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Forum: 928 Forum
04-18-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By GUMBALL

' Just a general FYI, I was a customer of A&P...

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Just a general FYI, I was a customer of A&P for a few years. I found that their service was quite good, but that they occasionally "took liberties" with completing work order items.
They were...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-27-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,984
Posted By GUMBALL

For any kind of liquid cooling (oil, water,...

For any kind of liquid cooling (oil, water, trans, etc) I have always looked to C&R Racing. NOW, PWR North America PWR North America (pwrna.com) (https://www.pwrna.com/)

If they do not have...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-25-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 32,054
Posted By GUMBALL

Just curious, have you looked at a Race box ??...

Just curious, have you looked at a Race box ?? Something from Hewland or X-trac ?? I understand that these are non-synchro, but with a little practice, they are not a problem shifting.
OR, you could...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-25-2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By GUMBALL

Quote from Petza914 . . "This is the solenoid I...

Quote from Petza914 . . "This is the solenoid I used from Amazon - 1/2" NPT Brass Electric Solenoid... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0Q4QYI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share"

That is a nice install, but,...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-07-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By GUMBALL

May I suggest one of these Lucas Oil products: ...

May I suggest one of these Lucas Oil products:
- Power Steering Fluid
- Power Steering Fluid With Conditioners
- Power steering Fluid Stop Leak

I have an '87, and have used the "with...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-23-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 984
Posted By GUMBALL

I have used a LITTLE anti-seize on spark plug...

I have used a LITTLE anti-seize on spark plug threads on almost every head configuration that comes to mind - (various aluminum alloys, cast iron, magnesium alloys, etc)
Motor oil is a lubricant,...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-23-2024, 05:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,515
Posted By GUMBALL

. Also, recommend reading the Carroll Smith...

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Also, recommend reading the Carroll Smith books:
- Prepare to Win
- Tune to Win
- Engineer to Win

Some of the info is not relevant to your car, but, good reading anyway. Also, on the...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-19-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,515
Posted By GUMBALL

Possible the best person to ask is Mark at 928...

Possible the best person to ask is Mark at 928 International. He campaigned a 928 successfully in the IMSA series.

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Forum: 928 Forum
01-15-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,416
Posted By GUMBALL

In every car that I have prepared, I have always...

In every car that I have prepared, I have always used the appropriate anti-seize. Then tightened them with a torque wrench to an adjusted setting.
That includes cast iron as well as several types...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-04-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 731
Posted By GUMBALL

Other alternative - find a muffler shop that has...

Other alternative - find a muffler shop that has a bender, get them to fab a new one
Forum: 928 Forum
12-19-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 882
Posted By GUMBALL

I have dealt with Richard Andrade...

I have dealt with Richard Andrade (electronikrepair@earthlink.net) with several ECUs
He normally has an exchange service.

Everything he has done for me works like new.

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Forum: 928 Forum
12-19-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,178
Posted By GUMBALL

I just had a similar problem - when driving, the...

I just had a similar problem - when driving, the odd time the gauge needle would go to "full hot" (first time nearly caused a major cardiac event) then return to "normal"
I checked the wiring...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-06-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,100
Posted By GUMBALL

Greg has helped me numerous times with answers to...

Greg has helped me numerous times with answers to my questions.

Always clear, concise and direct.

THANK YOU Greg :thumbup:
Forum: 928 Forum
12-05-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,963
Posted By GUMBALL

Information sites

Congratulations on your purchase, Welcome to the Club :bigbye:

Here are a couple of sites that provide useful info:

Porsche 928 S4 GT GTS (livedsl.nl) (http://jenniskens.livedsl.nl/)

Porsche...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-16-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By GUMBALL

Thank you for the reply. Primarily normal...

Thank you for the reply.
Primarily normal bi-annual service - change oil and filters, A/C service, etc.

But also, someone capable of checking timing belt tension, flex-plate pre-load, and...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-14-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By GUMBALL

Portland Oregon service

Attempting to find a service shop that is comfortable and experienced in 928s in the Portland area.
(or anywhere relatively close ??)

There are numerous Porsche and "Euro car" service shops here,...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-03-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 904
Posted By GUMBALL

Does anyone use the addition of Water Wetter (or...

Does anyone use the addition of Water Wetter (or something similar) ??

I have used that in race cars as a water pump lube as well as a corrosion inhibitor, and been very happy with the results.
...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-29-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,109
Posted By GUMBALL

I have used Wurth HHS-K aerosol grease on all the...

I have used Wurth HHS-K aerosol grease on all the locks, keys etc. It comes out of the can a thin liquid, then congeals. Tiny amount is all that is needed. And, as such the dust/grime accumulation...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-30-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By GUMBALL

Thank You. the sender has 2 leads, and I...

Thank You.
the sender has 2 leads, and I already checked the sender for continuity as well as ground.
Forum: 928 Forum
07-29-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By GUMBALL

I do appreciate all the replies. And I do...

I do appreciate all the replies.
And I do appreciate the reply from "Speedtoys" (Thank You) regarding the heat sink and air cooling at the drain plug location - that makes the most sense.

Permit...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-28-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By GUMBALL

I merely installed this sender to monitor temp,...

I merely installed this sender to monitor temp, but was confused by the readings. I picked that as the simplest location. I have no inclination to begin an engineering project, and I am happy if...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-22-2023, 03:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By GUMBALL

. Thank You. Your explanations make the most...

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Thank You.
Your explanations make the most sense.
I installed this gauge merely as a monitor. (I have no intentions of beginning an engineering project)
Now that I have a better understanding...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-22-2023, 03:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By GUMBALL

Oh, my. What an eloquent reply. so . . . which...

Oh, my. What an eloquent reply.
so . . . which numbers fail to meet your approval ??
it seems that you skipped the part about my testing the gauge/sender for accuracy, prior to installation.
BUT,...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-21-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By GUMBALL

. Speed of gauge reaction is not critical. As...

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Speed of gauge reaction is not critical.
As posted, I checked gauge accuracy prior to installation.
From above replies, it appears that it is not a “gauge problem” but a sensor location issue....
Forum: 928 Forum
07-21-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,140
Posted By GUMBALL

I do that with all gauges that I have ever...

I do that with all gauges that I have ever installed.
Again, does anyone know if there an available port on the oil filter housing or the thermostat housing that may accept a temp sender ??
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