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06-21-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,195
Posted By krystar

WAY off? unless you're 180degrees off, it'll...

WAY off? unless you're 180degrees off, it'll prob mean bent valves.

get cam timing back on. then do compression test.
06-21-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,195
Posted By krystar

running the car w/o O2 isn't catastrophic. it...

running the car w/o O2 isn't catastrophic. it makes the DME go into dumb mode which usually means you're running richer than optimal.


have you checked fuel pressure at the rail? maybe FPR...
06-20-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,574
Posted By krystar

get 2 heavy-set (or fluffy if they like that term...

get 2 heavy-set (or fluffy if they like that term better) friends. have em sit on the car. impact top nut off.

:)
06-10-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By krystar

cause they're idiots heh i've seen it on...

cause they're idiots heh

i've seen it on ebay and craigslist that it's listed as a v6.


does it affect your premiums though....i don't think it does
06-03-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,060
Posted By krystar

BB should be "no way that's too loose" tension. ...

BB should be "no way that's too loose" tension. it's just a hair tighter than "whoah that skipped a tooth" tension
04-30-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,106
Posted By krystar

something else is off then. my early 8v has o2...

something else is off then. my early 8v has o2 unplugged and i still get high 20's mpg. i have a wideband o2 in place of the original o2 and i'm still reading ~14ish AFR.

could be your AFM is...
03-28-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By krystar

i saw picture..scrolled down...i saw...

i saw picture..scrolled down...i saw picture...scrolled down...i saw picture...scrolled...wait what? scroll back up wtf? magnetic levitation? mr fusion hoverboard? using the Force? photo gag? ...
03-25-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,081
Posted By krystar

look up thomas knight ESC. ...

look up thomas knight ESC.

http://theboosthead.blogspot.com/p/pricing.html
03-22-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,818
Posted By krystar

adjusting the BS belt tension WHILE The engine is...

adjusting the BS belt tension WHILE The engine is running? that's ****ing GUTSY and darwin potential.

i once accidentally left the socket+breaker on the crank bolt. holy hell i'm lucky i...
03-04-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,553
Posted By krystar

how far did you go when you rebuilt the engine? ...

how far did you go when you rebuilt the engine?

did you seal the crankshaft cradle? did you seal the oil pump mating surface? did you put oring on the oil pickup tube?
03-01-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,059
Posted By krystar

actual "power" flushing needs a machine. and the...

actual "power" flushing needs a machine. and the benefits of that are debated.

just replacing the fluid, u just need the allen key, jack or ramps, ratcher/breaker bar. do use a small flathead...
02-28-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 36,808
Posted By krystar

another check. make sure your wheel bearings are...

another check. make sure your wheel bearings are tight and there's no wobble. if the hub wobbles, the rotor presses the pads outwards. initial brake press recenters the rotor. second brake press...
02-20-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 46,936
Posted By krystar

alot of ppl have already done this. remove the...

alot of ppl have already done this. remove the ps pump, lines, reservoir. fill rack with lubricating oil or pump in grease, plug the holes. u don't even have to take the rack apart.
02-20-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By krystar

zinc plate everything ...

zinc plate everything
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lkx7wZyWXac/TlO8gd0vfyI/AAAAAAAAEIE/NqaoZvD5ZrE/s1600/goldmember.jpg
02-19-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,212
Posted By krystar

for spring selection, theres' basically 3(or 4...

for spring selection, theres' basically 3(or 4 depend on how you count) things to consider
1) spring rate
2) length. depends on how much adjustablility your coilover threads have, you want to make...
02-19-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,212
Posted By krystar

i think most ppl do it cause it's pain to adjust.

i think most ppl do it cause it's pain to adjust.
02-14-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By krystar

your cost for a "restoration" is going to exceed...

your cost for a "restoration" is going to exceed the value of the car. pretty much guaranteed.
02-14-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By krystar

the naturally aspirated 944 and the 951 share the...

the naturally aspirated 944 and the 951 share the same water pump. only difference is on the naturally aspirated application, you put a plug on the outlet port that would go to he 951's turbo water...
02-13-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,192
Posted By krystar

big dent, not a problem dent that crosses a...

big dent, not a problem
dent that crosses a body line. possible problem.

on the other hand. if it's a track car, take off the door card and rubber mallet it out from the inside.
02-11-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,554
Posted By krystar

if u hook up the engine hoist again and pull the...

if u hook up the engine hoist again and pull the engine+stand so it's just barely hovering, u can unbolt the stand from the engine. then loosen up all the arms, drop the engine down couple inches...
02-11-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,554
Posted By krystar

looks good. stand isn't going to tip over. not...

looks good. stand isn't going to tip over. not unless you're trying torque on the crank bolt or something.

but that position does make it really hard to change the rear main seal.
02-08-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,213
Posted By krystar

vinyl is EXPENSIVE. coworker got his truck...

vinyl is EXPENSIVE. coworker got his truck vinyled flat black and it cost him upwards of 2grand at "friends" price.
01-29-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,653
Posted By krystar

just remember to change out your oil soon after...

just remember to change out your oil soon after you seafoam your car
01-24-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,957
Posted By krystar

are you a gear head or very mechanically...

are you a gear head or very mechanically inclined? if you're not...don't try to pull engine yourself.

everyone was a novice at one time. but u need quite a bit of gearhead in you to go thru...
01-10-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By krystar

if the print is still pearly white...i'd think...

if the print is still pearly white...i'd think it's a new belt.

there's not a definitive warning sign. although splitting and hairline cracks are obvious indicators.
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