911 Front Suspension: Seized Nuts & Bolts Everywhere You Look

[@J5L5M6]

Among my favorite aspects of your channel is that your narration makes it seem as though a Bond villain is providing the exposition for his evil plot to fix James' car.

[@maverick4177]

Like Hans Lander following his surrender to Aldo 😂

[@GreasyFingers]

I wasn’t aware, but now that you’re saying this. 🤔 And there’s another aspect about it: Curd Jürgens, Gerd Fröbe, Claus Maria Brandauer, Clemens Schick, Christoph Waltz …

[@elcap6568]

By way of a lesson in sucking eggs... Aside from heat, one thing that's often helpful when separating tapered joints and other stuck joints, is to place another (bigger) hammer on the far side of the joint to the spot where you're hitting it. It helps ensure that the shock is only applied to the joint in question and it often means you don't have to hit it as hard to shock the taper (or stuck thread) apart.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, you’re very right.

[@herme99]

Watching gnarly suspension get sorted is true adult entertainment

[@GreasyFingers]

I sometimes wonder whether I should make it a little more adulty. Gotta take up negotiations with my son‘s girl friends. 😜

[@stevewuertz3598]

Johannesse- - good to see you work. While I'm an Alfa guy, I feel compelled to watch your Porsche clips. Your craftsmanship is first rate and many learn from you. Wishing you the best from Austin Texas

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Steve. Appreciated you watch non-Alfa content for me. 😊

[@jekutube9]

Nice work as always, I'm just lucky to have a retired Porsche Mechanic a few blocks away, that set up his own garage with lift and tools only a few blocks away! I don't have your guys talent!

[@Matteo_Licata]

Aaah, the simple pleasures of life: a cup of coffee, and a brand new Greasy Fingers video to watch. That ruby red 911 you briefly showed looks great too!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Matteo. Fleur is a stunner!

[@AndyBrookes]

Electrons that cannot be trusted 😂 I love you little turns of phrase, fantastic ❤

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, believe me, keep your fingers off them, they are insidious. 😆

[@bobfognozzle]

My first car was a 1968 912 in bahama yellow. This brings a smile.

[@GreasyFingers]

I love that color!!!

[@flipflop7577]

Petrolicious made a video called ,,bahama mama" about a 912. Fantastic vid!!!

[@kenheppell4941]

another great video from a master craftsman/mechanic.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Ken. That’s very fine feedback.

[@kengoeller1725]

...another masterpiece by Greasy Fingers. thoroughly enjoyable eventhough I have performed this exact Porsche procedure a number of times on my own Carreras. Nothing boring about watching GF films.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. Yeah, it tends to the rule rather the exception.

[@RleogPhotog]

“It’s sometimes really difficult to not run amuck. We all know that” Regrettably, some of us are late to truly learn this. 😂 Thanks for another fine episode.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes. Regrettably. 😆

[@walterkucharski4790]

I too have a 77 911s. I'm now building it into a track day car with coil over suspension. The disassembly was just like yours.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Walter. Aren’t you pitying the torsion springs a little?

[@halvardollikainen3999]

A new film from Greasy fingers? What a nice treat for me during the coffe break at work. A pleasure, as always ☺👍

[@GreasyFingers]

Glad you like it again, Halvard.

[@franky19541]

Great ! I look forward to it ... Have a great day. François

[@tomwitte6369]

"Special tool required." Proceeds to make custom tool. The hidden pleasures of mechanical work is making new tools for old problems.....and reorganizing parts storage. Great shop you have there. I can't believe this is my first video on your channel. Subscribing!

[@GreasyFingers]

Glad you’re here, Tom. A new film is in the pipeline for Friday …

[@onboro_alfa_SGL]

Good job!!! We know that disassembly is always very tough, but it also gives us great pleasure if we accomplish it.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks! Yeah, that’s true. When it finally opens, all the body is dipped into adrenaline.

[@EliteRock]

Over too soon! Nicely done, you have a way with the editing, and always good music.

[@GreasyFingers]

Glad you liked it again, mate.

[@patrickforray1550]

Greasy Fingers strikes again! Bravo!!!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Patrick.

[@rhettcorcoran2879]

Another excellent video, it is good to see a craftsman at work.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Rhett. Always trying to do my best.

