1967 Porsche 911 Video 36 Complete Trailing Arm Rebuild

[@tomwitte6369]

Just started on my '68 trailing arms. Your vids demystify so many things, my shop is starting to get upset as I do more myself, lol.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Tom, Im glad they are helpful Cheers!

[@danknox9986]

That was such a good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@troyrobinson2241]

great videos. helping me a ton. what is the part # for the rubber seal at 21:51?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Troy, That is the water/dust seal for the inner main seal. It sits inside the splash Guard and works by a compression fit to seal out water/ dust. It is a sponge material and is no longer available. You can easily substitute those seals for a sponge O ring in correct diameter. Here is link to some seals in our store that might work.. Measure your diameter and try to find something close Its worth a try! Good Luck www.amazon.com/dp/B0BK1ZTXGR/

[@troyrobinson2241]

@@MikesRestorations thanks mike! i'm restoring my dads 1967 911 and i can't thank you enough for this channel. i've watched some of the videos 10x's+. i'll try one of those sponge seals out. happy holidays.

[@tomw6719]

Great instructional video Mike!! Thank you. I'm ready to rebuild my 68 trailing arms now.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Tom Good luck with your rebuild! Cheers

[@JM-oo3rb]

I feel like I've just stumbled upon one of the best channels on youtube atm. While I'm not really a Porsche guy (It's a money thing!) I've learnt heaps and Mike makes everything look effortless which gives me confidence to tackle my own restoration. Love the dry ice thing with the bearings. A real pleasure to watch.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Joe Thank you We're glad to have you on board! Although the project is Porsche many of the techniques & principles carry over to almost any project I wish you the best of luck with your restoration!

[@kavs911]

Thanks for the shout out Mike!! As per usual amazing attention to detail, a real step above! Wow those early trailing arms are quite a bit more complex than the 69' onwards!

[@MikesRestorations]

Hi Kaz You're welcome its a great pleasure=) Its nice to be able to refer quality..Your work and video explanations are some of the best Ive seen Keep up the great work and lets tag team some of these things as the subtle differences in years are really important to know for the restoration guy. BTW nice job on the brake set up!!

[@cavemando2069]

Thanks for the video! Haven't seen one in a while and was worried you stopped making them. I look forward to every video you make, your attention to detail is remarkable. Thank you for taking the time to share this!

[@MikesRestorations]

Its my pleasure Caveman Do, Havent stopped making them..just extremely busy however I do try to upload a least one a month if possible. Sometimes weather and conditions are driving things Thanks for the comment and always tuning in!

[@brettshields1018]

Another great video Mike. It is really starting to come together.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Brett! We are getting there=) Can't wait to bolt some of this on!

[@guzf344]

Wonderful thank you. Can't wait for the next video!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Gary I hope it can be of some help someday=) Next video coming up!

[@guzf344]

Awesome I can't wait :).

[@TJFNixon]

I found your channel from Kav911 ! Great video. Thanks. 👍🏻

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Tom Welcome to the Channel Kav is great! His work is immaculate and does a super job explaining what he is doing and how it works

[@TJFNixon]

Thanks. Do you know anyone in England restoring their 911?

[@MikesRestorations]

Tom we have quite a few Guys from England on the channel but I couldn't tell you who would have a 911.. Perhaps they will read the comments and reach out Good Luck!

[@TJFNixon]

Mike’s Restorations thanks! 🙏🏼

[@michaelgideon6422]

Mike, your videos are so well done. Thank you! Quick couple question if you don't mind. I'm about to do this job. How do you clean the out bearing so nicely? I'm going to reuse mine as well, but It's difficult to get all the old grease out.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Michael, thank you I always use gasoline to clean my parts. I would recommend a quart cup and poor about 1/3 full. Doing one bearing at a time with a nice bristle brush and gloves it will be sparking new. After all grease is removed I then swish it around in a bucket of warm soapy water, after that rinse clean with pressured water from garden hose. After that I immediate flash dry with compressed air so no water is sitting on the metal. I use this method for all my parts cleaning. Good luck! P.S. No smoking =)..and the dirty gasoline will quickly evaporate

[@michaelgideon6422]

@@MikesRestorations no smoking..check! Thanks Mike! Appreciate the response I’ll give this a shot

[@ArrowheadGarage]

Mike, another awesome video!!!

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Brian I hope it can be of some help=) I see you have a nice project going there!!

[@vtm914]

Love your videos! I see the hardware store residential conduit fitting tool you used to press the bearings. I used the same one to replace my 914 rear bearings and it now just hangs out in my garage never to be used again. 😂

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks Scott Yes its amazing what we can find at the hardware store to get us thru!=)

[@mooney0086]

Great vid mike.

[@MikesRestorations]

Thanks mooney!

