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Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum

09-15-2003, 06:55 AM

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Just bought my first Bimmer!!!

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Posted By Gabrielm

Just bought my first Bimmer!!!

Hello every one.
I've just aquired a 1993 740i. (114,00 miles, full service history, Totally loaded etc) for £3750.00, This is my first big bimmer but the creamy V8 clinched it.

I'm hoping that...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

07-23-2003, 10:41 AM

Replies: 115

What does everyone do for work???

Views: 4,624

Posted By Gabrielm

After 7 years working for the boss. I thought I'd...

After 7 years working for the boss. I thought I'd start my own business (four weeks ago) building database solutions. Anything from contact managers (CRM tools) to internet web stores.

If any of...

Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S

06-16-2003, 12:14 AM

Replies: 12

help! is my turbo about to die...

Views: 856

Posted By Gabrielm

Hi Guys sometimes its the most simple...

Hi Guys sometimes its the most simple things......

Traced the routing for the vacum tubes and found that the connections through one of the T-junctions was crossed over Causing the rubber T-piece...

Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S

06-13-2003, 11:00 AM

Replies: 12

help! is my turbo about to die...

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Posted By Gabrielm

Thanks for the additional pointers, Tomorrow's...

Thanks for the additional pointers, Tomorrow's the week end. I think I'm going to get dirty fingernails!!!!!

Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S

06-11-2003, 11:03 AM

Replies: 12

help! is my turbo about to die...

Views: 856

Posted By Gabrielm

Thanks Lawrence & Ronin I'm guessing youv'e...

Thanks Lawrence & Ronin

I'm guessing youv'e been there before right?

I had a quick look this morning and found a vacum pipe had disconnected from the rubber t-junction onver by the cam cover....

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

06-11-2003, 10:52 AM

Replies: 8

Need advice on replacement rotors / brake discs...

Views: 692

Posted By Gabrielm

Thanks guys. I don't take it to the track....

Thanks guys.

I don't take it to the track. so I guess I'll go with some standard rotors. same with the pads. The car is also going in to the garage for some diagnosis work (see my post in turbo...

Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S

06-10-2003, 11:02 AM

Replies: 12

help! is my turbo about to die...

Views: 856

Posted By Gabrielm

help! is my turbo about to die...

I've posted before about my turbo not developing full boost. After a visit to the garage (where they replaced the timed valve) I thought the problem had been fixed.

Anyway, The turbo appears to be...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

06-10-2003, 10:56 AM

Replies: 8

Need advice on replacement rotors / brake discs...

Views: 692

Posted By Gabrielm

Need advice on replacement rotors / brake discs...

Hi guys

The brake discs on my 86' 951 are due to be replaced. They are currently some after market cross drilled type that the PO had fitted. I've never really enjoyed them with regards to the...

Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S

05-30-2003, 03:59 AM

Replies: 3

944 w/ "sporadic power"

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Posted By Gabrielm

I had a similar problem with my turbo. It turned...

I had a similar problem with my turbo. It turned out to be a cracked Timed Valve and some faulty vacum pipes leading to the valve. (at least thats what the mechanic said)

It could be other stuff...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

05-30-2003, 03:54 AM

Replies: 1

need cheap suggestions.

Views: 525

Posted By Gabrielm

Try T-cut from turtle wax / Autoglyms paint...

Try T-cut from turtle wax / Autoglyms paint renovator

Basically they are both colour restoratives. You need to apply it a little bit at a time and apply in a circular motion. It should bring a...

Forum: Porsche Cayenne & Macan Forum

05-16-2003, 09:33 AM

Replies: 0

Saw my first Cayene!

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Posted By Gabrielm

Saw my first Cayene!

Was just parking my 951 up outside the house when I heard a pretty hefty burble coming from behind as I got out and looked over my shoulder I saw a Black cayene turbo roll by....

I have to say it...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

05-16-2003, 09:22 AM

Replies: 5

saw my first Cayene!

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Posted By Gabrielm

saw my first Cayene!

Was just parking my 951 up outside the house when I heard a pretty hefty burble coming from behind as I got out and looked over my shoulder I saw a Black cayene turbo roll by....

