Fixed three things on my Porsche today- felt good!!!

[audisnawb]

Small things yes... BUT I fixed:

My drivers side door handle ( I posted a few weeks ago how it was opening from the inside but not from the outside) I pulled the door panel off and airbag out of the door and there was a cheap little female part that came apart from the door handle. Once I had the panel off, it was a 2 minute fix. Happy not to have to roll my window down with my key and open the door from the inside now - EMBARRASSING!

My washer fluid pump! I found a lot of charts but NONE of them indicated that the pump was in the actual washer fluid reservoir. It was a slight pain in the ass having to rip that thing out and get the new pump in it, but NOW I can wash my windshield- Imagine that...

Lastly I replaced the corner plastics in my headlights. They were both cracked and just looked very unattractive, so I ordered a pair from eBay (80 bucks later- yikes)

That said- Im happy with the progress I made on the car today- these things have been bugging me!

I did all of this on top of building a 7x10.5' Rubber maid shed in the back yard... !

Time for a DRINK!

[Pierre]

Some times small things make us very happy

[ekam]

Good job! DIY is part of the fun.

[WhipE350]

Good job! Yes rewarding...and do it before it gets hot in the garage. So is the shed for the Box...just kidding.

[rclint]

Its the little fixes that keep us inspired

[audisnawb]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

Good job! Yes rewarding...and do it before it gets hot in the garage. So is the shed for the Box...just kidding.

LOL My neighbor actually asked if I was going to park my Boxster in the shed-!!!

[AndyA6]

Hahaha! I am not the only one who fixes these little things!

[jmatta]

Not a little thing, but the alternator/battery light came on the first day I brought the Box out of winter storage. Battery was on a maintainer all winter, so I guess the alternator is toast...ordered a replacement voltage regulator, so I guess I'll be experiencing the DIY alternator R&R; Pelican has an excellent write-up.

Nice way to start the driving season...car has 19K miles on it.

[ddb]

Originally Posted by jmatta

Battery was on a maintainer all winter

jmatta,

How old is the battery and what type is it? I've never used a maintainer before. Do they give you some sort of indication that the battery is in good shape? Just curious since you are on to the alternator.

Thanks,

ddb

[jmatta]

Battery is four years old, factory Moll. I'll likely replace it when I do the voltage regulator and it won't be another overpriced OEM unit. The maintainer will switch on when the voltage drops to a predetermined level and bring the battery up to full power. Porsche doesn't sell the voltage regulator separately, but a little research shows the same unit is used by VW, Audi and MB in their Bosch units. More of a PITA to R&R the alternator, than to actually swap the regulator.

[audisnawb]

Pellican does have amazing DIY threads. I dont know what Id do without their help!!!