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Old 07-21-2015, 11:27 PM   #1
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Owning a Porsche is not just about fixing what's wrong.....for me it's about keeping it as perfect as I can take time to.

Having said that, I just finished a clutch and RMS and IMS and this car was FAR easier to work on than my Ranger. It was super easy to pull the trans and work in there, even on a roller and on jacks.
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Owning a Porsche is not just about fixing what's wrong.....for me it's about keeping it as perfect as I can take time to.

Having said that, I just finished a clutch and RMS and IMS and this car was FAR easier to work on than my Ranger. It was super easy to pull the trans and work in there, even on a roller and on jacks.
Yes it looks very doable, I've been reading a lot and I bought the 101 Projects book. I think I can do this.
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Old 07-24-2015, 08:27 AM   #3
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Yes it looks very doable, I've been reading a lot and I bought the 101 Projects book. I think I can do this.
Good luck with it Mike. I'm glad that you seem settled on keeping it and working it out. Lots of good resources here and lots of knowledgeable people always ready to help or ridicule as the situation dictates.

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Old 07-24-2015, 09:08 AM   #4
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Yes it looks very doable, I've been reading a lot and I bought the 101 Projects book. I think I can do this.
If you IM me I'll give you my email and cell phone number. Busy at work but I'll call back. Feel free to ask whatever.

No special tools except IMS. You can definitely do this. I did have my Indy come to my shop for the IMS but there were means to do it myself through the site. The tools are available to rent or use. Get two good long reach low profile jacks. I use harbor freight ones.
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If you IM me I'll give you my email and cell phone number. Busy at work but I'll call back. Feel free to ask whatever.

No special tools except IMS. You can definitely do this. I did have my Indy come to my shop for the IMS but there were means to do it myself through the site. The tools are available to rent or use. Get two good long reach low profile jacks. I use harbor freight ones.
Awesome, thanks! I'll message you when I'm ready for the project.
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