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| 356 Resoration | 3/16/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Hey Dave, Just a quick question. I intend to buy a '61-64 356 coupe or cab very shortly here, and ...
A: I love it when you say "quick question". Those are always the ones with the longest answers. In ...
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| Porsche repair | 3/11/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I just bought a "creampuff" 1984 944 from the original owner who maintained the car meticulously for ...
A: The creampuff turns out to be smelly. UGH! Let's hope this is the only surprise youi'll ever have ...
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| porsche 944 | 3/10/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I recently bought a 944 1988 im going to keep it a long time it only has 36000 miles on it it has ...
A: Sorry I've taken awhile to respond to you. I've been looking in my previous answers because I know ...
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| 911 fuel pump | 3/9/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, Where is the fuel pump for my 1986 911 carrera? i found the filter thats easy but the pump is ...
A: sorry it's taken awhile to respond to you. The reference manual I use is quite unclear as to the ...
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| concerning the needle valves | 3/8/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I recently ordered a carbuetor kit for a 1966-67 912 Porsche and the new needle valves are pointed ...
A: When you say the old kit had blunt needle valves...this is incongruous. Needle valves are always as ...
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| Cooling Help for a 356 Replica | 3/5/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I know you're a Porsche Expert, but since you've worked on the 356s for years, perhaps you can help ...
A: You are very wise to address this problem...a whole host of 'badness' is created when hot air is ...
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| Rattle noise coming from heater boxes | 3/4/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1990 911 C4 with 84000 miles. There is a rattling noise that seems to be coming from the ...
A: I'm sorry but I'll admit I've never had the pleasure of sticking my nose into other people's engine ...
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| 924 dual fuel pumps. | 3/3/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Followup To Question - I have a 1980 924 that I am in the process of replacing a number of ...
A: It's not clear why the Porsche engineers made the decision to use two pumps...and I'm not finding ...
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| Intermittent motor | 3/1/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I'll give this a try this weekend. Thanks so much for the input. I was about to try the fuel pump or ...
A: Greg, I hope you find a balky door this weekend. Not that I'm wishing you a problem, I'm hoping my ...
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| 924 dual fuel pumps. | 3/1/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1980 924 that I am in the process of replacing a number of components in the rear while the ...
A: I'm stumped on this one, but here's an exceprt from a 924 forum I found that seems to indicate there ...
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| 924 dual fuel pumps. | 3/1/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1980 924 that I am in the process of replacing a number of components in the rear while the ...
A: I'm trying to visualize what you are seeing that would suggest to you there is a fuel pump inside ...
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| Intermittent motor "stutter" | 3/1/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Help! I have a 1988 924S that used to run great. Now it has developed an intermittent "stop run" in ...
A: Don't you just love to stand over your engine and give it words of 'encouragement'...wit you moving ...
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| porsche 944 camshaft drivebelt tensioning | 2/27/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: is there an inexpensive way to tension a drivebelt if it does not need replacing? what are the signs ...
A: Travis, Hi...I had a hunch that's what we were going to be talking about. The rule of thumb is ...
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| porsche 944 camshaft drivebelt tensioning | 2/26/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: is there an inexpensive way to tension a drivebelt if it does not need replacing? what are the signs ...
A: good to hear from you again. I don't want to make an error here on terminology and assume you're ...
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| restarting 944 | 2/25/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: hope that you can help me out here. I have a 1989 944, even though I have not been driving the car ...
A: It seems odd that after only one season you'd get Crud, but maybe it's actually true. Crud forms in ...
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| relays | 2/25/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I baught a 83 944 in need of some help! the wireing under the dash is a mess and i can't find a ...
A: I can answer any specific question you have about a non-working component, but what you really need ...
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| REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS | 2/9/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I've always been a little leery of having a wheel come off on a 'twistie' after replacing the ...
A: Charlie... Thanks for the nice feedback, I really appreciate it. If you have any questions or ...
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| REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS | 2/8/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I have a pretty good degree of experience working with/on foreign cars - BMW, MB and Volvo at ...
A: Charlie, You should be writing a column on how to rebuild engines...with all that experience! I'm ...
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| REPLACING FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS | 2/8/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I need to replace the front wheel bearings on my 911SC. Should I replace both inner and outer ...
A: The answer to your first question is absolutely, change both the inner and the outer bearings...but ...
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| rotors | 2/3/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: the part that attaches to the rotor that the wheel studs attach the wheel can not find them for my ...
A: I believe you are talking about the "wheel hub" or the "hub". It is the housing for the wheel ...
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| 93 968 vehicle id # | 1/31/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: do u know what the VIN break down identifies thanks tim p.s ...
