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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-05-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By majhopper

My neighbor was involved ;) Possible.

My neighbor was involved ;) Possible.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-05-2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By majhopper

94 968 - No start after batt swap

I don't know much about these cars, all my car time was sunk into my 928.

This car has been trouble free with regular maintenance done by a local shop since we bought it. I can't afford that shop...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-04-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,670
Posted By majhopper

94 968 - vacuum canister near battery

While replacing the battery on our 94 968, I seem to have broken the nipple on the vacuum canister behind the battery. I have a no start now - is this the reason? I need to use the car NOW. Can I...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-21-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 29,525
Posted By majhopper

I just checked mine and am happy to report that...

I just checked mine and am happy to report that both clips are solidly rusted into place.
Forum: 928 Forum
06-21-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By majhopper

The Porsche Company's love for the 928?

The Porsche Company's love for the 928?
Forum: 928 Forum
06-21-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By majhopper

Man, I would not trust that line any more unless...

Man, I would not trust that line any more unless it's brand new. I just went through removing and cleaning my tank, which led to replacing all fuel lines based on what I encountered.
Forum: 928 Forum
06-18-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By majhopper

Turned out to be a dirty turn signal stalk. ...

Turned out to be a dirty turn signal stalk.

I swapped for the one out of my parts car, which turned out to be even less functional. Now four sets of symptoms, with 2 Warning Flasher Switches and...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-14-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,343
Posted By majhopper

With stock ghetto wheels, oh boy!

With stock ghetto wheels, oh boy!
Forum: 928 Forum
06-14-2009, 03:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 847
Posted By majhopper

I was going through some ville in a rented Opal...

I was going through some ville in a rented Opal diesel, near Roquefort FR, and a gigantic farm machine came down "Main St." at me. The farmer seemed completely at ease as we passed with no more than...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-13-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By majhopper

Mrmerlin, here is the thread I found about...

Mrmerlin, here is the thread I found about "frying" a WFS:

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/35423-turn-sognal-and-hazard-lights-inop.html?highlight=hazard

It tracks with my experience, as...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-13-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By majhopper

Mrmerlin, I did find the loose wiring - on...

Mrmerlin,

I did find the loose wiring - on the connector coming off harness at pod - the connector to the WFS. That was probably caused by myself during the first (clumsy) pod...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-13-2009, 06:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By majhopper

Warning Flasher Switch - Fried, but how, exactly?

I removed my instrument pod some months ago while chasing a flaky oil pressure indicator. Re-installed and everything was OK. Two weeks ago I lost my turn signals and Hazards. I would get only a...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-10-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 22,161
Posted By majhopper

Glad you're OK

Glad you're ok. Sorry about your car.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41YCD8805YL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Amazon.com 14.95

Two years ago I gave one of these for every car owned by family...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-06-2009, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By majhopper

Two birds, one stone

Wife: "Why don't you finish my mantel before starting another *^$^*&ing car project?"

I think it could work, polished up with the lights and bumpers installed. Not all are as enthused as myself...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-04-2009, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 880
Posted By majhopper

Mine torn too. Have put replacement way down on...

Mine torn too. Have put replacement way down on the list.
Forum: 928 Forum
06-04-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,052
Posted By majhopper

Fuel tank Contamination - 3 Fuel Pumps later...

Bought 86.5 at 100k _+ (odometer waiver).

Let it sit after TB/WP so that I could strip antother 86.5 for parts.

Wouldn't start, had spark, FP circuit etc, but not the buzzing bee of a worling...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-21-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,472
Posted By majhopper

I'll buy it if you rebuild my transmission. ...

I'll buy it if you rebuild my transmission.

86.5 slushbox
Forum: 928 Forum
03-21-2009, 02:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,364
Posted By majhopper

My wife has a 968 that we have maintained at a...

My wife has a 968 that we have maintained at a local shop. But it's getting to be about that time that I have to go from being prophylactic to actually doing some projects on it myself because shop...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-20-2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By majhopper

By inboard, do you mean the two gigantic bolts I...

By inboard, do you mean the two gigantic bolts I just found after posting this question? If so, then yes, I have found them but cannot remove them until tomorrow.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-20-2009, 01:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By majhopper

I may do that now just to cut my problem in half....

I may do that now just to cut my problem in half. The Special Tool for holding the transmission up when removing crossmember looks a little complicated though.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-20-2009, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By majhopper

Taking suspension and transmission out as a unit...

Taking suspension and transmission out as a unit - I shouldn't need to unbolt transmission from crossmember, should I? Arms are free.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-20-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 571
Posted By majhopper

86.5 Auto Transmission / Rear Suspension Removal

Code Enforcement has caught up with my backyard parts stash and I am forced to accellerate the parting of a wrecked 86.5. I have hit a snag in removing the rear suspension/transmission/torque tube as...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-07-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,881
Posted By majhopper

Update. I was trying to fix the horn (inop since...

Update. I was trying to fix the horn (inop since purchased) after changing out pods last night. My burgundy pod is a cracked mess, I had some wiring issues (reseating connectors can work miracles)...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-02-2007, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 685
Posted By majhopper

The only thing I'd lied about was my name. I'd...

The only thing I'd lied about was my
name. I'd told her I was Teddy Novak...
...so she couldn't track me down
if I got her pregnant.
---Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Forum: 928 Forum
06-24-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,230
Posted By majhopper

What tractor inspired the throttle linkage?

What tractor inspired the throttle linkage?
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