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Topic: Big Brother (928) Question |
kuhdad17
Replies: 24
Views: 14060
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 4:15 am Subject: Big Brother (928) Question |
| Non-interference on the early ones is a nice plus. My coworker has an 84 and his is an automatic. Seems to shift a little sluggish at times but he floors it ~97% of the time. I don't like automatic ... |
Topic: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
kuhdad17
Replies: 50
Views: 32145
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:23 am Subject: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6060634-DIY-Fuel-Pressure-Tester&p=82272967&viewfull=1#post82272967
The direct link to the parts needed. |
Topic: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
kuhdad17
Replies: 50
Views: 32145
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:43 am Subject: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
You can find CIS pressure testing kits around... SpecialTAuto sells one for about $100.
OR you can source parts from McMaster Carr online for about $55 to make one.
I did the latter, seems to wo ... |
Topic: Air-cooled Porsche Dealer visit. |
kuhdad17
Replies: 8
Views: 5008
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 6:48 am Subject: Air-cooled Porsche Dealer visit. |
mmmmmmmm shiny.
The lighting is perfect in there. |
Topic: nevermind |
kuhdad17
Replies: 13
Views: 13149
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:20 am Subject: nevermind |
| woohoo! |
Topic: My '78 924 NA |
kuhdad17
Replies: 46
Views: 29036
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:44 am Subject: My '78 924 NA |
She's really coming along - nice work on cleaning up that front end!
Thanks!
Oh, one thing you might find interesting. The cashier told me that the O'Reilly house brand of filters (can't rememb ... |
Topic: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
kuhdad17
Replies: 50
Views: 32145
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:39 am Subject: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
whenever you order a part you ought to cross your fingers that it's the right one...
This is why it's a good idea to patronize someone who specializes in the 924
I can't compete with th ... |
Topic: My '78 924 NA |
kuhdad17
Replies: 46
Views: 29036
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:52 am Subject: My '78 924 NA |
| backed it out and now on the hunt for a replacement. Maybe Parker Store. |
Topic: My '78 924 NA |
kuhdad17
Replies: 46
Views: 29036
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 8:31 am Subject: Then I did this... |
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LZOrHim1tiA/VeYnCGFpq8I/AAAAAAAAAqI/3emvpWSei6g/s512-Ic42/IMG_2131.JPG
Snapped off a banjo bolt on the control pressure line, how does that even happen with the c ... |
Topic: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
kuhdad17
Replies: 50
Views: 32145
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:42 am Subject: Bringing an '81 924 N/A back to life |
| Really nice job on the seat! I like the steering wheel, gives me ideas ($$$) for the future. I've found out as it seems you have that whenever you order a part you ought to cross your fingers that i ... |
Topic: My '78 924 NA |
kuhdad17
Replies: 46
Views: 29036
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 6:38 am Subject: My '78 924 NA |
Thanks for the updates on the expansion tank install. I picked one up this weekend along with a rear bumper for my 924. I'm gonna let you blaze the trail first, though ; )
Man, I'm going through th ... |
Topic: My '78 924 NA |
kuhdad17
Replies: 46
Views: 29036
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 6:38 am Subject: My '78 924 NA |
| Now I come to find out the fuel filter I ordered from Pelican Parts is not correct. Same thing as my injector o-rings. I don't think I'll be ordering from there again. Now to source a filter (the o ... |
Topic: My '78 924 NA |
kuhdad17
Replies: 46
Views: 29036
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 4:16 am Subject: My '78 924 NA |
| I would unbolt the chassis side of that airbox brace and brace it back with a diagonal or two onto the engine. The engine vibrations will tear something apart there in short order if you leave it lik ... |
Topic: My '78 924 NA |
kuhdad17
Replies: 46
Views: 29036
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:06 am Subject: progress... |
Rest of my parts should be in today to finish everything else I'm doing. While I waited, I replaced my 10mm vacuum hoses. Still need to get to the next size up for the last of the hoses.
https:// ... |
Topic: Best way to loosen fuel lines and injectors for testing? |
kuhdad17
Replies: 14
Views: 6619
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:46 pm Subject: Best way to loosen fuel lines and injectors for testing? |
| By the way, I'm in the process of timing belt v belt water pump thermostat (subsequently housing) replacement. My first suggestion is love yourself some pb blaster on all bolts. I snapped the housing ... |
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