Update: I think I grenaded another tranny....
06-12-2006 | 01:22 AM
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Update: I think I grenaded another tranny....
Everytime I go to a track or an AX event, a Rennlister's car at the event suffers a break down.
I just got back from two full days at the track -- good fun sessions, and completely uneventful -- but I was the only RLer. On the drive home, I was actually marveling at how reliable my 944 has been running (the one with the 968 motor). And wouldn't you know it? As I am turning down the final street on my way home, my transmission gives out! None of the gears respond to anything -- I'm thinking I just grenaded the R&P. Thankfully, I managed to literally coast the final 100yds to my house. Arrrgghhh!
PS -- who's going to be at Thunderhill on the 28th?
I just got back from two full days at the track -- good fun sessions, and completely uneventful -- but I was the only RLer. On the drive home, I was actually marveling at how reliable my 944 has been running (the one with the 968 motor). And wouldn't you know it? As I am turning down the final street on my way home, my transmission gives out! None of the gears respond to anything -- I'm thinking I just grenaded the R&P. Thankfully, I managed to literally coast the final 100yds to my house. Arrrgghhh!
PS -- who's going to be at Thunderhill on the 28th?
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06-12-2006 | 01:30 AM
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It's a 944S LSD tranny -- I already grenaded the original NA tranny two years ago. I have a spare 944na LSD tranny, but I'm afraid to put that in now.... I've been searching for a 944S2 LSD tranny, but it's like looking for the Holy Grail....
06-12-2006 | 02:09 AM
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I've seen you drive Joe. You must be kinder to those cars Will you be making the Wentworth Springs Run on the 24th? Hope you can.
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/279481-norcal-4th-wentworth-springs-ice-house-rd-fun-run-6-24-a.html
Will you be making the Wentworth Springs Run on the 24th? Hope you can.https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/279481-norcal-4th-wentworth-springs-ice-house-rd-fun-run-6-24-a.html
06-12-2006 | 02:24 AM
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It could be something else -- all I heard was a single 'clunk' in the rear -- no roughness like the last time I blew the R&P. I doubt it's the clutch, but could be the torque tube, the coupler,...
I can't do any diagnostic tonight -- it's too dark. In fact, it may have to wait until the weekend....
Can't make it -- not because I don't have a car (got plenty) -- but I'm out of town for a conference.....
I can't do any diagnostic tonight -- it's too dark. In fact, it may have to wait until the weekend....
Originally Posted by KuHL 951
Will you be making the Wentworth Springs Run on the 24th?
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06-12-2006 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by josephsc
Everytime I go to a track or an AX event, a Rennlister's car at the event suffers a break down.
DanD had a tranny for sale at the parts heaven swap meet. He may still have it for sale.
06-12-2006 | 09:49 AM
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I know who has an S2 LSD tranny.... :X
Tough luck though.. good luck finding one.. If I can't figure out what's wrong with my car and have to go to drastic measures, you'll be the first I contact for the tranny.
Tough luck though.. good luck finding one.. If I can't figure out what's wrong with my car and have to go to drastic measures, you'll be the first I contact for the tranny.
06-12-2006 | 02:13 PM
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Devon, if things get to that point, I'd love to have a crack at your tranny -- I hope we don't get to that point though.
Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner! I just got under the car for a look -- thank god the tranny is fine. 
Originally Posted by xsboost90
my have blown a cv....?
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06-12-2006 | 06:17 PM
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Right on. I had the exact same thing happen 2 days after I tracked my 86 n/a. The carrier for the ***** inside the CV broke causing major problems. If you need extra CVs, you know where to get em.
