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Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-16-2001, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Last week I replaced my Idle Stabliser (sp -2)....

Last week I replaced my Idle Stabliser (sp -2). You might be able to check it electrically first, before removing it. If you are lucky enought to be able to pull off the electrical connector (with...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-16-2001, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 734
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Does the clanking vary in pitch with the revs of...

Does the clanking vary in pitch with the revs of the engine, or with the speed of your car, or none of the above?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-10-2001, 06:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Maciek: I tried a service center, and they didn't...

Maciek: I tried a service center, and they didn't have it, so I made a DIY cleaner, an cleaned them myself. See the recent post.
Also, what did the pattern look like when clean? Did you watch them...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-10-2001, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,662
Posted By Richard Foy
Post You are right, it works. It's not the safest...

You are right, it works. It's not the safest thing I've ever done, but it does make the injector squirt, and it was a lot of fun, seeing the unsee-able. Reminds me of a cow I used to milk ......
...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-10-2001, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,662
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Sounds great. Have you used the injectors...

Sounds great.
Have you used the injectors after this cleaning?
Could you see them clear out as it was cleaning? I just spent half a morning on the phone, and driving around town, trying to...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-10-2001, 09:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,319
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Maciek - I tried my local (utah) NAPA parts store...

Maciek - I tried my local (utah) NAPA parts store here in Utah, but they didn't know (nearly) what I was talking about. Was it a NAPA parts store, or service center?
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-05-2001, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By Richard Foy
Post The MPG gauge is directly related to the width...

The MPG gauge is directly related to the width and frequency of the pulses going to your fuel injectors. (If you look at the signal going to the MPG gauge with a you’d see its a square wave, who's...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-03-2001, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Richard Foy
Post I'm in there myself, and I found my idle control...

I'm in there myself, and I found my idle control valve was bad, and the vaccum hoses need replacing. I read about 700 ohm's at 60 degrees on the temp gauge for the DME, and INF ohms on the other that...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-02-2001, 06:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By Richard Foy
Post I'm back from a trip to Seattle, and am curious...

I'm back from a trip to Seattle, and am curious to find out how this all works out for you.
I'm putting my engine back together, after replacing all the exhaust valves I bent, when I missed 4th....
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 10-02-2001, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Was it parked on an angle, or way low on...

Was it parked on an angle, or way low on gas...(and you had a frost the night before?)
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-26-2001, 05:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 613
Posted By Richard Foy
Post I also have a scope, but you are finding what I...

I also have a scope, but you are finding what I did, and that most people here know a lot about the mechanical parts, but not many the DME part..and those that do don't have scopes anymore. (I got...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-26-2001, 05:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By Richard Foy
Post newOldGuy, you're right, it is pin 18 not pin...

newOldGuy,
you're right, it is pin 18 not pin 13

--WOT Side-------------|----Idle Side--------
I.
When Throttle Closed (idle)
Between p3<---OPEN--->p18<--SHORT-->p2
Click heard, felt when...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-25-2001, 05:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By Richard Foy
Exclamation Haynes manual testing Throttle Pos Switch

Has anyone figured out what the heck the Haynes manual is trying to say on its testing of the Throtttle switch on page 107, para 16 - 23?

My guess is: the TPS (Throttle Pos. Sw.) has 3 pins...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-25-2001, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By Richard Foy
Thumbs up Yes, it was all four exhause valves were...

Yes, it was all four exhause valves were bent...my guess it's because the exhaust valves are about 1/4 inch longer then the intake valves.
I checked my idle control valve, and I think its messed...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-24-2001, 01:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By Richard Foy
Post I Pulled the head today, and it appears that only...

I Pulled the head today, and it appears that only the exaust valves 4,3,2 are bent. They are 'clean' from the impact, on 1/2 of the each valve, and you can see a shinny cresent in the top of each...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-24-2001, 05:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By Richard Foy
Post 85.5na ...I'm not sure if the name is idle...

85.5na ...I'm not sure if the name is idle control valve,,or bypass valve..it's the one under the intake manifold
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-23-2001, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By Richard Foy
Post I pulled the expected things: The air filter...

I pulled the expected things:
The air filter assembly, throttle cable, speed control cable, injectors, injector connectors, distrib. cover, marked camshaft pully, cameshaft belt (looks ok, it...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-21-2001, 08:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Oh...if it only were so I'll be a happy...

Oh...if it only were so I'll be a happy camper...I'll pull the head tomorrow...thanks
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-21-2001, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By Richard Foy
Post The MPG gauge is not directly connected to...

The MPG gauge is not directly connected to anything like a vacumme line. It comes from your computer and shows (in general) the relative time your fuel injectors are open. I've had a scope hooked to...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 09-21-2001, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 639
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Zero compression 1,2,3,4

Don't ever shift from 3rd gear @6K rpm into 2nd...ouch...
Anyhow, no compression any cylinder, but no holes in block, oil pan, or any oil leaks either.
During compression test, engine cranks ...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 05-01-2001, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 637
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Also I recently decided I needed a general kit of...

Also I recently decided I needed a general kit of various sizes, types of metric nuts, bolts, washers and so on. I looked at various local auto parts were no help and then I happened on...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-26-2001, 06:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Spring Loaded Cam belt Tensioner removal

I'm doing the belts on my 85.5na and found it has a spring tensioner on it, instead of the expected cam tensioner.
I don't think the spring tensioner was installed correctly originaly, as it now...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-26-2001, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Thanks. I remember having a 90 deg pair of needle...

Thanks. I remember having a 90 deg pair of needle nose a long time ago.
I wonder if they are strong enough to hold the balance shaft (instead of using the pin spanner wrench) as it's lock nut is...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 04-24-2001, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 638
Posted By Richard Foy
Post Takes even less than that if you don't put the...

Takes even less than that if you don't put the covers back on. From what I an see, my cover nearly cost me. Whoever did the last job on my car, must have not locked the back part of the belt cover,...
Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum 02-28-2001, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By Richard Foy
I havn't yet changed my belts yet, but in reading...

I havn't yet changed my belts yet, but in reading this and other boards, it's interesting to not that in many cases, people rent tools, use crickits and when the belt whines, they back off the...
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