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About Charles Griffiths
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Expertise
Porsche Air Conditioning

Experience
Extensive research in Porsche air conditioning problems, and development of upgrades and updates.
And experience in Porsche power steering system remanufacturing.

Organizations
Porsche Clubs of North America. Mobile Air Conditioning Society.

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Rennlist Forums. Pelican Parts Forums. And see hyperlink below: http://www.griffiths.com/achelp/index.html

Education/Credentials
Porsche Mechanic. B/S Marketing.

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See hyperlink below: http://www.griffiths.com/porsche/ac/ice/mrice15.html

   

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944 clutch3/29/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I have a 85 1/2 944. I just replaced a faulty clutch slave. when I went to bleed the clutch, the ...
  A: Having the rear of the car higher than the front helps. Jack up rear of car, ie. ride up ramps. As ...
1989 Porsche 944s2 dash warning lights3/28/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: How do you turn off the center top warning light in the dash, WITHOUT the porsche handheld computer ...
  A: If you mean the the red exclamation light, usually there is another light on, such as an air bag, ...
944 S2 - whining sound from power steering pump3/28/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I have a 1990 944 S2 and a whining sound has developed over time. It appears to come from the power ...
  A: You should not have to bleed the system unless a component was replaced, a line was opened or the ...
944 S2 - whining sound from power steering pump3/27/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I have a 1990 944 S2 and a whining sound has developed over time. It appears to come from the power ...
  A: Noise from power steering generally is isolated to three areas: A) Resonance from power steering ...
Engine coolant3/26/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I have a 1991 Porsche 944 S2 and I have a question about the coolant system. The level is a little ...
  A: Hoping the sludge is not oil. In answer to your last question "should I try to remove this sludge ...
1974 Porsche 9143/18/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: My '74 FI 914, runs rough, rich and fouls out the plugs. Is there way to get engine codes off this ...
  A: I’m assuming you have a Bosch L-Jetrontic system, which would use a AFM (air flow meter) as opposed ...
1999 Boxster3/18/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I have 1999 boxster with only 20K miles. I drove it the other day and when I turned it off I heard a ...
  A: I certainly would never say you have to pull the transmission to check engine fault codes, or to ...
Porsche 944 erratic idle3/15/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I've got a 1986 Porsche 944 NA, 5 speed, that will occassionaly start idling at around 1600 rpm, and ...
  A: I do not know of any factory procedure or other fool proof test for the ICV other than PS (parts ...
porsche 911 sc3/14/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: What is general condition of 911 sc's. They are 30 years old. American cars would rattle etc. Do ...
  A: Two different worlds. 1) The 911 is uni-body construction vs. many 30 year old American cars which ...
82 Porsche 924 starter removal3/12/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: 82 924 non turbo will not crank, checked voltage going to starter is good, suspect bad starter. ...
  A: Tim, I had a 77 Martini Rossi however don't know if the 82 is alike it. Looking at a OE parts ...
1989 944 S2 oil pressure light3/10/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: My mechanic just replaced the 944 S2 computer. Oil pressure light comes on a minute or so after ...
  A: I can't say if there is any correlation between the work your mechanic did and seeing the pressure ...
relay questions3/10/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: 81 928S- Runs good, but every once in awhile I can turn the key over to start and get "nothing", no ...
  A: 1) You are interested in the relay, not the 'L' bracket. 2) Check you battery voltage with engine ...
2001 Boxster Power3/8/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I have a 2001 Boxster. Last Sunday it acted up for the first time, after I got gas, it wouldn't ...
  A: I'm not an expert on the Boxster. I'm abit confused with the comment: "The first time I drove it ...
relay questions3/6/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: 81 928S- Runs good, but every once in awhile I can turn the key over to start and get "nothing", no ...
  A: Amazing car! Amazing number of fuses and relays under the passenger foot board too. I made it an ...
1985 1/2 - 944 porche3/6/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: The pulley that drives my power steering pump and is connected to the crank shaft has come loose ...
  A: I have not R&R many crank pulley's, however I thought there were four bolts under the front hub on ...
73' Porsche 911 tranny2/27/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I live in southeaster Wisconsin. I am looking to have my transmission rebuilt. Does anyone have ...
  A: I had a 4 speed in my 1973t. Many told me it was suppose to be a 5 speed. However as I recall 4 ...
Carrera Battery replacement2/25/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I have to replace my dying battery on my 99 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (again!) and I would like to do this ...
  A: To prevent loss of memory (say what), you can temporarily connect something like a battery charger ...
