll let you know though after I get it back together.

@@rybreadification Thanks a bunch man. Hey it sounds like the cars coming together nicely. Can’t wait to see the progress!

Yeah, you're welcome - no problem. Yeah it's getting there, hopefully after this the motor will be squared away and I can just drive it and work on the interior/exterior. Thanks for the comment!

They seem to be doing well. Been driving it for while now and it seems to run good/about the same as before just minus the ticking from the one bad lifter. I'll update you if something changes.

Thanks, I appreciate that! Actually my friend's name is Jeff, my name is Ryan. Somehow the other comment on this video got posted here but was actually meant for a different video I made. I still have the seats, they are in storage underneath my steps - they need recovering. When I got the car, the vinyl on the seats was super hard and full of cracks (they were miserable to sit on) so I grabbed a set of seats out of a Mazda at a local junk yard for 20 bucks, took the covers off and cleaned them, then put them back together and threw them in the 924S.

@@rybreadification Sorry Ryan that I had you're name wrong and thank you for your reaction. I like the way you hold you're Porsche on the road. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Yeah, no problem. You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

Thanks Dude, I appreciate that! I do enjoy the videos where I'm kidding around so it's nice to hear you appreciate the humor. I'll keep making them. Ya, you should get started too. Thanks for the comment.

@@djmjr77 Interesting. Hopefully they don’t go any higher.

Also doesn't say 4 like you got.. so who knows if that was a mistake.. did you end up getting another set of 4 for the same price?

Ya it was definitely a mistake that they sent me four. I had my hopes up and ordered one more exactly the same way hoping a box of four would show up, but instead I got a padded envelope with just one lifter in a plastic bag. So then I had to order three more to make eight. I guess the first time I ordered one they must have just pulled the box of four off the shelf and thought that was right. Then they must have figured out their mistake by the time I ordered the second one. It seems like they only package them in boxes of four from the factory so when they sell them individually they have to open the box and put them in their own packaging. At least I got three of them for free. Wish I ordered two the first time. Edit - sorry I should have started that with no I ended up having to pay for four more individually. Anyway its kind of interesting because I noticed one of the 944 websites (can’t remember if it’s lindsey or maybe 944online) is selling them for like 90 or 100 bucks a piece and in the picture it looks like they take them out of the box of four and then stick them in their own little generic box. In a way it’s kinda messed up being that they’re lifters and you don’t want them to loose oil or get dirty, but I guess it’s better than 350 bucks a piece.

Hehe.. still better than 3-400 each as long as they work! Look forward to any updates on them! Thanks!

Ya, definitely better, no problem!

That’s cool, glad to hear they’re still working good. Yeah, I wish these one’s were only 7 bucks a piece that’s a really good price! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks dude, I appreciate that! Glad you subscribed and thanks 4 the comment.

Yeah, actually that would be really cool. I have to look into making the trip and see if I can make it work. Thanks 4 the comment/invite!

@@rybreadification it’s a great two days getting to meet and talk to so many knowledgeable people about these cars

Yeah it looks like a good time, and being able to chat with other owners would be really cool. Nice that it’s not too far away from where I live relatively speaking, but still a bit of a drive so still working on seeing if I can make it out there this year.

That's interesting. Were they originally made in Germany? I've seen a couple of listings for lifters that look a lot like these ones but they want like 400 bucks a piece. I assumed they were a different brand (I figured they were probably made in Germany) but maybe they are actually these ones just marked way up. I know some of the other ones I've found that are listed as original equipment Porsche lifters are also like 350 to 400 dollars a piece but are made by INA. Thanks for the info.

@@turbod1 cool, that’s good to hear! Thanks 4 the comment.

@@GameChanger-te8sw I’m not sure, there must be a bug or something. You might need to change the playback speed to normal in the KZbin player if it’s screwed up for some reason.

Thanks, glad you’re enjoying the vids! Yep, it’s just a fuel filter. They changed the design in the later cars (924S/944) and for whatever reason didn’t need them anymore. I guess the check valve on the fuel pump and the return dampener that’s on the fuel rail is enough to not need one? Not sure to be honest but I do know my car isn’t supposed to have one. Thanks for the comment!

@@rybreadification ah thanks for the clarification :-) i'll probably be badgering you for info as i work my way through your other vids....just about to refurb my rusty old fuel tank and enjoying your one on that 👍👍

@@TinoKolarides Cool, I hope it goes well with your 79. Yeah let me know if you have any questions/whatever.

That's cool, I hope it works out well. A couple things I ended up doing later but didn't get to covering - I replaced the driver side solenoid with a "heavy duty" version I ordered separately later because the wiring In the one that came in the kit came loose/wasn't done right from the factory and the solenoid started acting up after a while, and then also just to be safe, I later ordered a whole extra kit when I saw the same kit marked down to like 20 bucks on Amazon because I figured if the electric box ever went bad, I could just unplug it and then easily swap in a new one. Hopefully I'll never need it, it works great and I've actually never had a problem with it besides the thing with the driver side solenoid, but since you're doing the same thing, I thought I'd tell you about the solenoid in case it saves you some trouble. You might just want to use a better one to start if you're using one of the cheap kits like I did. I just ordered a generic 5 wire heavy duty version of the same style and it works perfectly.....Hopefully you can get your hatch working, I messed with mine a while back - I tried positive trigger, negative trigger, nothing seemed to work. From what I can tell, I'm not getting a pulse out of the system - not sure what the deal is with that yet. Let me now if you get your hatch working! Thanks 4 the comment!