[@gideontladi]

OH my goodness where have you been sir. Glad you're back with quality work as usual.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, it’s been a while. Glad to be here again too.

[@herb4991]

Wie gates! Great to have you back! These kinds of issues can really stop a project cold or end up sidetracking it by running amuck! Thanks for the practical solutions to difficult problems. Keep'em coming!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. Yes, thinks look so simple in advance and also in hindsight. But in between … 🙄

[@yaz1691]

As always, an absolute joy to watch.

[@GreasyFingers]

🙏🏼

[@laapulsford]

Brains conquers brawn. Great to see you back on KZbin.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Lester! 😊

[@thhall459]

You made my Thursday evening! I love your channel! Your fan in Slidell, Louisiana. (I clicked "like" before I even watched it. I knew I would love it before I saw it!)

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, my friend and regards to Louisiana!

[@dieterbohlen8316]

Unendlich ist des Mannes Kraft, wenn er mit einem Hebel schafft … Wie immer ein toller Leckerbissen. Freue mich auf jedes zukünftige Video, ob nun 911, 928, Spider oder Guilia. Keep them coming.

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke sehr! Den Spruch kannte ich vor vielen Jahren, danke für die Erinnerung!

[@noforkGTS]

Can't wait for the upcoming 928 films. :) I always enjoy your projects.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, me too. I’m totally in love with my 928.

[@Trackcar-ing]

Love your videos, it's one thing to work on a car, but to take the effort to record it so beautifully....

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. Appreciated.

[@caspardelint3511]

Very well made and informative. And the bit about brute force, ah well..haven’t we all been there at least once?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate! Yeah, you gotta feel your body once in a while.

[@seandenny1553]

Nice job, of course that silver car is beautiful.

[@GreasyFingers]

It most certainly is.

[@Felixmfox]

Beautiful as always.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, glad you liked it again.

[@gplusgplus2286]

5:10 For this type of work go get the Hazet 916HPLg extendable ratchet, you will enjoy it and make your life a lot easier.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, on my bucket list!

[@shadyjosh5]

Outstanding, a very well produced video and clearly a lot of editing and effort involved, great work and well done!!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, my friend.

[@SeasideGarage]

Great video.... Really shows how one bolt can make all the difference when doing a task...

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, that’s right! It’s always the ONE problem that consumes as much time as all the rest.

[@chromring8561]

Es ist eine Freude zusehen zu dürfen!

[@GreasyFingers]

Schön, wenn’s gefällt!

[@yankee_911_guy]

One of the top 3 911 channels on youtube. Keep up the great work.

[@GreasyFingers]

What you mean “one of”? 😆

[@yankee_911_guy]

@@GreasyFingers When you fly over to the US and do a video with my car I will move you to #1!! Haaa!!!

[@David-lk3re]

Bonjour, encore une belle vidéo que l’on prends plaisir à visionner, et toujours une bande sonore qui permet d’apprécier encore plus votre travail.

[@GreasyFingers]

Marci, David.

[@ABROOKSH]

So happy to see a new video. Please keep them coming.

[@GreasyFingers]

Coming more regularly soon.

[@valtraone]

Mesmerising is an understatement

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Andrew. 😊

[@W210Garage]

Awesome Videos. Watching them with a pleasure. Everything done very informationally and professionally. There are many channels about Porsches here, but i've seen first how German guy is repairing this iconic cars and this is Superb! Greetings :)))

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for a kind feedback, mate.

[@zambam3]

Thanks! What a great video. It's nice to see someone using a torque wrench. Cheers.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thank you. People who don’t use torque wrenches won’t go to heaven.

[@zambam3]

Very funny but so true!😅@@GreasyFingers

[@ActionM]

Its been a long time since the last video. I hope everything is ok.

[@GreasyFingers]

Hey Pantelis. I had a bit of a complicated year but I’m on the next film already. 2-3 weeks, I guess …

[@icbtech01]

Another masterpiece. Your films are great in so many different ways...

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, my friend. 😊

[@gearhead9828]

It's been a while, great you're back! What a hard job but ultimately it's good to see that anything is possible 👍👍

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, I hate the fact I wasn’t able to do a film for such a long time. The car I worked on in spring was just to embarrassing to be shown.

