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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-10-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,274
Posted By Randy_J

OK, you are on the right track - IIRC, using long...

OK, you are on the right track - IIRC, using long 3/8" extension(s) and a universal joint makes it possible to get to the bellhousing ground point. The real issue however is making sure not to drop...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-22-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,170
Posted By Randy_J

Don't know about the alternator and ground...

Don't know about the alternator and ground cables, but Rennbay has the headlight / relay kits at a decent price: http://www.rennbay.com/porsche-944-headlight-relay-harness-p-111.html

also a post...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,274
Posted By Randy_J

944 Grounding Points

Here's a factory diagram with all the grounding points. Most are easy to access, so a great Saturday DIY project that yields big results.

I upgraded to the IceShark wiring harness a few years ago...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2010, 02:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,274
Posted By Randy_J

the magnetic tool is pretty cheap - should be...

the magnetic tool is pretty cheap - should be able to get one for $5 from CDN Tire, Lordco, etc. The spring rod is about 50-60cm long. The 10mm bolt is about 15mm long, so it's short, but will do...
Forum: 944 Turbo and Turbo-S Forum
07-22-2010, 02:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,170
Posted By Randy_J

Just came across this thread and yes, Dan was a...

Just came across this thread and yes, Dan was a very special guy and his IceShark cables are fantastic. I've had a set in my 951S for a few years and they still look and feel brand new. I was so...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2010, 01:07 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,274
Posted By Randy_J

OK, sorry to hear that #1 - DON'T drive the...

OK, sorry to hear that

#1 - DON'T drive the car! The bolt could get caught up and do all sorts of nasty things that will be $$$$$

#2 - IIRC it should be a 10mm bolt (or was it a 10mm nut - I...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-19-2010, 04:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,274
Posted By Randy_J

cleaning the grounds is easy - all except that...

cleaning the grounds is easy - all except that bell housing ground and don't drop the nut in the open clutch inspection hole in the bellhousing (great design...)

here's a schematic with all the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-05-2007, 12:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 589
Posted By Randy_J

check out Pelican Parts tech diagrams - great...

check out Pelican Parts tech diagrams - great shots and index - lots faster than searching on PET for the part number too! Here's the diagram for the window regulator
...
Forum: 968 Forum
09-04-2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By Randy_J

just get new ones for peace of mind - they are...

just get new ones for peace of mind - they are not too expensive and an easy upgrade - straight bolt on replacement http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/pp951.341.023.01.htm
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-04-2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,353
Posted By Randy_J

Gina, thanks for the FAST mail out! I got my...

Gina, thanks for the FAST mail out! I got my package of cable ties and that included the complex USPS mailing to Canada!
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-04-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,228
Posted By Randy_J

Dimmer no longer works - bright all the time.

Dimmer no longer works - bright all the time.
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-03-2007, 01:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,522
Posted By Randy_J

simple to change the pads on the 85.5 NA -...

simple to change the pads on the 85.5 NA - sliding caliper single piston system. Just follow the Clark's Garage procedure. You will probably need new brake sensor wires, but in a pinch, you can...
Forum: 968 Forum
09-03-2007, 01:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Randy_J

was a lot more work to adapt a 996 brake handle...

was a lot more work to adapt a 996 brake handle though
Forum: 968 Forum
09-03-2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 575
Posted By Randy_J

i was able to adapt a 996 tip shifter to my 968...

i was able to adapt a 996 tip shifter to my 968 Tip but had to shorten the shaft about 1/2"

Now if I could figure out how to adapt paddle shifters to the car... the 968 tip just actuates SPST...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-03-2007, 01:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By Randy_J

GLOBAL WARMING has arrived!

GLOBAL WARMING has arrived!
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-03-2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,522
Posted By Randy_J

Hmmm.... too bad I didn't see your post earlier...

Hmmm.... too bad I didn't see your post earlier today, cause I just replaced the rotors and pads on my 951S today - downtown Vancouver - replaced the clutch slave cylinder and installed SS brake...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-02-2007, 02:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By Randy_J

I've done several cars with Freeze 12 and it...

I've done several cars with Freeze 12 and it WORKS... my 968 and 944 N/A blow really cold now - 48F!!! Easy to do too. I usually put in 1 can for a near complete charge. Check out...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-02-2007, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 336
Posted By Randy_J

yep, sounds like caster blocks... easy DIY and...

yep, sounds like caster blocks... easy DIY and parts are cheap - just get OEM Porsche part though. Just replaced the ones in my 951S the other day while I had the car up on jack stands. If you are...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-02-2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,401
Posted By Randy_J

Plus is 89 and my 968 runs just fine with that. ...

Plus is 89 and my 968 runs just fine with that. Plus is 94 which is great for the 951S:bowdown:
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-02-2007, 02:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 398
Posted By Randy_J

try cleaning the grounds for the instrument...

try cleaning the grounds for the instrument cluster - for 85.5+ cars, there a whole bunch of brown ground wires terminating under the dashtop just about above the driver's left knee. Just remove the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-02-2007, 02:02 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,274
Posted By Randy_J

cleaning the grounds is easy - all except that...

cleaning the grounds is easy - all except that bell housing ground and don't drop the nut in the open clutch inspection hole in the bellhousing (great design...)

here's a schematic with all the...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-22-2007, 12:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,804
Posted By Randy_J

Carpet is there Brian - just that he's never...

Carpet is there Brian - just that he's never heard anything like this in his buddies cars.... sedans that are wanna be sports cars! BTW, we dropped the motor into the 951S this past weekend - big...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-22-2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,804
Posted By Randy_J

Thanks guys... yep, changed the tranny oil to...

Thanks guys... yep, changed the tranny oil to Redline MT90 synthetic gear oil some time ago. Done lots of tranny refills too, so I know the level is right. All the same, I'm going to put the car...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-21-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,804
Posted By Randy_J

How much gear whine do you hear on your car?

My son is concerned that the gear whine in his mint 85.5 N/A is excessive. I drove the car tonight, and when warm and decellerating from speed on a downhill slope, I can hear some gear whine in 2 &...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-20-2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 558
Posted By Randy_J

Update! We finally got the "new" 12K mile motor...

Update! We finally got the "new" 12K mile motor into the 951S today... took a while but after a frustrating long Saturday, we were able to get the "old" motor out in just 3 hours, but after 7 hours...
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