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07-13-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By MFranke

Those look like the fan fuses. The contacts may...

Those look like the fan fuses. The contacts may have corroded or loosened over time, leading to heating and arcing, and loss of electrical continuity. Once you have it apart you can inspect and...
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07-09-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,024
Posted By MFranke

I got some hose from Roger about 10 years ago,...

I got some hose from Roger about 10 years ago, which has been in service in my daily driver, and it still looks in good shape. No issues. It's a Gates hose, says fuel injection 225psi, and...
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07-09-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,024
Posted By MFranke

Is there a way to determine manufacture date? I...

Is there a way to determine manufacture date? I imagine it could be genuine, but improperly stored or beyond shelf life.
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07-06-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,161
Posted By MFranke

Have you already tried thoroughly burping the...

Have you already tried thoroughly burping the system?
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06-19-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,724
Posted By MFranke

I've been using silver anti-seize as a thin...

I've been using silver anti-seize as a thin coating to line the housing, with no issues. Glad to hear yours came out ok. For those with frozen, snapped-off CPS, it is a bear, but there are...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-30-2021, 01:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 559
Posted By MFranke

I agree with Kevin. Swap with a known good LH,...

I agree with Kevin. Swap with a known good LH, and rule that out. Low idle was a symptom for one of my cars, which then progressed to stalling, and then no start. It was the LH.
Forum: 928 Forum
05-26-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 702
Posted By MFranke

If you pull the HVAC head units to swap them,...

If you pull the HVAC head units to swap them, this video shows how to remove/install the HVAC controllers on an S4... without breaking anything. If it can help...
https://youtu.be/udD63gbhTw8
Forum: 928 Forum
05-06-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 868
Posted By MFranke

Nice work! I suspect you will be good for a...

Nice work! I suspect you will be good for a long time. Yes, the sealing washer will typically distort before thread or block damage. I agree with using the calibrated arm approach, and get a...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-08-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By MFranke

Did you check the positive battery post to ensure...

Did you check the positive battery post to ensure the leads for the fan are clean and secure?
Forum: 928 Forum
04-04-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By MFranke

Good idea on verifying the TPS and CPS leads,...

Good idea on verifying the TPS and CPS leads, which have the same connector. I wish Porsche had made them different, or not able to reach each other.

May want to verify continuity of your CPS lead...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-04-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,513
Posted By MFranke

One problem is water intrusion into the tail...

One problem is water intrusion into the tail light assembly itself. The other problem, which can aggravate the first problem, is pooling water and getting dirt out the back. I have always found the...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-03-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,513
Posted By MFranke

An insulation strip may or may not work depending...

An insulation strip may or may not work depending on where the water is getting in, or the condition of the lens housing. If it is a gasket, then seal the gasket. Many times though it is the aging...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-05-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 20,599
Posted By MFranke

This seems really weird. Only good experiences...

This seems really weird. Only good experiences with RichVM. Honest dealing, and always generous and very helpful. Really surprised to see this.

The judgement amount does look like that much...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-05-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,338
Posted By MFranke

Sad news, RIP Richard

Sad news, RIP Richard
Forum: 928 Forum
02-05-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,865
Posted By MFranke

My 1988 S4 had the same symptoms about 8 years...

My 1988 S4 had the same symptoms about 8 years ago. Refreshing the intake cured it completely. In my case I refreshed almost everything. However, in hindsight, not everything really required...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-24-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,107
Posted By MFranke

There should be 2 metric Allen socket screws...

There should be 2 metric Allen socket screws securing the bracket. There are at least two variations of the hall sender bracket on an S4 that can affect access. A thin drive extension is a must,...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-23-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 929
Posted By MFranke

If you adjusted any of the throttle linkage...

If you adjusted any of the throttle linkage cables recently, be careful that first off, the accelerator cable and Bowden allow full range of the throttle cable (make sure you aren't overly tight on...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-23-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,462
Posted By MFranke

Very nice! Congrats!

Very nice! Congrats!
Forum: 928 Forum
01-06-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By MFranke

It's a stick, 91 GT. The pedal seemed fine...

It's a stick, 91 GT. The pedal seemed fine without it, but unless there is a reason to remove it again, I figure I'll keep it installed.

It was an extra part when I got the car. I didn't find...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-05-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By MFranke

That was it, thanks! I wonder why it was...

That was it, thanks! I wonder why it was removed. Anyway, now it is installed, between the pedal and floor plate.
Forum: 928 Forum
01-05-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,055
Posted By MFranke

Mystery 928 part - anyone know what this is?

Anyone know what this is, or where it goes? Guesses?
Part number appears to be 928.423.411.00, but I don't see anything popping up for that. It is aluminum.

...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-02-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,323
Posted By MFranke

Another example is below of the importance of...

Another example is below of the importance of using fresh bolts and anti-seize for the water bridge and galley covers. In this case, I used heat, cold, penetrating oil, and impact over a few days. ...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-01-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,426
Posted By MFranke

Hard to tell from your picture, but another thing...

Hard to tell from your picture, but another thing you can check is clearance with the AC compressor bracket in the lower left of your pic.

...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-05-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,139
Posted By MFranke

On the rear bearings, if bad they may not always...

On the rear bearings, if bad they may not always make a lot of noise. Take the axle out and spin the bearing with your fingers. You can feel if it is good or not.
Forum: 928 Forum
10-02-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,669
Posted By MFranke

Fiberglass and resin works well if wanting some...

Fiberglass and resin works well if wanting some strength, and where the repair won't be visible, such as repairing a trim piece from the inside or a fastener hole.
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