With car no longer my daily driver, I've had time to really work from bumper to bumper over the last 4 weeks and fix anything that had broken, replace anything that was missing from either the PO or not put back after the respray guys and attend to anything that was suffering from age related 'illness'
I've also used the time to lubricate all moving parts and replace any odd screw with the correct size. I've also R&R'd all the inside panels and made sure all wiring harnesses are secured and connectors cushioned to prevent any rattles etc. It's all in the detail. I little OCD and time does help.
At the moment, the instrument cluster is out for a new trip gear. This Youtube helped a lot with the 968 style odometer. (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71MKmTKA...e=youtu.be) .
Also busy with cleaning out the wiring mess behind the radio and need to look at the heating actuators, so the center console is also out.
FWIW, here is my snag list: (Almost done)
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Replace Passenger side indicator bulb
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Replace Passenger side parking light
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Central locking actuator alignment
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Re-solder lock micro switch wires
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Correct Passenger mirror connector pin allocations
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Replace snap connectors for roof cover at trunk hinge
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Re-align roof top and ensure properly seated
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Realign micro switch in hood latch
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New armrest hinge
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Fit new stone guards
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Bend side skirting to fit flush to body
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New Interior dome light
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New washer pipe T-piece and extension
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Trunk lid guides to be turned 90 degrees
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Use correct screws for inside rear side panels
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Check door guides on frame, turn 180 degrees
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Remove overspray on headlight glass
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Check hood emblem fastener
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Check boot lid alignment
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Check glue on hood liner
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Fix drain plugs in boot
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Straighten bracket in roof gear
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Attach rubber hood rests
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Sponge cover for power connectors in trunk
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Sponge cover for power conductor in hood
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Grease window guides
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Check missing fixers on window/roof rubber
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Check and secure wiring harness in trunk
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Check driver headlight alignment
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Secure hall sensor in bracket
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Tuck in carpet in passenger foot well
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Remove dust from inside pass headlamp
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Reinforce headlamp brackets
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Grease headlight assembly
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Check roof mechanism alignment and lubricate
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Tie down wires at roof gear
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Glue window seals on B column
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Clean roof gear area
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Remove old CD shuttle cable
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Trim and glue vinyl behind seatbelt bracket
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Sand and re-spray rusted section under B-pillar
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Glue rubber end seal at doors
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Glue rubber pad on trunk floor
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Shorten screws for window panel
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Glue sponge in arm rest lid
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R&R seats for clean carpet
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Lubricate seat mechanism
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R&R Center console
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Check heating controls
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Replace sponge behind air vent
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Insert 5 trim plugs in A pillars
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Seal windshield at base to stop wind noise
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Glue carpets in trunk
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R&R instrument cluster
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Replace broken trip gear
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Screw in fuel flap stoppers.
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Replace clips for cables and washer water pipe under bonnet
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Replace driver seat hinge cover
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Check light in ash tray
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Install new cubby arm
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Stick on rear 968 numbers
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Glue fan cover at wipers
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Clean overspray on engine cover
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Check all wiring harness fastening points in engine bay
