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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-06-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,962
Posted By AKCJ

Common problem on the 83's. On my (and I believe...

Common problem on the 83's. On my (and I believe most) car it was a bad connection at one of the main connectors behind the fuse panel. It over heats and quits making a good connection. I fixed mine...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-20-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,436
Posted By AKCJ

The way I read his post is that the "new" FPR...

The way I read his post is that the "new" FPR that he put on a year ago was suspected of leaking so he put the old one back on since the "new" one didn't help.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-13-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,589
Posted By AKCJ

Thanks! It was my browser I think - Firefox was...

Thanks! It was my browser I think - Firefox was not displaying the "Purchase" box? So I tried it on my phone.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-01-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,589
Posted By AKCJ

I've been trying to buy one of the pump prime...

I've been trying to buy one of the pump prime relays for awhile. No response at his web site. Hopefully he'll be back soon.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-31-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,493
Posted By AKCJ

check the dme relay - that's what cause my car to...

check the dme relay - that's what cause my car to shut off one morning on the way to work.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-29-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,131
Posted By AKCJ

AFM - barn door, sliding contact Speed & Ref...

AFM - barn door, sliding contact
Speed & Ref sensors - wire connectors
Wiring Connections - at the AFM, Coil, fuse panel, grounds, etc.
Relay - DME Relay
DME - bad solder connections
Ignition...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-29-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 761
Posted By AKCJ

This has been of FR Wilks site for a long time. ...

This has been of FR Wilks site for a long time. FR is one of the original 944 innovators. I'm pretty sure his site is something like: the944.com

On my 83 I've never had said idle problem so I...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-26-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,664
Posted By AKCJ

What year is your car? The wiring changes...

What year is your car? The wiring changes depending on the year.

If the problem started after changing the steering wheel that's probably where to look. Pull the wheel back off and check for...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-23-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,255
Posted By AKCJ

After 30 years I figured it was worth it to send...

After 30 years I figured it was worth it to send them to WH while I had them off for AOS seal replacement. The thing about sending them in is that you get the printout of before and after. I felt...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-24-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,221
Posted By AKCJ

bum - No, he was not kidding about the DME relay....

bum - No, he was not kidding about the DME relay. Carry a spare, you won't be sorry.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-10-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,347
Posted By AKCJ

I stayed with the 215/16R15's. Did a lot of...

I stayed with the 215/16R15's. Did a lot of research. The best research tool ended up being The Tire Rack comparison tool but it works best if you look at the numbers that are most important to...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-09-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,738
Posted By AKCJ

Sounds like fun. I know almost nothing about...

Sounds like fun. I know almost nothing about rallycross.

I've read that people who run without balance shafts may want to beef up the oil pickup in the oil pan.

I don't get running w/o a sway...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-08-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,863
Posted By AKCJ

TDC on compression stroke? Also, check the plug...

TDC on compression stroke?
Also, check the plug at the AFM.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-24-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 715
Posted By AKCJ

No need to feel bad about posting. Your...

No need to feel bad about posting.

Your symptoms seem to show a problem with the starting system.

Bad or low battery
Bad connections
Bad (worn out) starter
Bad alternator

Clean the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-16-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 26,177
Posted By AKCJ

I wasn't able to get the crank bolt off without...

I wasn't able to get the crank bolt off without the flywheel lock (engine in the car).

With the engine out, there's probably a way to hold the flywheel by bolting on a pc of angle or something?
...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-16-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By AKCJ

I think the throttle plate restricts the intake -...

I think the throttle plate restricts the intake - which gives you a low number.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-26-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 669
Posted By AKCJ

When my dash lights quit so did my tail lights...

When my dash lights quit so did my tail lights and most of the exterior marker lights. Turned out to be a common problem with the early (or early early?) cars. The solution involved finding and...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-26-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,407
Posted By AKCJ

Probably couldn't duplicate that car for 10K, but...

Probably couldn't duplicate that car for 10K, but I would have to say that does not make it worth 10k.
OTOH I over paid for my car and have never really regretted it. For the right owner, that car...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-30-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,233
Posted By AKCJ

Since I already had a fuel pressure guage, I...

Since I already had a fuel pressure guage, I ended up making an adapter by cutting off a pc of 1" round aluminum bar stock and drilling and tapping it for the correct thread size on both ends.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-10-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By AKCJ

MooreBoost. Note that I said "Maybe" regarding...

MooreBoost. Note that I said "Maybe" regarding shifting on the fly sans clutch. I know these cars are hard to shift that way. I would do it but I couldn't recommend it for everyone. I've had to...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-10-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 607
Posted By AKCJ

It's probably the clutch but I would want to know...

It's probably the clutch but I would want to know if the tranny and diff still worked. I would start it in first gear, second gear, and reverse to confirm they work. Maybe start in second then...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-13-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,858
Posted By AKCJ

Did you ever get it on? In your first post...

Did you ever get it on?

In your first post you mentioned "freezing the cap overnight". Wouldn't that make the size of the cap shrink? Thereby making it more difficult to get on? Maybe you could...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-31-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,838
Posted By AKCJ

Just turned 80,000 on my 83.

Just turned 80,000 on my 83.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-09-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,521
Posted By AKCJ

If your battery is not good you can fight a...

If your battery is not good you can fight a problem like this endlessly. Make sure the battery is fully charged or better yet charge it and take it in to get it tested. Or replace with known good...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-26-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,692
Posted By AKCJ

While working on a White steam car this spring a...

While working on a White steam car this spring a guy showed me how to anneal copper washers. It wasn't an oil drain plug but the same idea. The copper washers that you buy often are hard copper and...
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