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Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-23-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Posted By Jay W

That looks like a great method to pull it out, do...

That looks like a great method to pull it out, do you put the washer in the end of the rack housing before you put the threaded rod through it, or were you able to get the washer in place with it on...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-23-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,992
Posted By Jay W

Glad this is still helping out fellow 16 valvers...

Glad this is still helping out fellow 16 valvers nearly 15 years later. Still have the car I did this work to so long ago.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-26-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,862
Posted By Jay W

I know this is an old thread, but it is one I...

I know this is an old thread, but it is one I found while trying to figure out my engine cut out issue.

I feel it is my duty to report the sudden engine shutdown situation I found myself in, and...
Forum: 944 & 944S Forum
11-08-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,754
Posted By Jay W

The pressure valve on mine was clogged up with...

The pressure valve on mine was clogged up with debris and kept oil from getting to the top of the head after work done to replace the valves. Make sure to clean it out while you have it out. I...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-04-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Jay W

Factory paint on an 87 944S and no rear accidents...

Factory paint on an 87 944S and no rear accidents and has the original dealer decal on the rear panel so mine is in the original location.

The right side of the S is 1.5 inches away from the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-19-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,101
Posted By Jay W

I almost lost those J Tube washers down the oil...

I almost lost those J Tube washers down the oil galley because I assumed they were steel. I had my magnetic pick up tool below the bolt to catch the washer as it came out. Found out the hard way...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-14-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,025
Posted By Jay W

I put a new gear in mine and it stopped again the...

I put a new gear in mine and it stopped again the next day. Took it back apart and everything looked fine. On closer inspection I found there was left to right free play in the group of number...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-05-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By Jay W

A guy on Pelican is parting out a 968 race car...

A guy on Pelican is parting out a 968 race car that hit on the drivers front corner. Passenger side appeared to be ok, so you may want to check there
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-23-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,051
Posted By Jay W

I just installed my stainless steel ones and they...

I just installed my stainless steel ones and they are nice. Only thing that came to mind when I put them in was that in an accident, these would go straight through my skull while the plastic ones...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-23-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By Jay W

Did you remove the nut and bolt that is holding...

Did you remove the nut and bolt that is holding the head to the water jacket at the front of the engine? The 8V motors have 1 or 2 bolts, I seem to remember the 16 valve having one bolt and one nut.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-15-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,329
Posted By Jay W

I have heard ball joints on 928s make a loud...

I have heard ball joints on 928s make a loud creaking noise when turning the steering wheel. Kind of like the sound you hear when pulling a nail out of a dry board. Probably caused when the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-15-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 70,656
Posted By Jay W

I also had a bad oil leak coming from that area...

I also had a bad oil leak coming from that area and did not believe this part could actually leak oil because of the fact the oil is within the coolant bath. But mine was leaking oil from the upper...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
06-02-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,444
Posted By Jay W

I used black silicone on the cracks and cuts of...

I used black silicone on the cracks and cuts of old Hurst T-Top seals on a 79 Trans am. I carefully filled in the cracks and cuts, smoothed it out and let it dry. Then I re-installed the T-Tops on...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-14-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,204
Posted By Jay W

I agree with welding a bolt onto it. The heat...

I agree with welding a bolt onto it. The heat from the welder helps to break loose the frozen threads. I had a bolt that broke off in the head, the one by the coolant tube, and it broke because of...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
10-05-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,992
Posted By Jay W

When I did it, I just used generic sized o-rings...

When I did it, I just used generic sized o-rings and oiled them up so they would slide in there. It seems like it resisted a bit but it went in there all the way.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-12-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 768
Posted By Jay W

Sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

Sorry for your loss. Stay strong.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-02-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,627
Posted By Jay W

I seem to remember that the lower belt pulley can...

I seem to remember that the lower belt pulley can be installed on the crank incorrectly causing the crank bolt to tighten without properly making contact with that washer. This lack of complete...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-06-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By Jay W

Have you checked the CV axle bolts? Mine made...

Have you checked the CV axle bolts? Mine made noise on slow speed acceleration and 3 bolts had sheared and only 2 were left holding the axle in.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-20-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By Jay W

I did it on my 968. I had to remove the motor...

I did it on my 968. I had to remove the motor mount bracket just to get the bolts out of the balance shaft cover so I do not know how you managed to get it apart with the bracket in there. I do...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
02-17-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,041
Posted By Jay W

I actually replaced the zener diode in my abs...

I actually replaced the zener diode in my abs relay because I was too cheap to fork out the $125. The bad diode caused the light to be on all the time in the 968, which is a slightly different ABS...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
01-22-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,265
Posted By Jay W

Please do not run the fuel pump until the tank...

Please do not run the fuel pump until the tank and lines have been cleared of all the old gas. The CIS injection on that car will not work right if it gets gummed up with old gas. I have had 4 cars...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
12-26-2010, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By Jay W

I just compared my O-rings to ones in my generic...

I just compared my O-rings to ones in my generic pick-an-O-ring box and got ones that seemed to fit well. The engine had good oiling to the top end after it, not sure what problems a not-perfectly...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-20-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
Posted By Jay W

I have used transmission fluid successfully...

I have used transmission fluid successfully several times.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-20-2010, 12:20 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,555
Posted By Jay W

The balance shaft belt should not be touching...

The balance shaft belt should not be touching that smooth roller when the engine is turned off. When the engine is running, the belt will jump around a bit and hit that roller, causing it to spin. ...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
11-12-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,555
Posted By Jay W

Elliot9, you still have not responded about...

Elliot9, you still have not responded about whether the replaceable race/steel sleeve that the inside of the seal contacts has a groove in it or if you had replaced it. I replace the race if it has...
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