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01-31-2024, 07:04 AM
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Posted By slate blue

Very nice looking headers, the person who made...

Very nice looking headers, the person who made them knows what they doing! I also have one of those differentials, I’m going to try the PSD with traction control.
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07-11-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By slate blue

So in 1986 Australia switched to unleaded petrol...

So in 1986 Australia switched to unleaded petrol for new cars. The manufacturers were worried about our fuel quality. At that time I was working in a petrol station. We had standard, super and...
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07-11-2022, 08:45 AM
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Views: 491
Posted By slate blue

Hey Fred, just fixed the inbox. The engine had...

Hey Fred, just fixed the inbox. The engine had never been apart. I still have the head gaskets. Not sure about the studs. Every single stud and dowel was removed from this block and threads were...
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07-11-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By slate blue

I was just asked via PM about corrosion in this...

I was just asked via PM about corrosion in this engine. I haven’t got photos of the block after it was cleaned up on me just now, here are the valves and heads prior to clean up showing it was...
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07-11-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By slate blue

Åke, the polishing was certainly not necessary...

Åke, the polishing was certainly not necessary but they needed cleaning up for various reasons. We have had an extreme amount of moisture here and the springs had to be cleaned of residues also. I...
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07-11-2022, 03:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By slate blue

Reconditioning 2V heads with little tweaks

Hello all,

I haven’t been here for a long time, so many of you will not know me. I have had a few issues to sort out and cars hard to take a back burner. They still are not the priority since...
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04-08-2022, 09:27 PM
Replies: 37
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Posted By slate blue

I agree completely. I also have a Miller and it’s...

I agree completely. I also have a Miller and it’s a fine machine. As I mentioned in my post I think the key is the gas and spending enough time to burn off the oxides. Your welding is very nice.
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03-28-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,732
Posted By slate blue

Hi there, I’m not here very much at all, however...

Hi there, I’m not here very much at all, however I still have a desire to finish these projects. Just waylaid with life.
Regarding the welding, I was tig welding this block and used a zirconiated...
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09-04-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By slate blue

A case being made for LED bulbs

A case being made for LED bulbs
Forum: 928 Forum
08-25-2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,732
Posted By slate blue

Well I have successfully welded these blocks but...

Well I have successfully welded these blocks but I wouldn’t regard myself as an expert so take this advice for what it is worth. I had a block that had the regular air conditioning mounts knocked off...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-24-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,361
Posted By slate blue

Basically I agree, I would say that raising the...

Basically I agree, I would say that raising the roof works, it straightens the port which is normally always good. To get definitive and verifiable gains, we flow test and velocity test the ports.
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08-12-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By slate blue

Thanks Jerry, I watched several of the...

Thanks Jerry,

I watched several of the Polyvance videos, from the videos it seems best to use the clear polyurethane material they supply. It seems amazingly strong on these PU thermoset covers....
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08-11-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By slate blue

Ok Jerry I re-read your thread relating to the...

Ok Jerry I re-read your thread relating to the modified bar cover. If you could supply the details when you get time that would be great. I will then evaluate the best solution as some of your...
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08-11-2019, 12:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By slate blue

Hi John, i don't need anymore covers, I will...

Hi John,

i don't need anymore covers, I will have at least one spare and need o work out the best way to fill these holes. Thanks GG
Forum: 928 Forum
08-10-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 393
Views: 78,016
Posted By slate blue

I guarantee there is rust under those windows, I...

I guarantee there is rust under those windows, I have pulled and re-fitted so many of them it’s not funny. Always rust.....they are easy to get out, when you know how, I had my 9 year old push at the...
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08-10-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By slate blue

Hello Mr Red, I appreciate your input, as I...

Hello Mr Red,

I appreciate your input, as I said above, I have limited experience and knowledge when it comes to plastic welding but have has some decent success too. Is that product flexible in...
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08-10-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By slate blue

Jerry much appreciate your input, I am no expert...

Jerry much appreciate your input, I am no expert when it comes to plastics. My knowledge has come from trial and error experimentation. I had great success when welding the rear tail light housings...
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08-10-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Posted By slate blue

Bumper bar repairs maybe you can help?

I didn’t really want to start a thread about this but I couldn’t see an alternative. I have attached pics of the three bumpers I just bought. I’m in Australia so transporting large parts like this is...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-08-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By slate blue

I think one side fits. Can’t be sure sorry

I think one side fits. Can’t be sure sorry
Forum: 928 Forum
07-21-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,743
Posted By slate blue

Thanks for those who responded, I decided that...

Thanks for those who responded, I decided that repair of the Harada was too hard and time consuming for a probably short term result. I did find a black motorized aerial on eBay and I’m hoping that I...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-17-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,743
Posted By slate blue

So, I didn’t find this initially, my apologies...

So, I didn’t find this initially, my apologies for being a bit misleading, it was not the best light and it was deep the canister that the cord gets wound into. I found it when I was degreasing all...
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07-16-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,743
Posted By slate blue

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulleti...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/3f447650_93ea_474d_8405_a5fba27b0d6f_01983345441143e0aa999cf9794b2ba37f621470.jpeg...
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07-16-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,743
Posted By slate blue

Ok I will check that, the other issue is the body...

Ok I will check that, the other issue is the body earthed?
Forum: 928 Forum
07-16-2019, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,743
Posted By slate blue

Harada antenna help needed

Hello all,

My 1984 928S which has not been on the road for many years has a genuine black Harada aerial. The car is near the end of a considerable but not nut and bolt restoration so I am at the...
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07-13-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,414
Posted By slate blue

Some people go for the S4 booster as it offers...

Some people go for the S4 booster as it offers more assistance.
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