I have to say it...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

05-14-2003, 02:06 AM

Replies: 3

951 in the UK. What's it worth

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Posted By Gabrielm

951 in the UK. What's it worth

Situations change. After many years of working for others I have deceided to start my own company. Unfortunatly this means that I've got to get hold of some cash.

I have an 86' 951 with 123k on...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

04-28-2003, 10:00 AM

Replies: 23

i am horrified

Views: 1,449

Posted By Gabrielm

When I cleaned mine for the first time I found...

When I cleaned mine for the first time I found about £3.00 in change a couple of business cards PO not mine and a SHOTGUN SHELL!!! Handed it in to the police, but was worried that it could have...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

04-12-2003, 12:00 PM

Replies: 10

Someone else with a sunroof problem

Views: 589

Posted By Gabrielm

Just a follow up to your advive. Stripped it all...

Just a follow up to your advive. Stripped it all out found the microswitches (mine were white and about an inch long by 1/2 an inch wide)

Did some tweaking like you guys suggested and VOILA! Sun...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

04-12-2003, 11:57 AM

Replies: 4

the big 100k

Views: 507

Posted By Gabrielm

I know what you mean about german engineering. Of...

I know what you mean about german engineering. Of all the cars I've owned, the german (all but one) ones were the best in terms of high mileaqge capability...

1st - VW Passat 225,000miles (the...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

04-11-2003, 01:57 PM

Replies: 10

Someone else with a sunroof problem

Views: 589

Posted By Gabrielm

thanks for all the advice, 944boyee I really...

thanks for all the advice, 944boyee I really appreciate the write up. I'm gonna give it a go tomorrow (it's about 10pm here) and will report back on my success (or not)

Once again thanks....

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

04-11-2003, 10:00 AM

Replies: 10

Someone else with a sunroof problem

Views: 589

Posted By Gabrielm

Thanks for the quick reply.... Huh? What...

Thanks for the quick reply....

Huh? What panel?

Being in the UK we don't have trunks, That's in the back right?

To quote an a famous, old, dead dude. "England & America, two countries...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

04-11-2003, 09:26 AM

Replies: 10

Someone else with a sunroof problem

Views: 589

Posted By Gabrielm

Someone else with a sunroof problem

Hi Guys,

Here's hoping you can help me, My sunroof is having issues. it will lift and close as it should, but when it is closing it doesn't stop where it should. Instead the lifting arms fully...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

02-01-2003, 01:15 AM

Replies: 2

Can't or won't develop full boost

Views: 620

Posted By Gabrielm

Can't or won't develop full boost

Guys,

I'm hoping you can help me here.....

My 86' 951 has a problem with the boost. Sometimes it is fine and I can accelerate with the boost guage all the way over to the right (just under the...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

01-22-2003, 07:15 AM

Replies: 17

Dash cracks & what can be bone to stop them.

Views: 1,092

Posted By Gabrielm

Thanks for the response guys. Think I'll...

Thanks for the response guys.

Think I'll invest in a sun screen to prevent more cracks from appearing and may try high boosts hole drilling trick. (whilst praying to saint stan (lives in...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

01-20-2003, 04:09 AM

Replies: 1

UK body work / resprays

Views: 567

Posted By Gabrielm

UK body work / resprays

Hi can anyone in the UK recommend a good body shop to me?

I've just purchased a s/hand sunroof panel that needs to be resprayed to match my car.

In addition I've a small patch of rust around...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

01-20-2003, 04:01 AM

Replies: 17

Dash cracks & what can be bone to stop them.

Views: 1,092

Posted By Gabrielm

Dash cracks & what can be bone to stop them.

Help.

I was cleaning my car at the weekend and whilst dusting the dash I noticed a couple of (small)cracks on one of the air vents at the front (far right as your sit in the car). Now I know my...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

01-09-2003, 02:40 PM

Replies: 10

Headgasket or Oil Cooler Seal?????

Views: 802

Posted By Gabrielm

Know how you feel they are just so damn addictive!

Know how you feel they are just so damn addictive!

Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S

01-09-2003, 02:22 PM

Replies: 3

Question about boost enhancers

Views: 734

Posted By Gabrielm

Question about boost enhancers

I have a stock '86 turbo (220bhp) I've heard that a boost enhancer could improve the drivability of the car, but I am suspicious of claims made by some of the manafacturers (there's no such thing as...

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