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| troube shooting 1986 944 automatic | 8/27/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: all of the hoses checked out fine and the intake manifold was checked by spraying brake cleaner near ...
A: Nancy, The info you're looking for is in the new Haynes manual you're picking up...pg.103. Air ...
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| troube shooting 1986 944 automatic | 8/26/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: all of a sudden my 944 (1986 automatic) began stalling whenever you touch the gas pedal. The car ...
A: .. Yes, I do have the air flow specs, but I'm not sure I'd check there first. I'd begin by looking ...
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| Generatorlight | 8/26/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: In the past I've asked you some question, on wich I always got satisfying answer, so here's another ...
A: nice to hear from you again. And now you have a freshly rebuilt engine too! You are very fortunate ...
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| purchasing a 356 | 8/25/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I am considering purchasing a 356sc for daily use (in Holland), is this wise? and if so have you any ...
A: .. Tips? I've got tips. I could go on and on and on about this subject. It would be waaaaaaay ...
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| Porsche fuse panel | 8/13/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have been out of down and I guess my answer is no longer available. QID#3655547. 192 Porsche 924. ...
A: sorry you missed my answer...it was a spellbinder. Just kidding about missing it...here it is ...
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| 1976 Porsche 911 s - Points Problems | 8/12/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: The points in my 911s don't stay in adjustment. The car is a one owner and has been in my family ...
A: This is an easy one. The condenser is worn out. It's the small (1" to 1 1/2" long and about 1/2' ...
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| Boxster tire/wheel problem | 8/8/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 2002 Boxster S, fow which I just purchased a new set of Pirelli PNero-Nero M&S tires. The ...
A: ************** Follow-Up ************** Wally, thanks so much for the nice comments. I appreciate ...
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| Fuse Panel | 8/8/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I am new to the Porsche arena and have purchased a 1982 924. The brake lights, turn signals, and ...
A: Welcome to the Wonderful World of Porsches. You wouldn't think something as easy as which fuse ...
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| 79 porsche 911sc rocker arm | 8/2/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, Last year I had a rocker arm go out, had it "fixed", but this year the other side went out ...
A: I'll have to admit that alarm bells are ringing in my head right now. Perhaps your mechanic is as ...
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| condensate blowing out of AC Vents | 8/1/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: My 1985.5 AC was just charged and is now spraying condensate through the vents. Soaking the rugs ...
A: I'm going to assume you're talking about a 944, since that 85.5 designation is a common way of ...
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| porsche 944 engine removal | 7/28/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave- I'm pulling the enging in my 87 944, but I can't seem to get the enging off of my ...
A: I checked my book, especially noting any drivesahft issues and here's my take on the subject. (My ...
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| Porsche Fuel Delivery | 7/28/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have an 83 911 that has beem in storage for 8 months. I am trying to start it. Battery is now ...
A: Gunk and crud built up in the fuel injectors may be at the heart of your problem. I don't believe ...
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| Porsche 911 engine wiring harness | 7/28/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I am looking at purchasing a 1996 911 turbo from an insurance company. It needs a new engine wiring ...
A: Your question is: "How much trouble would it be to change this harness out?" Since I've never ...
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| radiator upgrade heavy duty 1986 944t | 7/26/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: i am looking for a radiator for 1986 944t porsche. i understand there is a heavy duty upgrade ...
A: I guess I'm not clear if your need for a heavy duty radiator is becauase you're racing or because ...
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| 944 | 7/22/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: can the 968 engine and transmission fit into the 944 model.
A: Joshua, I've never given it any thought...and my expertise doesn't extend THAT far, but your ...
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| Steering | 7/18/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1988 911 and the last time out I noticed the steering column moved up and down. From what ...
A: Bob, If only I knew the answer because I TOO owned a beautiful 911. Alas, no such luck. ...
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| 1987 944 4 cyl non turbo | 7/6/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: The AC system has a slow leak and was converted to R134. I think the high side and low side ...
A: Today, you've caught me in my weak area. I keep saying I should learn about air conditioning, so I ...
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| '82 911 shifting to 2nd gear | 7/6/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have an 82 911SC 5 speed targa with 70k miles. When shifting to 2nd gear, I am getting a ...
A: Dennis, I'm pleased to report the problem is not likely the clutch or the flywheel...but...in this ...
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| Mysterious compression drop | 7/3/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave. Is there any chance it could be the piston rings? The mechanic used a scope to look into the ...
A: Well... I didn't know you'd already had a professional mechanic eyeballing your cylinder ...
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| Mysterious compression drop | 7/3/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1987 944S Porsche. The problem is that ocassionally the number 1 cylinder loses all ...
A: John, You have called it loss of compression, which would imply the valves are not opening and ...
