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Forum: Volvo Technical Forum

03-19-2015, 12:21 AM

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V70 heated rear window switch bulb

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Posted By johntom

V70 heated rear window switch bulb

Hi
The bulb/illumination has stopped working on my 2008 V70 heated rear window switch on the waterfall console. Is the switch removable to replace a bulb, if so how ?

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

02-10-2013, 06:16 AM

Replies: 1

Boxster 2.5 plug lead order?

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Posted By johntom

Boxster 2.5 plug lead order?

Hi
I have been replacing the cam cover on my 1998 boxster 2.5 UK RHD, but didn't mark the coil packs and have separated them from their plug leads?
I have been working on the UK drivers side which...

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

10-25-2012, 11:39 PM

Replies: 2

boxster 2.5 camshaft plugs

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Posted By johntom

Hi Many thanks for that. Will a 3/8" tap go...

Hi
Many thanks for that. Will a 3/8" tap go straight into the cam end or will I need to drill the hole first to accommodate 3/8" ?

Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum

10-25-2012, 01:01 PM

Replies: 2

boxster 2.5 camshaft plugs

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Posted By johntom

boxster 2.5 camshaft plugs

Hi
my 1998 Boxster has blown the metal core plug from the centre of the cam shaft (exhaust cam on bank 1-3) following it losing the green timing plug and being towed into a garage for repair.

Is...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

01-15-2012, 11:14 PM

Replies: 4

924 turbo won't start

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Posted By johntom

Hi Thanks for your reply. Whereabouts are the...

Hi
Thanks for your reply. Whereabouts are the DITC and the ignition module ?

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

01-15-2012, 02:24 PM

Replies: 4

924 turbo won't start

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Posted By johntom

924 turbo won't start

Hi

I have just refitted the inlet manifold on my 1981 (uk) 924 turbo after removing it to extract the broken engine mount studs.

Now it won't start, however it is turning over but I can't hear...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

09-18-2011, 10:19 AM

Replies: 0

Timing belt cover removal

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Posted By johntom

Timing belt cover removal

Hi
What's the secret to removing the timing belt cover on a 924 turbo? The 3 bolts are out and the cover is loose but I just can't get it out?

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

09-12-2011, 01:03 PM

Replies: 7

924 turbo - smoking

Views: 1,576

Posted By johntom

Thanks guys I have a compression tester but...

Thanks guys

I have a compression tester but will have to find someone to carry out a leak down test.

So if i understand this right, the turbo is forcing oil (from it's own lubrication system-...

Forum: Porsche 924/944/968 Technical Forum

09-11-2011, 12:04 PM

Replies: 7

924 turbo - smoking

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Posted By johntom

924 turbo - smoking

hi
i have just bought a 1981 924 turbo (series 2) which blows out light blue smoke above 3000rpm !

I have removed the plugs and all 4 are black and oily, how do I tell if it's the turbo, the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-06-2011, 02:41 PM

Replies: 10

no fast idle when cold

Views: 1,365

Posted By johntom

Hi after 12 months of ownership I have...

Hi
after 12 months of ownership I have made a major breakthrough in solving the performance issues that were present when I bought the car ie poor performance, lack of acceleration. etc.

...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-18-2011, 01:51 PM

Replies: 6

Help, Hydrocarbons too high

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Posted By johntom

Hi I removed all the plugs today and found 4 &...

Hi
I removed all the plugs today and found 4 & 5 were as new despite having covered 500 miles ! 1,2,3 & 6 were a nice light brown colour.
So either 2 bad leads, 2 bad plugs or no fuel to 2...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-16-2011, 02:45 PM

Replies: 6

Help, Hydrocarbons too high

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Posted By johntom

Help, Hydrocarbons too high

Hi
my 1980 3.0SC Euro (no lamba) as been for its annual test and failed due to high hydrocarbons.

The Co was 1% and the HC 3700 (pass limit is 1200!). The tester tried adjusting the Co and...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-14-2011, 11:30 PM

Replies: 4

CIS pressure test results ?

