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Forum: 968 Forum
06-30-2004, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By nedkelly

Looks like the design head will need to come out...

Looks like the design head will need to come out of the cupboard for a brief stint. Fish tank pump, non return valve, donor nozzle set up, fallopian tubing, case of beer!
Forum: 968 Forum
06-27-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By nedkelly

Rear Wiper

Dear All,

Has anybody heard of, or for that matter have one, a wash kit for the rear wiper?

Living in Dubai, one can imagine the amount of blowing sand we get from time to time. Once the back...
Forum: 968 Forum
06-04-2004, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By nedkelly

Door Trim

Anybody know of a good source for door trim. The little skinny trim around the door handle has got a little brittle and super glue solution already tried. Haven't tried OPC as they couldn't even get...
Forum: 968 Forum
06-03-2004, 03:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By nedkelly

With some help from 968.net I have checked the...

With some help from 968.net I have checked the wiring diagram and the 'EX' light is fed from a catalytic converter monitor. This also has a cat temp sensor attached to it (mine is Japanese model)....
Forum: 968 Forum
05-23-2004, 03:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By nedkelly

And here I am! First name Ned Last name Kelly!...

And here I am! First name Ned Last name Kelly! Parts are no problem here in Dubai whether it is through OPC (expensive) or through either of the 2 Porsche specialist workshops. Quarter Mile racing or...
Forum: 968 Forum
05-15-2004, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By nedkelly

EX Light came ON last night

Driving home from a long night shift at around 6 a.m and whilst the roads were clear thought I'd open the 968 up to clean out the pipes so to speak. Cruising along nicely at around 200 and suddenly...
Forum: 968 Forum
05-05-2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,444
Posted By nedkelly

Well I sent an email direct to 9M and got a...

Well I sent an email direct to 9M and got a speedy reply back from Colin Belton (thanks). To date they have not/are not resolving the air con issue. Will wait til the winter here and see what the car...
Forum: 968 Forum
05-04-2004, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,444
Posted By nedkelly

Well it looks like it's a non starter for me at...

Well it looks like it's a non starter for me at the present as the temperature here in Dubai is already over 100. Come July and August it'll be 120 minimum everyday.
Forum: 968 Forum
05-04-2004, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,444
Posted By nedkelly

9mracing Supercharger

I was just looking at 9mracing's website and saw the comments about the kit for 968's. Eric Sandoval had nothing but praise for the kit. Anybody else considered this kit or actually ordered one? I...
Forum: 968 Forum
03-01-2004, 12:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By nedkelly

Will post some later today when I pick it up

Will post some later today when I pick it up
Forum: 968 Forum
02-29-2004, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By nedkelly

Belt and Braces

Finally put the car into the shop to have the belts looked at. Balance belt looked rough as a badger's butt. Cambelt getting slick also. In the end all the belts replaced and the roller bearings....
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-18-2004, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,031
Posted By nedkelly

Wow! I guess you just can't speed anymore without...

Wow! I guess you just can't speed anymore without the law getting the easy percentages in. here in Dubai the law has a different outlook on speeding. if you speed and get caught by a camera that's a...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-16-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 867
Posted By nedkelly

Guys, I had a similar problem on an old ford...

Guys,
I had a similar problem on an old ford years ago. car would race down the road no dramas then suddenly just die. couple of seconds later it would start no problem. took me and the guys foever...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-16-2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,587
Posted By nedkelly

A trick we use here when changing the oil. To...

A trick we use here when changing the oil. To ensure you get as much of the old oil out of the sump. First you need acces to compressor and air hose. Wrap a rag around the end of the hose but not...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-16-2004, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By nedkelly

Bruce, Shipping costs shouldn't be an issue as...

Bruce,
Shipping costs shouldn't be an issue as working for Emirates Airline qualifies me for 75% discount with FedEx and they'll even pick it up for me at Sunset once they have the address. i felt...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-16-2004, 05:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By nedkelly

Aha he said finally finding the hydraulic...

Aha he said finally finding the hydraulic tensioner lying in a plastic box in the corner of the workshop, along with the guard rail and bits and bobs. The mechanic had lined my trunk with plastic...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-15-2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By nedkelly

Okay fellas, Pictures hopefully in the next 24...

Okay fellas,
Pictures hopefully in the next 24 hrs. Bruce, thanks for the offer for posting the pics, will email them as soon as I have downloaded on to my PC. Raj, what do you feel the benefits...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-15-2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By nedkelly

Raj, I agree that it is the cheapest/less...

Raj,
I agree that it is the cheapest/less complex setup. I was shocked to see it though as the car was serviced every 3000KM by porsche OPC in Japan. I would be surprised to hear that OPC had...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-15-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By nedkelly

Raj, Take a look at www.clarks-garage.com,...

Raj,
Take a look at www.clarks-garage.com, specifically ENG-10 procedure for cam belt tensioning. My set up looks just like the first one out of the three that are shown. Will get some pics...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-15-2004, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By nedkelly

Thanks Guys for your input. Strange thing about...

Thanks Guys for your input.
Strange thing about my car though is that there is no spring tensioner either!:banghead: On the front of the block there I cannot remember seeing any lugs or holes either...
Forum: 968 Forum
02-14-2004, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,187
Posted By nedkelly

Engine Type

Guys,

A while back I was gathering some info about doing the belts on my 92 tip coupe. Well the day finally arrived when I put the car into the shop. They stripped the front out to reveal the...
Forum: 968 Forum
01-21-2004, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By nedkelly

Guys, I would like 18's on my Tip Coupe but...

Guys,

I would like 18's on my Tip Coupe but have read in previous threads that the ride was a bit harsh. Think the thread was about the 6 speed though.

If anyone has put 18's on their Tip could...
Forum: 968 Forum
01-14-2004, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 398
Posted By nedkelly

And that's exactly what I'm doing for the next 4...

And that's exactly what I'm doing for the next 4 days. Gowfing up at the Montgomerie at this time of year is peachy! Driving up the palm tree lined roads to get there is another pleasure. Pity I only...
Forum: 968 Forum
01-13-2004, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By nedkelly

Will have a closer look at the instrument panel...

Will have a closer look at the instrument panel when I get the surrounds off to try and fix the odometer trip function. Thanks for the other info also.
Forum: 968 Forum
01-13-2004, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 398
Posted By nedkelly

It is 3 a.m here and the temperature has just...

It is 3 a.m here and the temperature has just dipped to 58 degrees F - bloody chilly I can tell you.
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