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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-04-2009, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 452
Posted By Kirby2
Running out of steam

My 944 N/A wants to die and refuses to start when it has been driven more than 10 or 15 minutes, leaving me stranded on any roadway that I have to stop.

Has anyone had this warm engine no-run...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-15-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By Kirby2
California DEQ

I pulled the drivers side wheel, removed the plastic well liner and got to the plastic charcoal canister...sure enough it was crackedalong half of the bottom of the canister where it was originally...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-14-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By Kirby2
New California DEQ

Boy! I think that I have just figured out how to pass the NOX requirement and now the new requirement for gas tank venting is killing me.

Has anyone had this problem?

Does anyone have a diagram...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 07-04-2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By Kirby2
rebuild

Help guys!

I just removed my oil pump and find that the crank has been driving into the back of the oil pump and has worn rings into the back of the pump.

Do we have a shim or something that...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-10-2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By Kirby2
theft alarm mishap

A friend just purchased an '86 with a theft alarm and made the mistake of putting the key in the alarm and turning it. BANG - the horn will NOT turn off....and.... the car will not start.

Where do...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-07-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By Kirby2
The alignment tool is necessary if you are...

The alignment tool is necessary if you are refreshing the gaskets in the oil/water cooler. It isn't necessary when you are removing and installing the pressure valve.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-07-2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By Kirby2
I wanted to follow up on my problem; loss of oil...

I wanted to follow up on my problem; loss of oil pressure after replacing the top end of the 2.5L N/A.
I pulled the pressure relief valve, cleaned, polished and lubed it, still no pressure. then...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-18-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 817
Posted By Kirby2
Lightbulb Oil Pressure

Help!!
Just refreshed the head, replaced it using new gasket (I know that it went on correctly)..........now no oil pressure to the lifters.
Does the oil pressure go away that easily?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 07-11-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,102
Posted By Kirby2
944 DME Rebuilder

I am looking for DME rebuilders in the SoCal area. Help.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-21-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 786
Posted By Kirby2
Grrl, you have the strangest problems, most...

Grrl,
you have the strangest problems, most 944s with over 100k on the belts are looking for a new set of pistons and head work.

What do you think about new belts any way, nock or no nock?
...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-21-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,211
Posted By Kirby2
Are these take offs? What model, and what...

Are these take offs?

What model, and what is the offset.

I would really like to do the same thing, but running into the 17' wheels at 7" & 9" width (not enough)!

Your 944 looks great!!!
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-21-2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,526
Posted By Kirby2
Running Lean

Probably a well known issue, but my wife's 944 N/A won't pass smog because of NO2. The air fuel ratio is too lean...great CO and CO2 numbers but too high NO2.
Engine starts first pull, runs cool, no...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-26-2004, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Posted By Kirby2
The stock N/A does not have forged pistons...you...

The stock N/A does not have forged pistons...you seriously need to get your air fuel ratio in sync with how you will be driving.

A blown head gasket means that your compression temps were too...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-22-2004, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,462
Posted By Kirby2
If you are replacing your head gasket, consider...

If you are replacing your head gasket, consider one of the new all metal tri-laminated gaskets. The wide fire ring gasket is really no better than the stock gasket; the actual metal facing the...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-06-2004, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,820
Posted By Kirby2
Intercooler Upgrades

There seem to be quite a few speed shops offering larger intercoolers, I am interested if anyone has experience with a larger coolers fitting, or really adding anything to the system.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-04-2004, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,550
Posted By Kirby2
I am rebuilding the block with new internals and...

I am rebuilding the block with new internals and a tri lam head gasket in hopes of handling 12-16 psi boost under throttle. I had hopes that the T04E incarnation would get my baby there.

Who...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-04-2004, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,550
Posted By Kirby2
A fellow in Alabama (MJM Turbo) has contacted me...

A fellow in Alabama (MJM Turbo) has contacted me about his turbo building service, just wondering if anyone has had dealings with this company?
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-04-2004, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,550
Posted By Kirby2
Thank you for your explaination, have you seen...

Thank you for your explaination, have you seen any of these hybrids (T04E)?, do they really address the problem that the original K26 had (running out of air at higer pressures)? Assuming that the...
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 06-02-2004, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,550
Posted By Kirby2
K-26 Hybrids

I've heard of the K26/K27/28 hybrids, but have heard about a Garret hybrid K26/T04E.

Are there any turbo gurus that can help?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-02-2004, 11:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,460
Posted By Kirby2
I just installed the cupholder replacement for...

I just installed the cupholder replacement for the padded tray. It looks very pro, and works to get the cup out of the way for shifting. Bought it from Ian.
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 03-20-2004, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Kirby2
A 15/16 socket on a long ratchet works well to...

A 15/16 socket on a long ratchet works well to turn the crank at the front of the engine. The job goes 100 times better if you have 2 people; one watching the window with a flashlight, and another...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 03-02-2004, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By Kirby2
actually my wife likes the sound....less rice....

actually my wife likes the sound....less rice. The best thing is the ease of install, only a few hours. Money spent always is much less painful when it is in or on the car quickly, and is much easier...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 03-01-2004, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By Kirby2
Other than this little mixup, this is a...

Other than this little mixup, this is a relatively easy upgrade. The cam was Webcam grind #274 (.480x254X234). It lists for $440 but you may be able to get a discount at your favorite porsche shop.
...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-29-2004, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,284
Posted By Kirby2
Thumbs up WebCam for 944

Wanted to give a final update on the no-run after Cam install:

1) The end cap that is not supposed to be able to turn because of the cotter key in the cam. Well.....it can spin slightly, and did....
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 02-11-2004, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 793
Posted By Kirby2
Turbo Upgrade

I am in touch with a turbo shop (MJM Turbos) about upgrading the original K26 turbo to the larger K27 (new impellers and housings.
Has anyone done this?
Is the upgrade worth the $$ ?
Has anyone...
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