Since the purchase of this Porsche, the one repair I have been dreading is dealing with the sagging door on the driver’s side. Yet this is also the one issue that I am greeted with every time I open and close the door. My habit of pulling up on the door when closing even became muscle memory, applying the same Read More …
Its been a while since I have posted any progress on the site so I decided to do a quick video update. Lots of progress has occurred which will be posted in detail on the site once the 968 is running. For now, watch this video and I promise more detailed articles will come. The current goal is to get Read More …
The time came to finally remove that pesky heater core that has been leaking onto the carpet. I found a fairly detailed write up for the core removal without the removal of the entire dash. Heater Core Removal Instructions The procedure called for the removal of the glove box to allow for room to slide the core out. I feared that Read More …
One of the common issues that can cause headaches with the 968, and consequently the 944, are faulty electrical switches. The most common ones seem to be the window switches as they happen to be the ones that are most often used, although other less used switches cause problems as well. Owners have reported that cleaning materials seeping into the Read More …
Time to find out what these mystery antennas are. I proceeded to the passenger a-pillar cover that housed the two mystery antennas. The removal of the cover should be fairly simple. Remove the screws that where clearly holding the cover in place, and slide the cover off with ease. I removed the screws, which were more difficult to remove than Read More …
Now that the Porsche has passed its smog check and it is officially registered, the restoration can begin. Before I work on the engine and mechanicals, which is something I understand and have some experience with, I have decided to venture into the unknown by starting with the interior. I have never worked on restoring the interior of any vehicle, Read More …