A: Here's a place to start for you VINhttp://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/4786/VINAnat.html On the ...
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| 1986 porsche 911 carrara | 1/30/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave: The transmission of my porsche can be difficult to get into reverse and shifting from first ...
A: I'll bet it's neither the gears or the synchros. Besides, if it turns out to be one of those two ...
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| 93 968 porsche relay switch for fuel pump not kicking in | 1/27/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: relay switch is new. iget a ground reading when the oxygen senser is hooked up. should i get a ...
A: Sorry for the delay Tim, been really busy here. I know you're probably anxious to get that sexy car ...
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| porsche 911 sc repair | 1/27/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 911sc from 1979.The car occassionally backfires and the engine loses power at the same ...
A: j., Here are the typical reasons a Porsche with fuel injection will backfire: 1. Faulty scondary ...
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| 944 Fuel Line Repair | 1/26/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I've been doing a pretty good job of keeping my '84 944 running regularly, but I'm getting ...
A: I too was unable to find any listing for OEM fuel lines in my source that's a pretty accurate gauge ...
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| 83 944 PORSCHE | 1/24/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: MY 83 944 WILL NOT START. I HEARD SNAP LIKE A FUSE BLOWN AND NOW IT WILL NOT RUN. ALL FUSES GOOD. ...
A: With the 12V+ you're finding moving through the DME to the coil and the fuel pump relay, your DME ...
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| porsche | 1/24/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: my 1985 porsche 944 wont start it has good compression, spark, and fuel pressure. starter was just ...
A: Could you give me a bit more background please. I have a hunch where the problem lies...but it'll ...
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| Ignition switch | 1/23/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi Dave My love has been 911's and I currently have a 1980 911SC. I want to ...
A: Steve, I'm glad the info helped you. And the answer to the other questions: California...the Bay ...
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| Ignition switch | 1/23/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: My love has been 911's and I currently have a 1980 911SC. I want to put in a new electronic switch ...
A: Steve... I'm out the door this morning to help with a concrete pour....how much more fun can one ...
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| Porsche PCM & Navigation system code | 1/22/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Recently I bought 2002 Porsche 996 turbo with PCM(personal communication management)and NAV system ...
A: Harrison, I don't know if this is true for your PCM and NAV, but over the years similar "secret" ...
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| Ignition switch | 1/22/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: My love has been 911's and I currently have a 1980 911SC. I want to put in a new electronic switch ...
A: Unfortunately for me, I actually have never even sat inside an SC like yours. I wish it weren't ...
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| 1984 944 Water Pump Replacement | 1/16/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I recently had the water pump replaced in my '84 944. The new pump was what the mechanic called an ...
A: Are you trying to trick the expert? Is this one of those puzzles where two trains leave Chicago at ...
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| Windshield washer pump replacement | 1/14/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I own a 1977 911 porsche whose windshield washer pump has quit working. Rather than pay the dealer ...
A: I apologize for the delay in responding to you. I was notified this morning the response I wrote on ...
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| Resetting computer | 1/13/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: When I get out of my 1999 Boxster I can lock the door, most times the lights will flash twice, bot ...
A: I am always impressed by the gadgets and gizmos coming out on the newer cars, the convenience factor ...
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| 5 speed manual transmission | 1/12/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I am new to porsche. I own a 1977 911S Targa. The trans is difficult to down shift to 1st gear ...
A: I'm assuming you've owned the car a relatively short time and the engine rebuild was for the prior ...
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| 911 climate control problem | 1/8/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: 1991 Carrera 2 Targa. It appears that the blower fan cuts out any time the temperature control ...
A: The heating system on my 356's is quite rustic when compared to your car. I wish I could be of more ...
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| belt squeel | 1/8/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1986 Porsche 944. A few months ago my ac compressor froze up and snaped the belt, and ever ...
A: I guess in this case I need to ask a couple more questions first, before we can get on with ...
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| 1974 Porsche 911 oil problem | 1/7/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I was wondering if you can tell me how to check the oil pressure on a 1974 Porsche 911? Where is the ...
A: You're right to consider the location of the oil pressure switch as the best way to check your ...
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| $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for Repair | 1/5/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: For the first time my 1984 Porsche Carrera would not start. Turns out the battery had boiled over ...
A: I'm a bit perplexed by the prices you're quoting. You are no doubt dumbfounded. I don't blame you. ...
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| fan motor | 1/3/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: My promblem is the fan motor will not shut down( after a reasonal time) after I have shut the engine ...
A: I've seen the opposite problem, where the fan doesn't come on at all... because the A/C relay has ...
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