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by sweet victory
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:17 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: DIY Starter Motor Rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 5523

Re: DIY Starter Motor Rebuild

Nice writeup. However, why not replace the plunger and brushes? Do they sell them separately? The plunger is not a consumable like brushes are. My main goal in here was to resolve the issue of the starter gear not disengaging on cold starts. Sounded pretty awful; something I wanted to take care of ...
by sweet victory
Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: DIY Starter Motor Rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 5523

DIY Starter Motor Rebuild

This write up focuses mainly on rebuilding the starter. Removing the starter on this vehicle is actually very easy assuming you have some extensions and 15mm swivel sockets. There are several other DIYs showing how to remove the starter, so that will be excluded from this write up. 1. Here is our st...
by sweet victory
Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489555

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

It must be awesome working on cars there. Doesn't look like you'll need any wrenches or sockets. Just a good air hammer and torch. :D
by sweet victory
Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 14879

Re: Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor

5chn3ll wrote: Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:43 pm Bummer. Currently $163 @ "The Zone," and I need a new MAF.
If you use promo code taxtime20, that brings it down to $135 shipped w/ life time warranty. Just saying.
by sweet victory
Mon Mar 04, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 14879

Re: Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor

Your efforts, even with all the angst, have saved the rest of us a lot of time and wasted money. At least we now know that Autozone is not a preferred supplier. 8-) I got my Bosch MAF for ~$130 shipped with a life time warranty from there. You just need to wait for coupons. Show me a better deal? T...
by sweet victory
Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 14879

Re: Replacing the MAF (mass airflow) sensor

My 997 airbox came with a Bosch MAF sensor. It came off of a running vehicle. Do you want the sensor?
by sweet victory
Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Shit, I think my car was totalled today
Replies: 257
Views: 67061

Re: Shit, I think my car was totalled today

You totaled one 996, and received enough to purchase two. I know who I'll be asking for a referral from....
by sweet victory
Mon Mar 04, 2019 10:33 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Shit, I think my car was totalled today
Replies: 257
Views: 67061

Re: Shit, I think my car was totalled today

I lost count. So you got like what, $60k for your 996? :lol:
by sweet victory
Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:19 am
Forum: 996 Carrera (Naturally Aspirated / Non-Mezger)
Topic: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com
Replies: 9954
Views: 1489555

Re: Good Week @ 996Outpost.com

You hipster. Vinyl too mainstream for you now? :lol:
by sweet victory
Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:15 pm
Forum: DIY repairs, hacks, and other greasy activities
Topic: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift
Replies: 32
Views: 17586

Re: Optimizing Danmar M6 2 Post Lift

I'm in DC a few times a year. I'll send you a PM next time I make the trip. Cool. I'll buy you a drink or dinner or something. I'm over near Dulles. Or as KC likes to say, next door to VAG HQ :roll: Perfect. You're close to my favorite museum! (National Air & Space Museum) I usually stay in the...