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Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-10-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By hobbyshark
I only see my car on weekends. The Central Valley...

I only see my car on weekends. The Central Valley to Bay Area commute plays havoc with car / family time.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-10-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By hobbyshark
Where to drill? I pulled the cowling cover and...

Where to drill? I pulled the cowling cover and found the cover where the 2 leads went to the blower motor that was mounted under the passenger side windshield.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-04-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By hobbyshark
I had also done that quick fix involving cracking...

I had also done that quick fix involving cracking open the HVAC head unit and cleaning it. No love there.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-04-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By hobbyshark
HVAC my 83 5spd

The fight to turn my car into a reasonable weekend driver continues....
The HVAC which was intermittent and got progressively worse has stopped blowing. The temp controls are not working. Never have...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 12-09-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,448
Posted By hobbyshark
It looks like a power pole has made its way...

It looks like a power pole has made its way halfway through the engine bay. I would say the car had to be doing a minimum of 40 mph when it hit the pole. The car will be a good donor car nothing more
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 11-12-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Angry Steering is much better. I need to make an...

Steering is much better. I need to make an adjustment in the horn ring contact. It's not touching the horn ring.
Unfortunately I went to get the car smogged and had a fail
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-25-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
I got a 1" long piece of 1" diameter pipe (5/8...

I got a 1" long piece of 1" diameter pipe (5/8 looked like it would have done the job). Using the 27 mm nut on the shaft I pressed the bushing far enough to be retained by the c clip. Now I just have...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-25-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Will be trying this approach: Getting a small...

Will be trying this approach:
Getting a small length of pipe some large washers and use the 27mm nut on the end of the shaft to press the bushing into place.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-25-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By hobbyshark
Well I guess I'll dump the 928 in Oakland then. I...

Well I guess I'll dump the 928 in Oakland then. I have a throw out bearing making noise and I have a bad feeling about syncros in 2 and 3rd.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-24-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
I then got back to the column. The bushing is...

I then got back to the column. The bushing is being a PITA to get in. Taking a break before I screw up a special order part.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-24-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
While I had the pod out. I tried plugging in LED...

While I had the pod out. I tried plugging in LED lights. No play. They mentioned the power draw might be too low on these lights and therefore no light would be the result.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-24-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Bearing finally extracted and multiple pieces....

Bearing finally extracted and multiple pieces. The plastic inner ring was snapped into two pieces. This was looking like original equipment. Had to use a dental tool to extract the other bits out of...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-23-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Was away on vacation for the week. Hope to be...

Was away on vacation for the week. Hope to be back at it Saturday
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-19-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Thanks for the heads up on the pod connections...

Thanks for the heads up on the pod connections San Diego.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-19-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
I work in Oakland during the week and go home to...

I work in Oakland during the week and go home to Sacramento for the weekend.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-18-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Got the bearing and now see that an epic bearing...

Got the bearing and now see that an epic bearing fail occurred the outer ring on the bearing gave out, allowing the inner race that contains the ball bearings to slide down in the column. I gotta...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-18-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By hobbyshark
Let me know how the service is at the sacramento...

Let me know how the service is at the sacramento shop. I checked with Shatz and Crum and was turned away when I uttered the dreaded numbers 9-2-8. I work in Oakland but don't want to take the panzer...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-08-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Picked up a replacement horn ring from Easy...

Picked up a replacement horn ring from Easy Porsche in Emeryville. When they heard I drove a 928 they said I was insane. I get that a lot when I mention my choice of Porsche
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-08-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Managed to find a PDF on the repair. Just need a...

Managed to find a PDF on the repair. Just need a puller to get the bearing at the end of the column out. Debating while I have the dash pod lifted out if I want to replace the dash lights with more...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-05-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Any walk through instructions on this mess?

Any walk through instructions on this mess?
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-30-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,715
Posted By hobbyshark
Good job on finding your problem. Mine was the...

Good job on finding your problem. Mine was the green wire from the distributor. It was brown clinging together with electrical tape with corroded terminal ends and the terminal coupling crumbled in...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-30-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
It did I found the horn ring on the base of the...

It did I found the horn ring on the base of the steering wheel had been snapped off and the edges of the break snagged the copper lead, turning it into a pretzel. I hammered it back flat, but I need...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-28-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Going out on a limb. But wondering if this part...

Going out on a limb. But wondering if this part could solve my woes: PEL-ML-STR
I have a feeling that is not the case.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-28-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
It gets better there was a copper l shaped tab...

It gets better there was a copper l shaped tab that looked like it was bent into a pretzel and had been that way for some time.
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 09-28-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,843
Posted By hobbyshark
Steering column

I had been driving my 928 this past weekend when I got a whole bunch of lateral play in the wheel. When I turned into my development I heard an onimous cracking noise from the column with resistance...
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