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Topic: Sources for rebuilt transmission for 1980 931 (G31) |
peterld
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Views: 6749
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:05 pm Subject: Sources for rebuilt transmission for 1980 931 (G31) |
Does not Patrick Motorsports rebuild these trannies? |
Topic: 1980 Monaco Blue 1.8T engine swap |
peterld
Replies: 3
Views: 1137
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:04 pm Subject: 1980 Monaco Blue 1.8T engine swap |
Though not contemplating this swap, I'm watching with interest.
I commend you on your ingenuity and precise methodology. |
Topic: STEP 1/1000+ COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
peterld
Replies: 41
Views: 5432
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:16 pm Subject: STEP 1/1000+ COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
Pull # 1 spark plug and stick a plastic (or a recycled organic seaweed/bamboo version, if so inclined) drinking straw in to sit on top of the piston. Now turn the motor over by hand using a socket and ... |
Topic: 924 Suspension Setup |
peterld
Replies: 16
Views: 1864
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2024 6:25 pm Subject: 924 Suspension Setup |
+ 1 Morghen
You have just about the best shocks in the business; the sway bars are a good size, as are the torsion bars.
If you wanted the car to be a little more 'pointy' then upping the front sp ... |
Topic: Torque tube |
peterld
Replies: 13
Views: 1768
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:21 pm Subject: Torque tube |
IIRC, Mike9331 here on the Board made an alloy torque tube. |
Topic: STEP 1/1000+ COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
peterld
Replies: 41
Views: 5432
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:33 pm Subject: STEP 1/1000+ COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
Or use the 944 expansion tank. |
Topic: Valve seat damage - how worried should i be? |
peterld
Replies: 4
Views: 1302
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:17 pm Subject: Valve seat damage - how worried should i be? |
Very!
Has to be fixed. Period. Or find a replacement head. |
Topic: STEP 1/1000+ COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
peterld
Replies: 41
Views: 5432
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:10 pm Subject: STEP 1/1000+ COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE |
First up...a good pressure wash of the engine/bay/underneath to determine where your probable multi oil leaks are coming from.
Then a step by step diagnosis of problems.
I hope you're in for the lon ... |
Topic: How to fix rust holes in rear badge panel |
peterld
Replies: 3
Views: 494
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:54 pm Subject: How to fix rust holes in rear badge panel |
If that dark horizontal line is rust holes, then a donor panel is in order. |
Topic: Sanding and Painting my car |
peterld
Replies: 8
Views: 528
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:51 pm Subject: Sanding and Painting my car |
Only by experienced operators......soda blasting yes, sand blasting never.....unless you want to add gallons of bog to the panels to hide the gouges and dents that will be inevitable. The panels on ou ... |
Topic: Sanding and Painting my car |
peterld
Replies: 8
Views: 528
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:19 pm Subject: Sanding and Painting my car |
Check aero industry......NO sanding on planes.....ever! Paint strip or panel replacement only. |
Topic: Sanding and Painting my car |
peterld
Replies: 8
Views: 528
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Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:25 pm Subject: Sanding and Painting my car |
Don't sand!
Paint stripper is your answer.
Paint stripper is very messy, but also very effective, particularly on a galvanised body. As it has been painted before, there are probably bondo repairs u ... |
Topic: 82 924 with Audi 4.2l |
peterld
Replies: 98
Views: 111766
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Forum: Engine Transplants Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:54 pm Subject: 82 924 with Audi 4.2l |
+1 ^ And how did the electric hvac system work? |
Topic: Welding the Battey box Area |
peterld
Replies: 3
Views: 2042
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:20 pm Subject: Welding the Battey box Area |
I've seen worse, much worse.
Very much a structural area.
Unless one of your other cars is a total wreck, it would be a shame to cut up a 924.
In any event, you are dealing with a double panel in ... |
Topic: Hey Aussies! Where to stay for Bathurst 12? |
peterld
Replies: 6
Views: 3202
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:07 am Subject: Hey Aussies! Where to stay for Bathurst 12? |
James....it has just been announced that V8 Supercars (who own the Bathurst 12 Hour Race) will open their season at Mt Panorama the following weekend, giving us a 10 day motorsport extravaganza. Of co ... |
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