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Forum: 928 Forum
03-17-2023, 12:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,372
Posted By PCARUSA

That’s an impressive amount of hardware! Maybe...

That’s an impressive amount of hardware!
Maybe you could do an exchange program especially for the fasteners. Say somebody sends you a bag of various nuts, bolts, washers, clips etc. (already...
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02-24-2023, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 443
Posted By PCARUSA

Hi Rob, The picture looks correct but I...

Hi Rob,

The picture looks correct but I believe the big chamfer on the cage, the groove on the outer hub and the small ‘boss ring’ all point towards the center of the axle shaft. The ‘boss ring’...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-23-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 443
Posted By PCARUSA

Clocking of Star Fitting

When you remove the ‘Star’ fitting(s) on the end of the axle they have to be reinstalled in relation to each other. The spline has 28 teeth and the star fittings have 6 slots for the balls. You have...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-18-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,358
Posted By PCARUSA

I saw a thing somewhere on TV or YouTube not too...

I saw a thing somewhere on TV or YouTube not too long ago about accident investigators looking at the seat belts. I guess once they get 'used' there are telltale signs that show up to the trained...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-13-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 451
Posted By PCARUSA

Just FYI from the Stoptech website: DOT 3...

Just FYI from the Stoptech website:

DOT 3 AND DOT 4 brake fluids are ether based and are hygroscopic in nature - i.e. they absorb water vapor. As the braking system in not quite airtight, a...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-13-2015, 01:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,474
Posted By PCARUSA

After you disassemble your front shock assemblies...

After you disassemble your front shock assemblies you might want to replace the 'shock cover'. It's a plastic piece and it's very common for them to be cracked or broken.
I know the part no. is: ...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-09-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,022
Posted By PCARUSA

I live in Los Angeles and when I have to have a...

I live in Los Angeles and when I have to have a smog check (every two years) I know they do a visual on my air pump. Also they check my fuel cap to see if there is a gasket there. I always have to...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-09-2015, 12:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,405
Posted By PCARUSA

I just did mine today and I used ACE Hardware...

I just did mine today and I used ACE Hardware #51277 3/8 X 3/8 'Narrow Gap Rubber Tape'. It comes in a 10 ft. roll but you only need around 20 inches. It worked perfect. If anyone needs some let me...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-04-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,260
Posted By PCARUSA

I have the Proxes T1R's on my Jag XKR and they...

I have the Proxes T1R's on my Jag XKR and they are excellent tires. Stick to the road great and super quiet.
I think they have been superseded by the T1S series. They look cool too. I might go with...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-26-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,764
Posted By PCARUSA

That is true danglerb. They do continually break...

That is true danglerb. They do continually break off as you use them. They are small and sharp and can make a little mess. They can irritate your skin if your not careful.
Forum: 928 Forum
01-26-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,375
Posted By PCARUSA

I think they were used only one time - at the...

I think they were used only one time - at the factory when they were making your car. My drivers side rusted out and broke off near the manifold. I didn't notice the exhaust smell until I removed...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-26-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 19,764
Posted By PCARUSA

There is a great little tool that I use to clean...

There is a great little tool that I use to clean electrical connections with. It is made for spot sanding paint chips. It is called 'PrepPen' and is made/distributed? by Pro Motorcar Products. Once...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-23-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By PCARUSA

That is a beautiful blue. Nice job. I would...

That is a beautiful blue. Nice job.
I would probably stick with silver wheels. Sometimes people select gold
wheels if they have a tan interior.
Forum: 928 Forum
01-22-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,432
Posted By PCARUSA

You might want to check out California Car Cover...

You might want to check out California Car Cover in the San Fernando Valley. They have a lot to select from and custom made.
www.calcarcover.com

No affiliation...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-20-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,827
Posted By PCARUSA

FWIW: I just watched 'Motorweek' the other...

FWIW:

I just watched 'Motorweek' the other night and this is what they said about the Continental tires on the 2015 Mercedes C class:

'The biggest hindrance to our handling fun was our test...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-20-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,801
Posted By PCARUSA

I'm sad to say I don't know her name. It was from...

I'm sad to say I don't know her name. It was from a professional photo shoot a few years ago but I don't know where. I snagged the photo from porsche-mania.com. I think it was the only 928 pic they...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-19-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,801
Posted By PCARUSA

My digital clock is dead too. I took it apart...

My digital clock is dead too. I took it apart yesterday and it seems pretty simple. There is a 47uF electrolytic capacitor that I will replace (same ones used in the cruise control board) and I will...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-17-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 670
Posted By PCARUSA

Yes the board is dipped in conformal coating for...

Yes the board is dipped in conformal coating for protection. I would remove the coating wherever you want to re-solder. I use a fiberglass 'paint touch up' pen for the small areas. Not sure what I...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-15-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By PCARUSA

Yes -it's for a sheet metal screw, lock washer?...

Yes -it's for a sheet metal screw, lock washer? and flat washer?.
PN's 900.187.010, 900.951.003.02 and 999.704.157.40 respectively.
Forum: 928 Forum
01-09-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,045
Posted By PCARUSA

Also before you install the hatch receiver insert...

Also before you install the hatch receiver insert make sure you get all the broken plastic pieces out of the
bottom of the opening. Sometimes they're hard to see.
Forum: 928 Forum
01-07-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,630
Posted By PCARUSA

21 gage = 0.0285 inches 22 gage = 0.0253 inches...

21 gage = 0.0285 inches
22 gage = 0.0253 inches
23 gage = 0.0226 inches
Forum: 928 Forum
12-25-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,322
Posted By PCARUSA

I just redid my rear spoiler and the two rubber...

I just redid my rear spoiler and the two rubber rings on my flag mirrors last week. I got a tube of Dow Corning 111 'valve' grease and worked it into the surface with my finger and let it soak in for...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-23-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,177
Posted By PCARUSA

I'm looking to upgrade my charger and I'm...

I'm looking to upgrade my charger and I'm thinking about getting a 'Noco Genius Wicked Smart' charger. Looking at either a model G1100 or G3500. It seems to be pretty trick. Anybody use one of those...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-12-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5,716
Views: 459,152
Posted By PCARUSA

Hi Rob, When you get a chance could you check...

Hi Rob,
When you get a chance could you check on my 1986.5 928?

VIN: WPOJB0921GS861771
Forum: 928 Forum
12-09-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By PCARUSA

Thanks for sharing. Super cool. When you said...

Thanks for sharing. Super cool.
When you said 'dd' you meant 'daily driver'? Even more cool.
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