mspiegle

yeah, I actually went driving to the place of the incident and found another ball bearing. Couldn't find any of the inner-gearing setup tho.

I checked all of my brakes - mainly because i wan'ted to apply anti-squeal. I didn't realize all you had to do was remove 2 bolts and the whole caliper comes off. I thought you had to take out the 4 alan bolts that hold the 2 caliper pieces together... So, i started doing that and buggered the last bolt beyond removal.

I tried drilling it out from the front... that didn't go too well.
I tried using freeze-spray on the bolt to shrink it enough for easy-removal - that didn't work
I eventually used my dremel to cut a massive slot on the head of the bolt
Tried to chisel it lose
It ended up comming out using massive amounts of force on a vise-grip.

My brakes seem to be in pretty good condition so i don't think i'll be replacing mine at all, but will definately give you a hand.

Your cat? It tried to run away from me. I had just filled up its cup, and was leaving. As i opened the door, he darted out. Had to hunt his *** down and put him back inside. Doesn't seem to be eating/drinking a whole lot though. Meowing alot too. Probably misses you.

GoRideSno

Sounds like you have been having lots of fun without me.

The owners manual disk is on my desk or the shelf by my desk somewhere. You should go in there and get it and install it on your computer.

Sounds like Metal Cat is doing fine. He likes to run out. The good part is that he just goes out to the dead end. He dosen't eat or drink that much, I wonder where all the poop comes from then? Maybe I'll have Sandy go by there and play with him some. I doubt he will though because I just got an e-mail from Sandy saying he has been really sick from CSF.

Andy K

mspiegle

oh yeah, lots of fun.

I swear, I told my 928 that it was getting a supercharger soon and it almost blew up. I think yours already blew up. There is a big hole in the hood.

Wow, still sick? Your cat is a lethal weapon

Randy V

Welcome to the Rennlist 928 forum, Rob.

How did you raise the stall point on the TC? I was under the impression that to do this you have to use an entirely different TC with a higher stall point.

mspiegle

i would surely hope that it isn't something with my tube! it really sounded like it was comming from the REAR end....

well, since i got my new cvjoint today, i'll be installing it and see if that got rid of the noise. If not, looks like i'll have to get under there while someone is stepping on the gas.

rob rossitto

didn't notice your question Randy, sorry..still figuring out all the fine features here....

the trans shop that did my shift kit and trans overhaul sub'd out the torque converter overhaul/stall mods...R&S Transmission in Valencia, CA 661 255 0167...talk to Alex, he can refer you to the guys that did the actual work...

my impression is that they added a shim or two, which increased spring pressure, which requires more rpm to engage the torque converter...I was conservative, moving the stall from 1600 to about 2100 - as Wally has noted before, most "normal" cars have a stall of about 2600..I have built other setups at 3500 for street drag applications....at 2100 it's still very streetable, so you don't get whiplash at every start.. go too much and if you modify the motor - say goodbye to hooking up if you just nail it....w/my stock motor, RMB, chip, K&N, and polished intakes it's still quite controllable, but a LOT quicker off the line, as you are well into the powerband when you engage...if I was planning to keep the motor stock, I would have gone a little (2400) more...

since the 85 32V seems to produce a lot of bottom end torque, I'm guessing that DR. P decided it would be ok use a low rpm stall... it also improves smoothness out of the hole, so mommy won't spill her hot latte if her high heel accidently slips and the go pedal is pushed a little too quickly...for the rest of us, watching a mini van keep up for the first 50 feet is too much for a manly man to take, so......total cost for the mod is only about $275.00....it's just the getting it in & out thats a bit of work...

of course a manual trans is the perfect setup to optimize power in any situation, but in daily LA traffic it can be trying...I think the auto was really designed for the dentist's wife, but too many episodes of home improvement and......

hope this helps...

Normy

Hmm...

I think that limited slip differentials rely on a "clutch pack" to increase the resistance to the differential effect.

Essentially, they pack a bunch of clutch plates and stators against both sides of the differential so that there is some resistence. I've also been told that in time, those clutch packs wear out.

If you can move both wheels when they are jacked up, then you probably have a limited slip. But if the car didn't want to move when one axle was disconnected...[unless I'm wrong with regard to how these things work]...then I'd guess that your limited slip isn't so limited anymore. The clutch plates may have worn out.

-I wonder about this on my own car at times. It seems awful easy to send the rear end sideways by letting the clutch out a little too quick.

There is a differential made by Quaife that works perfectly, gives great traction, and never wears out. I think they cost about $1000 however...

N!
'85 S2 5 Speed