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Forum: 928 Forum
08-09-2018, 10:05 PM
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Posted By martinss

Further to the Hagerty references above, see:...

Further to the Hagerty references above, see:...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-28-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 605
Posted By martinss

928 GTS featured in Taiwan launch of new Panamera

A couple of brief shots (5 and 15 seconds): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoPGHYZNSmM presumably designed to suggest heritage.
Forum: 928 Forum
03-25-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,273
Posted By martinss

I agree with doc, but the first place I'd look...

I agree with doc, but the first place I'd look for a path difference is the switch in each lamp. When you throw the switch a contact moves between two parts of the lamp - one connected to a permanent...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-24-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,122
Posted By martinss

Good job. For those who are interested, I found...

Good job. For those who are interested, I found this video helpful when I redid a couple of wheels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFBAwFjLhHo

The thread size seem to differ between years and/or...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-17-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,073
Posted By martinss

Me too 1: Adamant1971 + 3 2: Simon928 3:...

Me too

1: Adamant1971 + 3
2: Simon928
3: Sbirring1
4: MartinSS
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Forum: 928 Forum
12-26-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 26,082
Posted By martinss

Thanks for resurrecting this thread. I saved the...

Thanks for resurrecting this thread. I saved the files some time ago and only used them recently - at which point I forgot where I got them from. I had to fiddle with the scaling to get the size I...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-20-2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,626
Posted By martinss

Blue hand painted letters: 1195599...

Blue hand painted letters: 1195599 (http://s1229.photobucket.com/user/msumnersmith/media/1988%20Porsche%20928%20S4/IMG_2991_zps58efba10.jpg.html)

At the start of an intake refresh - obviously...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-17-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,351
Posted By martinss

Adam: I got an intact, front, belly pan from...

Adam:

I got an intact, front, belly pan from Nineapart a couple of years ago. At that time he had a couple of others...
Forum: Parts Marketplace - Old
12-10-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,224
Posted By martinss

928 Bosch 8" H4 headlight for RHD (2 available)

Each of a pair - This 8” Bosch H4 headlamp is for cars in countries that drive on the Left, i.e. right-hand drive (RHD), and cannot be used safely in LHD countries (e.g. Canada, the US, etc.). The...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-04-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 23,782
Posted By martinss

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulleti...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlist.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/80-2016_12_02_14_47_39_7a907966de2492a4abc14f2182fde6d75b888f6c.jpg

Replacing RHD H4 with LHD H4
Forum: 928 Forum
11-30-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,559
Posted By martinss

Reassembling the switch can be tricky. I found...

Reassembling the switch can be tricky. I found that wedging metal plates between the circular switch plate and the front housing cover under it, then putting these accross a couple of wooden blocks:...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-29-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,699
Posted By martinss

That is the intake manifold of an S4, not the...

That is the intake manifold of an S4, not the block. They all peel with age, altho the GTS's had a different treatment. Most people refinish the manifold (and cam covers) when doing an intake refresh...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-23-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,299
Posted By martinss

I used portable electric heaters for a couple of...

I used portable electric heaters for a couple of years, but they did not last long as they seem to be designed for only occasional use. My garage is insulated, but it is Ontario, Canada and has four...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-30-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,851
Posted By martinss

The immediate pegging of the gauge with the key...

The immediate pegging of the gauge with the key turned, and I assume even without the engine running, sounds like it could be a ground-to-gauge issue in the pod. I had a similar thing on the left...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-26-2016, 10:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,627
Posted By martinss

I had a problem with a number of gauges and...

I had a problem with a number of gauges and lights acting strangely after I reinstalled the pod on my '88.

The gas gauge pegged at Full even when empty, and the temperature gauge would peg if I...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-19-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By martinss

Thanks all for your input. OK, so I'm...

Thanks all for your input.

OK, so I'm confused. I knew that the early pumps were different, but since I have seen pictures in later cars like this in an '89:
...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-16-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 967
Posted By martinss

Tire Compressor type by year

I'm having trouble figuring out which of the black plastic case tire pumps were supplied with a '90 928 euro. I understand that 911s got the pump plus inspection light as of the 964 in 1989. Is that...
Forum: 928 Forum
09-04-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 959
Posted By martinss

Help with non-working seats and mirrors please

I recently had to repair a switch on the passenger side of my '88 as the seat would not go forward - all other actions were fine. The car has 12-way power seats (i.e with lumbar control) and memory...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-13-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,037
Posted By martinss

I thought Roger had cornered the supply :-)

I thought Roger had cornered the supply :-)
Forum: 928 Forum
08-01-2016, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,827
Posted By martinss

When the seat fails to move, is that in response...

When the seat fails to move, is that in response to both the switches and the memory switches? If the seat fails to respond to both, you can likely rule out the switches themselves, and the memory...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-31-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,878
Posted By martinss

I bet you will also need a new boot around the...

I bet you will also need a new boot around the gas filler and likely the pipe attached to it that directs spilled gas downward.
Forum: 928 Forum
07-30-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,040
Posted By martinss

This one is for sale by David Willett, a 928 OC...

This one is for sale by David Willett, a 928 OC owner. He has another 928 which he has had for longer, and bought this GT last year, but found he could not use it - wife doesn't like it.
Forum: 928 Forum
07-27-2016, 11:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,856
Posted By martinss

A couple of weeks ago I ordered Toyos in the...

A couple of weeks ago I ordered Toyos in the correct size from Tire Rack for my '88. Then they called me to say they could not get them for an indeterminate time, so they cancelled my order. They...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-27-2016, 11:30 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,908
Posted By martinss

Agree. And more specifically it is expansion of...

Agree. And more specifically it is expansion of the console foam around edges the hole in which the sensor is installed.

Here is a before and after using the Jager cover:

1200140...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-25-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 10,259
Posted By martinss

A great event Adam. Thanks for organizing it. I'm...

A great event Adam. Thanks for organizing it. I'm sorry I had to leave shortly after lunch.

The turnout was really great - it was good to see old timers/repeats and new people. Next year we aim...
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