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| A/C | 9/22/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I am a very happy new owner of a 1986 911 targa and also a neophyte. It was quite an impulsive ...
A: Congratulations on your Porsche purchase. It will take a while to not look back after you park it. ...
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| Cayenne S overheating | 9/18/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have a cayenne S that has a over heating problem, I replaced the coolant pipes that run under the ...
A: Some thermostats assembly's do a couple of jobs, one being regulating water flow, but when closed ...
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| Cayenne S overheating | 9/18/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have a cayenne S that has a over heating problem, I replaced the coolant pipes that run under the ...
A: When did the overheating problem start? Before or after the work you did? What do you mean sorted ...
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| AC and conv. top motor repairs | 9/18/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: My 2000 carrera cabriolet top is not opening--last few times it needed a push, now only retracts ...
A: Jeff; For the convertible tops on a 996, we have seen some that need to have the hydraulic fluid ...
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| 1977 Targa 3.0 backfiring | 9/17/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: recently I have bought Targa 1977 3.0 in overall I believe reasonable shape. Two things I would like ...
A: Norbert; First, your car's engine must have been swapped out with a later engine. Your car came ...
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| 1984 928 Fuel | 9/17/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I read somewhere that with the 928's you have to use premium or supreme fuel, is this true or can ...
A: Ifyou put regular in a tank of premium, it's not going to gum up anything like that. What your doing ...
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| Lot of White Smoke while driving | 9/12/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have a 1979 911SC (160,000 miles) and I was driving home from work when I noticed plumes of white ...
A: Andrew; The first thing I'm thinking is someone overfilled the engine oil. Check the engine oil ...
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| Fuel Prob | 9/10/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have an 84 928 that will not start when i turn the key. It turns over and is getting fuel to the ...
A: Jason; Hopefully your not spaying fuel into the mass air flow meter. IF you did, you might need a ...
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| Porsch 944 85.5 | 9/9/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: It would seem today that my air conditioner compressor is not engaging when I turn on the A/C. Is ...
A: 1st, apply 12v to the ac Compressor. Does the compressor engage? IF it does, then check the voltage ...
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| 1983 porcshe 944 w/1984 engine | 9/9/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: Brad, I have an overheating problem with this 944. New thermostate and I'm getting ready to take out ...
A: These cars run hot. The gauge usually gets to almost 3/4 hot then the aux fan should come on and ...
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| 1986 944 porsche rear knocking noise | 9/9/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: IQ. I got a 944 1986 porsche 4cly. manuel drive. Problem when I drive forward I hear a clap or ...
A: These cars have a straight shaft in the torque tube. No u joints. You need to isolate the noise with ...
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| Whining alternator | 9/7/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: Sir, I was wondering if you could give me some direction towards fixing my whining alternator !! ...
A: You need to provide Year Make & Model. If it is a 996 or 986, we see the belt rollers going bad, ...
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| 2000 porsche boxster s | 9/3/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I hear a deep vibrating sound when I come off the gas and the tach passes back down through 3200 ...
A: Who diagnosed the issue to the transmission and recommended removing the transmission? Was the CEL ...
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| 1985 porsche 944 | 9/2/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: my 1985 porsche 944 does not start at all when its cold and in the mornings. i have to push starter ...
A: It sounds like you may have a parasitic current draw that is killing your battery. Check the battery ...
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| 1985 porsche 944 starting problems | 9/2/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have just recently inherited a 1985 porsche 944 from my son who got fed up with it. I have tried ...
A: Sure it could have. anything is possible. Does the engine turn over? Does it have spark? Does it ...
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| porsche 944 balance shaft settings. | 8/28/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: i have just put a new water pump no my 1982 944. i was fine with putting the timing belt back. but ...
A: The upper spproket lines up with the mark on the rear drive belt cover( see manual) Remove the end ...
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| Porsche 944S2 odd oil pressure related noise! | 8/26/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have a 1990 944 S2. It is in concours condition and only has 89K on the clock. Recent mechanical ...
A: Paul; It is hard do diagnose noises over the internet, but I'm thinking that you may have your ...
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| 1964 - 356 Porsche - | 8/26/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I need a referral in Southern California for Rust Repair Hope you can help
A: Try calling Jay at Mirage. He might be able to point you in the right direction. I'm in Nor Cal ...
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| starting stored 911? | 8/24/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: Should I start my 2002 9114s after 14 months of storage? Or have it towed to dealer and checked ...
A: It will be fine. Charge the battery overnight or replace the battery if it is dead. Fire it up. ...
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| speedometer cluster | 8/22/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: The speedometer on my 1994 Porsche 968 just stopped working. All other dash instruments are fine. ...
A: If the odometer/trip meter is working then you have a component failure in the speedo assembly. If ...
