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| 1987 944 non turbo | 1/3/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Need your help. Here is the problem. The car just stopped running. It would crank but not start. ...
A: You're right to have that quizzical look on your face. All I can say is that if you focus on the ...
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| 1987 944 non turbo | 1/2/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Need your help. Here is the problem. The car just stopped running. It would crank but not start. ...
A: Your car must just love to play "stump the masters". First, it baffles its owner, then everyone he ...
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| 93 968 porsche no power to the fuse for fuel pump | 1/2/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: i have no power to the fuse for the fuel pump. the relay (dme) seems to be good.
A: I only have an older wiring diagram for the 944, the predecessor to your 968, so what I'm looking at ...
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| size for a crankshaft pully bolt | 12/30/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: What size is the crankshaft pully bolt? There is a bolt missing on my recently purchased 1984 ...
A: ..a missing crankshaft pulley bolt...now that's mighty interesting. And you recently purchased the ...
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| upgrade 944 engine | 12/27/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: i saw this forum and i find it very useful. though, i can't find an answer for my problem, so i ...
A: I'd certainly try to get another expert opinion, but I think this would be one heck of a great swap! ...
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| 930 wheels | 12/24/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I would like to know the backspace requierments for after market wheels front and rear for a 930 and ...
A: My gracious, if I only had a 930, all my friends would agree...BIG tires would be the first thing ...
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| engine swap | 12/22/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: do I need to install the lambda control to have a 3.0L motor run correctly the motor is going into ...
A: If you are talking about the lambda "sensor", which is mounted in the exhaust pipe(s) and measures ...
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| 944 check engine light | 12/20/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1989 944 2.7L that has the check engine light on. When put on a code reader it was in the ...
A: I wish all owners were so quick to act. I'm impressed. In this case, I'm going to have to make an ...
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| 1979 Porsche 930 Idle Problem | 12/13/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have an idle problem with my 1979 porsche 930. The idle bounces from 950 rpm to 1500 rpm at ...
A: I'd say that the tech tip was only half right...it will also cause idle problems when hot. I ...
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| my '85 944 Won't start | 12/11/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I had to replace the fuel hose at the tank. I put 4 gals of fuel in and it will not start. I felt ...
A: Steve, that's sounds exasperating.... I know of no secret procedure to ensure the engine will ...
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| 1987 944 non turbo | 12/10/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Have to replace the front caliper. Is there any trick to stop the fluid from leaking or moving up ...
A: Gene...the fuel injectors are generally thought of as equivalent to sparkplugs when it comes to ...
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| 1987 944 non turbo | 12/7/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Have to replace the front caliper. Is there any trick to stop the fluid from leaking or moving up ...
A: These are both fairly straight-forward jobs that have no secret tricks. If you follow along in the ...
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| POWER WINDOWS ONLY GO 3/4 THE WAY UP | 12/4/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave I sent you a question concerning my 2000 boxter power windows but when I put in my e mail ...
A: BOTH windows are acting the SAME??? Now you've done it! Rather...NOW your wife has done it! Aren't ...
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| power windows only go 3/4 way up | 12/4/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: since then the windows will not go all the way up they both go down ok but will only go up 3/4 the ...
A: BOTH windows are acting the SAME??? Now you've done it! Rather...NOW your wife has done it! Aren't ...
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| Porsche 911 Starting Problem | 12/3/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1986 Porsche Carrera that will not start after it is driven for a while. If I leave it be ...
A: Car woes like this are certainly baffling...and illogical. There's already a good bit of ...
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| '86 911 | 12/2/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I'm looking at an '86 911. What would the best brake upgrade be? Are there aftermarket ABS options? ...
A: Owen, the best brake upgrade for a 911? Sounds like such a simple question. One hundred Porsche ...
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| fuel injection 1.8 litter 1974 | 11/27/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Rich smelling exhaust upon start up and rough idle,since this is fuel injected 1.8 litter Porsche ...
A: Andy... Hello again. Now for an answer. The symptoms you describe can often be attributed to one ...
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| fuel injection 1.8 litter 1974 | 11/27/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Rich smelling exhaust upon start up and rough idle,since this is fuel injected 1.8 litter Porsche ...
A: This morning I checked for messages and found yours had been duplicated. So as to remove the second ...
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| 993 brakes | 11/23/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I own a 1997 993 C2 with approximately 32,000 miles. I have owned it for 4 years. I had it lowered ...
A: ..what a beautiful car...you are one fortunate guy. There are a few things that could cause the ...
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| porsche968 timimng marks/balance belt marks | 11/21/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: porsche968 timimng marks/balance belt marks .can u tell me what they should be 93 968 coupe.
