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Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 02-05-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Using vise grips is what I planned on doing if I...

Using vise grips is what I planned on doing if I cannot move the ring by hand.

I am in my late 70's and have never had a thermostat go bad before now. But right now I have two vehicles with bad...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 02-04-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
I'll keep that in mind when I get around to it. ...

I'll keep that in mind when I get around to it. Thanks.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 02-04-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
No, I have not examined the turbocharger...

No, I have not examined the turbocharger thermostat. I plan on pulling it out when I get the main thermostat out if I can get the snap ring rotated to get a tool on it. If I cannot rotate the ring,...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 02-03-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
I'll give it a try. I have another vehicle apart...

I'll give it a try. I have another vehicle apart at the moment.....timing belts and AC shaft seal.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 02-03-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
I have a tool that uses a screw in handle to open...

I have a tool that uses a screw in handle to open and close the jaws, so I have a huge mechanical advantage. Just cannot get the tool onto both snap ring holes at the same time. I'm wondering if I...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 02-03-2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 649
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Can I Rotate Thermostat Snap Ring

A number of years ago I replaced the water pump on my '86 951. I installed the thermostat while I had the new pump on the bench not paying attention as to the snap ring accessibility should the...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-21-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
The vibration was caused by anal cranial...

The vibration was caused by anal cranial inversion.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-20-2023, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Thanks for the information. I got it fixed. I...

Thanks for the information. I got it fixed. I was not seeing the notch on the backside of the drive wheels, so I had both shafts out of alignment. I was the problem, not the car. Runs smoothly...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-19-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Vibration Felt Through Gearshift

I have an '86 turbo that I bought in 1997 with 89K miles on it. It served as my track car for 16 years accumulating around 100 track events. Recently, for probably the 15th time, I changed the cam...
Forum: BMW General Discussion 10-24-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,278
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Reset Brake Pad Warning 2011 528i

Recently the brake pad warning light came on for rear pads. I replaced them along with the sensor that was destroyed. Whenever I attempt to reset the warning it tells me I was "unsuccessful". and I...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-25-2017, 03:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Car is back together with no leaks at water pump...

Car is back together with no leaks at water pump or front crank seal.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-24-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 743
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Lindsay Headers

I have a cracked bellows header and am going to replace it. Has anyone had experience with Lindsay headers for 951 engines? Comments and opinions please.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-21-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
The car is nearly back together now. The water...

The car is nearly back together now. The water pump was changed because the old one had begun leaking. Tomorrow I'll reinstall the spark plugs, fill with coolant, and test.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-20-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Having now done this job I was not able to get...

Having now done this job I was not able to get the seal over the sleeve. Whenever I pushed it onto the sleeve it would pop back out when I relieved the pressure from the pusher. Secondly, it popped...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-12-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
That' what I was thinking. Thanks.

That' what I was thinking. Thanks.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-11-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Thanks. Parts should arrive this evening so...

Thanks. Parts should arrive this evening so I'll get to it tomorrow.

By the way, is there a tightening sequence for the 11 fasteners on the water pump? Can't find anything regarding this in my...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-10-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,435
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Front Crank Seal Installation

I'm replacing front crank seal. Which should I install first, the seal or the oil pump drive sleeve? Or does it matter?
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-01-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Don't know what the heck is going on with my...

Don't know what the heck is going on with my posting. Nothing happened when I attempted to post but now I see I have three posts saying the same thing.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-01-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
If I can find one locally there is no shipping...

If I can find one locally there is no shipping charge and I'll get it sooner. Furthermore, I am not totally sure it's the pump that is leaking. There is no leak unless the engine gets quite hot and...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-01-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
If I can find one locally there is no shipping...

If I can find one locally there is no shipping charge and I'll get it sooner. Furthermore, I am not totally sure it's the pump that is leaking. There is no leak unless the engine gets quite hot and...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-01-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Because if I can buy one locally I'll get it...

Because if I can buy one locally I'll get it sooner and with no shipping charges. The leak is not easily visible. I have coolant exiting between crank pulley and power steering pump when engine gets...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 07-01-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Flywheel Lock

I have to change my water pump and need something to lock my flywheel. Does anyone know if Lisle or anyone else makes a device that will lock the flywheel? My 951 is an '86.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-22-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
I had the hose made locally for a reasonable...

I had the hose made locally for a reasonable price ($84 + tax) even though they did not reuse my fittings. It took them about 5 minutes to make the hose. Their crimp looks quite different from the...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-19-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Thanks for info. Today I removed #2-3 header and...

Thanks for info. Today I removed #2-3 header and slid #1-4 over away from the nut that attaches the hose to its mount. I've had enough fun for one day so I'll deal with the hose nuts tomorrow. It...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-18-2017, 02:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,069
Posted By Lawrence Coppari
Thanks for info. What is the easiest way to...

Thanks for info. What is the easiest way to remove the line? Should I remove the nuts/studs from the bellows header and go from above or should I remove power steering pump and go from under the...
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