[@olegregersen1024]

You must be able to save on your fitness costs when you work on the 911 suspension. As always a very thorough video of a complex task. And what a garage.........

[@GreasyFingers]

Yo, you’re totally right. This was like a workout.

[@DonAl9114]

Wie immer macht es großen Spaß Ihnen zuzuschauen. Dem schönen Porsche geht es jetzt sicher wieder besser. 😊😊

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Herr Elsfeld. Ja, es geht ihm besser. Ich musste auch einiges an der K-Jetronic machen, aber das ist sehr schwer zu filmen. Er springt jetzt super an und zieht wie der Teufel.

[@mickmini3846]

Awesome work like usual, thank you for the video. I have found that for wheel bearing and ball joint nuts a torque multiplier works awesome. I got an used X4 on e-bay. Take care!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for the tip. That could in fact be a good way to go.

[@motorfab7014]

Ho scoperto da poco il tuo canale... molto appagante vederti al lavoro su come risolvere i problemi delle nostre amate (a quattro ruote) Adesso cerco se hai mai dovuto affrontare qualche perdita di olio Grazie per i video 🖐

[@reinluftgekuhlt9713]

Es ist herrlich, Dir beim arbeiten zuzuschauen.Immer wieder hilfreich und lehrreich 🔧

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke sehr, wahnsinnig schön wenn’s den Leuten Freude macht.

[@ActionM]

Another wonderful video!!! I am glad you are back!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Pantelis. I myself I’m looking forward to the 928 films.

[@WiksGarage]

Nice work! I did laugh pretty hard when you got that dinky ratchet out to loosen the ball joint nut. The last few times I actually take the control arm off and do it upside down, it's way easier, but then again I don't have a two post lift, just a quick jack. Keep up the great videos, very entertaining!

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah!!! 🤣 For dramatic reasons only.

[@jamesadey8744]

I might have been tempted to pop the special socket on the Milwaukie impact wrench, but I suspect that could have ended in disaster for either the nut or the socket. Either way, you did a great job of freeing it off with the bar. Great video.

[@georgebettiol8338]

Agree - the temptation of applying the impact driver to the issue needs to be curtailed when 'frustration and seeing red' begins to take hold - something that only experience teaches you. Just looking at the expensive special Porsche socket indicates that it's somewhat fragile if used with an impact driver.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, I agree. Simply didn’t have that idea at the right time.

[@DCSquared]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for the effort to video and post.

[@GreasyFingers]

😊

[@kevinthomas8768]

Miss your awesome videos when can we expect some more of your great stuff?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Kevin. I had a bit of a complicated year but I’m working on the next film already …

[@richardswiecki1248]

You are the man, "Superman".

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, but: no. 🤣

[@IntegraDIY]

My 2002 Acura has a similar LCA with ball joint like that, except it has a separate steering knuckle from the strut. The ball joint is so seized to the absolute max, I’m thinking of unbolting the LCA and remove it with the knuckle attached, and cutting the LCA off and try to point the ball joint out of the knuckle, and just buy a new lower control arm. Sometimes the grinder has to come out and chop and replace has to happen

[@GreasyFingers]

O dear, I feel your pain. You’re totally right: sometimes the angle grinder is the only way to go.

[@YogisGarage]

Always enjoy your videos, mate.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, my friend.

[@franky19541]

hey greasy finger ! What's up, my friend? What's going on, I miss you ! When are you coming back ? François

[@GreasyFingers]

Hello François. I had a bit of a complicated year, but I’m on it. The next film is in the making, 2-4 weeks, I guess …

[@paulnorris7270]

Gotta love a man with a big hammer! my ball joint nuts were justvas tricky ti get off. Great videa as always

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, the full weight of the car is always upon them. Must be tricky.

[@arnosmulders6338]

I like this and your older videos. "I'm secretly planning to become insanely rich by doing this, but I think I deserved it." --> Sure go for it! Question: for suspension to be so seized up, is that just coincidence or a bit of late maintenance?

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Arno. I’d rather say „it is how it is“. You wouldn’t loosen screws just for the sake of knowing whether they can still be loosened or are already seized. It’s a “we cross that bridge when we’re getting there”.

