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07-03-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By Hawkeyes

I had the same problem, replaced both the...

I had the same problem, replaced both the 'in-tank' and 'primary' fuel pumps along with fuel filter. The fuel filter was dated 1994 & I could find no record that PO had ever changed it. It was...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-21-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,736
Posted By Hawkeyes

930 Wheel Installed in 89S4 - "PIC"

Here's a little brighter shot, blue dash, cashmere interior.

Mines a daily driver now, LOVE that fat wheel!

Hawk
Forum: 928 Forum
05-10-2008, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,630
Posted By Hawkeyes

Mine is Dove Blue - loved it the minute I saw it....

Mine is Dove Blue - loved it the minute I saw it. :)
Forum: 928 Forum
04-15-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,779
Posted By Hawkeyes

Thanks guys for your comments & suggestions. I...

Thanks guys for your comments & suggestions. I did not know about the viewing angle issue & don't know if the one I'm considering is an early or late model. I plan to call SW Audio tomorrow before...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-13-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,779
Posted By Hawkeyes

Porsche-Becker CDR 220 in a 928 S4????

I have an opportunity to buy a used Porsche-Becker CDR 220 coming out of a Boxter.

Have been told it will fit my '89 s4, but I'm not at all familiar with Becker (I've already replace the...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-12-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,229
Posted By Hawkeyes

87-91 Instrument Cluster Exploded View

Hi Keith,

Yeah, that was my worry - a bad board. Question is, what part is the "bad" part? In the exploded view below, it would appear to be 3, 4 or 7? Or 3 and 4 and 7?

#7 (Printed Circuit...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-12-2007, 03:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,229
Posted By Hawkeyes

What causes digital instrument panel to do this? (pics)

Every once in a while my '89 S4 instrument panel goes fubar - pics 1 & 2 are representative. (Sorry for poor quality, took it with my cell)

When I shut off the car, wait for instrument panel...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-12-2007, 03:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Hawkeyes

Enzo, Heehee...I'm not qualified to say - I...

Enzo,

Heehee...I'm not qualified to say - I just saw the taillights and chrome headlight rims.

On the other hand, a personalized license plate reading "4 SPENCE" is a pretty good clue, n'est...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-12-2007, 12:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 279
Posted By Hawkeyes

OB Spotted in Burnsville, MN

Came out of Byerly's in Burnsville (off CR42) last Sunday & spotted an OB in the parking lot. Dark blue, rough interior, collector license plate: "4 Spence"

Anyone here?

Hawk
Forum: 928 Forum
09-22-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,223
Posted By Hawkeyes

Jim, I have used and recommended an...

Jim,

I have used and recommended an application called 'Get Data Back' by Runtime (http://www.runtime.org/).

You can download a trial copy & see if it will recover the data. If so, you have to...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-21-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By Hawkeyes

Why Does My Engine Surge on Warm Start?

On cold start my 89 S4 cranks right up, idles evenly until warmup begins, then settles right down.

On a warm start, usually after sitting an hour or two, the engine engages, surges up a couple...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-13-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,312
Posted By Hawkeyes

Hi Jim, How often and/or under what...

Hi Jim,

How often and/or under what operating conditions? PO had mine done 3 years, 15k miles ago.

Thanks,
Hawk
Forum: 928 Forum
09-11-2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,294
Posted By Hawkeyes

My car's PO had the external fuel pump replaced...

My car's PO had the external fuel pump replaced at 72k due to no-start condition - new pump was OEM Bosch. At 94k, while in for A/C repairs, a different shop made a notation on the bill that the...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-10-2007, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By Hawkeyes

I'll send you the one I took out of my '89 S4. I...

I'll send you the one I took out of my '89 S4. I replaced it with one from 928 Int. 'cuz I thought mine was bad. Made no difference at all in the fuel gauge function; new (used) one looked in about...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-27-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,035
Posted By Hawkeyes

Hi Roger, When we spoke last, I believe I...

Hi Roger,
When we spoke last, I believe I mentioned Schaeffer Oil as an alternative to the other 15w50 or 20w50 oils that are available. They've been around for over 100 years, selling high grade...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-23-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,723
Posted By Hawkeyes

Update - Front Caliper Rebuild

Ok, now have calipers back in Baby Blue & driving! WooHoo. The saga got a bit complicated (why am I not surprised). The earlier version (thru mid '89) caliper piston & seals are over twice the...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-23-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 795
Posted By Hawkeyes

Here's a 930s wheel installed on a new Budd dash...

Here's a 930s wheel installed on a new Budd dash & pod.
Forum: 928 Forum
08-22-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By Hawkeyes

Thanks Bill, good suggestions. I found...

Thanks Bill, good suggestions. I found Beck/Arnley ignition stuff at my local Advance Auto - looks exactly like OE Bosch & since they had it in stock I bought. I'll try the copper plugs, they had...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-22-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,642
Posted By Hawkeyes

Hmmmmmm....mine is about $12 per mile. Maybe I'm...

Hmmmmmm....mine is about $12 per mile. Maybe I'm having too much fun wrenching (not wenching-my wife is happier :)) & need to drive it more?

Lets see; driving vs. wrenching - does anyone else...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-20-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By Hawkeyes

89 S4 Cap & Rotor - Need to Replace?

Car is running fine, in town mileage around 10-12 (heavy foot, lots of BWAAHHH).

PO installed new Beru wires and Bosch Plus4 plugs 20k miles ago. Wires are good and plugs a little fouled (more...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-13-2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,316
Posted By Hawkeyes

Dove Blue

Dove Blue
Forum: 928 Forum
08-07-2007, 03:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 484
Posted By Hawkeyes

It's not a salvage title...update on eBay...

It's not a salvage title...update on eBay listing:

Question & Answer
Answered On Aug-06-07
Q: Why does it have a Salvage title?
A: THIS CAR HAS A CLEAN...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-04-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,723
Posted By Hawkeyes

fraggle, Pelican carries both old and new...

fraggle,

Pelican carries both old and new and in-between. They just have them listed incorrectly in their catalog. The correct kit is shown as an '88, 36mm and 44mm - around $100 per caliper. ...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-02-2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,723
Posted By Hawkeyes

Bill, you are the MAN! Now the problem is...

Bill, you are the MAN! Now the problem is obvious - the Porsche Nazi's did it to me again! :grr: I mean, how could I be so uninformed as to simply believe that my 1989 model would take parts...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-02-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,723
Posted By Hawkeyes

S4 Front Caliper Rebuild Problem (pics)!

Front inner pads were wearing less than outer by about a third, looked to be a sticky caliper piston(s) issue. I ordered the repair kits from Pelican, only supplier I could find that carried Brembo...
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