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Forum: 928 Forum
11-09-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,440
Posted By Bill Ball

I'm glad you pressed them on dry. Mark should...

I'm glad you pressed them on dry. Mark should have included instructions. I would have bought the rebuilt arms. I didn't know until today that Mark sold the bushing kit. I always thought the...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-27-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,564
Posted By Bill Ball

I heard from Nicole a few days ago that she was...

I heard from Nicole a few days ago that she was selling her 928. This has got to be one of the most babied and well-cared-for 928 on the planet. To say the least, Nicole is a clean freak...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-26-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 674
Posted By Bill Ball

Been there, done that.

Been there, done that.
Forum: 928 Forum
06-20-2021, 12:09 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 20,458
Posted By Bill Ball

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulleti...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/1600x1067/goldie_selects_009_73e3a7a8a46679175f453ca2585d91f4e92b8877.jpg

A belated report. Yes, I made it to Sharks in the Mountains for the...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-06-2020, 03:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 745
Posted By Bill Ball

Unless there is something else wrong with the...

Unless there is something else wrong with the radiator I would go with sidetank replacement. I've had it done at a local radiator shop. I got the tank and seal from 928 Intl as the shop could not...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-13-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,420
Posted By Bill Ball

$30,000 You gotta start somewhere. Just not...

$30,000 You gotta start somewhere. Just not there. Or anywhere.
Forum: 928 Forum
04-02-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 30,113
Posted By Bill Ball

You have Berkeley pretty much nailed, but was a...

You have Berkeley pretty much nailed, but was a little more than 50 years ago for me. Class of 69. No body part chopping, just daily tear gas.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-19-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,154
Posted By Bill Ball

Isolation in the garage for 2 weeks sounds...

Isolation in the garage for 2 weeks sounds perfect to me.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-19-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 855
Posted By Bill Ball

Bottom and sides. I believe Stan recommends more...

Bottom and sides. I believe Stan recommends more of them. The main sealing issue for me is not the outer gasket but the donuts that seal the spark plug cavities. Invariably several of those will leak...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-19-2020, 06:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,681
Posted By Bill Ball

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulleti...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/1037x542/tempii_1d238290cc51797a74715b27292455cbc42b3e67.png
Forum: 928 Forum
03-19-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,109
Posted By Bill Ball

Why would this cause a transmission problem? ...

Why would this cause a transmission problem?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EStJUq-DRVA
Forum: 928 Forum
03-18-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,109
Posted By Bill Ball

I have used Mobil 1 synthetic since I bought the...

I have used Mobil 1 synthetic since I bought the car in 99 with 70K miles. Then the transmission failed at 280K miles, so I'm not sure that was a good idea.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-16-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,075
Posted By Bill Ball

I don't put anything special on that main...

I don't put anything special on that main adjustment bolt and it has never leaked. However, that's probably because the oil usually leaks out everywhere else on the tensioner.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-15-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,019
Posted By Bill Ball

I know the problem. The 928 has rarely been that...

I know the problem. The 928 has rarely been that troublesome, at least not mine, although working on other peoples' 928s overwhelmed me enough that I refuse to do it unless the owner shares in the...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-14-2020, 05:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,695
Posted By Bill Ball

This works pretty well too. ...

This works pretty well too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JG2DETM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: 928 Forum
03-14-2020, 05:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,695
Posted By Bill Ball

Hell, when you are through send me the cardboard...

Hell, when you are through send me the cardboard tube.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-08-2020, 03:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,295
Posted By Bill Ball

.09 may not be much, but it is not the spec for...

.09 may not be much, but it is not the spec for this car. It should be .03 amp. The brake and interior lights should be zero.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-27-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,299
Posted By Bill Ball

You've gotten a lot of good advice. Just to be...

You've gotten a lot of good advice. Just to be clear since there seemed to still be a question, the seal on the reservoir cap and overflow hose are all the stop the tranny fluid from overflowing the...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-27-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,706
Posted By Bill Ball

Persistence and a bigger hammer pays off again.

Persistence and a bigger hammer pays off again.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-24-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 606
Views: 44,730
Posted By Bill Ball

I'll connect with you about this as the event...

I'll connect with you about this as the event approaches.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-24-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 606
Views: 44,730
Posted By Bill Ball

I'm in! Just need my clavicle complete...

I'm in! Just need my clavicle complete dislocation to heal so I can finish a few items on my car. Damn motorcycle crash!
Forum: 928 Forum
02-18-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,740
Posted By Bill Ball

Stan, maybe you didn't catch my sarcasm. It...

Stan, maybe you didn't catch my sarcasm. It could be you and others are not aware of the fire that damaged this car extensively. I believe I'm at least partially responsible for the fire that...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-17-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,740
Posted By Bill Ball

My role in this project was to help get the car...

My role in this project was to help get the car running initially after Van got it so it could catch on fire. Without my contribution, the car probably would still be unrestored and never would have...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-14-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,148
Posted By Bill Ball

Yeah, but which is the best oil? ...

Yeah, but which is the best oil?



THREAD CLOSED.

hah, hah.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-14-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,285
Posted By Bill Ball

Including the 5lb sledge hammer. Oh, BTW, I...

Including the 5lb sledge hammer.

Oh, BTW, I did want to say "I don't know." to your previous question, but I figured you knew that.
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