A: you certainly found a way to ask your question in the fewest number of words. If I understand your ...
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| carbon (soot ) build up | 11/4/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 87 Carrera Cabriolet. I have had major work done lately. (valve guides, clutch, tie rods, ...
A: I'm surprised the car passed the emissions testing with the soot problem you're describing. But, ...
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| 944 turbo boost | 11/4/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: My 1986 944 turbo intermittently does not booste the normal 1.7+- bar when driving.I just replaced ...
A: Roland, this is a bit far afield from my expertise, but I did a bit of checking...apparently the ...
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| oil level indicator switch | 11/3/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: My mechanic cannot locate my oil level indicator switch. I just had to have my boxster towed to his ...
A: as my profile indicates, my interest lies with 356's rather than Boxsters...but I was able to do ...
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| 944 computer | 10/29/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Hey, I'm in a rough spot. I just swapped a used motor out with my 86' 944 Porsche. Now I can't ...
A: Sounds like you've already done a lot of investigative work. As you know, the culprit could be any ...
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| porsche 944 | 10/29/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1984 944 that sat for a few months. I am going to attempt to put it back on the road and ...
A: The battery light is telling you that the alternator is not charging the battery yet. If you mean ...
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| porsche 944 | 10/27/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1984 944 that sat for a few months. I am going to attempt to put it back on the road and ...
A: Let's start by reflecting on the fact that the car sat "partially under a tree". I'm not sure how ...
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| wheel offset on 944 porsche | 10/23/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Will these wheels and tires fit a late 85.5 944 automatic: Does my car have a 23mm offset, yes ...
A: William, I'm sorry but I as read through the above it seems more like an answer than a ...
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| clutch pedal click | 10/22/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: 911 targa 2003. I hear a "click" when I depress the clutch pedal and also when I release it. Does it ...
A: Art, this is not an area I have any specific 911 experience...certainly there is no comparable ...
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| Books manuals etc... | 10/21/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I saw it ... I bought it! 1984 944 porsche manual trans. I love the front end shape. Never winter ...
A: Henry, 1. Go to your local auto parts store and buy the Haynes Repair Manual for the 944. Don't ...
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| 356 Hasn't Been Started | 10/16/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: This Monday I am likely to be the newest member of the 356 family. An older guy is selling me his ...
A: You are a very fortunate fella...a '63 356...very cool. So I assume by your description of the car ...
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| Porsche Transmission | 10/13/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I just had my 1982 Porsche SC transmission rebuilt by a professional mechanic. It will not go into ...
A: I think the mechanic owes you a transmission that works as if it was rebuilt, certainly MUCH better ...
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| 1984 928 electrical problems | 9/26/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Headlights pop up but will not turn on. However, they will work on occasion. Sun-roof won't retract ...
A: I'm going to suggest we deal with these problems in two steps. The first will be the grounding ...
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| Spark Plug Sevice | 9/24/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I have a '98 911 with 18K miles. I'm being told by the dealer that the plugs need to be ...
A: There's two issues your question raises: 1. What's the big deal about changing the plugs on a ...
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| Porsche air conditioning | 9/16/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I live in Florida and drive a 1988 911. The A/C freon keeps leaking out. I have replaced the ...
A: ..I always appreciate it...and I'm thankful people like you take advantage of the archives...there ...
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| sliding roof 84 930 | 9/13/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: where can I find on line the workshop manual portion dealing with the sun roof on a 84 930 model. I ...
A: I have a repair manual for the 911 that has a section covering what you're looking for. I've got ...
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| 1981 928 Trouble starting. | 9/7/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have 1981 928. Keep it garaged in North Carolina. I disconnect the battery, but it sits for long ...
A: George, Hi. A bit unlucky with the 928? Anyone with a 928 is very lucky indeed! The laundry list ...
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| I have one Porsche Carrera... | 9/5/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have one Porsche Carrera 911-993 of 1994. Sometimes when i´m driving it go´s down . Then, I wait ...
A: Don't worry about your english, I can understand your problem. I'd like a little more detail as to ...
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| Porsche 911 oil change | 9/1/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1968 911 with a 2.2 engine. How much oil does it take to properly fill the oil tank and ...
A: .. I've never been fortunate enough to own a 911 with a dry sump oiling system...but I do ...
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| purchasing a 356 | 8/31/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Answer - Hi Simon... Tips? I've got tips. I could go on ...
A: That was very helpful. If I were you, I'd begin my search for a '64 or '65 SC. This car is most ...
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| 95 Porsche 968 | 8/30/2004 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a problem with the Tiptronic transmission. When the car is put in "D" (Drive) it starts in ...
A: Is this a new condition? Or did you just notice this is how the Tiptronic works? I don't have any ...
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