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| 944 clutch | 3/29/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 1989 Porsche 944s2 dash warning lights | 3/28/2008 | Charles 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, ...
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| 944 S2 - whining sound from power steering pump | 3/28/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 944 S2 - whining sound from power steering pump | 3/27/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| Engine coolant | 3/26/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 1974 Porsche 914 | 3/18/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 1999 Boxster | 3/18/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| Porsche 944 erratic idle | 3/15/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| porsche 911 sc | 3/14/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 82 Porsche 924 starter removal | 3/12/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 1989 944 S2 oil pressure light | 3/10/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| relay questions | 3/10/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 2001 Boxster Power | 3/8/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| relay questions | 3/6/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 1985 1/2 - 944 porche | 3/6/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 73' Porsche 911 tranny | 2/27/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| Carrera Battery replacement | 2/25/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| Porsche 944 erratic idle | 2/23/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 1975 Porsche 911 SLOW Power Windows | 2/20/2008 | Charles 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. ...
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| pulley system 1987 924s | 2/13/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| 1997 porsche carrera 911 cab. | 2/11/2008 | Charles 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 ...
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| No Spark No Start | 9/19/2006 | Dave 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. ...
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| 911sc won't' start | 9/19/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| 911sc won't' start | 9/18/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| clutch | 9/18/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| 1987 Porsche 944 Electrical Starting Problem | 9/17/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| EARLY 1985 944 PORSCHE | 9/16/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| 1976 Porsche 911S smoking | 9/15/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| Oil pressure sending unit | 9/14/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| 79 928 car starts but no rev HELP | 9/14/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| Oil pressure sending unit | 9/13/2006 | Dave 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. ...
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| bushings | 9/12/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| 944 S2 whislting noise | 9/12/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| My 1986 911 crank but wont run | 9/11/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| porche 944 | 9/11/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| porche 944 | 9/10/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| 1980 911 SC Green OEL Light | 9/10/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| porsche clutch slave cylinder | 9/9/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| Timing | 9/9/2006 | Dave 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 ...
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| brakes, schroud cover | 9/8/2006 | Dave 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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