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Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
08-10-2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,823
Posted By R.B.

What is the part number on the controller? I...

What is the part number on the controller? I can't seem to find the right one in PET.

Also what is the part number for the little white clips that hold the flap rods under the drivers side dash?
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Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-19-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,644
Posted By R.B.

Do an oil change, use a different oil (Valvoline...

Do an oil change, use a different oil (Valvoline 20W50) and use the Porsche filter. See if it still happens. I used Valvoline since I owned my car (5 years). I did one oil change using Castrol and I...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
04-13-2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By R.B.

Ditto. Same thing happened to me. Intercooler...

Ditto. Same thing happened to me. Intercooler pipe came loose.

R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
12-15-2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By R.B.

Check your engine oil for metal shavings. My...

Check your engine oil for metal shavings. My "rattle" came at a certain RPM and turned out to be rod bearings a couple of years ago.
-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
10-21-2005, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 678
Posted By R.B.

With the hood closed the coolant could have...

With the hood closed the coolant could have splashed anywhere. Get a coolant system pressure tester and find out where the leak is.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
10-21-2005, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By R.B.

Try heat as well. Have a neighbour hold the flame...

Try heat as well. Have a neighbour hold the flame from a propane torch on the bolt as you apply force with your "elongated" breaker bar. That should work too, especially if the previous mechanic used...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
09-21-2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By R.B.

It depends how much you want to spend. Mitek is...

It depends how much you want to spend. Mitek is at the top of the list and Maaco at the other end. Where do you want to be? Middle of the road, I have had pretty good luck with Royal Autobody.
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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-02-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By R.B.

When i replaced my clutch master and slave...

When i replaced my clutch master and slave cylinders, I bled them until no bubbles and the pedal was firm right from the beginning.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-28-2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 508
Posted By R.B.

And for reference a wheel bolt (lug) from on old...

And for reference a wheel bolt (lug) from on old VW/Porsche is 17 mm.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-26-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,330
Posted By R.B.

Copy from Gauge post: I'm in for a plug...

Copy from Gauge post:

I'm in for a plug sensor, an oil temp gauge with Celsius and Vac/Boost gauge too please and thank you. Shipping to Canada.

Thanks,
R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-26-2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,600
Posted By R.B.

I'm in for a plug sensor, a oil temp gauge with...

I'm in for a plug sensor, a oil temp gauge with Celsius and Vac/Boost gauge too please and thank you. Shipping to Canada.

Thanks,
R.B.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-20-2005, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,010
Posted By R.B.

You should drain the oil and look for metal...

You should drain the oil and look for metal filings. If it is a rod bearing you are only damaging your engine more every time you turn it over.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-20-2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,654
Posted By R.B.

Make sure this step is done correctly. The shop...

Make sure this step is done correctly. The shop that did my crank, also installed my crank and oilpump. I did not check this when I put my motor back together and when it was installed and I started...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-14-2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 917
Posted By R.B.

No on mine it was not obvious. I used a...

No on mine it was not obvious. I used a magnifying glass but could not really see any cracks, burns or cold solder joints. I basically started with the large transistors and any heat sink parts. Any...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-14-2005, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 410
Posted By R.B.

Make sure to check the CV's out as well, make...

Make sure to check the CV's out as well, make sure the half-shaft is not bent.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-14-2005, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 917
Posted By R.B.

I had the same issue last year. I reoldered my...

I had the same issue last year. I reoldered my DME and has been working fine since. If you can borrow one, it is a quick diagnosis.

R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-14-2005, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 828
Posted By R.B.

If your pulley bolt is on correct and tight, I...

If your pulley bolt is on correct and tight, I would suggest you drain your oil and check for metal flakes. You may have spun your rod bearings, which also have the symptom of clacking engine and low...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-14-2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 690
Posted By R.B.

Slightly off topic. It was nice to see your car...

Slightly off topic. It was nice to see your car up and running on Columbia St. yesterday at lunch. I was in the Black 951.

R.B.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-07-2005, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,368
Posted By R.B.

Did you find the problem? Check your distributor...

Did you find the problem? Check your distributor cap for cracks etc. Make sure it is seated. As mentioned, check spark plugs and wires too.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-30-2005, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,800
Posted By R.B.

Just to update, I received my new blow off valve...

Just to update, I received my new blow off valve (EVO) and before installing it I wanted to test it. Blowing into the 2 large inlets and both were sealed. However sucking on the small inlet, I still...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-19-2005, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,800
Posted By R.B.

Well I tested it and it does not hold vacuum. I...

Well I tested it and it does not hold vacuum. I ordered the EVO from Paragon.
We'll see if it makes a difference.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-18-2005, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,800
Posted By R.B.

Thanks guys. i'll check it tonight. -R.B.

Thanks guys. i'll check it tonight.

-R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-18-2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,800
Posted By R.B.

Question Testing blow off valve

I have noticed recently that my boost is not quite where is used to be running my APE II chips. Normally I see around 1.8 bar and now I am seeing around 1.6 bar on my stock guage. I read somewhere...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-17-2005, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By R.B.

Yes reference sensors can cause intermittent...

Yes reference sensors can cause intermittent start issues.

R.B.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-17-2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By R.B.

I had a similar dying, intermittant start...

I had a similar dying, intermittant start problem, that finally left me at the side of the road. I resoldered my DME and haven't had a problem since. About 1 year now. If you acn borrow another DME,...
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