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good news story
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As some of you may recall, I bought my '83 944 late last year and it came with no service records. It's my weekend driver and I didn't use it much during the winter months. I wasn't surprised that the car wouldn't start a number of times due to the battery dying, so I figured I'd do the smart thing and replace it. Well, the new battery started dying on me too. I was going to take the car out yesterday on a beautiful Maryland day when I had the same problem. I hadn't used in three weeks, so I figured that perhaps it was sitting too long. Well, I had all afternoon to kill as I put the battery on the charger and it dawned on me that a number of you had posted to look for a bad ground, as it was a common problem. I disconnected the ground strap and wirebrushed the firewall where the bolt connects as well as the bolt and washer. Well guess what? I reset the dash clock and it's now actually keeping accurate time 24 hours after I charged the battery. Before, the clock would only work when the car was running and I thought, hell, the car is over 20 years old and things are bound to break. Looks like it was the ground all along..
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05-30-2005, 11:40 AM
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Good to hear. Rarely hear good news around here. Nice and cheap fix too! I recently changed my signature line, which now says it all.
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05-30-2005, 01:12 PM
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Don't forget the grounds at the engine. This is half of the path for your alternator charging.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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05-30-2005, 01:44 PM
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Hi Hugh...where are the grounds at the engine located?
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05-30-2005, 02:22 PM
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Follow the ground strap you just cleaned to the back side of the engine/bellhousing.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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Hi Hugh...the ground strap that I referenced is about 18" long and goes from the battery to a bolt on the firewall in the battery compartment...guess I should be looking for another ground strap...
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05-31-2005, 09:26 AM
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Get a good flash light and look on the other (engine) side of the firewall. There is a ground strap(s) from the firewall to the back side of the engine/bellhousing.
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Hugh - So Cal 83 944 Driver Person NOT a 'real' Porsche -- Its Better!!!! When was the last time you changed your timing and balance belts and/or cam chain and tensioner? New Users please add your car's year and model to your signature line! Never break more than you fix! |
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1983 Porsche 944 2.5 liter