[@Steph-iw3hr]

Hello Johannes , hope you’re fine and always good and relaxing to watch your videos especially with good music Btw , I am going to make my 911 cab underneath ice cleaned and I wonder what would be your recommendations for a wax protection ( Stock method in 1987 versus New ones ?). I could make you a bit more rich with affiliations 😊 Stephane

[@DS246416]

love your work, both the videos and the mechanicals are brilliant!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Douglas.

[@simonruf3185]

Klasse Video! Freue mich auf den kommenden 928er content 🙂

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Simon. Ich auch!!! Ich bin total vernarrt in dieses Auto.

[@rdeiriar]

Can you please do an introductory video on that gorgeous 928 S ? Danke!

[@GreasyFingers]

Working on it!!

[@heliocoelhosilva1]

Hi there, amazing channel. Hello, many congratulations on your work... it is so inspiring that I now own a 87 Porsche G in a state of distress, and I would like to know if you use or advise any workshop manual ( in english)that helps with the disassembly and assembly of the various components and respective torque values. Thanks and keep going one german beer at a time

[@GreasyFingers]

Hello Helio, cheers, welcome to the club. I recommend to buy the original Porsche workshop manual, it costs about 1500 Euro, but you can bring it to a scan shop and then resell it. There’s a German company who sometimes have them, they’re named pk-buch.de

[@andrefranco6814]

I can't believe this video seemed to pass by so quickly. Looking forward to the next one, such a pleasure to watch you working.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, my friend. There’s just one thing you can do: watch it again. 😄

[@andrefranco6814]

@@GreasyFingers I've lost count of the number of times I watched the older videos, namely seat restauration, oil system, rear lights... Great learning and entertaining, thanks to Walter

[@mikesage9544]

Sau schon das du wieder da bist Johannes! Musik war besonders gut in diese Staffel. Wenn ich beim Fahrwerk Arbeiten bin, baue ich alle Teile mit Wax zusammen. Bis auf Kegelanschlusse. Dann sind alle zukunftige Schraubarbeiten wirklich ein Kinderspiel. Was ist aus der Ammi Schlitten geworden? Kommt es noch? Alles gute aus dem Schwarze Wald. Der Insel Affe.

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, 🏝️🐒! 😆

[@royrowden5765]

Always look forward to your videos. Roy NZ

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, Roy. Glad you like my stuff.

[@timbodancer]

Wieder was gelernt! Schönes Video!

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Tim!

[@pierremartin9048]

Indeed, don’t like running out of grease!

[@GreasyFingers]

Mustn’t happen! 😆

[@pwjackson888]

Therapeutic to watch, as usual !!

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks, mate. I like things smooth and easy.

[@JanDootjes]

Superb Job! Just a question, i also did this job recently to my 930 but i applied a little grease to the threats of all fasteners. Is there a reason you just bolt everything together without greasing stuff?

[@lukasmatzinger]

I would say that unless a torque spec specifies lubricant on the threads (e.g. a specific Loctite product, ARP head bolts require ARP lube, rod bolts sometimes require engine oil etc), I would consider it a dry torque spec. If you lubricate the threads you significantly increase the stretching of the bolt, which might cause it to fail if it goes over the max allowed for that fastener. I would however use grease or even better anti-seize on all metal to metal surfaces, like the ball joint to spindle interface, the back side of the rim where it contacts the hub etc. This is especially important on dissimilar metal surfaces (e.g. alu touching steel etc) and will ensure that the next owner in 30 years won't have as tough as a job as Mr. Greasy Fingers is having here.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks for commenting, Jan. I have to admit that Lukas answer is right down my alley.

[@GreasyFingers]

Ich seh’s genauso, Lukas.

[@georgeclements2742]

An excellent example of controlled violence, Best wishes.

[@GreasyFingers]

Controlled violence is cool. 😋

[@robbrummer8967]

Hello, No more videos? a shame I at least enjoyed them and learned a lot for my 1979 SC Targa.

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Rob. Working on the next one already … had a complicated 23.

[@robbrummer8967]

@@GreasyFingers Great, many thanks. Hopefully 24 will be better.

