01-29-2014, 05:53 AM
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If its the separated axle its a DIY job, although if bolts sheared, getting them out is a pain. No Porsche specialist required for that.
Honestly in my opinion most everything can be done DIY if you have the right tools, patience and will read the manual and will always be cheaper than the dealer.
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01-29-2014, 06:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jb92563
If its the separated axle its a DIY job, although if bolts sheared, getting them out is a pain. No Porsche specialist required for that.
Honestly in my opinion most everything can be done DIY if you have the right tools, patience and will read the manual and will always be cheaper than the dealer.
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And there's the rewarding feeling of knowing you did it right, 100%, and know exactly what was done and now own tools for your next job. Interweb points for taking this on!!
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01-29-2014, 01:04 PM
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Still zero leaks.. Oil level still high... I can only get to the rear right and I can hardly see the cv... Everything is still holding firm though nothing lose here on the back right at least
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01-29-2014, 01:17 PM
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took a beauty shot while cramed between my car and the back of the garage... buttt... i made it to the left side so here are comparison shots 
that was right side.... this is left side....
that is the inner mount of left side.... a little bit off eh....  #diagnosed!
now the question is, do i replace both?
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01-30-2014, 12:11 PM
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Haven't had a chance to check the bolts school and stuff but father is getting the parts from the dealer today (10% over dealer cost discount)
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01-30-2014, 12:26 PM
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Under the car right now bolts are loose
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01-31-2014, 02:56 AM
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I'd check the other side as well for loose bolts.
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01-31-2014, 03:09 AM
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Other side is tight we are changing each for precaution though.
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01-29-2014, 05:46 AM
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Come on, man!! Diagnose this already and stop keeping us in suspense!! It's like some new tV show with a serious cliffhanger episode!
Web cam? Live updates?
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01-29-2014, 09:42 AM
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day two...
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01-29-2014, 08:45 AM
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Dealer will do it quick, not cheap but it will be done correctly and coming with warranty etc. Always good to have the opportunity to get a trained P mech under the car also... if you don't know any good indy in your area.
DIY if you like to "fix" greasy stuff mounted with big bolts - I hate it!
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01-29-2014, 08:47 AM
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Sorry to hear about the break, cheer up
...and don't forget to buy a gif for your dad btw
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01-30-2014, 12:37 PM
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YouTube? Webcam?
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01-30-2014, 12:52 PM
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I need a go Pro or something haha pics is all ive got
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01-30-2014, 12:53 PM
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the weight is currently being supported by a "tubeo de escape" (exhaust in spanish) pipe.
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01-31-2014, 12:08 PM
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+1 for loc-tite and don't forget to get any grease out of the bolt holes (brake cleaner will work fine).
After your back on the road, plan to check them and retorque after about 500 miles and you should be all set.
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01-31-2014, 01:29 PM
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dunno if automatic is the same as manual, but on a manual the bolts pass through the cv and into the transmission flange. cv should be fine, but good opportunity to pull the axle(s?) and service them while in there - boots, grease, bands, inspect the joints themselves.
chances are good the bolts didn't shear. prolly what happened is that the tranny was serviced recently. when pushing the bolts through the cv to thread into the flange they got cv grease on the threads and don't stay torqued. they then fall out a few kms later.
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01-31-2014, 01:36 PM
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It's usually the driver side because when the car starts forward the twist of the half shaft acts to loosen the bolts. Right side has opposite effect.
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02-01-2014, 06:26 AM
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Today's the day, running by Waffle House before hand though haha! Will keep everyone updated and will take photos.
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02-01-2014, 10:55 AM
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2 of six bolts sheered, 2 of six bolts aftermarket... Ahhh correlation, going to pick up the easy out now, going to tourque in the 4 old factory bolts to limp the car to the dealer. will replace the bolts on each side at the dealer and taking the time to get the car on a lift at the dealer to look at everything else as well, maybe an oil change, just a good excuse to get the car on a lift.
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