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Forum: 928 Forum
06-05-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,411
Posted By Dictys

The pipe between the filter and pump gets twisted...

The pipe between the filter and pump gets twisted if you too much force to undo or do up the nuts.

The only cure for this is to replace the pipe and then torque very carefully. A new check valve...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-24-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By Dictys

Thanks Guys, I've ordered the pigtail and...

Thanks Guys,

I've ordered the pigtail and will cut down to size.

I already have the din connectors for the speakers so just a matter of wiring evening thing up when it all arrives.

Thanks...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-24-2016, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By Dictys

Thanks Seth and Rob, Yes Rob, that connector...

Thanks Seth and Rob,

Yes Rob, that connector and the other two connecters the other side of the amp which go back to the head unit.

I'll check with Roger and the other suppliers, but it seems...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-23-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By Dictys

Power Connectors for stock amp?

Does anyone have a source for both sets (to and from) of the power plugs for the stock amplifier, this is for a 90 S4 with the 6 output stock amp?

I have new speaker plugs, just trying to find the...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-13-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,727
Posted By Dictys

I've had 5.4 mpg whilst north of 160mph and...

I've had 5.4 mpg whilst north of 160mph and average 19.4 mpg on a motorway cruise at 75 to 80, lower the speed to 60 mph 25mpg. My overall average is 20 mpg.
Forum: 928 Forum
04-16-2016, 04:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By Dictys

Does anyone have a picture how the RDK unit is...

Does anyone have a picture how the RDK unit is fixed between the mirror control and ABS Unit?

I wish to refit my RDK unit, but can't see how the unit fits in, i.e the on bolts the bracket around...
03-31-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,820
Posted By Dictys

I support this view, Terry did a good job looking...

I support this view, Terry did a good job looking after my 928 during my stay in Dubai. Hard working and always going the extra mile when needed, for the Middle East 928 or other Porsche owners Terry...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-30-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,127
Posted By Dictys

I went to the opening of the first Porsche...

I went to the opening of the first Porsche Classic centre here in the UK at Hatfield. For the opening they had a variety of classic Porsches including the four door 928 from the factory. It seems the...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-19-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,857
Posted By Dictys

The ones I used was the large crimper on the...

The ones I used was the large crimper on the left, it is an american make.


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Forum: 928 Forum
11-19-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,857
Posted By Dictys

when I did my 90, the this is what I used: ...

when I did my 90, the this is what I used:

Wires (thinwall high quatity automotive wire)

16mm2 x 6m (Red) Alternator - Starter - Jump Point Passenger Side (Two wires)
10mm2 x 3m (Red) Start -...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-19-2015, 05:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By Dictys

Fred, Terry removed my in tank pump whilst...

Fred,

Terry removed my in tank pump whilst my car was in Dubai, so giving him a call may help. My in tank pump was in reasonable state once I had a chance to review it afterwards.

One word of...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-15-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,446
Posted By Dictys

Some of the Type 26 connectors will catch on the...

Some of the Type 26 connectors will catch on the transmission pan, so you may have to buy a couple of different makes unless you are lucky first time.
Forum: 928 Forum
08-03-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By Dictys

Thanks for the compliments, these were mine when...

Thanks for the compliments, these were mine when I was living in the middle east.

The filming was done with a go pro hero and edited with final cut on my mac.
Forum: 928 Forum
07-20-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,575
Posted By Dictys

My S4 is doing fine now it has been prepared for...

My S4 is doing fine now it has been prepared for UK weather. However, not used it much due to other matters but they seem to be an appreciating asset back here in the UK at the moment. Hope you get...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-20-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,575
Posted By Dictys

Speed Yellow S4 - Spotted

Not sure how many speed yellow S4's there are, shame this one is on a trailer.
...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-07-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,552
Posted By Dictys

The purple pig! the ex saudi royalty car :rockon:

The purple pig! the ex saudi royalty car :rockon:
Forum: 928 Forum
06-28-2015, 04:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,111
Posted By Dictys

This was whilst I was living in the Middle East...

This was whilst I was living in the Middle East with temps over 115F in the summer. The car is now back in UK and no heat soak issues.
Forum: 928 Forum
06-28-2015, 03:44 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,111
Posted By Dictys

No nothing special that I am aware of to be...

No nothing special that I am aware of to be honest, it made a big difference together with the other little fixes. My front harness was bad shape due to heat issues, so I made a new one and this...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,111
Posted By Dictys

I used to have the issue with the voltage...

I used to have the issue with the voltage dropping considerable when in Dubai at 100F temps at night time, in traffic with everything running, lights, a/c etc etc.

I fixed the cooling shroud, had...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2015, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,927
Posted By Dictys

02 sensor or bad grounding on the temp sensor I...

02 sensor or bad grounding on the temp sensor I would hazard from my own experience with a similar idle issue when i first had my car. As suggested disconnected the battery, then o2 sensor and see...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-27-2015, 04:39 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 16,305
Posted By Dictys

The problem with the autobahn is the traffic,...

The problem with the autobahn is the traffic, when someone pulls out into your lane at 60 whilst you are doing 170+ it is scary moment as I found out whilst in the 911. However, there are other...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-25-2015, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,653
Posted By Dictys

I've made a few of these harnesses for my car and...

I've made a few of these harnesses for my car and a few others ( there is a thread on here somewhere) The expense is in the connectors and the correct crimping tools plus the time to do it correctly....
Forum: 928 Forum
05-29-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,651
Posted By Dictys

This is exactly the type of project I enjoy...

This is exactly the type of project I enjoy reading about and learning new skills
Forum: 928 Forum
04-28-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,122
Posted By Dictys

Official Porsche Classic Car Event - 928 content

I attended an official Porsche classic car event this which had the four door 928 concept on display. The 928 was further mentioned in discussion with Derek Bell and the head of Porsche classic car...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-23-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By Dictys

It is a part which joins the steering column to...

It is a part which joins the steering column to the main dash support. It sits behind the spacers on the three dash bolts and the top two bolts screw into this part, the long arm screws into the...
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