[@Blammoification]

Alter Schwede...gut gemacht.

[@GreasyFingers]

Danke, Mark.

[@Trackcar-ing]

For my own curiosity, given that you'd bought the expensive Porsche special tool, then would attaching it to a 3/4" impact driver to undo matters be so bad?

[@GreasyFingers]

It’s actually not a bad idea to use an impact driver. I could have tried … You see, it’s definitely not so that I always have all the right ideas at the right time. Just filming my journeys.

[@axispowerdiesel]

We need more fingers!

[@GreasyFingers]

Fingers moving already, like The Thing of Adams Family. 😆

[@ashherron2211]

Hi When’s the next video planned

[@C-Mack1972]

The lift seems to sway about quite a bit.

[@GreasyFingers]

Yes, it is. But one‘s getting used to it quickly.

[@oneproudchump8457]

Nice video, mate. As always well done! I wish we could be mates so I could send you my Alfa to be worked on. 😉

[@GreasyFingers]

Maybe we could be? Where do you live?

[@NN-wd2vi]

How did you know when the wheel bearings were tight enough?

[@GreasyFingers]

See my film … restoration if the front brakes.

[@scottcrawford4148]

Did the car require an alignment after the new struts were installed?

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Scott. If you don’t touch the strut mount, you don’t have to adjust camber and caster. Toe must be aligned.

[@kevinsamuels5868]

Run a mock ! 👍

[@GreasyFingers]

It’s the least you can do!

[@shadeburst]

I know that this was maintenance not restoration, but I am surprised that, owing to your high standards of workmanship, you didn't pressure clean the wheel arches. If I was still working on cars I would get a dry ice machine.

[@GreasyFingers]

Customer car, mate. I do what I’m paid for.

[@mosca3289]

Charming

[@GreasyFingers]

😆😆

[@n.shiina8798]

why the lift moved that much?. is it safe?

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeah, no problem.

[@ashherron2211]

Hi When is the next video due ?

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Ash. I got some footage about my 928 project, but not yet any clear idea about it could become a film.

[@TTjustTT]

928 spotted!!!!

[@GreasyFingers]

Yeap. I‘m so on love with it!!

[@heiligerm]

Der hat dich ja ganz schön geärgert, aber das altbewährte Gesetz des Hebels, hat geregelt.

[@GreasyFingers]

Hebel geht immer. 😊

[@christiancastagna9707]

Is it possible to take your own car there? Thanks

[@GreasyFingers]

What you mean?

[@christiancastagna9707]

@GreasyFingers Is this a business where I can book my personal 911 sc for a restoration or have work done it? If so how do I get in contact please? Thanks Christian

[@GreasyFingers]

Hi Christian, yes it is. Please contact me via [e-mail]

[@christiancastagna9707]

@GreasyFingers cheers going to reach out.

[@christiancastagna9707]

@@GreasyFingers I've sent you an email. Thanks

[@danielbicknell1483]

I find that your content offerings is akin to what a serious drug addict must endure when his dealer is no where to be found. Look buddy, buy some more dam cars and get busy! You hooked us, now fulfill your obligation! Of course I speak in jest..... Kinda. Thanks for the quality good stuff. Really.

[@GreasyFingers]

Thanks a ton, Daniel. So you think I’m on a Breaking Bad with cars instead of crystal meth? In fact I’m currently rebuilding my life around making cars and doing nothing but making cars.

[@danielbicknell1483]

@@GreasyFingers Your living my dream and I am merely jealous as all hell. I can tell you have spent a lifetime of labour not of your choosing, but necessity, and now you are rebuilding the structure of a life worth living. Humility and grace shows through just like the cars you work on. Congratulations on the rewards that come from the courage to change and realize that the trail you blaze will encourage others to possibly try the road to contentment as well. Corny, but true.

[@GreasyFingers]

@@danielbicknell1483 Daniel, I took some time to think over your message and reading it about a dozen times (per day) I’ve come to the conclusion: you’re right. So here’s my message to the world: guys, get your act together and start living your dream.

[@RichieRich845]

👍💪

[@GreasyFingers]

😊👍🏼

[@Xxxxxx.5303]

🤗👍👏👏👏

[@GreasyFingers]

😄👍🏼