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Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 03-31-2008, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By Ebs
Turned out to be no. 2 cylinder not firing. ...

Turned out to be no. 2 cylinder not firing. Spark plug was all fouled (fuel). Swapped it for no.4 plug and car is okay. Time to get rid of Bosch plugs and get a set of NGK. Also wonder if the issue...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 03-29-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By Ebs
Thanks for your replies. The car is only...

Thanks for your replies.

The car is only used on weekends, in some cases every second weekend, purely for enjoyment driving purposes. As I was away, its been 3 weeks.

I will check vacuum.
...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 03-29-2008, 04:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By Ebs
Sick 951 - Please Help :(

My 951 was last driven 3 weeks ago. When starting it today, it did not want to idle, revs kept dropping and it would make a metallic noise. Engine sounded odd as did sound from the exhaust. In...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-28-2005, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 711
Posted By Ebs
I am no mechanic, but could it be the idle...

I am no mechanic, but could it be the idle stabilizer valve needs cleaning or replacing?
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-28-2005, 07:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By Ebs
If your overall budget isn't great (how many...

If your overall budget isn't great (how many people admit to having an unlimited bank account), the general view is that a full PPI with compression/leakd down etc is very important from a...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-15-2005, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,408
Posted By Ebs
Its always hard to tell if a car has been raced. ...

Its always hard to tell if a car has been raced. If the car has not been re-sprayed, then track cars in particular tend to have the front nose peppered with marks/stone chips. Look for signs of a...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-14-2005, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,902
Posted By Ebs
Nize, can you please elaborate.

Nize, can you please elaborate.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-14-2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,902
Posted By Ebs
I agree with all that has been said, but have...

I agree with all that has been said, but have driven quite a few 951s, some of them with higher miles do feel less "tight" than those with less miles. I think it is really a matter of how and where...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 01-05-2005, 02:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,826
Posted By Ebs
Yes I do have an oxygen sensor. The engine is...

Yes I do have an oxygen sensor. The engine is very similar, if not identical, to US spec.

Thank you very much for your reply. I had a Porsche mechanic adjust it and then analyse the gases - it...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-25-2004, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,826
Posted By Ebs
air fuel mixture problems - help sought

The hoses around the fuel injectors were looking quite old, so I had the injectors removed and cleaned and the surrounding hoses replaced. Car now starts better :)

As part of the process I was...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 12-21-2004, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Ebs
AFJuvat thank you very much for your reply. I...

AFJuvat thank you very much for your reply. I love the car and want to maximise its engine life. What do you think of this idea: Given Lindsey racing says that at 10 psi their LBE should be run...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 12-20-2004, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Ebs
Help identifying after market chips

Hi, my mechanic says my car is particularly quick and must have chips - he has been around 951s for many years, including race 951s. I only knew about a LBE and K&N filter, so I had him pull the...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 12-07-2004, 05:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,020
Posted By Ebs
I can't believe no one said go for the Porsche. ...

I can't believe no one said go for the Porsche. Porsche's aren't about logic they are about emotion. Just find a good example and you should be okay (hopefully...maybe....sometimes). Man up. Buy...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 11-24-2004, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By Ebs
I've heard similar figures. I know of a 951 that...

I've heard similar figures. I know of a 951 that did 3 Targa Tasmania's - about 6 days for each of virtually continual thrashing on closed public roads, at full race pace. The car had done 200,000+...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 11-17-2004, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 604
Posted By Ebs
I can only comment on point 2, as I have only had...

I can only comment on point 2, as I have only had my 928 since March. I also have a 951, where the a/c is good. My 928 a/c is the best I have ever come across in any car. YOu also get instant heat...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-28-2004, 06:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,938
Posted By Ebs
Thanks for your replies. Still working on a...

Thanks for your replies. Still working on a solution :(
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-15-2004, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,938
Posted By Ebs
Thanks for your reply. I spoke to my...

Thanks for your reply.

I spoke to my mechanic, who suggested we remove and clean the fuel injectors. I also see some of the fuel hoses look a bit old and cracked, so it may be a good time to...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-15-2004, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,938
Posted By Ebs
sometimes 928 won't start - please help

Hi, this is the first time I have had a Porsche that won't start. :(

My car is an '84 928s, is a 4 speed auto, with a US spec engine, but with no cat etc.

Basically when I turn the key it has...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 09-08-2004, 07:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,031
Posted By Ebs
rucool, where is gosford?

rucool, where is gosford?
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 08-31-2004, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,031
Posted By Ebs
Turbo power is where its at!

Turbo power is where its at!
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 08-28-2004, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
Posted By Ebs
My dad used to race an E class mercedes and when...

My dad used to race an E class mercedes and when he went to bilsteins, he found that the originally installed (60k miles old) konis were actually better on the track. I have koni yellows on my 951...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 08-28-2004, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By Ebs
Personally, unless it was very cheap or you are...

Personally, unless it was very cheap or you are cashed up, it is hard logically justfiy a car with so many miles. My Porsche mechanic says the turbo and engine are usually good for 150k miles, and...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 08-24-2004, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,115
Posted By Ebs
Stock is six flat according to Car & Driver in...

Stock is six flat according to Car & Driver in 1986. Quarter mile in 14.5.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 08-18-2004, 07:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,114
Posted By Ebs
Your car looks absolutely stunning.

Your car looks absolutely stunning.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 08-17-2004, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 866
Posted By Ebs
I was wondering if your problem is similar to...

I was wondering if your problem is similar to mine, as I have a bad noise under load from the rear of the car. I worry my diff/gearbox is in trouble. Good luck with your problem.
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