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| 911 Porsche ignition switch | 8/17/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: my 2002 911 ignition switch is sticking all the way on when I crank the car. I have to turn it back ...
A: You have a failing ignition switch. You need to replace the Ignition switch assembly with steering ...
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| 928 quits after 5 minutes | 8/16/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: If you give it a shot of starter fluid it starts right up and runs till fluid is exhausted. took ...
A: You need to check your fuel pressures and make sure there to spec. The CIS Injection is very ...
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| 1987 Porche 944 | 8/15/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I am about to buy a 1987 944 that has been sitting for about 8 years. Its in good condition with ...
A: Sure. Pull the oil pressure gauge and connect a oil pressurization kit used for when replacing new ...
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| 1987 Porche 944 | 8/15/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I am about to buy a 1987 944 that has been sitting for about 8 years. Its in good condition with ...
A: It depends on the milage, but I know of several 944's with >250K on them still running. Plan on the ...
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| Porsche Cayenne Transmission | 8/13/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have a problem on a 2004 Cayenne with the tiptronic transmission. Hard downshifting (clunks) and ...
A: I don't think I have a solution for you. You may want to press the issue with your dealership the ...
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| Porsche Cayenne Transmission | 8/13/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I have a problem on a 2004 Cayenne with the tiptronic transmission. Hard downshifting (clunks) and ...
A: $6600 for a 04 Cayenne transmission sounds about right, but if you went to a independent Porsche ...
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| clutch/transmission | 8/13/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: I hope you can help me. I was on my way home from work and out of nowhere my tach started to raise ...
A: It sounds like you have a failed clutch, but I am not sure why the grinding in reverse. Typically ...
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| hey i need RC car advice | 8/12/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: 3( a petrol nitro remote control car) just wondering, should i use castor or synthetic fuel and do ...
A: Uh Hm,, Well I know when racing dirtbikes, Blenzall was used by some people, but I always heard it ...
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| 911SC cold start problem | 8/12/2008 | Brad MCClure |
Q: MY problem is very similiar to Dave's question. My 82 911sc was running perfect til I put some ...
A: The CIS fuel injection system is for the most part a mechanical system. I have seen this happen a ...
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| 1980 911SC Hot start problem | 4/14/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: My 911 runs sluggish on initial start, then problem disappears. After running until warm or hot ...
A: I'm leaning toward getting the car back to the shop that worked on it since you did pay for ...
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| Porsche 944 oil leak | 4/14/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: My Porsche 944 from 1983 has an oil leak(very small) some where right forward ,from the engine. Can ...
A: Wash the motor down (ecologically if that is possible). Park it over clean cardboard or paper. Let ...
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| porsche 928s suspension | 4/14/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: The computer message says too many follow ups ask a new question so I'm hoping this maintains the ...
A: Ross, It sounds like you have addressed many of the common suspects. At this point I can no longer ...
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| 1980 911SC Hot start problem | 4/13/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: My 911 runs sluggish on initial start, then problem disappears. After running until warm or hot ...
A: I would suggest asking the technician to look at it again since the issues was not resolved. First ...
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| engine noise | 4/13/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: I have a 1989 porsche 944 with 128000 miles. Sometimes it seems like i hear a slight knock or ...
A: With regard to oil, you can either use what the owner's manual suggests, or see what fellow 944 ...
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| porsche 928s suspension | 4/11/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: The computer message says too many follow ups ask a new question so I'm hoping this maintains the ...
A: Sounds like you are examining all the common suspects, however on "inner" tie rods I can tell you ...
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| porsche 928s suspension | 4/10/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: There is a distinct clunk coming from the front end of my 1985 928 when turning at low speed. I have ...
A: Ok. Let's keep this thread going. "I imagine is when the spring is in its most uncompressed state ...
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| Porshce 928 warning light | 4/10/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: Brake warning light came on. Porche mechanic thought the cause is the failed sensor which is built ...
A: I'm not sure which light came on (the last time I looked at a 928 instrument cluster I was checking ...
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| 968 timing belt replacement cost | 4/9/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: I had a 944 for 8 years - a great experience, I had timing belt / water pump etc. replaced as ...
A: Derek, Sorry, I personally have never R&R'd a w pump on the 968. If I wanted to know what it costs ...
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| 993 convertible top | 4/8/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: I was closing the top on my 1995 993 and about halve way closed it just stopped . No motor sound , ...
A: Well, having the top up sounds like an innovative way to make a thrust reverser, however the timing ...
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| porsche 928s suspension | 4/8/2008 | Charles Griffiths |
Q: There is a distinct clunk coming from the front end of my 1985 928 when turning at low speed. I have ...
A: Does the "clunk" happen when turning in both directions? Does it also happen when backing up and ...
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