Flash and Ron (midblu),
You guys are very friendly and gracious, made me feel like I'd changed my oil in the garage before. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> (wasn't mine that was leaking (Ron) ).
On my long drive home, (about 10 hours by the time I left Bob's house,) I stopped by for a quick lesson on the 968 from Flash. Trying not to be rude, but having my eyeballs floating <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/blink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> I immediatly used the facilities at flashes house. By the time I came back out to my car Flash and Ron (midblu) had the hood, both doors, and the hatch all opened up for inspection. Both are great guys that have a lot of knoledge about these cars. I felt like I was in the middle of a pitt stop at a grand prix race. Flash wrestled with the front bumper cover for about 15 minuites but finally won over the overtightened bolts! (good job on those by the way, I would of stripped 'em) Ron meanwhile explained the finer points of the 968, like how to turn off the Air Cond. that I had running for the last 1.5 hours. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Bad on me.
He also explained about the rear hatch bolts/nuts and how to properly close the hatch over the studs. Don't use the wing! ( I remembered) After adding about 1/2 qt. of oil to the motor, They noticed my voltmeter was reading on the high side, Topped out at the MAX! not so good. Flash put a voltmeter on and measured about 16 or so volts from the alternator at the battery, bummer, it needs a new voltage regulator. Saturday afternoon, not today. I had to take my chances on driving home and not blowing up the electrical system or leave the car until Monday? Uhhhh, I made it home no problem, ( I got lucky). On the way home I was greeted and complemented on my 968 by a young 20 something driver in a MB AMG Renntech that cost as much as my house, not kidding! He was a nice guy and I followed him through a few twisties before he lost me on the straights. I think Ron saw this car as well. $$$$$ . On I5 I found a clearing and opened her up to ~125 a couple of times, pretty quick car for a 4 banger.
Worked on Sunday rebuilding my son's home, worked on the car and washed the bugs off of it on Monday. First thing I did is order a new VR. I also removed the useless rear wiper arm and made a plug/filler with a carriage bolt painted black, a little silicone and it looks perfect. (filed off the bolt grade #s first of course)
Thanks Flash and Midblu for you friendship and help with the 968. Flash even called me on Monday to see if I (more likely) my car made it home OK. Nice people. Thank you both. Anyone who accuses flash of trying to get performance chips for free is just a Dumba$$, he's doing just fine, nice wife too.
About the car.......Yep, I spent too much and it needs a lot of work, love and new parts. Sorry? Nope! I own a Porsche 968 and I'm proud of my redheadded-stepchild <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> I have already started the mods......... Thanks guys.........
