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Forum: 928 Forum
03-29-2023, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By atb

It looks like you have the transaxle out of the...

It looks like you have the transaxle out of the car. I would highly recommend that you prop the tranaxle vertically when re-installing the torque converter. Place the TC on the shaft and turn it...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-26-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By atb

This was probably the best SpeedVision clip,...

This was probably the best SpeedVision clip, unfortunately it was Road America and Mark Kibort wasn't able to transport his car to race at that location so it was just Mark Anderson and the Zombie. ...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-26-2023, 12:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By atb

And.....the clips.... ...

And.....the clips....

https://youtu.be/7Y11gI4ejRo
Forum: 928 Forum
12-28-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 748
Posted By atb

If I recall correctly, the juttering of the OEM...

If I recall correctly, the juttering of the OEM wipers was caused by the portion of the wiper that holds the actual wiper blade not gripping the blade tight enough.

If you remove the blade, pinch...
Forum: 928 Forum
11-05-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By atb

Hey Michael, I'm signed up and hoping to...

Hey Michael,

I'm signed up and hoping to make it down.

Will be without a 928 ( but I do have two in pieces), but will be good to see everyone.

Adam
Forum: 928 Forum
11-27-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,573
Posted By atb

In my highly biased opinion the '91 S4 is the...

In my highly biased opinion the '91 S4 is the pinnacle of 928 development. To own one of these is to be able to experience what I believe was Porsche's ultimate intent was for the 928, to be the...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-08-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By atb

Referral for Milwaukee, WI 928 Wrench Needed

Looking for a referral for a qualitifed 928 Mechanic in the Milwaukee, WI area.

I have an owner with a '79 Euro that's been in hibernation for a bit and he would like some assistance in starting...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-06-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,830
Posted By atb

Not entirely true, he stated the engine won't rev...

Not entirely true, he stated the engine won't rev past 4200rpms.

The thread I posted had a similar symptom, except the O/P in that posting identified that it wasn't able to rev past a certain rpm...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-06-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,830
Posted By atb

Very Long thread on a similar issue: ...

Very Long thread on a similar issue:

https://rennlist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472554&referrerid=93

In the end, the O2 and rotor replacement did the trick, although when the old ones were...
Forum: 928 Forum
10-04-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,830
Posted By atb

Definitely something is wrong with 15 sec 0-60. ...

Definitely something is wrong with 15 sec 0-60.

Its a long shot but are you sure your throttle body is opening fully?
Forum: 928 Forum
10-03-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,830
Posted By atb

Depends on where the O/P is located. The North...

Depends on where the O/P is located. The North American models got the 4 speed automatic, but we needed it. Our 4.7L (L-Jet/239 HP) was nothing compared to what everyone else got (4.7L CIS / 300 HP)....
Forum: 928 Forum
09-30-2020, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,597
Posted By atb

I never thought that 15 years after I pitched the...

I never thought that 15 years after I pitched the idea of creating a pan stud kit, that it would be such a point of contention. LOL. (credit where credit is due)
...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-11-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,110
Posted By atb

I agree. Torque curve looks normal too. The...

I agree. Torque curve looks normal too.

The overall low numbers could be from the Mustang dyno. You can see the dynojet "conversion" of 270+hp which could be about right for a manual s4 on a...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-21-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,244
Posted By atb

Pick up tube seal is letting go?

Pick up tube seal is letting go?
Forum: 928 Forum
06-06-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,341
Posted By atb

Are those stock calipers? Will they clear big...

Are those stock calipers? Will they clear big reds?
Forum: 928 Forum
04-16-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,345
Posted By atb

Yes! but the big difference was that Louie...

Yes! but the big difference was that Louie treated all of his knowledge as open source. Which makes the second part of your statement particularly true.
Forum: 928 Forum
04-16-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,345
Posted By atb

So cool! As Louie's "test platform turned 928...

So cool! As Louie's "test platform turned 928 Goliath", so many of us have reaped the rewards from Louie's tireless efforts to improve this 928.

Here are just a few.

There was a time when the...
Forum: 928 Forum
03-20-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By atb

Proper wattage as cited in the DEVEK catalogue: ...

Proper wattage as cited in the DEVEK catalogue:


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Forum: 928 Forum
01-27-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,006
Posted By atb

Is this correct? Fairly certain the red sway bars...

Is this correct? Fairly certain the red sway bars were offered by 928 Specialists and actually had a matching rear bar offered as a set. I have these in my S4.
Forum: 928 Forum
01-26-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,439
Posted By atb

That's actually not too far off. Putting aside...

That's actually not too far off. Putting aside Marc Thomas' HP claims for a moment, what made the DEVEK headers so popular is how well they fit. At the time, any other 928 headers had their...
Forum: 928 Forum
01-26-2020, 12:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,395
Posted By atb

If better = reliable and last longer, its going...

If better = reliable and last longer, its going to be dependent on the individual car. A generalization based upon year is not going to be very accurate - the one that was better maintained will be...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-05-2019, 11:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,667
Posted By atb

There was a very dark time in 928 ownership from...

There was a very dark time in 928 ownership from the late 90's I'd say until about 2010 where there were very few options for getting your 928 repaired unless you did it yourself. At one point,...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-05-2019, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By atb

... you have reinstalled the engine after a major...

... you have reinstalled the engine after a major mechanical and detailing, and have bolted up all the running gear on your A/T 928. You then go to bolt on the starter and realize you forgot to...
Forum: 928 Forum
12-02-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,380
Posted By atb

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Forum: 928 Forum
11-10-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 16,515
Posted By atb

Any chance of posting a pic of the underside of...

Any chance of posting a pic of the underside of the car while its on the lift to see accessibility to the under carriage?
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