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RUNNING REPORT 2

BACKGROUND:

• Whilst still working, the drivers side window switch appeared to be falling from its hinge, obviously due to fatigue.
• At the same time, it was decided that the mechanics ensure that the necessary modifications had been made to the twin distributor caps to ensure that the dreaded breakage of the distributor belts did not occur.

WORK DONE:

• The window switch was a 5 minute job, requiring the full replacement of the window switch at a cost of SGD37 ( I really could have done it myself, but given that there was no labour cost, I decided to standy by and watch).

• With regards to the twin distributor, the mechanics confirmed that the necessary updates had already been done to the vehicle. This essentially comprised the addition of a "breather" tube that allowed the damaging gases (that apparently cause the belt failure) to escape (see below picture). Note that this modification is absolutely essential to all early 964's as the failure of the belt could ultimately result in complete engine failure.

Possibly the single most important modification to any early 964 is the piping that appears in white above, and joins to the T joint- minimises the potential for the distributor belt to break.

POST SERVICE SYNOPSIS:

• No further problems, the passenger side switch has also since been replaced.

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