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Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
02-07-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By thom4782

Independent 951 Repairs Shops in Raleigh/Durham NC Area

Hi all:

We are relocating to the Raleigh / Durham area in North Carolina. We won't have the ability to do major work on site. Who would you recommend where to take our 1987 951 for engine,...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-26-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,327
Posted By thom4782

Does anyone know if it's possible to swap the...

Does anyone know if it's possible to swap the missing electrical parts from the 944 struts to the lower pressure ones that fit a Jeep? If so, how does one do it?
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-29-2022, 05:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,099
Posted By thom4782

is the radiator original? Could it be the...

is the radiator original? Could it be the radiator has restricted flow and coolant is not passing through quickly enough to cool.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
02-27-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,166
Posted By thom4782

I've tried a number of shops over 20 years with...

I've tried a number of shops over 20 years with my 951 and 986. Favorite is Vanguard Motors in SF. Excellent work...great attention to detail.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
11-11-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,527
Posted By thom4782

My 2 cents. Saw you went with a NA so this...

My 2 cents. Saw you went with a NA so this comment is mainly for others.

There is nothing inherently wrong with purchasing an upgraded 951. The issue the should concern you is the cost of repairs....
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
03-20-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,479
Posted By thom4782

My point of view...base your decision on the...

My point of view...base your decision on the amount of zine in the formulation. Next, choose a semi-synthetic or regular oil over synthetic. My choice was Brad Penn Penngrade 1 20w-50 partially...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
12-12-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By thom4782

Yes, hinges At first, I thought it was loose...

Yes, hinges

At first, I thought it was loose pins so I adjusted those. Things got better, but the noise came back, which led me to lubricating the rubber
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
12-12-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,315
Posted By thom4782

Regarding the creaking....my rear hatch drove me...

Regarding the creaking....my rear hatch drove me nuts until I sprayed a small amount of white lithium grease on the rubber under the brackets at the roof line. It's been quiet ever since.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
11-24-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,370
Posted By thom4782

With everything you've done, it seems there are 3...

With everything you've done, it seems there are 3 possibilities left: a non-functioning booster, brake pads or rotors. I don't have any idea how to test it, but proving the booster is functioning...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
11-22-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,370
Posted By thom4782

Is it possible that the check valve is installed...

Is it possible that the check valve is installed backwards? Probably a snowball's chance, but one never knows
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
11-16-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 785
Posted By thom4782

On my '87 turbo, the washer pump is located near...

On my '87 turbo, the washer pump is located near the windshield fluid reservoir up front.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-24-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,122
Posted By thom4782

My first Porsche was a '78 924, which was a joy...

My first Porsche was a '78 924, which was a joy to drive. Replaced the fuel injection system 10 years later with twin carbs and it was even more fun. Then I moved to CA and had to leave the 924...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
08-17-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,397
Posted By thom4782

Tim @ Tim's Turbos in VA

Tim @ Tim's Turbos in VA
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-27-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By thom4782

Phillips LED Bulbs in a Hella Headlight

Hi...

Has anyone tried plugging a Philips H4 LED bulb into a standard 951 headlight, Hella or Cibie Z-beam lens. See description on Amazon:...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-14-2020, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,061
Posted By thom4782

Bring a Trailer posts a chart that shows the...

Bring a Trailer posts a chart that shows the prices that cars sold for on its site. As you'll see the 944 Turbo numbers are all over the place https://bringatrailer.com/porsche/944-turbo/. Scroll...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-25-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 20,001
Posted By thom4782

Interesting discussion....to cut to the chase, is...

Interesting discussion....to cut to the chase, is there any value in retrofitting an air control value to a standard '87 951 AOS set up? What would be the downside other that the cost of the parts...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-22-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 20,001
Posted By thom4782

Hi...I'm reaching out to those of you with far...

Hi...I'm reaching out to those of you with far more experience than me. If I were to add an air control value to my 87 turbo AOS plumbing, would doing so likely have a positive impact on lowering...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-22-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 20,001
Posted By thom4782

Can one retrofit the air control value to an 87...

Can one retrofit the air control value to an 87 turbo. If so, do you happen to know if one need to buy an different AOS hose in addition to the valve? Thanks
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-17-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 819
Posted By thom4782

Do you know if Porsche has released a software...

Do you know if Porsche has released a software upgrade to add Car Play to last year's model
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-11-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By thom4782

Yep, blue smoke at idle. If I had driven it at...

Yep, blue smoke at idle. If I had driven it at night, I night have seem blue smoke in the headlights of cars behind me. But, I didn't notice it in the day time. I did see a dark smoke puff of smoke...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-10-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By thom4782

Here's my check list Check for external...

Here's my check list

Check for external links. You indicated none.
Check for worn rings with a compression and leak down test.
Check for leaking value guides
Check for AOS leaks, either...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
04-19-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,321
Posted By thom4782

Thanks for the LED link...just want to confirm...

Thanks for the LED link...just want to confirm they are plug and play...ebay site says they are not...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
04-17-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By thom4782

Four possibilities: Turbo unit - not sure...

Four possibilities:

Turbo unit - not sure how to test, but if you're seeing smoke out the back under boost and not other times, then this seem the likely culprit. If there is play in the unit,...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-24-2020, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By thom4782

Thanks, notnilc20. That's the idea...now, if I...

Thanks, notnilc20. That's the idea...now, if I could just figure out how to do something similar with the ignition coil. The wiring diagrams I have are too difficult for me to follow with...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-23-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By thom4782

Hi all: I found the 'lost" thread on the...

Hi all:

I found the 'lost" thread on the Pelican forum. Here's the link: https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mult_ignition_cutoff/Mult_ignition_cutoff.htm.

The thread contains a picture...
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