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Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:45 am**

DBJoe996 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:42 am Hey Bill, that is some awesome cleaning. I thought my eye caught something - why is this bolt backed out of the CV joint?
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DB: Nice catch!!!

Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:46 am**

These as well? Are you working on the half-shafts?

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Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:07 am**

DBJoe996 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 9:46 am These as well? Are you working on the half-shafts?
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The CV is detached and I left the bolts there for safe keeping. I've re-attached all the nuts and bolts removed for safe (loss prevention) keeping, others are in market zip-lock bags.

Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:10 am**

drove mine to one of Illinois' fabulous emission testing facility yesterday
(it passed)

only the second drive this year
I suffered a serious setback in my hip replacement recovery by contracting a serious case
of bi-lateral cellulitis

what a huge PITA, felt sick for weeks, leg swollen, skin on fire, lost sleep and zero productivity
Finally after being halfway through a 14 day course of A/B's, I had to summon some German auto therapy
Normally they require you to exit the vehicle, but I asked if I could remain seated for the test and they allowed it

Imagine trying to exit a lowered 911 with a right leg and knee is so swollen it won't bend, I can't even get into
a pair of shoes that fit the pedal box safely (13's)
I did manage to 'fall out' at a Shell station for some V-Power
I tried to drive for about 45 minutes after, but I'm not 100% comfortable with my right foot reaction time

My 928 parts are en route, so I think I'll trust my indy to service that car while I try and regain my health

ATP, I could write off the whole year..was hoping to have my shoulder replaced,...yea, not gonna happen

Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:22 am**

sitedrifter wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:10 am drove mine to one of Illinois' fabulous emission testing facility yesterday
(it passed)

only the second drive this year
I suffered a serious setback in my hip replacement recovery by contracting a serious case
of bi-lateral cellulitis

what a huge PITA, felt sick for weeks, leg swollen, skin on fire, lost sleep and zero productivity
Finally after being halfway through a 14 day course of A/B's, I had to summon some German auto therapy
Normally they require you to exit the vehicle, but I asked if I could remain seated for the test and they allowed it

Imagine trying to exit a lowered 911 with a right leg and knee is so swollen it won't bend, I can't even get into
a pair of shoes that fit the pedal box safely (13's)
I did manage to 'fall out' at a Shell station for some V-Power
I tried to drive for about 45 minutes after, but I'm not 100% comfortable with my right foot reaction time

My 928 parts are en route, so I think I'll trust my indy to service that car while I try and regain my health

ATP, I could write off the whole year..was hoping to have my shoulder replaced,...yea, not gonna happen

Sorry to hear that. I hope you get back to 100% soon.

Posted: **Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:23 am**

sitedrifter wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:10 am drove mine to one of Illinois' fabulous emission testing facility yesterday
(it passed)

only the second drive this year
I suffered a serious setback in my hip replacement recovery by contracting a serious case
of bi-lateral cellulitis

what a huge PITA, felt sick for weeks, leg swollen, skin on fire, lost sleep and zero productivity
Finally after being halfway through a 14 day course of A/B's, I had to summon some German auto therapy
Normally they require you to exit the vehicle, but I asked if I could remain seated for the test and they allowed it

Imagine trying to exit a lowered 911 with a right leg and knee is so swollen it won't bend, I can't even get into
a pair of shoes that fit the pedal box safely (13's)
I did manage to 'fall out' at a Shell station for some V-Power
I tried to drive for about 45 minutes after, but I'm not 100% comfortable with my right foot reaction time

My 928 parts are en route, so I think I'll trust my indy to service that car while I try and regain my health

ATP, I could write off the whole year..was hoping to have my shoulder replaced,...yea, not gonna happen

Crap Dude! Arthritis?? The wife is scheduled for hip replacement in mid August. Glad she doesn't read this forum. She would flip! Are you now on the mend?

Posted: **Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:17 am**

32wildbilly wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:23 am
Crap Dude! Arthritis?? The wife is scheduled for hip replacement in mid August. Glad she doesn't read this forum. She would flip! Are you now on the mend?

I'm on the mend, slowly
No, not arthritis. I was in an industrial accident in '00

see my thread / post here form January in Intro's

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=174&p=2602#p2602

by the way, my 996 performed perfectly, 6 months is far to long a period between drives

Posted: **Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:17 am**

sitedrifter wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:17 am
32wildbilly wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:23 am
Crap Dude! Arthritis?? The wife is scheduled for hip replacement in mid August. Glad she doesn't read this forum. She would flip! Are you now on the mend?
I'm on the mend, slowly
No, not arthritis. I was in an industrial accident in '00

see my thread / post here form January in Intro's

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=174&p=2602#p2602

by the way, my 996 performed perfectly, 6 months is far to long a period between drives

I remember the pics of the removed ball and socket including the subsequent comparison to an IMSB! I had forgotten about the Industrial accident, which btw SUX! Was the old socket the metal/metal type as opposed to the metal/plastic/metal they use today? I'm sorry you have to go through this stuff and wish you a speedier recovery. Glad the 996 performed well for you. I bet you were having withdrawal symptoms after six months.

Posted: **Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:27 am**

Wow, I thought I had it bad when my failed 3 level fusion (lower back) in 07 left me with an infection that almost killed me in the hospital...
Glad you're on the mend and I hope all continues to go well.

Posted: **Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:47 pm**

sitedrifter wrote: ↑Thu Jul 05, 2018 6:17 am
32wildbilly wrote: ↑Wed Jul 04, 2018 11:23 am
Crap Dude! Arthritis?? The wife is scheduled for hip replacement in mid August. Glad she doesn't read this forum. She would flip! Are you now on the mend?
I'm on the mend, slowly
No, not arthritis. I was in an industrial accident in '00

see my thread / post here form January in Intro's

viewtopic.php?f=34&t=174&p=2602#p2602

by the way, my 996 performed perfectly, 6 months is far to long a period between drives

Hey Peter! Before long, you'll be the next Million Dollar man! ha! Seriously, hope you mend up quickly. You've been missed around here!!!

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