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Forum: 928 Forum
11-27-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,571
Posted By Ron_H

Angry Oh the pain...!

What a shock! Where can I see the auction and details?? But life has its priorities doesn't it? I once had a nice ski boat which I kept at my home on the ocean in Hawaii, but ended up so busy...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-23-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,158
Posted By Ron_H

I can't recall precisely if the foam pad is...

I can't recall precisely if the foam pad is accessible from above the torque tube through the passenger compartment, but I seriously doubt it is. I was able to put small foam insulation from above...
Forum: 928 Forum
08-23-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,158
Posted By Ron_H

In my case, my motor mounts had collapsed...

In my case, my motor mounts had collapsed compromising the fit of the foam gasket against the tunnel. Replacing your motor mounts will probably cure the problem.
Forum: Parts Marketplace - Old
02-18-2015, 02:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,707
Posted By Ron_H

Konig Race Seat for sale

For sale: 1 Konig race seat, no rails but a rail may be fabricated easily. I have two of these seats which I bought for my 928 and my 914/6. Neither ever made it into those cars. I will keep one...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-18-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,944
Posted By Ron_H

Thanks. I will soak the stud in some penetrating...

Thanks. I will soak the stud in some penetrating oil before attempting to remove it. A few more hours won't make a difference.
Forum: 928 Forum
07-18-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,944
Posted By Ron_H

Thank you Ethan. I think you hit it correctly by...

Thank you Ethan. I think you hit it correctly by saying the top half broke off of the bottom half. My idle air control side seemed to have only the top stud attached to the rubber part and no other...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-17-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,944
Posted By Ron_H

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to...

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to answering this question.
I must point out that my isolating stud doesn't have a threaded rod on the bottom like is shown in Dave's PET illustration as...
Forum: 928 Forum
07-17-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,944
Posted By Ron_H

Throttle body support stud

The throttle body on my '86.5 is held down in four places (it seems). One at the front centerline, one at the rear centerline, and one each on each side. The side ones are held in place by epoxy or...
Forum: Panamera
07-03-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,479
Posted By Ron_H

They got this one right methinks.

In my not so humble opinion, Porsche got this one right for a change:
Driving Debut: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo - YouTube
Forum: 914/914-6 Forum
06-27-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,279
Posted By Ron_H

Sorry but the engine was sold about a year ago,...

Sorry but the engine was sold about a year ago, including the MFI. The last I heard was that it is going into a modified 911.
Forum: 928 Forum
05-28-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ron_H

Thanks Rick. I'll go search for the thermo...

Thanks Rick. I'll go search for the thermo switch next weekend when I get into the replacement of the throttle position sensor.
Forum: 928 Forum
05-28-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ron_H

Yup! I can only spare time on the weekends IF I...

Yup! I can only spare time on the weekends IF I have no other pressing work in the office, so the next encounter will involve complete removal of the intake system and replacement of the throttle...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-28-2014, 01:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ron_H

Update /Progress report

For the past 3 day weekend I spent the time retracing my steps and discovered 5 glaring faults either caused by me or present before I got into this project. All of them would seem to have some...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-13-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ron_H

Yes Joe. Car should be off. I was thinking I...

Yes Joe. Car should be off. I was thinking I could see the smoke being sucked in by a leaky connection or bearing seal. You method makes more sense.

Thanks for the links Rick. I will remove...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-13-2014, 01:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ron_H

Thanks again to all who have replied. I have...

Thanks again to all who have replied. I have been busy studying Dwayne's excellent and well photographed post and have made a list of items to re-check, as well as embarrassing errors I found in my...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-12-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ron_H

Thanks for the responses. I had torqued the...

Thanks for the responses.

I had torqued the throttle body support nut/stud too hard and broke the nut with part of the stud off so the remaining stud could no longer accept a replacement nut. I...
Forum: 928 Forum
05-12-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,986
Posted By Ron_H

I did something wrong big time!!

Engine ran just fine except for two problems:
1. failed smog test at 15 mph (to high NOX = lean)
2. idle problems. let off the throttle at slow speeds or approaching a stop, and it either dies...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-19-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

I spent the night with PET5 on my 64 bit machine...

I spent the night with PET5 on my 64 bit machine using Virtual PC in W XP mode.
I'm a happy camper. Thanks to all who answered and offered suggestions.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-17-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

Thanks to all. I spend the weekend at home and...

Thanks to all. I spend the weekend at home and on my W XP 32 bit machine I ran the workshop manual and PET.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-15-2014, 02:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

Now I remember why I don't like W XP. "This...

Now I remember why I don't like W XP. "This program is not responding"
That is all I saw from that program on both computers. Drove me up the wall. W 7 did away with that so far and life became...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-15-2014, 02:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

I discovered I have Windows Virtual PC to run XP....

I discovered I have Windows Virtual PC to run XP. I am in that now and waiting for it to open PET. It is taking a long time, which is what I dislike about W XP. But it is accepting it. Thanks to...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-15-2014, 02:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

I have W7 professional on one machine which is...

I have W7 professional on one machine which is really Jane's machine when she's here. On my machine, I have W7 something else but it has "Windows XP mode". I suspect it might work on 32 bit...
Forum: 928 Forum
02-15-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

Hello Bob: I don't know, but I have two...

Hello Bob:

I don't know, but I have two machines, and both have W-7. I think one is "professional" and will boot it up now to find out. I'll be right back.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-14-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

The message I got was that my system would not...

The message I got was that my system would not support the 32 bit program on the disc (PET) in my drive. It did work in my W-XP machine.
Forum: 928 Forum
02-14-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,066
Posted By Ron_H

Thanks Geoff. I had been using Windows Virtual...

Thanks Geoff. I had been using Windows Virtual PC on my W-XP 32 bit computer not long ago to run 64 bit programs, which is just the reverse of your suggestion. I'll investigate their site for it...
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