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+--- Thread: Rear Stabilizer Bar Attach Bracket Broken (/showthread.php?tid=724)
- jmehling - 07-25-2007
I have a broken right-side attach bracket on the rear stabilizer bar on my 1989 Carrerra. I live in Buckingham, PA (near Doylestown). Looking for suggestions for a shop that can do the weld repair and upgrade to the newer style bracket. I'm a little leary of Holbert's as they don't seem to have any mechanics left that can work on air-cooled cars, much less have welding skills. Also, can the car be driven (carefully) to a repair facility? Thanks.
- AMoore - 07-25-2007
I had the same problem on my 87 Carrera. i understand it is a common problem. I discovered the break at Dougherty's and they did a great job with the weld and repair. A hike from Buckingham though.
- smankow - 07-25-2007
check with Steve Meenan (stentech on the forum). His friend Nate is an excellent welder.
Steve
- jmehling - 08-03-2007
Followup - I took the car to Dinardo Motors in Willow Grove (saw 7 air-cooled Porsches in the parking lot, 2 928s, etc) on the advice of a friend. They welded the part in for me and did an excellent job. I highly recommend their work. They know 911s and have been at this location for many years.
- michael lang - 08-04-2007
Nice, I'm not really having a problem with the ones on my car but with my car also being 18 years old I figure its coming up. Probably have them replaced this fall before SP this Nov. Did you replace them with the WEVO upgrades or just go with stock?
- jmehling - 08-04-2007
I bought a replacement (upgraded version) for about $75, but Dinardo said they always weld repair the existing one. They were doing the same thing to an SC when I dropped my car off. They ran a beautiful bead and the repair is perfect. If you want a new bracket you can have mine for $50 - I'm sure Princeton Porsche is going to charge me for re-stocking anyway.
- michael lang - 08-04-2007
Thank you for the offer but I am planning to upgrade to the bigger mounts as I will be upgrading the sway bars and most likely the torsion bars this winter.