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Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
03-30-2004, 08:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,638
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Hey Brian, I haven't posted in awhile,...

Hey Brian,

I haven't posted in awhile, nothing new going on, no time to build a new one after the wreck, but it will come. I have to say the board isn't what it used to be, seems like an awful...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-15-2003, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,376
Posted By Mike 89 NA

What year is your engine? I have one from an 87...

What year is your engine? I have one from an 87 S, not sure if it is the same as yours.

Mike
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
09-07-2003, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Buy a Kenwood with the rotating faceplate. You...

Buy a Kenwood with the rotating faceplate. You can adjust these by several degrees and they have a wide range of contrast and color settings, it will solve the problem for you. I have one in my...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-12-2003, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 574
Posted By Mike 89 NA

I'd take a dented fender instead of the total...

I'd take a dented fender instead of the total that happened last month to my car. I'm sorry you had this experience, but a replacement fender can be cheap. At least you can drive your car, mine is...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-12-2003, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,547
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Both my 968 and 944S flywheels have the same...

Both my 968 and 944S flywheels have the same number of teeth (both 16 valves), I've never checked the three NA's I've owned. I've been told I can use the 944S flywheel with my 968 engine, I'm doing...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-12-2003, 12:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,199
Posted By Mike 89 NA

$462 for resurfacing, two exhaust valves, one...

$462 for resurfacing, two exhaust valves, one intake, all valve guides, I provided an additional exhaust valve and valve seals. Looks like a new head!

Mike
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-11-2003, 11:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,687
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Talking I have these rims they looked great on my white...

I have these rims they looked great on my white 89 NA with colored centers until the rear end crash. They will be going onto whatever 944 I decide to go with next. I was running 225/50 in front and...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-11-2003, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By Mike 89 NA

I had the same problem with my 89 NA, it turned...

I had the same problem with my 89 NA, it turned out to be the plastic rod that connects to the actuator. it had popped off. It takes a bit of trial and error to adjust it correctly. It drove me...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
08-11-2003, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,045
Posted By Mike 89 NA

It will be four years for my wife, she had the...

It will be four years for my wife, she had the mono vision done, one eye near sighted one eye farsighted. She went form seriously thick glasses (blind as a bat) to 20/15 vision! She gets a checkup...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-24-2003, 07:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,813
Posted By Mike 89 NA

I'm 42 and with full collision the price is just...

I'm 42 and with full collision the price is just under $600 per year as a pleasure car. Now a moot point since it was totaled.


Mike

89 NA rest in pieces, like the Phoenix, you will be reborn...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2003, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Fuel Pressure Regulator? Easy test. Mike

Fuel Pressure Regulator? Easy test.

Mike
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2003, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,240
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Ribs, What Happened? I remember all your last...

Ribs, What Happened? I remember all your last posts when you were doing the rebuild in a rented storage place. (My family was in your area on a day trip when I mentioned to my wife about the guy...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2003, 06:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,293
Posted By Mike 89 NA

I'd agree about the prices based on area. The...

I'd agree about the prices based on area. The Metro DC area seems to be on the high side based on prices I see posted here, and my recent insurance settlement. Considering most people dump 1-2K (or...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2003, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,023
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Insurance values are very dependent upon the area...

Insurance values are very dependent upon the area in which you live. My car was in very good shape with less than average miles for the year. Also private sales and commercial sales prices vary...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-22-2003, 03:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,023
Posted By Mike 89 NA

After all was said and done I ended up with...

After all was said and done I ended up with almost 8K in my pocket and my car back. If there was no frame damage I would have had it fixed even if the insurance company didn't total it. I can't see...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-21-2003, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,023
Posted By Mike 89 NA

I know it doesn't look that bad from the outside,...

I know it doesn't look that bad from the outside, but I was lifted up by his car and the frame is crimped in one place and bent in another. When it was put on an alignment rack the right rear was...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-21-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,023
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Unhappy Pictures of Damage to my 89 NA

Here's the pics of my totaled 89, it looks fixable until you get under the car, you can see the buckles in the fender.

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/Crash001.jpg...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-20-2003, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Yep, I don't even start any of my cars before I...

Yep, I don't even start any of my cars before I put on my seat belt. I get the car back tomorrow, I'll post some pics. It's one of those deals were it looks like it was fixable until you get in to...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-19-2003, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Thanks Perry, I'm in the acceptance phase at this...

Thanks Perry, I'm in the acceptance phase at this point, and you are right, I am grateful to be here. The guy skidded over a hundred feet before he hit me, he must have been really moving.

I have...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
07-19-2003, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 982
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Angry Rear ended, car was totaled

Last Friday I was rear ended on my way to work, my 89 NA is now history. The frame is crimped and bent, the insurance company totaled it, I just found out yesterday.

Have a toast in her honor,...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-31-2003, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Post Any advice? Mike

Any advice?

Mike
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
05-31-2003, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 428
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Question Differential Shot?

I experience a clunk in the drive train when I accelerate or let off the gas. When I changed my shocks this morning I noticed about 1/2 to 3/4 play when I rotate the rear hub, it makes a clunk noise...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-22-2003, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 226
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Question 968 Oil Cooler Question

Can someone describe the positioning of the 968 oil cooler, or post a pic? In all my factory manuals I cannot find a photo and I don't know anyone with a 968. Thanks,

Mike
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-20-2003, 01:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 228
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Question 968 Oil Cooler in 89 NA

I have all the pieces (I think) to install the 968 external oil cooler in my 89 NA. However, it is not clear to me how it mounts, and it looks like the air duct cannot be used. Has anyone done...
Forum: 924/931/944/951/968 Forum
04-08-2003, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By Mike 89 NA

Post Bump! Hasn't anyone out there done their own...

Bump!

Hasn't anyone out there done their own valve work?

Mike
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