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Forum: 928 Forum
04-26-2023, 01:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 808
Posted By Fly911

I'm running 7.5x17ET55 with 225/50-17 and...

I'm running 7.5x17ET55 with 225/50-17 and 9x17ET47 (Cup 1 wheels) with 15mm rear spacers (effectively making them ET32) with no issues. The fronts are tight, though....
The 993 fronts are just 7",...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-22-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,946
Posted By Fly911

It looks like the most of us agree that the 20W50...

It looks like the most of us agree that the 20W50 grade with high ZDDP is the correct oil for our beloved cars. When it comes to the brand, I believe it's more a "religion" with strong believes,...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-21-2023, 01:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,946
Posted By Fly911

I did my research, and today I bought 15 quarts...

I did my research, and today I bought 15 quarts of Valvoline VR1 20W50 with high ZDDP. $36.69 at O'Reilly Auto Parts per 5qt bottle. ...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-18-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,508
Posted By Fly911

Correction, it's www.vintagecarleds.com... They...

Correction, it's www.vintagecarleds.com...
They have HI and LO beam, just like the originals, and the lenses have the correct optics for not blinding oncoming cars.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-17-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,508
Posted By Fly911

New LED Head Lights for 928

My 928 had sealed beam "candles", and driving in the dark was a challenge... I have looked at various LEDs for the 7" US head lights, and even if both pricing and light strength looked good, the...
Forum: For Sale Ads - (Member to Member FS/WTB/Free)
01-22-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 179
Posted By Fly911

I have a set of original 993 GT3 seats, see my...

I have a set of original 993 GT3 seats, see my for sale ad here or on Pelican Forum. PM me!
Forum: For Sale Ads - (Member to Member FS/WTB/Free)
01-22-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By Fly911

Original 996 GT3 Seats

I have a set of two original Porsche/Recaro GT3 seats with OEM sliders in very good condition for sale. The seats are Savanna Beige, I bought them new from Porsche in 2007 for my 996. These are the...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-13-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By Fly911

I have had problems with all the electrical...

I have had problems with all the electrical motors (wipers, sunroof, seats, windows) in my 1985 S3. The motors needed to be cleaned. For your sunroof motor, take it apart, remove rust and dirt from...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-11-2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By Fly911

I have a 1985 S3 with the two bolt pattern...

I have a 1985 S3 with the two bolt pattern (rather than the three bolt on S4 and newer)... Are the two lower bolt holes on the three hole layout in the same position as the two bolt layout? If so,...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-05-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,701
Posted By Fly911

1985 Brake Upgrade...?

What calipers would fit my '85 928S? I just saw a set of 964 front calipers on Pelican for $200... Will they fit on a 1985 928? Porsche used the same calipers on several different models, what brakes...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-07-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By Fly911

So since my ISV is new, does that mean that the...

So since my ISV is new, does that mean that the driving circuit in the LH ECU is burned out?
Before I changed the ISV, the old one was making a crazy clanking noise, like it was opening and closing...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-07-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By Fly911

I managed to pinch the rubber hose from the ISV...

I managed to pinch the rubber hose from the ISV with a long and thin pair of pliers, and the idle dropped from 1400 to 800. I will take the ISV out and check it, maybe adjust the spring load in the...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-05-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 941
Posted By Fly911

Since I got my '85 928S about 14 months ago, I...

Since I got my '85 928S about 14 months ago, I have tried to find the source of my high idle (1400 rpm on warm engine). So based on this thread I took out the charcoal canister, disconnected items...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-29-2022, 12:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,309
Posted By Fly911

Flat Plane Crank in a 928 V8...???

I have had my 1985 928S 5L 32V 4Cam 5-speed for about 14 months, and coming from high revving flat sixes with 80 to way over 100 horsepower per liter displacement, I find the 928 V8 kind of dull......
Forum: 928 Forum
03-14-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By Fly911

Thanks Don and all! It was a fun event at your...

Thanks Don and all! It was a fun event at your garage, and good to get the car on the lift to discover all the things I didn't know about... LOL

What about a 928 country back road trip this...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-08-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,074
Posted By Fly911

Thanks Chuck and thanks Roger for a fantastic...

Thanks Chuck and thanks Roger for a fantastic weekend in Marble Falls! This is my first 928 event, I got my 928 in February this year. Being new to the 928 community (but not to Porsche, I have had 7...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-18-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,036
Posted By Fly911

Turning the idle bypass screw has no effect......

Turning the idle bypass screw has no effect... Open or close. I will take the intake runners off (again...), and try to use dual gaskets and sealant. The supposedly better metal gaskets are out of...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-18-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,036
Posted By Fly911

High Idle, Not Vacuum Leak...???

My 1985 is running at 1400rpm on idle, warm engine. I have had the entire intake off numerous times, changed every hose and vacuum line, checked every vacuum component, changed intake runner gaskets...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-22-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By Fly911

1985 928S Lights Questions...

The auxiliary high beam lights in the front bumper are not working. Bulbs (H3) are OK, fuse (#33) is OK. I can hear the relay clicking. The pop up high/low beams work. The light combination relay...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-05-2021, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Fly911

Thanks, Stan! I read through the MAF Adjust link...

Thanks, Stan! I read through the MAF Adjust link you sent, very interesting. I will try to follow Ken's procedure(s)...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-03-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Fly911

Starts, Idles and Dies...

Hello 928 gurus! I have trouble with my 1985 928S again. Took it for a 100+ miles trip last Sunday, car performed flawlessly. My Idle is still a bit high though, 1100rpm...
Took the car out...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-07-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,319
Posted By Fly911

I did a test set up of all 8 injectors, with the...

I did a test set up of all 8 injectors, with the fuel rails and powered from the LH control unit. Cranked up, and all (new 4-hole) 8 injectors sprayed a nice cone cloud of fuel.
So now that I have...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-04-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,319
Posted By Fly911

GT6ier, the timing doesn't change all of a...

GT6ier, the timing doesn't change all of a sudden... The timing is set in the EZF in a 3D ignition map. The two rotors and distributors don't just jump out of line... The engine ran for about 45...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-03-2021, 11:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,319
Posted By Fly911

Did an ignition and spark plug test, made a test...

Did an ignition and spark plug test, made a test set up where I could watch all 8 spark plugs while wife was cranking the engine. Healthy sparks on all 8. So that should eliminate the EZF and...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-03-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,319
Posted By Fly911

The old MAF is already sent back to 928sRus......

The old MAF is already sent back to 928sRus... And the new air intake temp sensor required non reversible mods to the filter housing...
I suggested to Roger at 928sRus that I wait until the next...
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