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| 944 engine tdc marking | 6/30/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: 1986 944 - on the flywheel there is a line and the marking 'OT' next to it. Is this the top dead ...
A: Frank, the OT stands for 'Over Top', which is the German reference to Top Dead Center, so you've ...
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| violent shudder from engine | 6/26/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: My question concers a 1988 Porsche 944 - non turbo 5 speed. When I rev the engine - out of gear - ...
A: Frank, very smart of you to try to understand this issue BEFORE you buy. As to what it could be, I ...
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| porsche 944 turbo 86' | 6/16/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Well the real issue is does a reading of 1.1 make the coil dead or better or worse? Your dont really ...
A: Gil, I curious about your comment that the "secondary being plugged so as to be unreadable". If ...
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| porsche 944 turbo 86' | 6/15/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Well the real issue is does a reading of 1.1 make the coil dead or better or worse? Your dont really ...
A: As a matter of fact, I do know the difference between a good coil and a bad coil. I'm sorry though, ...
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| porsche 944 turbo 86' | 6/14/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: My car starts sometimes. the coil is not sending a spark all the time. I got a new one but feel the ...
A: I'm a firm believer that if the readings don't match up, the coil is dead. Take the coil, your ...
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| 87 porsche 924s | 5/31/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: what direction does the main crank pulley bolt come off standord thred or reverse thred
A: I've often been tempted to ask this question when a bolt is VERY stubborn. Usually, left hand ...
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| Porsche -Hard starting | 5/27/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1984 Porsche 944 that I just purchased off a friend. It would not start. I diagnosed that ...
A: Scott, I was expecting you to say EUREKA!...I found it. This follow-up was supposed to to let me ...
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| 1987 944 Engine Vibrate on idle | 5/26/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1987 944 N, the engine shakes or vibrate on idle but it runs perfectly fine. I noticed no ...
A: Your being so observant as to notice oil up at the airflow meter has me a bit perplexed. If you ...
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| Moaning/whistling sound from gas filler compartment | 5/25/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: RE: 2000 BoxsterS There's a train-whistle type sound coming from the compartment where the gas ...
A: Jim, since I received your question earlier today I've also been trying to locate a reference to ...
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| 944 S2 Torque Tube Repair | 5/25/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I just picked up a 90' 944 S2 Cab. 51k. During the initial check up at my local shop my ...
A: Drew, first...what a gorgeous car. Great choice! Second...good job. You've asked a question I ...
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| Porsche 356 engine | 5/24/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I'm searching for an engine for my 1964 Porsche 356c. Tough one huh? Yeah I know and I've had no ...
A: Tizoc, You don't indicate whether you're looking for a completely re-done engine, whether it can be ...
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| 81 Porsche 928 | 5/18/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I am in need of a diagrahm on the dissasembly of the cluth assembly for a 1981 Porsche 928, ...
A: Greg, Thanks for the nice feedback comments you made, it's very much appreciated. Sounds like ...
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| 1988 Porsche 944 A/C | 5/16/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I have just added a third can of R134a to my car and the compressor kicks on for a split ...
A: Timothy, Air conditioning is not an area I've dealt with much...turning on the air in my 356 is ...
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| 968 - Speedometer, Airbag light & Antilock Light | 5/14/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I own a 1993 Porsche 968 and recently found that the speedometer stopped working, the antilock light ...
A: You're right, you've got a great car. My daughter owns '91 944 S2 and it's a jewel. I can only ...
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| Follow Up Questions | 5/12/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, This is the follow up answers to your questions about my Porsche 928 , Dave the answer to ...
A: Greg, thanks for giving me a little more context. When you spend a lot of more restoring one of ...
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| !981 Porsche 928 | 5/6/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I have couple of problem questions to ask, On my 928 when I start it up it idels fine at 850 ...
A: 1. Idle problem******The part of the problem that is puzzling the most is that apparently within ...
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| 944 overheat | 4/25/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Part #2 . This is what I thought as I know inactivity can cause this problem.I am cocnerned about ...
A: Unless you see the obvious signs of external coolant leakage you may be OK. Two more things you ...
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| 944 overheat | 4/25/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I took my porsche out today (1985 944) it was alittle chilly so I turned on the heat a bit and it ...
A: Lee, Congratulations, that's the best description I've ever read for a thermostat malfunction. A ...
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| Balancing | 4/17/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 944 S2- The engine has a vibration between 3000-3300 rpms. I have done everything to ...
A: Ross, this is one of those times, I feel helpless. Owners like you, who are so much in tune with ...
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| 911 Plug Wires - Replace | 4/12/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I am having difficulty replacing the plugs and the wires on my 1986 911 3.2. The right bank has the ...
A: Dave, I haven't actually had the 'opportunity' to change a 911's set of plugs. I guess you've ...
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