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02-18-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 845
Posted By Bertrand

Broken belt in Distributor? Easy to check: unplug...

Broken belt in Distributor? Easy to check: unplug the main one at the coil (flat sliding connector) and try to start the car on the slave only.
I can not remember which is which so you can try one...
Forum: 964 Forum
01-28-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,142
Posted By Bertrand

Check secondary distributor is working. It...

Check secondary distributor is working. It reminds me a bit of the problems I had when the belt broke in mine. To check it, engine stopped just remove the 12 V from the main ignition coil and try to...
Forum: 964 Forum
12-29-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By Bertrand

Mine does not fit on one side of the hard plastic...

Mine does not fit on one side of the hard plastic tube / rubber boot connection.
There must be a 1mm gap on that side.

It does not affect anything since I still have the electric blower sucking...
Forum: 964 Forum
09-28-2015, 03:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By Bertrand

Mine slams too. So I just accompany the movement...

Mine slams too. So I just accompany the movement of the top with my right hand for the landing to be smooth.
I you let it slam, chances are that at some point, cracks will appears in the paint at...
Forum: 964 Forum
08-08-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,048
Posted By Bertrand

Glad to know that Clarkson got a new job in...

Glad to know that Clarkson got a new job in advertisement.
He seems to recycle though:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xh59e0_clarkson-kills-porsche-911_auto
Forum: 964 Forum
06-20-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 108,901
Posted By Bertrand

From memory: I removed the front of the casing...

From memory: I removed the front of the casing from the main casing (losing the bottom clip in he process, I should have taped it to a string of masking tape first), then you can see the squirel...
Forum: 964 Forum
06-15-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 108,901
Posted By Bertrand

I put some drops of oil on the shaft with a cut...

I put some drops of oil on the shaft with a cut wire-hanger dipped in fluid bicycle oil (the kind you get in a small metal can with a conical nozzle). It worked.
So far 1 year without squeal.
Forum: 964 Forum
06-15-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 871
Posted By Bertrand

I did mine as jevvy964 said. It was impossible...

I did mine as jevvy964 said. It was impossible otherwise.
Forum: 964 Forum
06-02-2015, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,347
Posted By Bertrand

Hi Amchediak, These 964 are getting old so...

Hi Amchediak,

These 964 are getting old so there are roughly 3 type of owners today:
1- The racer/spirited enthusiast who has the skills, time and money to maintain it tip/top after each track...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-27-2015, 06:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By Bertrand

From my experience with a broken belt between...

From my experience with a broken belt between distributors:
With only one plug per cylinder it is not the same at all: 'Choked' comes to mind.
Easy to try, just remove the 12 V from one ignition...
Forum: 964 Forum
03-16-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,006
Posted By Bertrand

Good luck with the car Dave. Whatever happens...

Good luck with the car Dave.
Whatever happens with the car, in a few years there will be no regret for sharing such an adventure with the boys!
I'm pretty sure they may regret the car, but not the...
Forum: 964 Forum
02-11-2015, 04:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 33,769
Posted By Bertrand

I just checked the schematics: On models 1989 and...

I just checked the schematics: On models 1989 and 1989 only that wire should be Green/Yellow. It's violet on all models 1990-1993.
Forum: 964 Forum
01-30-2015, 05:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,231
Posted By Bertrand

It could also be the secondary distributor belt....

It could also be the secondary distributor belt. It's a quick check.
Forum: 964 Forum
11-19-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 976
Posted By Bertrand

> so I am thinking... if the blower is Ok , I...

> so I am thinking... if the blower is Ok , I would like to replace the resistor.

Why? If the fuse melted, then it is because there was too much current for that fuse.
- Was the fuse the correct...
Forum: 964 Forum
11-11-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,407
Posted By Bertrand

1999-2003 Boxster S. Not a 4 seater sorry. ...

1999-2003 Boxster S.

Not a 4 seater sorry.

As a 4 seater a w124 or w208 mercedes convertible (in 6 cylinders).
If no open top needed: Porsche 928, Ferrari 456 (check for the valve guides bill...
Forum: 964 Forum
09-01-2014, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By Bertrand

He won the Monte-Carlo in 1969, and competition...

He won the Monte-Carlo in 1969, and competition was there for sure:

http://www.ewrc-results.com/final.php?e=11645

(Larrousse, Van-Lennep, Barth, Todt (co-driver), Makkinen, Andruet, Mikkola,...
Forum: 964 Forum
06-25-2014, 04:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,161
Posted By Bertrand

One of those: ...

One of those:

https://www.google.com/search?q=tr4a+brg&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=XX2qU8HmJ4yM7Aa_-YHIDg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=2048&bih=1027

I am still tempted to get a TR6 sometimes. So easy...
Forum: 964 Forum
04-09-2014, 05:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By Bertrand

Aaaah the Alpine A110! That was ZE car when I was...

Aaaah the Alpine A110! That was ZE car when I was a kid in France (late 60's early 70's) they really embodied the Zeitgeist of rallying...

Alpine Story 73' - YouTube

(Andruet's co-driver was a...
Forum: 964 Forum
02-13-2014, 03:59 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 12,731
Posted By Bertrand

2 years ago m I stayed there: ...

2 years ago m I stayed there:

http://www.grandesetapes.fr/fr/Chateau-hotel-prieure/index.html

Not close but I was late (I booked in June). It was very nice. Great restaurant, large rooms,...
Forum: 964 Forum
10-17-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,337
Posted By Bertrand

You can also get some addresses on Ferrari,...

You can also get some addresses on Ferrari, Rolls/Bentley, or vintage muscle-cars forums. A GOOD panel beater / painter can do marvels on any car, be it a Yugo or a Bugatti.
Take your time, and get...
Forum: 964 Forum
07-10-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By Bertrand

Puzzling... I found that thread in the 993...

Puzzling...
I found that thread in the 993 section:
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/535637-diy-cab-top-front-latch-motor-replace.html
Maybe you can access it with the roof closed....
Forum: 964 Forum
07-09-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,520
Posted By Bertrand

Somehere about 2700 Eu. That includes the...

Somehere about 2700 Eu. That includes the maintenance and age / while you're there.
Not included are petrol, insurance and road tax.

I keep a very accurate tracking of the spending. I suppose you...
Forum: 964 Forum
05-29-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,318
Posted By Bertrand

The tyre pump connector should fit. As long as...

The tyre pump connector should fit. As long as the voltage is delivered to the plugged-in device, it's fine.
If you can not have the original tyre pump plugged and working, there is probably...
Forum: 964 Forum
04-19-2013, 03:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 729
Posted By Bertrand

Maybe use 'Left / Right' instead of...

Maybe use 'Left / Right' instead of 'Passenger/Driver': Cars in the UK have a different location for the passenger than that of Continental Europe and the Americas....
Forum: 964 Forum
02-26-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 32,565
Posted By Bertrand

You can measure the spades on the relay and buy...

You can measure the spades on the relay and buy something similar or a bit smaller. As long as it contacts and does not come loose, it's fine.
If you really want something neat, you can find a...
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