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09-01-2012, 08:29 PM
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Posted By borland

Those hoses don't even look like a/c barrier...

Those hoses don't even look like a/c barrier hose.

The factory rear A/C hoses there are 'reduced' sizes (not metric) to keep the console cover from bulging. All the other factory hoses are...
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08-29-2012, 02:00 PM
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Posted By borland

No. This has no affect on PSD/ABS controller...

No. This has no affect on PSD/ABS controller function, just disables the warning from the instrument cluster.
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08-29-2012, 01:04 PM
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Posted By borland

An easier way to disable the PSD warnings at the...

An easier way to disable the PSD warnings at the instrument cluster, is to remove two wires from connector T23 located under the dash. Specifically, pins 3 and 9 from the ABS/PSD controller side, as...
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08-01-2012, 10:44 PM
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Views: 16,099
Posted By borland

I will donate this and pay buyer's shipping......

I will donate this and pay buyer's shipping... Submit your bids to Mike.

Description: Center Console Trim, black, new (never used), fits: '83-'95, p/n 928.552.00.70B.
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07-23-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By borland

Most torque wrench manufacturer's provide...

Most torque wrench manufacturer's provide accuracy as a percent of full scale. Typically, you'll see something like this claim... "plus or minus 5% at 20% of maximum scale".

So as an example,...
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07-23-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By borland

Are you sure your torque wrench was calibrated in...

Are you sure your torque wrench was calibrated in the range your trying to achieve? You'd typically need a torque wrench with a range in in-lbs for 7 ft-lbs (84 in-lbs) range.

Why are you using...
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07-22-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,046
Posted By borland

Best to pull a vacuum using a micron vacuum...

Best to pull a vacuum using a micron vacuum gage.. You'd want to get the vacuum down to 700 micron before adding refrigerant...

that's the only way to ensure you have all the moisture removed and...
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07-21-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By borland

Rethinking this. If you let the system return...

Rethinking this. If you let the system return to room temperature, you could boil off any amount of refrigerant from the low or high side fittings without removing any oil.
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07-21-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,301
Posted By borland

The oils used are compatible with the type of...

The oils used are compatible with the type of refrigerant so that they flow throughout the system and provide proper lubrication to both the compressor and expansion valve(s) which have moving parts....
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07-15-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By borland

You might try installing some tabbed lock washers...

You might try installing some tabbed lock washers to see if the bolts are actually working loose or the cork gasket is giving way due to age (or both) .....
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07-11-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,345
Posted By borland

PET specifies shaft hex nut as M10. WSM Vol...

PET specifies shaft hex nut as M10.

WSM Vol 1, page 10-09 (engine torque specs) says for M10, 30 +4 ft-lbs.
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07-11-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 108
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Posted By borland

The WSM doesn't specify thread locker, but when I...

The WSM doesn't specify thread locker, but when I removed the sprocket from my '90 S4 to renew the oil pump o-rings, I noticed thread locking compound on the threaded portion of the shaft (from the...
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07-03-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,941
Posted By borland

Rebuilt PSD pumps, and now rebuilt PSD slave...

Rebuilt PSD pumps, and now rebuilt PSD slave cylinders. Great!
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07-03-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,941
Posted By borland

The PSD slave is very similar to the clutch slave...

The PSD slave is very similar to the clutch slave on manual transmission cars. There used to be a rebuilding (rubber seals) kit for the clutch slave. Unfortunately, the clutch slave is slightly...
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07-03-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,853
Posted By borland

You check the throttle switch with a multi-meter....

You check the throttle switch with a multi-meter. Procedure is in WSM volume 1A, page 24-115 (LH Jetronics).

You can also test it with a diagnostic tester hooked to the diagnostic port. With...
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07-03-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,853
Posted By borland

What is 'high speed' in TX? 25mph? HC looks...

What is 'high speed' in TX? 25mph?

HC looks good at 'high speed', but excessive at 15mph. So, Wally's advice points to the most likely cause of the problem (high hydrocarbons due to low...
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07-01-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By borland

The side tanks are easy to remove and install new...

The side tanks are easy to remove and install new gaskets. That's probably what's leaking, especially since it's leaking on the transmission cooler side. The coolant runs down the side and pools at...
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07-01-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By borland

Also, I've never used Zerex G-05, so not sure...

Also, I've never used Zerex G-05, so not sure about that chalky residue. I assume you've already check that you don't have any similar sediment in your coolant reservoir.
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07-01-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,007
Posted By borland

Looks like at least two leaks, radiator and water...

Looks like at least two leaks, radiator and water pump.

The water pump has a weep hole for the shaft seal located on the left (driver) side. Have you inspected it for coolant/coolant residue...
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06-28-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,372
Posted By borland

If they are just small holes, you could use epoxy...

If they are just small holes, you could use epoxy putty. Otherwise a filler piece and epoxy putty.

To finish off the inside, you can buy black felt powder from local hobby shop. The felt powder...
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06-28-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 961
Posted By borland

Good for you. My car has a temperature setting....

Good for you. My car has a temperature setting. I set it so it won't freeze me out.

Who supplies the two rear a/c barrier hoses? Does Griffith now supply them?
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,273
Posted By borland

Not too impressed with the HID beam pattern. ...

Not too impressed with the HID beam pattern. Notice the trees way off the pavement. You can get the same result by using the halogen high beams.

Best solution with H5's is Silverstar Ultra (or...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-25-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By borland

No. The compressor model changed from 6E171 to...

No. The compressor model changed from 6E171 to 10PA20C (starting in 1990).

The crank A/C pullys are different sizes with these two compressors. Could be the compressor pullys differ in diameter...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-25-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 899
Posted By borland

Have you replaced the green wire from the...

Have you replaced the green wire from the distributor?

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/316574-ignition-green-wire.html
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06-24-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By borland

They probably sell twice as many belts with that...

They probably sell twice as many belts with that practice.

What does your owner's manual say for the belt size? For the 1990 S4/GT, all the service belts are listed on page 114. Might want to...
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