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Forum: 928 Forum
05-07-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,540
Posted By joehelendetroit

One might say that GM paid for the basic 928...

One might say that GM paid for the basic 928 design. Tony Lapine designed an Opel Corvette back in the early 70's before going to work for Porsche.
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Forum: 928 Forum
04-08-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By joehelendetroit

I don't know about your area, but here in metro...

I don't know about your area, but here in metro Detroit the hydraulic shops will not touch a fuel line. Not a problem with tech, but rather their insurance company forbids it. I don't know about...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-13-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By joehelendetroit

I notice the wheels included are manholes, but...

I notice the wheels included are manholes, but the wheels in the pics are not.
Forum: 928 Forum
06-26-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,653
Posted By joehelendetroit

In several of the threads about upgrading the...

In several of the threads about upgrading the alternator to a higher amperage, i.e. delco one, there is mention of increasing the wire size. Does this harness allow for upgrading the alternator?
Forum: 928 Forum
06-17-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,056
Posted By joehelendetroit

Helen and I will be there

Helen and I will be there
Forum: 928 Forum
06-10-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,507
Posted By joehelendetroit

Our other car is a Subaru Baja. They built fewer...

Our other car is a Subaru Baja. They built fewer of them than Porsche built 928's
Forum: 928 Forum
06-09-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 841
Posted By joehelendetroit

Isn't Kobalt and Snapon the same company

Isn't Kobalt and Snapon the same company
Forum: 928 Forum
06-08-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,423
Posted By joehelendetroit

I had thought the Ljet box was bad on my 80 and...

I had thought the Ljet box was bad on my 80 and have since purchased two extra units, both of which I have had professionally tested. What I have since learned is the Ljet itself rarely goes bad,...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-03-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By joehelendetroit

Two Circuits for Horn??

I am traveling and have not had the time to research this further, but thought I would post a question here on the forum in the meantime.

Just before I left I notice the horn stopped working. ...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-02-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,706
Posted By joehelendetroit

928mototsports out of Wisconsin sells the fitting.

928mototsports out of Wisconsin sells the fitting.
Forum: 928 Forum
08-29-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,902
Posted By joehelendetroit

Another vote for MrMerlins advice. I had a...

Another vote for MrMerlins advice. I had a similar problem. Finally went thru all the grounds with deoxit as well as CE panel and cleaned the battery posts. It is several thousand miles latter...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-16-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,283
Posted By joehelendetroit

While I am sure this seemed inevitable to most of...

While I am sure this seemed inevitable to most of us here in SE. Michigan, it is always such a shock to confront the reality of a friend passing away. Dennis was always willing to help out with any...
Forum: 928 Forum
06-16-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,804
Posted By joehelendetroit

Was this problem ever resolved? If so, what was...

Was this problem ever resolved? If so, what was the solution?
Forum: 928 Forum
05-27-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 572
Posted By joehelendetroit

More info? Pics, running status? known problems?

More info? Pics, running status? known problems?
Forum: 928 Forum
05-23-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By joehelendetroit

MrMerlin I ordered a can of deoxit the other day...

MrMerlin I ordered a can of deoxit the other day after reading the post about it here on Rennlist. That was my next step prior to having seen the fuel pressure drop to zero when I turned off the...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-23-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By joehelendetroit

Thanks for the heads up. I have read all the...

Thanks for the heads up. I have read all the threads on fuel pressure gauges and the pros and cons. At this point the car can not be driven so the goal of the gauge is to help diagnose the problem.
Forum: 928 Forum
05-23-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By joehelendetroit

Al, Nice to see the engine back in the car....

Al,

Nice to see the engine back in the car.

The 80 was the start of the electronic fuel injection, not CIS. Did they still use CIS in the Euro for 80?
Forum: 928 Forum
05-23-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By joehelendetroit

pjmcgnns, yes, crank sensor is common solution to...

pjmcgnns, yes, crank sensor is common solution to starting/running problems, but the `80 does not use one.

While I was thinking the problem is electrical, the immediate drop in fuel pressure...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-23-2014, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 512
Posted By joehelendetroit

Ongoing Starting, random shut down problem

I have been dealing with a random no-start problem since December and today I have found a symptom that seems meaningful and I would hope someone on here could comment on it.

Background, randomly...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-25-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,103
Posted By joehelendetroit

So did the "green wire" solve the...

So did the "green wire" solve the problem?
Forum: 928 Forum
04-17-2014, 11:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,919
Posted By joehelendetroit

For what it is worth.... Like many, I tried...

For what it is worth....

Like many, I tried to save some dollars and have a local hose shop rebuild a fuel hose. Tried both Aeroquip and Parker. Conversation started with can you do lines with...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-15-2014, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,497
Posted By joehelendetroit

To answer Dan's question about the symptom is the...

To answer Dan's question about the symptom is the car can be driving along at 60 and the engine just quits. Roll to a stop and it will not restart. Initially it would restart after a 1/2 hour. ...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-14-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,497
Posted By joehelendetroit

Amazing the detail one never knows about. ...

Amazing the detail one never knows about.

When I turned the key you could clearly hear the pump run and then shut off. I just assumed there was pressure switch in the pump itself so that once...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-14-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,497
Posted By joehelendetroit

Fuel Pump Relay Jumper...Why?

In trying to diagnose my starting problems. I have read many threads where they advise one to remove the fuel pump relay and jumper it to test if the pump is working, i.e. the engine is not running...
Forum: 928 Forum
04-06-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By joehelendetroit

dr Bob, thanks for the heads up. Found the...

dr Bob, thanks for the heads up. Found the thread...

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/663299-engine-fire.html

20 pages! And to think all I wanted to do was find a part to connect a...
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