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Posted By johntom

Hi The outside temp was around 19deg C, the...

Hi
The outside temp was around 19deg C, the engine hadn't run in 24 hours. I didn't test the residual pressure as the accumulator and check valve have recently been replaced which cured the hot...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-14-2011, 01:09 PM

Replies: 4

CIS pressure test results ?

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CIS pressure test results ?

Hi
I have just done the pressure tests on my UK 1980 3.0 SC with the following results (wur part number ends in 069):
System pressure 4.7 bar, 68 psi
Control pressure cold 2.2 bar, 32 psi
...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-13-2011, 02:18 PM

Replies: 80

Troubleshooting CIS

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Posted By johntom

Hi i am also interested in testing for air...

Hi
i am also interested in testing for air leaks, but not sure where to connect the air line or pump, any pics ?
When I remove the oil cap the revs only drop 50-100 rpm?
thanks

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-07-2011, 03:01 PM

Replies: 2

how to pressure test cis ?

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how to pressure test cis ?

Hi
I have just bought a test kit for CIS (1980 SC) so i can test the control pressures etc. Where can I find a good connection diagram and test procedure instructions ?

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-05-2011, 11:47 PM

Replies: 10

no fast idle when cold

Views: 1,365

Posted By johntom

Hi when cold the crescent shaped hole is about...

Hi
when cold the crescent shaped hole is about 1/4 to 1/3 of the full hole and the slider will move fully open under spring tension with a small screwdriver. The hole is definitely closed when the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-05-2011, 03:17 PM

Replies: 10

no fast idle when cold

Views: 1,365

Posted By johntom

no fast idle when cold

Hi
my 1980 sc doesn't have a fast idle when cold, it starts at about 950 rpm and then drops to around 850 within a few seconds.

Today I removed the AAR, for inspection. When cold there is a small...

Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum

05-15-2011, 02:26 PM

Replies: 9

torque tube bearings

Views: 2,535

Posted By johntom

Here's a couple of pictures showing where the...

Here's a couple of pictures showing where the front bearing was on my car.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads18/torque+tube+00111305494281.jpg...

Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum

05-15-2011, 12:47 AM

Replies: 9

torque tube bearings

Views: 2,535

Posted By johntom

Hi Yes it's the vibration damper and it was a...

Hi
Yes it's the vibration damper and it was a good fit in the tube (the replacement tube). I will have a look at my Gt tube today.

Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum

05-14-2011, 02:20 PM

Replies: 9

torque tube bearings

Views: 2,535

Posted By johntom

Hi yesterday I managed to obtain another torque...

Hi
yesterday I managed to obtain another torque tube, which I have now taken to bits thanks to the link provided.
Interestingly the tube had the 6" bearing/support (which i thought was the centre...

Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum

05-11-2011, 12:40 PM

Replies: 1

torque tube removal

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Posted By johntom

torque tube removal

Hi
is the torque tube removable without removing the gearbox, car is a 1990 GT Manual ?

Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum

05-10-2011, 08:51 AM

Replies: 9

torque tube bearings

Views: 2,535

Posted By johntom

Hi many thanks, thats a brilliant link. My...

Hi
many thanks, thats a brilliant link. My front bearing has gone walkabouts towards the centre and is now 25" from the front (hence the vibration at 5000 rpm) !
I intend to add another bearing...

Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum

05-09-2011, 01:35 PM

Replies: 9

torque tube bearings

Views: 2,535

Posted By johntom

torque tube bearings

Hi
anyone known how far from the front of a manual torque tube the first bearing should be, ie from the engine end, backwards ?

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-08-2011, 03:30 PM

Replies: 9

3.0 sc timing uk model

Views: 579

Posted By johntom

As you advised the timing is 5 deg at tickover,...

As you advised the timing is 5 deg at tickover, which is where it is set.

I had someone floor the throttle (engine off) but couldn't open the throttle any more from the engine bay, so the linkage...

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