My 3R is going in for some work!

[Jonny3773]

Hello!!

My 3R is going in today for some work to be done,

I was wondering if I should ask the dealer to do anything else to my car? Is their anything you could recommend I get them to do/fit?

Many thanks

p.s. When I picked my 3R up a couple of weeks ago I saw 2 Silver Nobles (customer cars) in for service, wouldn't be anyone on here??

[BobE]

Depends on what you`ve asked them to do already - at the very least ask them to check the front suspension upper ball joint aluminium blocks for cracks and perhaps the rear drive shaft/hub nut torques unless the car has Porsche items already fitted.

[Jonny3773]

Thanks iv added that to my list,

Well the list of work is as follows:

Alternator replacement
Accelerator pedal needs adjusting
Passenger wing mirror adjustment
Passenger door not shutting properly
Rattle from Exhaust
Manifold being replaced
Windscreen washer fluid leaking from wiper

I bought the car 2 weeks ago of which they serviced the engine and I requested for the car to be picked up early so all this work they didn't get a chance to do which is being done for me tomorrow..
This way I got to test the car and see what I thought needed doing too!!

So if you have any more ideas as to upgrades that would be great to look into..

Thanks for your help,

Edited by Jonny3773 on Tuesday 20th July 11:24

Edited by Jonny3773 on Tuesday 20th July 11:25

[BobE]

If the wiper/washer fluid is coming from the passenger side jet I`m not sure there is a lot they can do as mine is sucked out by the airstream......

[Jonny3773]

Mine only does it when my right foot goes heavy! I shall ask anyway and let you know if they find a solution,

Thanks

[TuxMan]

Fuel pump wireing upgrade is a must !!!! Also get them to check fuel pipe from tank to filter and filter to pump they can kink or as mine was ware through !!!

[mgbond]

How is the handbreak adjustment. If the break comes up to high then it needs to be looked at. Colling pipes that run from front to back can perish and if moved break apart

[elenitro]

Jonny3773 said:

Mine only does it when my right foot goes heavy! I shall ask anyway and let you know if they find a solution,

Thanks

Mine does this, even after a new washer bottle/motor, so just assumed it was the norm.

Leon

[Bittercars]

If it's an original exhaust and the silencer rattles, that will be because the baffle inside has come loose. It is spot welded top and bottom and the welds rust leaving the baffle flapping. The rattle is often worse when the exhaust is hot.
Make sure they sort it properly otherwise you will be in for an expensive replacement in the future.

Edited by Bittercars on Tuesday 20th July 14:32

[Jonny3773]

Bittercars said:

If it's an original exhaust and the silencer rattles, that will be because the baffle inside has come loose. It is spot welded top and bottom and the welds rust leaving the baffle flapping. The rattle is often worse when the exhaust is hot.
Make sure they sort it properly otherwise you will be in for an expensive replacement in the future.

Edited by Bittercars on Tuesday 20th July 14:32

Handbrake adjustment is fine, As for the exhaust! Bittercars you have just solved my mystery of where my annoying little rattle is coming from!! Thank you!!

As for the Windscreen washer fluid seems to be a common problem? Is everyone finding this?

Thanks
Jonny

[Jonny3773]

TuxMan said:

Fuel pump wireing upgrade is a must !!!! Also get them to check fuel pipe from tank to filter and filter to pump they can kink or as mine was ware through !!!

Thanks - Shall see what they say about getting this done..

[hoyin]

Jonny3773 said:

Hello!!

My 3R is going in today for some work to be done,

I was wondering if I should ask the dealer to do anything else to my car? Is their anything you could recommend I get them to do/fit?

Many thanks

p.s. When I picked my 3R up a couple of weeks ago I saw 2 Silver Nobles (customer cars) in for service, wouldn't be anyone on here??

Depends where to take yours to get the work done.

The wing mirror mod can be done yourself - it is actually very easy.

[Blu3R]

Jonny3773 said:

As for the Windscreen washer fluid seems to be a common problem? Is everyone finding this?

My solution was to remove the passenger wiper completely and bung the pipe that once fed the jet bar. You don't really need it anyway

[david.mt]

Get them to check all the intercooler/air intake pipes and fastners (well really DIY). I almost shat myself yesterday when I pulled out to overtake a car on a local country road when I heard a pop and lost power - my immediate thought was the engine had let go but was pleasantly suprised when it continued to drive but with much less power - it felt very boring being NA for a while.

Fortunately it was just the intercooler pipe that had blown off so an easy fix but the first time this has ever happened.

[2.5bluenob]

Jonny3773 said:

As for the Windscreen washer fluid seems to be a common problem? Is everyone finding this?

Thanks
Jonny

Mine comes out when going around roundabouts

[Blu3R]

david.mt said:

I almost shat myself yesterday when I pulled out to overtake a car on a local country road when I heard a pop and lost power - my immediate thought was the engine had let go but was pleasantly suprised when it continued to drive but with much less power

Its wise to try not to accelerate hard when this happens as the compressors can be spinning outside of their operating range if you allow them to which can't do them much good at all!!

david.mt said:

it felt very boring being NA for a while.

A de-tuned one at that!!

[wessexrfc]

2.5bluenob said:

Mine comes out when going around roundabouts

Tighter fitting pants should do the trick

[Jim O.]

I'd suggest having the cooling system pressure tested, if they haven't already. If they have the alternator out, have them check all of the alternator wiring for heat damage.

[S B C]

Talking about heat damage - also check that the heat wrap tape around the front cat and exhaust is fully intact.
Mine perished and fell off, and the heat melted the side of my battery and the top looks like it has been on fire.

New battery and tape now fitted. Not an easy job without a ramp and the floor still on the car.

[2.5bluenob]

S B C said:

Talking about heat damage - also check that the heat wrap tape around the front cat and exhaust is fully intact.
Mine perished and fell off, .

I noticed mine is looking like that around the front cat and my exhaust is only six months old inluding tape.