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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-04-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 77,255
Posted By Bill.e1

A couple comments- hopefully useful and...

A couple comments- hopefully useful and relatively accurate.

Pulling vacuum isn't the best way to check for leaks. 30 inches of mercury is about 15 psi, 750 mm of mercury (mm Hg) or 1 Bar. R12...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-26-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 947
Posted By Bill.e1

Frexe, An 11/16 hex wrench is .688 across the...

Frexe,
An 11/16 hex wrench is .688 across the flats compared to .670 for 17mm. This may still grab even thought the 17 won't. If possible, use an impact wrench- this loosens stuck threads better...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-02-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By Bill.e1

I am not using the turbo Konis. I bought them as...

I am not using the turbo Konis. I bought them as part of a package- two struts, "yellow dot" turbo springs, and top strut mounts. I had one iffy top mount and the springs would be a nice, although...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-02-2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By Bill.e1

Strut comparison pictures

I'm about 2/3 through my 86 NA's front end. I've been gathering 86 turbo parts for a while- plan was to redo front end and upgrade brakes all at once. Unfortunately, fate stepped in as the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-08-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By Bill.e1

High NOx and HC with low CO is typical for a...

High NOx and HC with low CO is typical for a single cylinder misfire or leaky injector. The computer sees the raw fuel, thinks you are rich, and trims the fuel. How long before it runs crappy? It...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-08-2007, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 735
Posted By Bill.e1

Oops, never mind. You mentioned it in the...

Oops, never mind. You mentioned it in the original post.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-08-2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 735
Posted By Bill.e1

Another thought- the smooth balance shaft belt...

Another thought- the smooth balance shaft belt idler should not touch the belt. If it does, it will whine something fierce. I set mine with about 1 mm clearance and so far so good.
Bill
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-20-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,215
Posted By Bill.e1

Welding exhausts is dirty, dangerous work. Most...

Welding exhausts is dirty, dangerous work. Most pipes are galvanized. Depostis in used pipe can be some nasty stuff. Be careful.

I have a Hobart 135. I also have a torch and a TIG I've never...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-19-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By Bill.e1

Rennlist save the day

It has beem a bit cold in Minnesota the last few weeks- most mornings started below 0F. The '86 944 would hesitate/ cut out a few times from cold start then clean up and run. Finally, one night at...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-12-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By Bill.e1

The cam isn't warped. The issue is alignment. A...

The cam isn't warped. The issue is alignment. A warped head is bent and the bend effects everything. Not a big deal on a small block Chevy with stud mounted lifters. However, overhead cam motors...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-09-2006, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By Bill.e1

Darwin, I live in Minnesota- Northwest Twin...

Darwin,
I live in Minnesota- Northwest Twin City suburbs. True to Mr. Murphy, I've not seen snow since the tires were mounted.

I have used Blizzaks for years but got a better deal on the X-Ice...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-03-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By Bill.e1

Ready for winter

944 + painted cookie cutters + Michelin X-Ice =

Der Eisenpanzer
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-20-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,367
Posted By Bill.e1

Sysgen, At steady state the "Barn door" is...

Sysgen,
At steady state the "Barn door" is mostly open, it is kept open by the mass of the air hitting the door. However, whenevery you ask for more air and the door is relatively closed, initial...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-20-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,367
Posted By Bill.e1

In cars with the "barn door" air flow meter,...

In cars with the "barn door" air flow meter, increasing engine speed will always lag throttle opening. It's a physics thing.

The throttle plate does not control airflow in these cars, the barn...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-18-2006, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,494
Posted By Bill.e1

Mark, Sorry, poor choice of words. The temp is...

Mark,
Sorry, poor choice of words. The temp is lower but, as Mark states, it is not due to cooling.
Bill
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-17-2006, 01:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,494
Posted By Bill.e1

Setting the idle speed up a bit would help...

Setting the idle speed up a bit would help although I'm not sure it's legal in CA- you may have to disable the idle control cicruit.

I'd take the car with the repair manual to an independent...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-17-2006, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Bill.e1

Timing belt tensioner surprise

This weekend I changed my 86 944's timing and balance shaft belt. I was a bit surprised to find a spring loaded tensioner inside the cover. I thought these weren't installed untill 88.

Anyone...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-17-2006, 12:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,467
Posted By Bill.e1

I've run Bridgestone for years- most recently the...

I've run Bridgestone for years- most recently the 950 Potenza. Overall I've been very happy with them. I tried a set of Dunlop SP's on an Acura. They had good grip dry and wet but weren't as...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-11-2006, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By Bill.e1

Beeg, Tinny rattles usually require tin as part...

Beeg,
Tinny rattles usually require tin as part of the source plus contact and relative motion. The two most likely sources are brakes and exhaust. Try touching the brakes and/or pulling the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-30-2006, 07:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,226
Posted By Bill.e1

TD, I'd look at high-V side of ignition....

TD,
I'd look at high-V side of ignition. Cracked dizzy cap, bad wires, etc. If your car burped antifreeze, it can kill the plug wires.

My 944 had similar issues one eventing. I was sure it had...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-20-2006, 09:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,689
Posted By Bill.e1

Andrew, I'm late to this thread so this may not...

Andrew,
I'm late to this thread so this may not be useful. You mentioned that, when you disconnect the vacuum to the FPR, you hear air hissing. You (?) compared the sound to disconnecting the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-20-2006, 12:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,747
Posted By Bill.e1

Here is a word document (Split in half and...

Here is a word document (Split in half and missing a couple pictures to meet the upload size limit) I assembled after converting my 944 to 134a. It addresses the high side connector for my 86. I...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-07-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Bill.e1

My daughter went on a mission trip to WV around...

My daughter went on a mission trip to WV around that time to clean up after a flood. She spent her time shoveling "poo mud" out of houses. I don't know anything about this car but the time, damage,...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-24-2006, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 366
Posted By Bill.e1

Ubercooper, True winter tires have to be driven...

Ubercooper,
True winter tires have to be driven to be believed. My wife and both of my daughters run Blizzaks. Two have ws50's and the latest set are Revo's. The q- rated Blizzaks have microcell...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-03-2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,461
Posted By Bill.e1

Water-air intercoolers are more common with...

Water-air intercoolers are more common with mid/rear engine- not much cooling-friendly real estate near the motor. Water-air keeps intake volume down which can help throttle response.
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