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| porsche 924 | 12/28/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: how ya doin dave i emailed you some time ago about my 87 porsche 924s. i ended up changing the ...
A: Happy, I'm glad you parked the car. The first place to look is the condition of the "timing ...
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| 928s4 fuel pump | 12/27/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: My 928s4 1989 lost all power then cut out and will not start but is still turning over I think its ...
A: Here's the fuel pump test: 1. Gather: rags, container to catch fuel, helper 2. Depressure fuel ...
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| 944 quirks | 12/21/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: two questions for you to try for my 1983 944...First off,The washer in the shifter below the knob ...
A: This will be short and sweet to get us started: Re: Heater blower... Can you locate and describe ...
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| Porsche 944 - ding at 3000 | 12/21/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: My son has a 1985 Porsche 944 with non-turbo engine that was recently rebuilt. The engine ran fine ...
A: Mario, Actually I'd rather see you fix the engine that's in the car rather than pull it. Or at ...
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| Porsche 944 - ding at 3000 | 12/19/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: My son has a 1985 Porsche 944 with non-turbo engine that was recently rebuilt. The engine ran fine ...
A: Mario, thanks for writing. Very sexy car right? You son must have beautiful women hanging all over ...
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| Porsche 944 S2 fuel filter | 12/17/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I recently purchased this nice convertible and have done minor maintenance, like oil & filter ...
A: The "logical" place for the filter is at the fuel's exit point underneath the fuel tank. That way, ...
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| 925 washer pump problems | 12/15/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I've come across a problem with my washer pump on the 924. Pump not working so removed it and ...
A: Well, you've certainly checked all the obvious things. I'm looking at a 1983 wiring diagram ...
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| heating problem 1/2 solved | 12/10/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: i hope you remmber me.about my question of my car over heating i replaced the sender screwed in the ...
A: Sure I remember you and your hot-running 944. The water pump is driven by a cam belt so it really ...
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| 951 gear shift lever | 12/2/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I own a porsche 951(87) the current gear shift lever flops all over the place- you know Lucy/Goosey- ...
A: I'm looking at the pictures you need right now. Go to your local auto parts store and buy "Porsche ...
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| Porsche 944 Power Window | 11/30/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I have an early 1985 Porsche 944 I just became the proud owner of. When I got the car, all ...
A: Congrats on the new car. I'll bet it's a lot of fun. I don't have THE definitive answer before you ...
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| Porsche 1984 944 | 11/29/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: My 944 has developed a high pitched whine that is definitely Rpm driven. The noise seems to be ...
A: I assume you mean speed driven rather than rpm driven. In other words, as you go faster the sound ...
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| heating problem part 2 | 11/28/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: i thought it might be the thermostat too. so i took it out.i have the same problem.it doesnt heat ...
A: Well, you jumped ahead...it seems there are only two more "logical" choices. 1. The sender is bad, ...
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| heating problem | 11/27/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: i have a 1984 944 porche i have no ploblems with it other then when istart it while running from ...
A: Rick, You're describing a faulty thermostat. What's happening is the thermostat is supposed to ...
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| Sudden Loss of Power | 11/27/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I'm a Brit living in the home of Porsche, Germany and I've recently purchased a near mint condition ...
A: Yikes! What a great car. You're a lucky guy. If I understand correctly the car lost power but ...
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| 1979 1928 ignition problem? | 11/26/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1979 928 that has recently developed a strange problem. The car will start and run fine ...
A: Your symptoms do point to an electrical problem assuming the amp meter is giving you good readings. ...
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| Unable to start 1983 928 | 11/24/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I just inherited a 1983 928 that has been sitting idle for at laest 5-6 years. I replace the battery ...
A: ..well the great news is you've got a very cool car. But...there are only about a gazillion places ...
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| 1976 911s | 11/23/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I'm overwhelmed by your answer. Thanks! Sorry for the late reply. I was in the country for a few ...
A: ++++++++++Follow-up 11-23 Thanks Tony...when people say they're overwhelmed by my responses it ...
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| 944 porsche transmission repair | 11/23/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: dave, i have a 1986 non-turbo automatic 944 that leaks in the front of the transmission where the ...
A: I haven't had the "pleasure" of replacing that seal so I can't speak from experience...but I've been ...
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| 1976 911s | 11/21/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I'm no genius when it comes to cars, and am trying to convince myself that buying a 1976 911S with ...
A: ++++++++++++++++Follow-up 11-21+++++++++++ Tony...yikes...you didn't tell me time was of the ...
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| 1976 911s | 11/20/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I'm no genius when it comes to cars, and am trying to convince myself that buying a 1976 911S with ...
A: There are quite a few questions I'd have...and I'm no genius either. The KEY questions are: 1. ...
