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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-22-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,129
Posted By Fara
A mal-seated woodruff key will cause a similar...

A mal-seated woodruff key will cause a similar issue.

I managed to pull mine with a 6 foot breaker bar then it slid off the end. When removing, inspect for any damage to the mount, apply a small...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-22-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By Fara
That sounds an awful lot like vapour lock on the...

That sounds an awful lot like vapour lock on the fuel line.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-22-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,841
Posted By Fara
I have no sealant, no leaks. Just clean the...

I have no sealant, no leaks.
Just clean the mating surfaces well. I use a little bit of shellite to get rid of the old gasket properly.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-09-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,109
Posted By Fara
Not sure if it's a faux pas, but Van over on...

Not sure if it's a faux pas, but Van over on rennlist's 944 forums does custom vynal printing. good quality stuff too. He did my rear hatch banner.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-12-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,491
Posted By Fara
+1 on the Cat. That tin can marble sound is...

+1 on the Cat.

That tin can marble sound is a pretty sure sign of chunks of the converter rattling around.

Easiest way to diagnose is giving it some gentle taps with a rubber mallet and you can...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-12-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,491
Posted By Fara
Just confirming, the rattle is only with the car...

Just confirming, the rattle is only with the car in gear and the wheels are moving?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-05-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 19,295
Posted By Fara
I personally use Castrol Magnatec 20w50. It's...

I personally use Castrol Magnatec 20w50. It's personal preference.

I've also run it on dinosaur juice before and the engine feels more responsive running on this particular synthetic.

I'm also...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-03-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,299
Posted By Fara
So the whole kit and caboodle are now sorted. It...

So the whole kit and caboodle are now sorted. It turns out the stud wasn't snapped off, just appeared that way during the first look.

The manifold was in great condition and just needed a little...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-20-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,299
Posted By Fara
So I've got the rest of the manifold off - it...

So I've got the rest of the manifold off - it wasn't that difficult, just had to get some decent leverage and a spanner wedged in against the top bolt.

The stud on mine that's broken is the one...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-19-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,299
Posted By Fara
:'( I've joined the "My Exhaust manifold stud...

:'( I've joined the "My Exhaust manifold stud snapped off" club.

once I get the rest of the manifold off, I'll be throwing a piece of copper tubing in there and grabbing a left handed drill bit.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-18-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By Fara
Deleted. Double post. Work internet fail.

Deleted. Double post.

Work internet fail.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-18-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By Fara
Well the good news is, I found the gasket! The...

Well the good news is, I found the gasket!
The bad news is, it appears to be intact, which leads me to believe the stud has snapped off.
Managed to get the nuts off the manifold studs ok, but...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-18-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By Fara
Well that definitely doesn't look like the door...

Well that definitely doesn't look like the door handles on the inside of my early model.
The early model is in fact 3 parts - The backing of the door handle, the handle itself and the lever...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-15-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By Fara
I'm sure I'll find out the bad news tomorrow...

I'm sure I'll find out the bad news tomorrow morning when I start stripping everything out...

Expect photos and swearing.
Going to get a case of cider on the way home.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-15-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,021
Posted By Fara
The transaxle has two hex-head bolts (18mm) on...

The transaxle has two hex-head bolts (18mm) on the left side of the housing. The top is the fill plug, the bottom is the drain plug.

Pull the top one out first just to make sure you can get it...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-15-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By Fara
Awesome, thanks for the offer. I've got one...

Awesome, thanks for the offer.

I've got one stud on it's way from Pelly parts all the way to me here in Australia as part of a larger part order.

Cheers anyway.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-15-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By Fara
My Exhaust leak is also quite obvious. ...

My Exhaust leak is also quite obvious.
currently waiting for parts.
http://www.vmotorsport.com.au/images/GasketStud.jpg

The good news is, I've got one less stud to remove. The bad news is I have...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-15-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,463
Posted By Fara
Mine got named "The Captain" due to the interior...

Mine got named "The Captain" due to the interior being the same colour as something James May would wear.... -.-
Forum: Porsche Autocross and Track Racing 11-15-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,343
Posted By Fara
Damn, that was a close thing. Was the other...

Damn, that was a close thing.
Was the other driver ok? It sucks when accidents like that happen where no matter what you do as a driver, you can't change anything.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 11-07-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,052
Posted By Fara
I've been working on a Merc 380SEL that could...

I've been working on a Merc 380SEL that could shed some light on the problem:

It was fitted with a set of non-standard Bosch spark plugs that had metal "boots" to connect to the spark plugs. These...
Forum: Porsche Autocross and Track Racing 11-07-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,099
Posted By Fara
That looks like a pretty sweet track. It'll be...

That looks like a pretty sweet track.
It'll be awesome to see the finished product with run-offs, barriers and ripple strips!

Bookmarked the page :)
Unfortunately, I'm in Australia and so it's...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-20-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,648
Posted By Fara
Well, if you're anything like me, it entirely...

Well, if you're anything like me, it entirely depends on how many times you go to the hospital.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-19-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,648
Posted By Fara
You might have some luck with some penetrating...

You might have some luck with some penetrating fluid (WD40 or similar) and a couple of taps from a mallet. If it doesn't come loose, try heating the mounting with a gas torch and giving it another go.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-19-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By Fara
It's definitely worth considering the lightened...

It's definitely worth considering the lightened flywheel - it's a fairly minor modification and will make the engine feel a bit more "perky"

Depending on the condition of the crank/cam, I may have...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-19-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By Fara
Hey Fiat, Thanks for the heads up on that....

Hey Fiat,

Thanks for the heads up on that. I've been doing some research into intake lengths and that gives me more motivation to do it right the first time :)
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