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Forum: Parts Marketplace - Old
09-08-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,387
Posted By RobE952

Hello. Did you sell the HVAC control unit? I...

Hello.
Did you sell the HVAC control unit? I cannot tell from the posts above. Thanks.
Forum: Parts Marketplace - Old
09-08-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 25,779
Posted By RobE952

Temp control unit

Hello,
I'm looking for a working HVAC temperature control unit for my 1988 951 (probably same as 944).

And also a decent condition center console storage pocket.

I can send part numbers if it...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-10-2016, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By RobE952

Yes, I think that will be helpful. Thanks.

Yes, I think that will be helpful. Thanks.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-10-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By RobE952

Complete HVAC failure

Hello guys
I'm attempting to diagnose my complete lack of HVAC control. I believe that my Temperature Control Unit (TCU) is dead but need to be sure before I commit to buying a new one. $$$

I...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-16-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,228
Posted By RobE952

IMO - Those tasks do not call for pulling (or...

IMO - Those tasks do not call for pulling (or dropping) the engine. It took me a LOTof time and 4-letter words to get my engine out, but I can drop my trany in couple hours tops (if you know a few...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-20-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,325
Posted By RobE952

Amazing. Your attention to detail is noticeable...

Amazing. Your attention to detail is noticeable and your taste is very good. Your car has re-inspired me. I can't wait to get my 968 mirrors and handles on. Once my mechanical gremlins are taken care...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-14-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,502
Posted By RobE952

Chris951, we should start a support group. I am...

Chris951, we should start a support group. I am in your boat right now too. I'm so sick of being under my car instead of in it. In fact I just finished checking the local autotrader for a Caymen S....
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-12-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,706
Posted By RobE952

I'd be interested in: Vitesse chips OBX...

I'd be interested in:
Vitesse chips
OBX headers
LR St2 intercooler
Chin spoiler
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-07-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

Thanks Tedro. There was some good info in there,...

Thanks Tedro. There was some good info in there, including a link to this site with some good general clutch repair info.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/2002/ic100237.htm

I've spoken with a...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-07-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

No it never failed on me, I just thought it would...

No it never failed on me, I just thought it would be prudent to replace it while I had the engine out last year. I had failed the slave cylinder previously and figured the master was probably on its...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-06-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

Thanks for the suggestions. So you think that its...

Thanks for the suggestions. So you think that its possible that the stiff clutch pedal and the harsh drivetrain noise are separate problems? Even though they both coincide with the car reaching temp?...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-06-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

I took it for spin around the block last night...

I took it for spin around the block last night and confirmed that there are no issues when cold. The clutch has the correct amount of free play and there are no unusual/alarming noises.

Unless...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-05-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

Yes, per my original post, it has been bled at...

Yes, per my original post, it has been bled at least 3 times. Once in conventional manner on original instal and and twice recently with a pressure bleeder. And I even stroked the pedal a few times...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-05-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

Can the throwout bearing be changed without...

Can the throwout bearing be changed without removing the pressure plate? Or would it require essentially a full clutch job?
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-05-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,414
Posted By RobE952

High engine RPM, sounds like a vacuum leak to me....

High engine RPM, sounds like a vacuum leak to me.

Would have nothing to do with being jump started though. Could be a coincidence.

Vacuum leaks don't often fix themselves either.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-05-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

Yes, present in all gears and sounds l the same....

Yes, present in all gears and sounds l the same. RPM/speed dependant. It fades significantly when off power but still in gear.

Coasting in neutral (car moving, foot off the clutch, gear selector...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-05-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 854
Posted By RobE952

Loud mechanical noise on power

Good morning gents,

Some issues for your collective consideration:

Freshly rebuilt Turbo S transaxle. She is topped up with new Redline fluid. I took her around the block to to fill the oil...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-30-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,691
Posted By RobE952

I used to run Mobil 1 15W50 until I learnt about...

I used to run Mobil 1 15W50 until I learnt about the ZDDP issue. I found that I burnt a lot of oil with the mobil 1 compared to dino-oils I tried. Not sure why. For a while I used a ZDDP additive in...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
06-29-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,691
Posted By RobE952

+1 for Joe Gibbs XP4 or your favourite oil +...

+1 for Joe Gibbs XP4

or your favourite oil + ZDDP additive. Can get both from Lindsey Racing.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-31-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 855
Posted By RobE952

I too have a lot of loud "gear" noise on decel. ...

I too have a lot of loud "gear" noise on decel. It started (or rather I started hearing it) when I changed to a urethane trany mount last year.

2 weeks ago my trany let go on the track. Related?...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-31-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By RobE952

Hi! Are the 951 351 089 04 parts still...

Hi!

Are the 951 351 089 04 parts still available? I am trying to determine if these are indeed the right parts for my 1988 Turbo S front brakes (44mm and 36mm pistons).

I'll send PM as well.
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-26-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By RobE952

Wow Eddie! Those look great! I can't wait to see...

Wow Eddie! Those look great! I can't wait to see mine lookin that good. Are those new pad backing plates I see behind the calipers? Where did you get them?

Thanks for the good advice guys. I'll...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-26-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,885
Posted By RobE952

Hey guys, I'm just starting a caliper...

Hey guys,

I'm just starting a caliper rebuild / powder coat on my '88 Turbo S and was wondering if anyone can confirm that my calipers are the 'scraper ring' design vs the 'bellows' design. See...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-10-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,356
Posted By RobE952

If I did't just explode my trany, this would be...

If I did't just explode my trany, this would be very very tempting...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
05-10-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,787
Posted By RobE952

Sorry, it's the original Turbo S trany.

Sorry, it's the original Turbo S trany.
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