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Forum: 928 Forum
09-22-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By namasgt

I used a good quality razor blade for scraping....

I used a good quality razor blade for scraping. Have to make sure the edge is nice and straight with no dents otherwise it will scratch the surface. Hold it in a 20-30 degree angle from the surface...
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09-17-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By namasgt

It’s worth a check. My coolant never over heated....

It’s worth a check. My coolant never over heated. The pulley had actually started to touch against the front center cover too when I pulled it off to change the pump and belt again. Pump was a new...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-17-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By namasgt

Car looks fine to me for $3500. I don’t see why...

Car looks fine to me for $3500. I don’t see why people are saying it’s a flood car. Interior looks decent from the pictures. I would buy it for that much. I’ve been watching S4 prices here in dfw and...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-17-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,185
Posted By namasgt

my 88 did not have them when I bought the car....

my 88 did not have them when I bought the car. Overtime they developed with the car seating outside. They are not supposed to be there. Just not sure what that stuff is made out of for it to do that...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-17-2021, 02:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,233
Posted By namasgt

I would check both cam bolts to make sure they...

I would check both cam bolts to make sure they are tight. Would also check the water pump pulley. I had an issue years ago when I would get the warning light and eventually it became more frequent...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-14-2021, 10:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,185
Posted By namasgt

The car is going to be seating outside in the...

The car is going to be seating outside in the heat. So wonder if the white speckle will grow out again when its humid out there and bubble out the paint work on the cluster.
Forum: 928 Forum
09-11-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 27,120
Posted By namasgt

The rub-strips ruin that car.

The rub-strips ruin that car.
Forum: 928 Forum
09-09-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,104
Posted By namasgt

How do you plan to clean the deck surface? I...

How do you plan to clean the deck surface? I didn't remove them on the two S4 motors I did this work on...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-03-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,693
Posted By namasgt

The top of the bores on some of the cylinders...

The top of the bores on some of the cylinders appear to have corrosion damage (like #4 & #8). Have you cleaned it up yet to see?
Forum: 928 Forum
09-03-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,605
Posted By namasgt

Greg, Are you seeing equal number of 87 &...

Greg,

Are you seeing equal number of 87 & 88s with the head cracking issue around the head bolt holes or do you see more 87s with this problem?
Forum: 928 Forum
08-30-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,904
Posted By namasgt

If you are putting it on BAT I would remove the...

If you are putting it on BAT I would remove the carbon fiber trim from the center console and replace with the factory parts, clock, etc. I would even reinstall the factory radio if you have it. Also...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-29-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By namasgt

Clean S4. I see on the driver side no engine oil...

Clean S4. I see on the driver side no engine oil cooler line is going to the radiator. Port is left open. Is there a reason for that?
Forum: 928 Forum
08-28-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,960
Posted By namasgt

Here is the thread: ...

Here is the thread:

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/574527-replace-head-studs.html
Forum: 928 Forum
08-28-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,960
Posted By namasgt

For the 85-86.5 is it not recommended to replace...

For the 85-86.5 is it not recommended to replace all the studs if the heads are removed? If I remember right the three 90 degree turns the WSM calls out was incorrect and it was recommended here to...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-25-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,960
Posted By namasgt

Which side of the pistons the pictures are taken...

Which side of the pistons the pictures are taken from? And from which bank (1-4 / 5-8). Wondering if one side shows more wear because of the piston pin offset they fixed with the 87+ models.
Forum: 928 Forum
08-21-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,922
Posted By namasgt

I kept mine on this recent timing belt job. The...

I kept mine on this recent timing belt job. The bearing was seized up a little. Don’t think the belt ever touched it.
so did the 85-88 come with the single roller then the 89-91 S4/GT had double...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-18-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,693
Posted By namasgt

I reused head bolts before on my S4. End up with...

I reused head bolts before on my S4. End up with a steady oil leak from the passenger side head on the back where the oil feed passage from the block feeds the head. Took the engine out again,...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-17-2021, 11:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,185
Posted By namasgt

Has anyone tried painting their gauge cluster...

Has anyone tried painting their gauge cluster frame with "Rustoleum flat black for use on plastic" as Tony has used here? How well has it last?
Mine is speckled with this white spots, a lot worse...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-02-2021, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
Posted By namasgt

The dimension of the o-ring doesn't matter here. ...

The dimension of the o-ring doesn't matter here.
What's the:
-Diameter it fits on
-Diameter its supposed to seal to
-Width of where it seats

Based on these you can calculate the squeeze then...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-28-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 82,274
Posted By namasgt

Has anyone tried treating the cylinder head...

Has anyone tried treating the cylinder head surface with something like Chem Film for additional corrosion protection before installing the heads? After you machine the cylinder head surface treat it...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-02-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,271
Posted By namasgt

Thanks Fred. So what happen the car sat for...

Thanks Fred.
So what happen the car sat for over a year. Put a new battery cranked it and it started right up. Was checking all the lights to see if they work. Never had problem with the headlights...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-01-2018, 11:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,271
Posted By namasgt

I'm having similar issues with my headlight motor...

I'm having similar issues with my headlight motor on a 88. I took the motor out but after reinstalling it not sure how to adjust so the head lights can go up when the switch is turned on or down when...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-06-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,624
Posted By namasgt

About 4 years ago late at night I was parked...

About 4 years ago late at night I was parked under a light pole in a mostly empty Walmart parking lot with my guards red 88 S4 that I had just finished polish and waxing the paint. Not a very good...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-06-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,889
Posted By namasgt

Stunning 928, can you please post some engine bay...

Stunning 928, can you please post some engine bay pics?
Forum: 928 Forum
02-06-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,507
Posted By namasgt

:thumbup: Using a pressure washer is the way...

:thumbup:

Using a pressure washer is the way to go IMO.
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