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Topic: Catalytic converter vs. gas mileage. |
geddes66
Replies: 9
Views: 5379
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:30 pm Subject: Catalytic converter vs. gas mileage. |
| For that matter... so does colder weather and winter fuel mixes. Has it gotten colder since you installed the converter? |
Topic: Newbie here, is this a good price for this 924? |
geddes66
Replies: 34
Views: 25094
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 9:41 am Subject: Newbie here, is this a good price for this 924? |
Not bird poo, there are 2, one on each side. those are... HEADLIGHT WASHERS! A rare option.
The question is only 2 layers deep.
1. Is it worth that much to YOU?
2. Will it stay running fo ... |
Topic: They built this car to last |
geddes66
Replies: 15
Views: 6582
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:37 am Subject: They built this car to last |
| By the look and sound of things, He was in Great Britain, where Camero's and Mustang's are worth more than old, rather plain 911's. however, I do hope he is recognized and somone who detests waste, p ... |
Topic: CLUTCH QUESTION |
geddes66
Replies: 4
Views: 3114
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:59 am Subject: CLUTCH QUESTION |
Thanks all for the replies. Todd, thanks for the answer I was hoping for.
By "interchangeable" I meant the splines and clutch size were the same. Either way I am glad not to have to t ... |
Topic: CLUTCH QUESTION |
geddes66
Replies: 4
Views: 3114
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:00 pm Subject: CLUTCH QUESTION |
Car was 'born' Sep '76. I don't know how many miles on the clutch, of course, the odometer does not work and it is not the original speedometer.
OK, I had the trans out because the detent intercon ... |
Topic: Converting to electric power - Value of ICE parts? |
geddes66
Replies: 27
Views: 12209
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:57 pm Subject: Converting to electric power - Value of ICE parts? |
The Aluminum-Gallium pellets are simply voracious comsumers of oxygen.
Normally, Aluminumis coated with a microscopic film of oxide. This protects it from further oxidation. HOWEVER, mixing it ... |
Topic: smog |
geddes66
Replies: 9
Views: 4673
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:41 am Subject: smog |
| I think it is a standard Nippondenso pump. Or some such thing. I do know they are not Porsche only parts and should not be hard to find in the junkyard. Brackets and pully will be a different matte ... |
Topic: Irratic Oil Pressure Light *blinkage?* |
geddes66
Replies: 11
Views: 6607
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:31 am Subject: Irratic Oil Pressure Light *blinkage?* |
What is your pressure doing at said 3000 RPM avraging the jumps?
Does it "blink" the same both cold and hot?
Please post removal procedures for pressure relief valve. |
Topic: Tranny Problem |
geddes66
Replies: 15
Views: 8386
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:30 pm Subject: Tranny Problem |
| That's good news. How much did it cost? Exactly what part was broken? I wish I could have found a fault that obvious. Maybe this time I will. |
Topic: Tranny Problem |
geddes66
Replies: 15
Views: 8386
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:57 am Subject: Tranny Problem |
It is the original (Sep '76) 4 speed transmission.
Terminology that I am using that may not be right SHIFT SELECTOR: the part that moved sidways to engage the 3 SHIFT FORKS: the R.. 1/2 & 3/4 a ... |
Topic: new toy |
geddes66
Replies: 13
Views: 6628
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 12:21 pm Subject: new toy |
Congrats Lizard. Will it be faster than you 928? Certainly will be cheaper.
I miss my Kawy. A 1984 GPz 750 turbocharged, with (in 1984 mind you) Digital Fuel Injection. |
Topic: Tranny Problem |
geddes66
Replies: 15
Views: 8386
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:21 am Subject: Tranny Problem |
OK, this is the SECOND time this beast has gotten stuck in second!!!
I don't get it. Last time I had to drop it to reset teh stinking forks and there didn't seem to be anything wrong with them. N ... |
Topic: Never trust your jack stands |
geddes66
Replies: 19
Views: 13366
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:48 pm Subject: Never trust your jack stands |
Myquestion is: Exactly what part of the jackstand "gave way"?
I have knocked the car off the jack stand while under it fighting to get a trans in(out?). Steel/steel don't have a good ... |
Topic: 924 engine life? |
geddes66
Replies: 10
Views: 5236
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:19 pm Subject: 924 engine life? |
| The crosshatching still shows on my sons '77, built Sep '76. The oil pressure is too high cold (7.5-8.5 bar) and too low hot (2.5) but replacing the filter with a short one and wrapping it in foil he ... |
Topic: O/T - Eddie Griffin Crashes Ferrari Enzo |
geddes66
Replies: 4
Views: 3048
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:56 pm Subject: O/T - Eddie Griffin Crashes Ferrari Enzo |
| Cars, being raced, crash. To expect otherwise is not realistic, no matter perfect the paint/parts or how much some fool decided to pay for it. |
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