Porsche 944 erratic idle2/23/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: I've got a 1986 Porsche 944 NA, 5 speed, that will occassionaly start idling at around 1600 rpm, and ...
  A: From many posts on the net: To test the ISV. There is a Test Plug located near the Fuse/Relay ...
1975 Porsche 911 SLOW Power Windows2/20/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: Hey, Just wanted to see if any of you Porsche geniuses knew why my power windows might be ...
  A: For the moment, ignore the design and the technology of the mechanism as compared to modern cars. ...
pulley system 1987 924s2/13/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: how is the power steering pulley attached to the crank pulley mine has broken off and the pulley was ...
  A: The pulley on the power steering pump is secured to the pump's hub using three 6mm bolts. For a ...
1997 porsche carrera 911 cab.2/11/2008Charles Griffiths
  Q: i would like to replace the a/c evaporator [leaking] on my car. how do you get to it? what needs to ...
  A: Typically a 964/993 Evaporator R&R is an 11+ job. Plus, you have to recover the refrigerant if any ...
No Spark No Start9/19/2006Dave Ward
  Q: Help I recently bought an 85.5 944 it started and ran with out a problem. Then there was a draw on ...
  A: The answer is usually the alternator. But since you've ruled that out, head for the starter next. ...
911sc won't' start9/19/2006Dave Ward
  Q: I tested the relay and heard the click; I also used the jumper in the socket and heard the fuel ...
  A: If you have fuel, then the next thing to check is for spark. First...measure the voltage at the ...
911sc won't' start9/18/2006Dave Ward
  Q: You answered someone's else's post that described my problem exactly(car won't start but will turn ...
  A: We seem to be having a rash of not starts lately. Let me explain what I was referring to ...
clutch9/18/2006Dave Ward
  Q: the clutch in my 1987 porsche 944 is messed up and i dont know why, it is sticking to the floor and ...
  A: There's only one way your symptom can happen...and that's a leaking hydraulic line. The issue which ...
1987 Porsche 944 Electrical Starting Problem9/17/2006Dave Ward
  Q: Oh great one, I have a question since my 1987 manual transmission 944 will not start. First, the ...
  A: I'll give you the answer but you're still going to be scratching your head...as the wire you really ...
EARLY 1985 944 PORSCHE9/16/2006Dave Ward
  Q: i have a early 1985 944 porsche what wire go's to the ignition switch that makes the injections ...
  A: Sorry, there is no such wire. Not ONE that is. If you looked at a wiring diagram you'd see the ...
1976 Porsche 911S smoking9/15/2006Dave Ward
  Q: I'm about to buy an outstanding 76 911S and the owner let me drive it for 2 days "of course I had to ...
  A: I'm not so sure about this "dreaded dry start' issue. That's akin to saying this $1,000 dauschund ...
Oil pressure sending unit9/14/2006Dave Ward
  Q: The spot on the oil tank where the oil seeems to be coming from has 2 wires coming from it which is ...
  A: OK...there must be some "new" enhanced options your car has. No problem. All we have to do is ...
79 928 car starts but no rev HELP9/14/2006Dave Ward
  Q: I can start my car but it wont rev up when I step on the gas pedal it has new warm up ...
  A: I'm going to assume the rain storm is a coincidence. Your symptom usually occurs when there is a ...
Oil pressure sending unit9/13/2006Dave Ward
  Q: I have a 1982 Porsche 911SC Targa. There seems to be an oil leak coming from the side of the oil ...
  A: I'm looking at pictures and diagrams, as you are, and unfortunately, none are as "current" as 1982. ...
bushings9/12/2006Dave Ward
  Q: can u please tell me what do u think about polyurethane bushings?...im thinking to make some ...
  A: good to hear from you. You're going to make them yourself? That's pretty good. I'm not much of an ...
944 S2 whislting noise9/12/2006Dave Ward
  Q: Hey Dave, I have a 1990 944 S2 cab in great condition that has an annoying whistling noise coming ...
  A: I suppose there are several likely culprits when it comes to odd noises. You'd think for such a ...
My 1986 911 crank but wont run9/11/2006Dave Ward
  Q: The car is 1987 911 carrera non turbo, wile I was driving the car had a sudden lost of power and ...
  A: It would be helpful to get a bit more info...after you stalled...you probably tried to re-start ...
porche 9449/11/2006Dave Ward
  Q: Dave Thanks for the quick response When I changed the clutch master cylinder I used the original ...
  A: ------------------------- Follow-up 9-11-06 Hi Scott, It may indeed be the clutch...you didn't say ...
porche 9449/10/2006Dave Ward
  Q: I have a 1988 944 that I have a clutch or transmission problem. I have replaced the clutch master ...
  A: There is definitely a problem with the clutch assembly: the throwout bearing or disc or pressure ...
1980 911 SC Green OEL Light9/10/2006Dave Ward
  Q: I Have a 1980 911 SC after letting the car warm up 15 min or so the Green OEL light and the Brake ...
  A: Followup......... Hi again... I hit the send button before I answered you second question. About ...
porsche clutch slave cylinder9/9/2006Dave Ward
  Q: My son purchased a 1987 944 no turbo. Recently the clutch petal went to the floor and I brake fluid ...
  A: This is a curious situation...no doubt created when the clever German engineers decided there would ...
Timing9/9/2006Dave Ward
  Q: I recently purchased a '82 924 Turbo. I replaced the head and it's purring like a kitten. I took ...
  A: This will be a more general answer because you'll have to get all the timing specs from the car's ...
brakes, schroud cover9/8/2006Dave Ward
  Q: Just purchased a 69T. Front brakes are S type. Aluminum, and drilled. Was this an option or added ...
  A: I'm not at all into that level of specific knowledge for the 911's. I do have a reference manual, ...

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