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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-13-2025, 04:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,867
Posted By akaKJB
I drove plenty of high powered cars when I was a...

I drove plenty of high powered cars when I was a kid. I also grew up in a family that owned an auto shop and towing service in Southern Iowa. We did towing for the Highway Patrol so I saw the results...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-16-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,002
Posted By akaKJB
I'd like to see a.bit more of.it before...

I'd like to see a.bit more of.it before committing to any pricing but from what you've said, I don't think an offer of $3,500 is out of line.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-14-2015, 05:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,374
Posted By akaKJB
Add me to that list of people eager to hear about...

Add me to that list of people eager to hear about what this chip does to your car. I've been considering one for my '87 944S to see if it helps some of my idling and mileage issues.
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-14-2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,135
Posted By akaKJB
No argument there!

No argument there!
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-14-2015, 12:47 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,145
Posted By akaKJB
This will probably vary wildly from vehicle to...

This will probably vary wildly from vehicle to vehicle. My '88.5 924 got up to 35/36mpg on a regular basis. My '88 944S is getting somewhere in the mid-teens, a situation I've been looking into...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-11-2015, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By akaKJB
Will do. The stone guard stuff appears to be of...

Will do. The stone guard stuff appears to be of the spray on carpet, not the solid piece attached to the metal. I do have the spray-on rock guard in a version that is made to take automotive paint...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-10-2015, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By akaKJB
My 1987 944S has the under paint rock chip...

My 1987 944S has the under paint rock chip material covered with the body color paint. I've got rust under the chip guard material on the right rear quarter panel. I suspect it has gotten through...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-10-2015, 03:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,562
Posted By akaKJB
So what's the going rate for a decent 944...

So what's the going rate for a decent 944 complete respray these days?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-06-2015, 02:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By akaKJB
Looking for cheap / donor sunroof inserts for development & testing of new device

I have been developing a device for some time that I believe will be of great interest to Porsche owners and possibly owners of other brands in the future.

I can't go into specifics at the moment...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-03-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,135
Posted By akaKJB
Okay, I've owned three old Porsches and newest of...

Okay, I've owned three old Porsches and newest of the three was 22 years old at the time I owned it. My 912 w/911 engine was that one and I got it in a trade in the 80's. The clutch was going out...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-03-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,209
Posted By akaKJB
I need the sunroof air deflector hinge for one or...

I need the sunroof air deflector hinge for one or both sides. Also the center piece that attaches to the inside of the car. I could also use the sunroof arm / lifter unit for the driver's (left)...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-27-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 18,494
Posted By akaKJB
Has anyone tried these guys? Porsche 928 944 993...

Has anyone tried these guys? Porsche 928 944 993 968 s Leather Custom Fit Seat Cover 13 Colors Available | eBay (http://m.ebay.com/itm/110620070558)
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-08-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By akaKJB
Thanks for the advice. I'd decided to run a long...

Thanks for the advice. I'd decided to run a long life synthetic after getting advice that it could help ease the ongoing wear on the engine parts that been with the car since it rolled off the line...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-07-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By akaKJB
Say WHAT?! Okay, it took a couple of...

Say WHAT?!

Okay, it took a couple of rewatches of the video but I think I see what you're talking about. I think that's an optical illusion due to the vibration slightly messing with the lens. I...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-06-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By akaKJB
You know, it wouldn't surprise me. Due for a full...

You know, it wouldn't surprise me. Due for a full oil change this week, anyway so I'll go ahead and replace it with some 20W-50 as suggested by sausagehacker.

I will say that the clattering noise...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-06-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By akaKJB
I'm running the Royal Purple 5W20 weight oil in...

I'm running the Royal Purple 5W20 weight oil in mine, having seen it recommended by several people on various forums.
Devin - your oil pressure issue sounds a little like one I had right after I...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-06-2015, 04:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,239
Posted By akaKJB
Well, we have to keep a sense of humor about the...

Well, we have to keep a sense of humor about the whole thing - THE FINAL TOP GEAR WHERE CLARKSON COMES CLEAN (https://youtu.be/iLRna0RRvxo)

Clarkson and Andy Wilman, the Executive Producer, own at...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-06-2015, 03:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By akaKJB
Here's a short video...

Here's a short video (https://youtu.be/4VxCUxbwTBc) of the engine running and the noise. Hopefully you can tell what I'm talking about.
Forum: Great Plains & Rocky Mountains - US (CO,IA,KS,MO,MT,ND,NE,SD,WY) 04-06-2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,042
Posted By akaKJB
Anyone in the Kansas City area?

If there's anyone in the KC / Olathe area who could possibly help me diagnose some engine noises I'm kind of worried about, place let me know!
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-06-2015, 01:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By akaKJB
I can't believe I forgot to mention the model &...

I can't believe I forgot to mention the model & year! Its been a rough month and not getting too much better very soon.

Yes, it's the 1987 944S. The tensioner is reasonably new, within the past...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-05-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,449
Posted By akaKJB
Loud Clattering Noise / Low Oil Pressure at Idle on '87 944S

Well, this is what it says on the tin - I came home the other night and heard a clattering noise from my 1987 944S that sounds like it's under the valve cover. The oil pressure gauge was really low,...
Forum: Porsche Cars Wanted/WTB/WTT 02-21-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By akaKJB
As requested, I've added a direct email address...

As requested, I've added a direct email address to the first post, akathekjb@ gmail.com
Forum: Porsche Cars Wanted/WTB/WTT 02-19-2015, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By akaKJB
Answers to a few more questions: I am...

Answers to a few more questions:

I am looking at 944S, 944S2 and 968 models but if someone were to offer a decent, drivable 912 or 911 Targa variant of some kind, a Boxster or a Cayman for trade...
Forum: Porsche Cars Wanted/WTB/WTT 02-15-2015, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By akaKJB
WTB: 968, 944S2 or 944S

Direct e-mail added by multiple request: akathekjb@ gmail.com

A combination of work, some minor but time consuming health issues and family commitments have combined to severely limit the time I...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-11-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 3,504
Views: 415,494
Posted By akaKJB
Drove it and was approached by a very attractive...

Drove it and was approached by a very attractive woman just as I got back in after one of my stops. She kind of tapped the papers she was carrying on my hood to get my attention and came forward when...
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