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Forum: 928 Forum
03-22-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By ColinB

I had this, drove me crazy. It was not in the...

I had this, drove me crazy. It was not in the consol at all-it was a faulty non-return valve in a vacuum line in the engine compartment, just ahead of the firewall at intake level. It's a short...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-24-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By ColinB

HBD en mooi bly Heinrich. Colin

HBD en mooi bly Heinrich.

Colin
Forum: 928 Forum
11-24-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 326
Posted By ColinB

SPANNER FS

JDS Porsche 'Spanner' diagnostic tester with connector cable. Used once. $400.
Will throw in a free belt tensioning tool. Also used once.

Please reply to xcolinbeardx@yahoo.co.uk
Forum: 928 Forum
11-08-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By ColinB

'Spanner' FS

JDS Porsche 'Spanner' diagnostic tester with instruction manual. Unused. Any offers? e-mail xcolinbeardx@yahoo.co.uk
Forum: 928 Forum
11-12-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,345
Posted By ColinB

First check the thermostat and gasket as others...

First check the thermostat and gasket as others have suggested. If that's not your problem consider this: I had the same symptoms on my '89 car. It would overheat within 5-10 minutes. Turned out the...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-08-2011, 02:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,420
Posted By ColinB

For Nicole re SLK

Hi Nicole
You might remember me from a few years back, I posted on this board for 6 years. I had an 89GT but wrote it off. It still hurts (emotionally) so don't ask.

Here in South Africa there...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-07-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By ColinB

Looking for Heinrich

Hi
I'm an ex-Rennlister trying to get in touch with Heinrich. I have some 928 stuff for sale. Can anybody kindly give me his e-mail address or ask him to contact me at xcolinbeardx@yahoo.co.uk.
...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-02-2008, 07:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By ColinB

Nay- definitely nay. Colin (still lurking) ...

Nay- definitely nay.

Colin (still lurking)
89GT- Dead, but no side mouldings.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-27-2008, 04:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 456
Posted By ColinB

Wow! Lots of good tips there guys. Thanks, I...

Wow!
Lots of good tips there guys. Thanks, I didn't expect to get that amount of response.

"That thing in my avatar" is called Thrust SSC. Current holder of the world absolute land speed record...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-26-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 456
Posted By ColinB

Well now Isn't that always the way. Just...

Well now
Isn't that always the way. Just discovered 944 Online! Any others??

Colin
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-26-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 456
Posted By ColinB

Suppliers

Hey guys. Some advice please.

I'm an ex 928-er and new to this board. Been lurking a little and I think I'm going to buy a 944 S2 (cabriolet).

The 928 people have what they call the "Big 3"...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-19-2008, 04:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By ColinB

Gentlemen Thank you all for your advice....

Gentlemen
Thank you all for your advice. Unfortunately the car turned out to be a 3litre cab with a retrofitted turbocharger. It also had evidence of poor bodywork repairs. Not something I would be...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-17-2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By ColinB

Thank you Richard. This one is advertised as a 3...

Thank you Richard. This one is advertised as a 3 litre which I assume is incorrect since I'm told that all the turbos were 2.5. I believe all the RHD turbo cabs went to the UK which makes this one,...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-16-2008, 03:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 391
Posted By ColinB

Turbo cabriolet info wanted.

Hello 944 bretheren. I'm a refugee from the 928 board seeking asylum over here since I wrote off my much loved 89GT last month. I'm in South Africa and although I might be able to get hold of a...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-01-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,677
Posted By ColinB

DESTROYED.

Crashed and destroyed my 89GT an hour ago. I'm fine but the car is not salvageable so this will be the last you hear from me. Thank you all for your support and encouragement through the years I've...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-05-2008, 05:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By ColinB

If you are talking about the main door seal, I...

If you are talking about the main door seal, I replaced my damaged left one with a used one by cutting through the bottom section and glueing it back together in situ. A 5-minute job and it's still...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-04-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 14,726
Posted By ColinB

EinAA Heinrich! Jammer man. Colin

EinAA Heinrich!
Jammer man.

Colin
Forum: 928 Forum
05-04-2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By ColinB

I'd be surprised if the temperature would go into...

I'd be surprised if the temperature would go into the red as a result of the flaps being closed. There may be more to it. Anyway it's a simple test to wire the flaps open again and go for a test...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-04-2008, 06:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,862
Posted By ColinB

Hello Nicole I was going to do the R134...

Hello Nicole
I was going to do the R134 conversion last January but I haven't had enough time at home to get it done yet. R12 is now banned in S Africa so I had my VW Microbus converted about 2...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-02-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 643
Posted By ColinB

Malcolm To get to the pump relays is not too...

Malcolm
To get to the pump relays is not too difficult. You have to remove the LF wheel and forward wheel arch splash panel. The panel is moulded to wrap around the pump. The relays are on top of...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-01-2008, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 493
Posted By ColinB

Yep Fuel tank breather is routed through the...

Yep
Fuel tank breather is routed through the canister. Eliminates fuel smell, (don't know if it eliminates the actual vapours though). The vacuum reservoir is the "egg-box" thing in bay behind the...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-30-2008, 06:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By ColinB

You can't be serious. This is a joke right? ...

You can't be serious. This is a joke right?
There are hundreds of parts that would have to be changed to make the RHD to LHD conversion work. Some of the more obvious are
Dash
Dash wiring
Consol...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-27-2008, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By ColinB

Definitely replace the cross brace. The "hot...

Definitely replace the cross brace. The "hot post" live terminal coveris a thin plastic shield that fits over the electrickery on the left of your picture. It's retained by the blue nut. I bought one...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-25-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 579
Posted By ColinB

I'd say you had a fortunate escape. Anyway, first...

I'd say you had a fortunate escape. Anyway, first loves never last, move on to better things.

Colin. 89GT.
Forum: 928 Forum
04-22-2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 669
Posted By ColinB

Ah, that would be one reason to bypass a working...

Ah, that would be one reason to bypass a working RDK of course. Never thought of that.

The RDK system displays a schematic diagram on the instrument panel warning bar to indicate which tyre has...
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