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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-13-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 24,816
Posted By ron.eddy

1986 944 Turbo | 2008 | 90k | $8500 1990 944S2...

1986 944 Turbo | 2008 | 90k | $8500
1990 944S2 Cab | 2010 | 129k | $6200
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-22-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,705
Posted By ron.eddy

I second the gauge distrust. Mine did exactly...

I second the gauge distrust. Mine did exactly what you are describing suddenly one day and I got worried but just before I was about to pull over I hit the dash a couple times and it went right down...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-21-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,971
Posted By ron.eddy

In my further research I have discovered that the...

In my further research I have discovered that the absolute values are not very valuable because there are far too many variables to be able to compare accurately. The more important part is that all...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-20-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,971
Posted By ron.eddy

I am not an engine guy, clearly, and this car has...

I am not an engine guy, clearly, and this car has been running so well lately its starting to make me paranoid, hence the unnecessary checking and worrying haha. I should drive it instead of trying...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-20-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,971
Posted By ron.eddy

Question 944S2 3.0L Compression Test Results - Are these low?

Out of curiosity I hooked up my compression tester today to my healthy 1990 944S2 Cabriolet and found the following:

Mileage: 134,371
Test: Engine at operating temperature, dry test
Cylinder #1:...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-26-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By ron.eddy

For the umpteenth time, if in doubt try the DME relay!

So long story short my daily driver was stolen two days ago (right from the street in front of my place no less!) and being that it is February in Minnesota I don't really consider my Porsche's to be...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-26-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,290
Posted By ron.eddy

I spent somewhere between 20 and 30 hours all...

I spent somewhere between 20 and 30 hours all told refinishing my calipers and rotor hats and probably 15 of those were simply cleaning them (ugg I think I still have dangerous chemicals in my...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-07-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By ron.eddy

Mine has some light swelling so yes it is normal...

Mine has some light swelling so yes it is normal but not to the extent of yours! You should probably get a replacement tank soon.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-30-2011, 04:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By ron.eddy

Found this that should shed some light. Looks...

Found this that should shed some light. Looks like everywhere the oil would touch is well below the Dino oil flash point.
Book on Google Books...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-23-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By ron.eddy

Agreed. I am going to do just that. I am...

Agreed. I am going to do just that. I am closing the thread cause I answered my own question but for anyone coming here because their Hamburg Technik blocks won't fit hope this helps!
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-23-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By ron.eddy

Not sure if this matters or not but I was looking...

Not sure if this matters or not but I was looking at mine and I think something is odd here...

First here is a picture of the one from the paragon site which sell for $94, notice the smooth...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-23-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,309
Posted By ron.eddy

Thumbs up Solved: 968 Caster blocks will not fit (Hamburg-Technic vs Porsche)

Update: Ok I found on another thread that the HT brand often requires you to remove the paint/coating that is on the eccentric for it to fit, however, if I had known Paragon would ship me...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-19-2011, 11:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,483
Posted By ron.eddy

I agree, the ONLY hard part is in removing the...

I agree, the ONLY hard part is in removing the original c-clip. I used the dremel to drill a small hole behind the c clip right into the aluminum and then was able to get a small but sturdy...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-13-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,227
Posted By ron.eddy

I would start with the simple stuff but that's...

I would start with the simple stuff but that's just me. My '90 started idling very rough and would smooth out when warm. I did a tuneup along with the fuel filter and it runs like a top now. Of...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-09-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By ron.eddy

Hahaha exactly! It came on listening to iTunes on...

Hahaha exactly! It came on listening to iTunes on my computer randomly pretty much right as I was making up my mind I can't live without a 993 lol, glad to hear I got it suck in someone else's head...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-09-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By ron.eddy

Question Why coolant in throttle body on S2?

I went and took my S2 throttle body off my car so i could reseal it and when i popped the hoses off I was suprised to see coolant flying out. Maybe i am having a dumb moment, but I don't remember...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-09-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By ron.eddy

Wow, thanks for the responses everyone, that is...

Wow, thanks for the responses everyone, that is very good news indeed. I actually watched a "Wheeler Dealers" episode last night where they took a late 70's targa and fixed it up and I definitely...
Forum: 993 Forum
07-09-2011, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By ron.eddy

Fooled around and fell in love...

I apologize in advance for my dramatizing :-)

It started a month ago. For the past 2 months I have been performing job after job on my two 944's. I was learning car repair, putting money into...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-07-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By ron.eddy

Maybe its just anecdotal but since the big Sony...

Maybe its just anecdotal but since the big Sony playstation network hack my gmail has been inundated with spam from people I am somehow linked to (whether through common membership at a site like...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-06-2011, 01:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,282
Posted By ron.eddy

Haha, ouch! Well after mulling it over I decided...

Haha, ouch! Well after mulling it over I decided I won't be putting more clear on at least in spray form... Just afraid it won't stick well to the existing paint and I am too lazy/beaten down to...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-06-2011, 01:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,282
Posted By ron.eddy

Hmm, no I didn't... Why didn't I?!?! The...

Hmm, no I didn't... Why didn't I?!?! The calipers themselves are aluminum I believe (or something non-magnetic anyway) so I wasn't really worried about the logo, but the bolts and bleeders are...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-06-2011, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,282
Posted By ron.eddy

I used a bit that was like a little cylinder...

I used a bit that was like a little cylinder covered in about 80-120 grit sandpaper (not sure what it was), then I sanded by hand with 320 grit but it would have looked fine even without the hand...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-05-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,282
Posted By ron.eddy

Refinished Calipers and Rotor Hats using VHT Paint

Well, what started as "simply" a caliper repaint turned into a full blown bearing replacing, ball joint rebuilding, caster block replacing, new wheel buying, shopping/working spree. However, I...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-04-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,190
Posted By ron.eddy

Talking Very impressed with DA Polisher and M105/M205

My car is likely in need of a new paint job, but I wanted to see if I could at least get a couple more years out of it. The big problem is the insane amount of swirl marks and hologramming. So I...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-03-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,086
Posted By ron.eddy

Replace Caster Blocks in Pairs?

On 1990 944S2, I took the control arms out to rebuild the ball joint and all the rubber bushings are in good shape but one. The passenger side caster block is destroyed and I can wiggle it easily by...
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