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BruceyBonus61 Trainee

Joined: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 90 Location: Tunbridge Wells
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Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 10:54 pm Post subject: Barn Find Refurbishment
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Well not quite 'found' but kept in a barn for a fair few years while my friend carried out a major building project.
He has owned the car since 2001 and now he has a garage again he wants me to give his 993 Cab a full refurbishment.
I thought it would be of interest to show what an improvement could be made.
I've got my work cut out on this one but as a big 993 fan I know it will be worth it
Note. It will not be going up for sale afterwards.
[/img] _________________ PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED:1994, Polar Silver coupe, midnight blue leather, manual, RSRs, Live re-map, KW Variant 3, 18" Turbo Twists OWNED FOR 12yrs NOW RIP :-(
Possible Cayman S next?
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MattyR Montreal

Joined: 21 Sep 2015 Posts: 520 Location: Somewhere Nr Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:06 pm Post subject:
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Good lord! Good luck! _________________ 1994 Aventura Grün C2 993
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Jet Jock Montreal
Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 500 Location: Dublin
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:06 am Post subject:
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Was this part of Saddam's stash? Looks like a great project. _________________ 993 C2, RSR's, Cargraphic 100 Cell Cat, Turbo Twist Hollows, Brembo Big Reds Turbo Brakes, Big Ovals, Wayne Schofield Remap, KW Supersport set up by Chris Franklin, RS engine and transmission mounts, Fabspeed induction kit, HID conversion...
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highway Albert Park

Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 1707
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:51 am Post subject:
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Come up with a heart wrenching tale of woe and sadness. Contact Car SOS. Sit back, watch it get restored for free
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madge Nürburgring

Joined: 29 Dec 2015 Posts: 458 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:51 am Post subject:
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A big tin of elbow grease on order then?!
The interior looks worse than the exterior. Did he leave it stored with the roof down?
Watching with interest to see how this shapes up.  _________________ Current: 993 Carrera Coupé, Manual, Varioram
Previous: 987 Cayman S
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madalaa Fuji

Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 9141 Location: West London
2009 Porsche Boxster (987)
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:14 am Post subject:
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....... that car need some serious TLC ...... good luck.
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AP90 Spa-Francorchamps

Joined: 25 Sep 2004 Posts: 316 Location: Cornwall UK
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:43 am Post subject:
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What's the process for an engine that's been sitting that long.
Change oil/filters, check/change plugs, hand turn while plugs are out for a few revolutions, remove DME relay and spin on the starter till oil pressure builds??
What's the consensus?
Good luck with the refurb
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Zingari Donnington


Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 12230 Location: Cheshire
1993 Porsche 964 Anniversary
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:26 am Post subject:
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I almost thought this was going to be a 'George Eaton' car but you've actually seen it
Speak to an expert before you attempt to start it  _________________ Me? The 13th Duke of Wybourne? Here? In a sixth form girl's dormitory? At three o'clock in the morning? With my reputation? What were they thinking of?
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vroomvroom Nürburgring
Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 493 Location: Wilmslow
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:42 am Post subject:
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If he's into a full refurb, why not go all in an do a speedster conversion
GrahamPM's blue speedster is one of the best 993 projects I've seen undertaken.
http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=48460
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infrasilver Fast & Furious


Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Posts: 7496 Location: East Midlands
2001 Porsche 996 Targa
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BruceyBonus61 Trainee

Joined: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 90 Location: Tunbridge Wells
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:48 pm Post subject: ENGINE BAY
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Starting with the dirtiest bits, first up is the engine bay.
Copious amounts of Truck Wash then a damn good go with the pressure washer ... Er no!
Careful application of All Purpose Cleaner (APC) working small areas at a time, cold water rinse, blow dried and then ACF50 applied to engine bay and electrical connections. _________________ PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED:1994, Polar Silver coupe, midnight blue leather, manual, RSRs, Live re-map, KW Variant 3, 18" Turbo Twists OWNED FOR 12yrs NOW RIP :-(
Possible Cayman S next?
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dommorton Zolder

Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 5047
1998 Porsche 993 Carrera 4S
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Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:53 pm Post subject:
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Wow that's come up well. _________________ Good cars can get you from point A to point B. And great cars? Well, they'll just get you into trouble.
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s70rjw Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 26 Nov 2014 Posts: 259 Location: York
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 7:51 am Post subject:
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Fantastic result on the engine bay. What's next? I love watching these projects.
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madalaa Fuji

Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 9141 Location: West London
2009 Porsche Boxster (987)
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:21 am Post subject:
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Blimey ....... I thought my engine bay was pretty clean .......
p.s. Have to ask ....... how long did that take to do?
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Zeb Montreal

Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 557 Location: Lancashire (on loan from Yorkshire)
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:16 am Post subject:
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The interior should be a challenge......  _________________ 991 C4S
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madalaa Fuji

Joined: 13 Mar 2008 Posts: 9141 Location: West London
2009 Porsche Boxster (987)
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:25 am Post subject:
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........ seems like Brucey is well up for a challenge .......
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kevsta Silverstone

Joined: 16 Mar 2012 Posts: 141 Location: Nw london
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:45 am Post subject:
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That's a transformation and a half already!
It's pretty amazing what can be achieved using the right products.
I used to tell my first wife that.
Never went down well....this could go on but i will stop there.
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BruceyBonus61 Trainee

Joined: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 90 Location: Tunbridge Wells
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:53 pm Post subject:
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madalaa wrote: | Blimey ....... I thought my engine bay was pretty clean .......
p.s. Have to ask ....... how long did that take to do? |
A very full day including removing some of the bigger parts to make cleaning easier. Air box, heater pipes etc. Also made it easier to replace the knackered hood shocks! _________________ PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED:1994, Polar Silver coupe, midnight blue leather, manual, RSRs, Live re-map, KW Variant 3, 18" Turbo Twists OWNED FOR 12yrs NOW RIP :-(
Possible Cayman S next?
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BruceyBonus61 Trainee

Joined: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 90 Location: Tunbridge Wells
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:00 pm Post subject: Barn Find - Wheel Arches
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Now moved on to remove 23 years of built up crud under the wheel arches.
These 993s are amazing! I don't know of many cars that would come up this good after 23 years and over 80k miles.
Note: discs will be replaced and callipers still to be painted. _________________ PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED:1994, Polar Silver coupe, midnight blue leather, manual, RSRs, Live re-map, KW Variant 3, 18" Turbo Twists OWNED FOR 12yrs NOW RIP :-(
Possible Cayman S next?
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911TEL Suzuka

Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 1165 Location: Inverness and Highlands
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:59 am Post subject:
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Zingari wrote: | I almost thought this was going to be a 'George Eaton' car but you've actually seen it
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George Eaton..!,,
He will go down in the 'annals' or is it 'annals' of history .....!! _________________ Cayman GT4 Carmine red .. at last it gets the goodies it should have....
997 Gen 2 Turbo S Basalt Black -BBS CHR, Kline inconel exhaust, Polished Bliss air freshener...
Cayenne S diesel 850 N/ m torque!!!! Jet black
SL 55 AMG Obsidian Black
Brompton S2L Black edition
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