@@goodvives1038 that’s good to hear, you’re welcome, thanks 4 the comment!

Well, it's been a while, but yeah, you just pull on it. I don't remember, you may have to pinch it - there might be like plastic tabs that you have to squeeze, but I don't think so, I think you just have to pull on it, if I remember right. I remember thinking the same thing, and then I think I figured out you just have to pull on it. Maybe try sort of shaking or rocking it a little as you pull. And if you need to, use a pliers, but be careful not to crush or crack the plastic plug. Edit - pull on the plastic plug, not the wires. Just in case I thought I'd throw that in there.

Yup that's a good point. Thanks for the comment!

@@chabat124 Nice, thanks!

Your welcome, thanks for the comment!

I am, he’s in good hands! Definitely a special little bird and very loving like you say. I definitely love the little guy. (Well I think it’s a guy now) and he’s growing up fast. That’s cool you have some. Thanks for the comment!

You're welcome, glad it helps! Still got mine taken apart - need to find a puller. Gonna try replacing some of the seals behind the pulleys. Nice to hear you're restoring one of these cars, I hope your project goes well on the 86. Thanks 4 the comment (and the pet comment too)!

Thanks Schrockahasibros1490, I really appreciate that! That makes sense to use the dial indicator to hit TDC perfectly. I've been meaning get one for a while now, that's a good point to use it for that. It's also good to know you used a clicker for the tension. I was thinking I'd just use the twist method and then see how it sounds, but maybe I'll get one of those too. I watch the Edredas videos too - lot's of good info. Thanks again!

Well I’ve definitely got a lot of video of it. I’ll put more in the next video or maybe do a separate one altogether.

Ya, he's pretty cute - thanks Frank. Well to be honest, I'm not actually sure if he's a he or a she...decided not to traumatize him(or her) by trying to figure it out, so I guess we'll see. And ya, that's funny cause I did have the thought I should hit this with paint since I'm doing this, but then just left it instead. Oh well, at least it's clean:). You're welcome, thanks Frank!

:) Ya, that would be cool. I took him in my other car to Dairy Queen the other day and he did really well.

You're welcome, I'm glad you like the video! I hope yours goes well. For the time being, I skipped it. I'm not sure why, but for whatever reason my car didn't have that foam piece around the filler neck. I'm not sure if someone removed it before I bought the car, or if it never came with one. If it was originally there, I think they must have pulled it out from the top because It didn't seem like the tank had ever been removed. I might just leave it out, but what I was planning to do, (thought I'd already have done it, but honestly haven't gotten there yet) is when I bolt that sheetmetal cover down for good, (I've got it bolted down now but not with the new roll of butyl I bought back when I did this video) is take a can of expanding spray foam, and spray it down around the top of the filler neck and basically make my own foam piece with that, then bolt that cover down with the new butyl. It won't be soft like the foam that's in that picture, but I think it should do the job. My guess is they put it there for road noise? The only thing is it will stick to everything if I ever need to remove it, so I'll have to scrape it out of there if I ever need to access those clamps. I was thinking about maybe covering the top of the tank/hoses with masking tape or something else first (Saran Wrap?) then spraying in the foam on top of that so it won't stick to things, just fill up the space, but I'm not sure yet. Something that won't absorb water or stay wet would be ideal. The can of foam I got for that has been sitting there on my shelf for a couple years now too.

Thanks. I hadn’t thought of doing that. Interesting idea. I might look into that. One more q: as you’re fitting hoses on to the tank or the hard line connections, did you put any glue on the connections or are you only relying on hose clamps? It looks like you’re not but wanted to be sure. I just dropped my tank and disassembled it this weekend and trying to make sure I understand everything I need to do before attempting reassembly as I wait for a parts shipment. Really appreciate what you’ve done here. Very grateful for this video and your insights.

No,problem, glad to be of help. Nope, I just put the hoses on and tightened them with the clamps. The rubber seal thing that goes between the main large filler hose and the inlet on the top of the tank was cracked a little bit so I used super glue on the edges where it was cracked and just held it together and glued it back together, then put that back between the big hose and the tank inlet, but besides that, no, I didn’t put anything between the hoses and the tank, just tightened them down with the clamps. I guess it worked out well because I haven’t had a leak or smelt any gas since.

Thanks Jeremy! Ya, the gear box was a bit of an undertaking. Thanks 4 the comment!

That sounds like a good way of doing it, I’ll have to try that next time I have to scape on the aluminium. Thanks 4 the comment!

Thanks Frank, I appreciate that. Ya, it's funny, I stood there for a couple hours just looking at those vacuum lines (and taking pictures) and still felt a little weary about it, but it's like you say, if you take it one step at a time, eventually it starts to make more sense, and then before you know it, it's all back together.

@@rybreadification such is life.

Yes, it is, isn't it.