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| Porsche 944 non-turbo | 11/19/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I just recently bought a 1984 Porsche 944 but the engine is supposedly from a 1987 non turbo. I ...
A: Sounds like you've got a bit of a project on your hands. These are great cars and I know why you ...
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| Car Acceleration | 11/19/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: How ignorant of me..I thought the clutch was really only to change the gears ?I have a manual 6 ...
A: Jamie, Nonsense, that's not ignorance...unless you see a clutch in action, which is hard to do and ...
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| Car Acceleration | 11/19/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a manual 6 speed 99 911 (996) with 50000 mile on. Recently in gears 2 - 6 when I accelerate ...
A: Your description is perfect. Your mechannic must love the way you describe problems. ...
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| No Spark | 11/18/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1987 924S I have injector pulse Fuel pressure and no spark. Car ran fine in AM and no ...
A: You are a man of few words indeed. I'd just have to suggest it's a wiring issue in the ...
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| porsche 911 fuel door | 11/15/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: i am in the process of restoring a 67 911. i took the left fender off and in the process also ...
A: Dontcha just hate it when the memory goes. I know I do. I'm looking at a picture of your filler ...
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| porsche battery replacement with no power to open hood | 11/14/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: 97 porsche Boxster can not open the compartment since the battery is dead Thanks dennis
A: I've never had the fortune to own a Boxster and then run the battery dead. On the older cars the ...
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| 1982 928 S Alarm System? | 11/13/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I"ve purchased a 1982 928s with 84,000. When I bought the car the master cylinder was bad. I ...
A: Followup +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Hi again. Thanks so much for the offer of ...
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| porsche 1982-928 won't start | 11/9/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have recently purchased the 82 928. The car had been sitting for years. I have cleaned all the ...
A: Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. If you believe fuel is getting there,,,and I think so too ...
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| Alternator Promblems | 11/8/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Followup To Question - Dave, This Is a follow up question to your last answer, On the back of my ...
A: So...if I understand correctly, you were able to test the "new" alternator off the car and it only ...
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| 912 Transmission | 11/8/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1968 912 with a 4 speed manual transaxel. I recently removed and reinstalled the engine. ...
A: Based on what you've described there can't be a "linkage" between the things you did and the symptom ...
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| camshaft removal from cover | 11/3/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a Porsche 944t(87) just pulled the cam tower, you know the one where all the lifters fall out ...
A: Depending on your mood when you read this answer you will either say, "No wonder"... or you will ...
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| fuel pump 914 leaks fuel | 11/2/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: i have now finished my restoration of a porsche 914 european model ('73, 4-cylinder, 1,7 fuel ...
A: Jens, I have a 1.8 FI in an original US '74 914. It runs but needs a rebuild badly, because it's ...
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| Alternator Promblems | 10/30/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, This Is a follow up question to your last answer, On the back of my Paris Rhone Alternator ...
A: ++++++++++follow-up Greg. I've been doing some research and it just seems hard to imagine each of ...
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| clutch vibration | 10/25/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have an 83 930 with a power haus mods. The clutch is the 8 puck type. When ever I come off the ...
A: .. I'm not familiar with the "Power haus" clutch assembly specifically, because I'm not lucky ...
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| Porsche 928 I can't find the fuel filter | 10/23/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 928 S4 that was running perfectly. I did not start it for about a month and when I tried ...
A: I don't have a 928-specific reference but here's a very good bet: The fuel filter is a cannister ...
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| Alternator Promblems | 10/22/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Dave, I have a 81 Porsche 928, I just installed the third new alternator on the car, the first 2 ...
A: Yes, I'll help you. Any man on his third alternator has great patience! I've found with ...
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| 86 928S runs sometimes, sometimes not! | 10/17/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: I have a 1986 928S 5 speed,32 valve. I have owned the car for approx. 6 months most of which the car ...
A: .. Unless your mechanic is a Posrche specialist who deals with 928's all the time, I'd say it's ...
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| porsche 924 | 10/17/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: was wondering if you could possible help with advise? i have a 87 porsche 924 that has bin sitting ...
A: .. Don't get discouraged and don't let the car go to waste...you're right...that would be a shame. ...
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| 1985 Porsche 930 (911 Turbo) oil tmeprature | 10/9/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: All of the sudden after 20 years the oil temperature has become very high and the oil pressure of ...
A: I don't have any reference materials that discuss this problem, nor is there anything that talks ...
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| Porsche 911 | 10/6/2005 | Dave Ward |
Q: Is there a way to open the hood of a 911 Porsche manually? The car is driven every once in a while ...
A: ..I've got to admit that electrical devices are surely convenient...but when they can't get power, ...
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