[@guillermoin2870]

Un placer verte trabajar

[@MikesRestorations]

Gracias amigo de nada

[@chadstubblefield4865]

Hi Mike. Thanks for all you do. I froze my big bearing and they went in very easy. My problem is one just falls right out after it’s normal temp. But there is no play back and forth. But I can pull it out with my hand. I’m thinking the bearing will swell once on the road and heated. Should I worry about this? Thanks.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Chad What temperature is the car environment now? Also do you know if the bearings you are using are Genuine Porsche or after market.. The spec needs to be tight when she's back to room temperature. If the bearing is that loose you could spin it when you take it out for a drive. Should be well seated and not able to move after installing

[@chadstubblefield4865]

It’s in the 100’s. I tried the old bearing (FAG) and it fits exactly the same. The new bearing is SKF. So maybe my trailing arm housing has stretched? The bearing race does not spin in the housing. Just moves in and out easily.

[@MikesRestorations]

@@chadstubblefield4865 Chad how were the old bearing removed? Did a machine shop pull them out or were you able to remove them yourself?

[@chadstubblefield4865]

If memory serves, I believe I pressed them out without heat.

[@MikesRestorations]

@@chadstubblefield4865 Chad what would you say the condition of the trailing arms were when you acquired the car. Does it look as if it night of had any hard use in its history? Also do both sides act the same? If the suspension was really driven hard..example Racing/offroad.. the trailings arms could have been stretched out in this manner. If that would be the case you may need to try to acquire and replacement set. If thats not the case I would recommend calling a Porsche specialist shop and get their opinion. Willhoit restoration/ CPR restorations. They would have much more experience on this sort of phenomenon. bearings should be tight and clean dry surfaces as they are pressed back in. Any movement would eventually result in a spun bearing and severe damage to the trailing arm.

[@mbrouder]

I just finished all of this on an '88 911. Interesting how a '67 is much more complicated.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello mbrouder..Yes it seems they were able to simplify things a bit as they evolved..88 is a great looking car!!

[@ianisvarufakis6332]

Hi Mike - my rear hubs were pretty corroded, so I media blasted them to clean metal (protecting machined surfaces and the bolts). What woulld you recommend as protection - zinc plating, painting (powdercoat/POR15) or just to leave it as blank metal?

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Ianis I would recommend leaved the rear hubs bare metal

[@jeffintoronto5712]

Can't wait to see them getting installed. I've been getting antsy.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hi Jeff..Yes me too! were getting close=)

[@derekmats]

It is torture when I see these videos coming to a close-always leaves me jonesin’ for the next video. At this point, when do you anticipate the project will be complete? Just curious. Also, as I think I mentioned before, I love The Canary Files. Great project. Finally, I have been watching the Bring a Trailer auctions pretty closely. The Porsche market seems incredibly strong at the moment. I think I’ll have to wait it out until things cool down before pulling the trigger on a classic.

[@MikesRestorations]

Hi Derek Thanks! Im glad you are enjoying and watching so closely ..I think If you get the classic someday they should be of some help for sure. Especially with Kaz working with us on the 69. Its good to see the subtle differences in years and his quality of video is Just what we need. Hmmm.. as for When she will be finished..haha its a mystery even for me=) My biggest problem is my work. Its killing me.. Finding time to work to on her is difficult. I do think completing the car without engine this year is possible. I will save the engine for last as I really want to spend some detail time on it. Lots of Luck with your Classic hunt!

[@harley1793]

Hey Mike, sorry to bother you, I’m looking for the video where you were lubricating some moving metal parts, like a mechanism of some sort so I wouldn’t have to bother you, but what lubricant do you use for that type of application? Thank you

[@MikesRestorations]

Hello Marc No bother at all=) Im not sure which video you are referencing I do use variety of lubricants for different purposes depending video content.. As a general rule for lubrication I like to use general purpose grease/ petroleum based lubricants for anything metal to metal. Anything plastic to plastic or metal ..I like to use synthetic oil or grease For anything rubber it should be a mineral based grease for rubber.. Petroleum lubricants will swell and damage the rubber. For bronze bushings the recommend lubricants are oil or white lithium grease Some bronze is self lubricating but some is sintered and needs to be treated occasionally with oil I hope this helps=) Good Luck!

[@raulserna4668]

Hey mike I’m on a look out for 912 I had one in my youth worse mistake i ever did buy selling it I use the the old toaster oven trick for bearings heats them up or you can buy a bearing heater or even a induction plate

[@MikesRestorations]

Hi Raul Thanks for sharing your tips! I always appreciate techniques and knowledge other car share and help us all out Good Luck on the 912! they sure are cool cars=)

[@gplusgplus2286]

Who fixes a classic Porsche with inch spanners? Just joking, great video!