I Kinda Bought a 945 Turbo - Part 2

Project · 04-29-2021, 09:18 PM

I told myself I would never buy someone else’s project car again... but here I am. Darth Haul is her name.

Project · 04-29-2021, 09:34 PM

https://imgur.com/gallery/EeEx9Ah

Coupid · 04-29-2021, 10:50 PM

I have always loved that thing! What are your plans?

Project · 04-30-2021, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Coupid

I have always loved that thing! What are your plans?

First stops, the leaks fix the rust and the paint. I’d like to dye the carpets and or swap the interior for black.

Project · 04-30-2021, 09:23 PM

Starting the refinish process on the centre caps. https://imgur.com/gallery/EtTIDtH

Project · 05-02-2021, 05:06 PM

Staring the oil leak diag. Wheel prep for refinishing, paint stripper and new paint. Ordering rubber on Monday. https://imgur.com/gallery/QxhmXap

Project · 05-03-2021, 12:39 AM

Scored 4 new to me 80% life Michelin Pilot Sport AS3s today. Gonna be a lot better than the 10+ year old baldies on there lol

Project · 05-05-2021, 09:44 PM

https://imgur.com/gallery/c8gyKXB
Found more problems while I’m as at it. The cranks sensor wire has been rubbing on the cruise control cable because a clip was broken.

Did complete the alignment which is nice. Sure makes the car feel better to drive.

Project · 05-16-2021, 12:00 PM

Updates. I have a plan I think...
I’ve ordered the Lucacarmods lift kit. Going to be on 235/65R17 tires. Picked up a set of strut cores to modify, so I have a set to revert back to this lowered stance later. I’ve ordered a leather repair kit. Also researching changing interior colours since the dash is so faded and I’m already going to be restoring the seats. I’m debating swapping carpets or just dying them because they are heavily stained.

Coming soon-
Finally fixing the speedometer LOL
4 new brake calipers RF is seized and my guess the other 3 won’t bleed may as well do flex lines.
Repairing the exhaust using parts from a 3” stainless kit that was custom made for another car.
Replacing the windshield and repairing the rust around the windshield.
Valve cover gasket. Install the Yoshifab catch can mod. That will also get that leak under control hopefully.
Finish the refinish of the wheels they will be bright silver.

Project · 05-28-2021, 09:21 PM

Stainless kit didn’t work out. Ordered OE exhaust from Volvo which just arrived today. I’m not dropping 700$ on a catalytic converter from Volvo, so I’ll have to figure something else out. Lift kit still hasn’t arrived, I’ve Ordered Kaplhenke Camber plates on the way hopefully? Haven’t heard back from Ben. https://imgur.com/gallery/3JJUUFo

Project · 06-20-2021, 03:27 PM

Finished the wheels and brakes this weekend. Except I can’t find e brake cables or brake hard lines. https://imgur.com/gallery/RyJvx8z

https://imgur.com/gallery/Pd0LCBj

Project · 06-26-2021, 07:47 PM

Replaced the AC condenser for a massive leak today. Now after some messing around with the wiring… I have AC. Major voltage drop from the climate unit to the switch circuit. So currently running a bypass out the door then into the engine bay. Basically no power to the low pressure switch on the accumulator under 3V that circuit then runs to the high pressure switch on the Condenser then to the A/C compressor. I’ve ordered both high and low pressure switches and a new accumulator. https://imgur.com/gallery/d1SNVMv

04-29-2021, 09:18 PM	#1
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	I Kinda Bought a 945 Turbo - Part 2 I told myself I would never buy someone else’s project car again... but here I am. Darth Haul is her name. __________________ learning lessons the hard way since 1986. Last edited by Project; 05-05-2021 at 09:41 PM.. Reason: Adding car name.

04-29-2021, 10:50 PM	#3
Coupid Board Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Barbara, CA	I have always loved that thing! What are your plans? __________________ 1988 745T http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=356096 1972 142S http://www.turbobricks.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=311926 1991 780 Sold 1979 244DL Sold 1986 740+T Sold 1983 242T Sold

05-05-2021, 09:44 PM	#8
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	First leak fixed. https://imgur.com/gallery/c8gyKXB Found more problems while I’m as at it. The cranks sensor wire has been rubbing on the cruise control cable because a clip was broken. Did complete the alignment which is nice. Sure makes the car feel better to drive.

05-28-2021, 09:21 PM	#10
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	Stainless kit didn’t work out. Ordered OE exhaust from Volvo which just arrived today. I’m not dropping 700$ on a catalytic converter from Volvo, so I’ll have to figure something else out. Lift kit still hasn’t arrived, I’ve Ordered Kaplhenke Camber plates on the way hopefully? Haven’t heard back from Ben. https://imgur.com/gallery/3JJUUFo Last edited by Project; 05-28-2021 at 09:25 PM.. Reason: Adding more.

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04-29-2021, 09:34 PM	#2
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	https://imgur.com/gallery/EeEx9Ah

04-30-2021, 09:23 PM	#5
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	Starting the refinish process on the centre caps. https://imgur.com/gallery/EtTIDtH

05-02-2021, 05:06 PM	#6
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	Staring the oil leak diag. Wheel prep for refinishing, paint stripper and new paint. Ordering rubber on Monday. https://imgur.com/gallery/QxhmXap

05-03-2021, 12:39 AM	#7
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	Scored 4 new to me 80% life Michelin Pilot Sport AS3s today. Gonna be a lot better than the 10+ year old baldies on there lol

05-16-2021, 12:00 PM	#9
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	Updates. I have a plan I think... I’ve ordered the Lucacarmods lift kit. Going to be on 235/65R17 tires. Picked up a set of strut cores to modify, so I have a set to revert back to this lowered stance later. I’ve ordered a leather repair kit. Also researching changing interior colours since the dash is so faded and I’m already going to be restoring the seats. I’m debating swapping carpets or just dying them because they are heavily stained. Coming soon- Finally fixing the speedometer LOL 4 new brake calipers RF is seized and my guess the other 3 won’t bleed may as well do flex lines. Repairing the exhaust using parts from a 3” stainless kit that was custom made for another car. Replacing the windshield and repairing the rust around the windshield. Valve cover gasket. Install the Yoshifab catch can mod. That will also get that leak under control hopefully. Finish the refinish of the wheels they will be bright silver.

06-20-2021, 03:27 PM	#11
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	Finished the wheels and brakes this weekend. Except I can’t find e brake cables or brake hard lines. https://imgur.com/gallery/RyJvx8z https://imgur.com/gallery/Pd0LCBj

06-26-2021, 07:47 PM	#12
Project Board Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Vancouver,BC	Replaced the AC condenser for a massive leak today. Now after some messing around with the wiring… I have AC. Major voltage drop from the climate unit to the switch circuit. So currently running a bypass out the door then into the engine bay. Basically no power to the low pressure switch on the accumulator under 3V that circuit then runs to the high pressure switch on the Condenser then to the A/C compressor. I’ve ordered both high and low pressure switches and a new accumulator. https://imgur.com/gallery/d1SNVMv