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Forum: BMW Z3/Z4 Forum 12-13-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,359
Posted By rwsams
Water pump

There seems to be a clear consensus that the Stewart pump is superior, especially for stressed cooling systems. (lots of track time, forced induction, etc.)

I've never had a cooling problem with...
Forum: BMW Z3/Z4 Forum 10-26-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,403
Posted By rwsams
The good and the bad

I have a 99 M Roadie that I drive daily and enjoy a great deal. I have also autocrossed and tracked the car. It's quick and after 4 years and some upgrades, it handles great is very reliable.
...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-10-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,636
Posted By rwsams
Ball joints - good idea. However, there really...

Ball joints - good idea. However, there really is slop in the right hand side of the rack. If I turn the steering wheel left about 3/4 of the way to full lock (extend the rack out to the right) and...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 01-09-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,636
Posted By rwsams
Steering rack vrs inner tie rod ends

Hi,
Can anyone advise me how to tell the difference between worn inner tie rods and end play in the steering rack on my 87 924S?
I'm getting a clunking from that area on the passenger side when I...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-15-2006, 08:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,172
Posted By rwsams
Not pretty, but it works!

Here's a quickie photo of the hinge repair. Looks awful, but the door works just fine. We'll see how it holds up.

This welding calls for experience. I recommend a pro unless you're a pretty...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-14-2006, 07:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,172
Posted By rwsams
Success

My local body shop did the welding. I'm going to get some Guards Red touch up paint to finish the job. Seems to work just fine. Time will tell.

I'll get a picture and post it as a reply.
...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-07-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,172
Posted By rwsams
Progress

I went to a local body shop and they are going to do the welding and a simple paint coverup. It's scheduled for next week. I'll try to get some pictures to post before, during, and after.

The...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-05-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,172
Posted By rwsams
Stumped ya!

Hmmmm. First time I've stumped the community.

I'll let you know what happens.

924SBob
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-05-2006, 03:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 502
Posted By rwsams
Oil spill

Dear Cabby:
I posted a message with 0 replies and thought I'd see how common that is. Maybe it was something I ate....

Anyway, when oil starts to show in the air filter housing, it's usually a...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 12-04-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,172
Posted By rwsams
924S Door Hinge Repair

Folks,
Last week, I noticed that the driver's side door ('87 924S) was striking the latch pin much too hard. The door was hard to close.

After playing with the hinges, I finally noticed that...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 06-27-2006, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 609
Posted By rwsams
The parts catalog lists the part number shown on...

The parts catalog lists the part number shown on the photo as a 6x16 52.3 mm offset wheel in the 88 924S section of the catalog. Stuff I've read agrees with the earlier post that has flat dish...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-20-2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,347
Posted By rwsams
mlue, That's very interesting. I've never...

mlue,
That's very interesting. I've never heard the "do not solder" recommendation before.

Soldering may have a minimal influence on resistance of that length of copper wire, but then so would...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-19-2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By rwsams
Thanks very much. It's a haul, but I need a day...

Thanks very much. It's a haul, but I need a day off anyway!

924SBob (the other one)
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-11-2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,831
Posted By rwsams
Ditto on the advice to get the fuel leak resolved...

Ditto on the advice to get the fuel leak resolved asap. I struggled with mine until I found a leaky injector. Oddly, it wasn't the seals, it was the body of the injector. I had to replace the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-11-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 499
Posted By rwsams
Sac/SF Bay Area Alignment Shop

Can anyone recommend a shop that can do a competent performance alignment on my 87 924S in Sacramento or the SF Bay area?

Thanks,

924SBob (the other one)
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-10-2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 764
Posted By rwsams
George, There are three 13mm nuts on the back...

George,
There are three 13mm nuts on the back mounting plate of the auto tensioner. The lower drawing at Clarks Garage page shows two of the three. The toughest part is seeing the nut on the lower...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-10-2006, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By rwsams
With 2.25 in springs and the perch trimmed, there...

With 2.25 in springs and the perch trimmed, there should be no problem. The camber plates can only help, I think.

924SBob (the other one)
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-08-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By rwsams
Eli K, I'm running 15x7 phone dials (52.3...

Eli K,

I'm running 15x7 phone dials (52.3 offset) with 225/50-15 Kumho V710s as my AX set up. With 1 degree negative front camber, they are close, but they don't rub.

The section width for my...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-06-2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 408
Posted By rwsams
Phone Dials and Used Azenis

I have 4 6jx15 (52.3 offset) phone dial wheels with 205/50-15 Falken Azenis tires listed on Craigslist at the following url:
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/100799294.html
Please see the...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-14-2005, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By rwsams
rb101, I did replace the drive sleeve the...

rb101,

I did replace the drive sleeve the last time I did the front seal. This time, it had a shiny ring at the seal contact point, but I couldn't feel any groove or roughness with my finger or a...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-13-2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 832
Posted By rwsams
It's a 17 MM hex wrench. I got a 1/2 drive...

It's a 17 MM hex wrench. I got a 1/2 drive socket from Graingers for about 10 bucks.
I really like SWEPCO 201. Pelican has it. Quiets the tranny.

924SBob
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-13-2005, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 873
Posted By rwsams
Solved - Finally!

Well thanks to yellowline and Slam, I've got this one fixed. I replaced the oil cooler seals and O-rings, but then I found that my front main seal had gone - for the second time in about 20,000...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-31-2005, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,574
Posted By rwsams
'91 Volvo wagon with lots of airbags!!! Two...

'91 Volvo wagon with lots of airbags!!!

Two or three accident free years and then let him get a quick car.

That's what looking at my unconscious son in the ICU for 5 weeks 'll did for me. ...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-10-2005, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By rwsams
Thanks!

Britwrench,

Thanks a bunch for the tip. They had the tool and it's on the way.

Much appreciated.

924SBob (the other one)
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 08-09-2005, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By rwsams
Source for Oil Cooler Alignment Tool for later models

Folks,

The great guys at Pelican Parts (they are the best!) have been forced to backorder the oil cooler alignment tool for later model 924S' and 944's for me. The part number for the tool is...
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