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Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 02-19-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 351
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Headlamp assembly crack repair

Hello fellow Pelicans,

Not sure how it happened, but I recently discovered on my 996 that a sizeable crack has developed in the lens on the passenger side. I've been sourcing replacement...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 06-08-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By Yellowb1rd
996 Turbo fuel tank interchangeability....

Good evening, fellow Pelicans. I'm wondering if the 996 turbo and the 996 C4 use the same fuel tank. It looks like they do based on referencing the Porsche OEM numbers, but I'm being told by...
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 04-12-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Touch up paint for Boxster S

Fellow Pelicans

Wondering if anyone has found any off the shelf touch up paints, aka Duplicolor that matches closely to x1 (arctic silver) exterior paint. Duplicolor's reflex silver looks close. ...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 03-12-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Thanks for the input, fellas.

Thanks for the input, fellas.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 03-12-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Hey, Stan. I'm on the other side of the country...

Hey, Stan. I'm on the other side of the country from you. On the West Coast.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 03-12-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Thanks for the response, linderpat No...

Thanks for the response, linderpat

No offense, but that seems very low considering you can get a used replacement motor for around 2.5K/including shipping (that's how much I paid for the...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 03-12-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By Yellowb1rd
How much is it worth..

Hey Pelicans,

I would like to sell my 89 928 S4, but the problem is that is appears to have a thrust bearing failure - to what extent, I'm not sure without pulling it and performing at least a...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 02-20-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,619
Posted By Yellowb1rd
You are right on the money, mmerlin. I did this...

You are right on the money, mmerlin. I did this two nights ago, and just haven't had a chance to update the thread. Based on the observation, it could be a thrust bearing failure. Wow, it just...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 02-18-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,619
Posted By Yellowb1rd
And, that's it. I went out and checked it, and...

And, that's it. I went out and checked it, and it will NOT turn over with my wrench and a 27mm socket. I've turned it by hand before just before re-installing the motor, and it rotated much easier,...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 02-18-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,619
Posted By Yellowb1rd
I would agree with that mmerlin, in regards to...

I would agree with that mmerlin, in regards to the battery. After fully charging the battery last nght, I took it to another local auto parts store (the second test) early this morning, and it also...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 02-17-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,619
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Hey guys, I've finally had the opportunity...

Hey guys,

I've finally had the opportunity to test the bad ground cable theory. I ended up swapping the ground cable from another 928 in fine running order, and still same issue. So the battery,...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 02-07-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,619
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Thanks for the tips, all. Definitely gives me...

Thanks for the tips, all. Definitely gives me something to look for. I think the ground strap is most likely the issue, but it looks fine at a glance. Bad grounding is the only thing I can think...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 02-06-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,619
Posted By Yellowb1rd
928S24 wont start.....

Hey Pelicans,

It's been a while since I've been on the forum. Last summer, I finally got the supercharged 928S4 running, and running well. It ran like a bat out of H@!! until about three weeks...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 07-30-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,062
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Thanks for the input from both of you. ...

Thanks for the input from both of you.


2porscheguy - I received the filter wrench today, and I'm happy to report that not only did the wrench fit perfectly, it made short work of the that...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 07-29-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,062
Posted By Yellowb1rd
I ordered that last night. We'll see how it...

I ordered that last night. We'll see how it works. Thanks again!
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 07-28-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,062
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Good to know. Do you happen to know the part...

Good to know. Do you happen to know the part number of that filter wrench? My concern is that the flats will be damaged, and the two filter wrenches I tried just weren't snug enough. Thanks for...
Forum: Porsche 996/997/991 Forum 07-28-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,062
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Stubborn oil filter housing.....

Hello Pelicans,

I'm having a bugger of a time removing the plastic cover for the oil filter on a 99 996. The last oil service was done at the dealer, and there is no doubt that it was torqued to...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 07-25-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 828
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Installing wideband O2 sensor

Fellow Pelicans,

Now that the shark'ster's running again, I'm planning to replace the O2 sensor with a wideband O2 unit this weekend, and could use some insight from any of you who may have...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 07-25-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,148
Posted By Yellowb1rd
I think it's a 'RUF'-looking model... get it..?...

I think it's a 'RUF'-looking model... get it..? :P

I know, I know.. It's pronounced like ROOF, and not 'rough'...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 07-10-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,177
Posted By Yellowb1rd
This really applies to pre-997 911s... ...

This really applies to pre-997 911s...

Owning and having a lot of driving xp with both, I have to say that they are BOTH incredibly good at what they were designed to do, and both can cross each...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 06-30-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,331
Posted By Yellowb1rd
G'day gents. The car is now running -Not great,...

G'day gents. The car is now running -Not great, but it just needs more adjustment with the shark tuner. O2 sensor may be bad as a result of the blown head gasket (and a cracked cylinder) from the...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 06-22-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,331
Posted By Yellowb1rd
BTW, I love your signature about your 928 being a...

BTW, I love your signature about your 928 being a money pit. Brilliant, mate! Certainly true in this case as well. I tested the resistance on all injectors, and they were consistently reading 16...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 06-22-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,331
Posted By Yellowb1rd
Ran additional tests today on the installed...

Ran additional tests today on the installed injectors, and have found that only one out of eight is clicking. Then I merely connected one of the original stock injectors to one of the injector...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 06-22-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,331
Posted By Yellowb1rd
I've tested the injectors individually (by...

I've tested the injectors individually (by routing from the car's 12 volt power source on the front passenger side) by providing power and ground. No clicking at the injectors. Ive run the same...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 06-19-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,331
Posted By Yellowb1rd
I've found these coming from harness close to the...

I've found these coming from harness close to the back of the fuel rails on each side. Are these temp sensor connectors (exhaust)? There are two total (one on each side), and I have not been able...
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