The New Thread (928 community chat)
02-25-2010, 09:27 PM
#916
Road Warrior
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looks like he was not the only one considering dumping the old u boat.
2 days after my last AX in Nov my steering rack started bleeding in a big way. not the end of the world, but it was undrivable and was the butt of many holiday visitor jokes (can't drive it still? thought that was the story last holiday too, etc, etc)
finally got one from 928 intl after a 3 week wait, took another 3 weeks for my guy to slap it in. thought life was going to be good - until the right rear cyl hydrolocked two days later. oops.
not sure what was worse, covered in fuel/anti freeze mix or realizing what was next.
pulled the heads, found signs of detonation in 6 of 8 cyls, a nice nick on top of cyl that was leaking. guess it blew the gasket in the weak spot caused by the nick. also noticed pistons were twisting a bit in the bores. and a the water pump was ready to fail.
so - new stronger custom rods, a block resurface, working the heads a bit to cure the detonation, waterpump, gaskets, oil, etc... and she'll be better than before with a 6800rpm limit instead of a 6300rpm limit, maybe a bit more hair. should be good for a hoot or two.
gotta admit - this old boat has got more lives than most cats. I suspect most would have just parted it out on the 1st overhaul, this is the 3rd go round.
on the other hand, everything works flawlessly, and it does run like stink when it's on it's game. hated to see it go that way after all the work it took to get it that well modified and sorted.
guess it'll be worth it, again - and definately time for a drink...
2 days after my last AX in Nov my steering rack started bleeding in a big way. not the end of the world, but it was undrivable and was the butt of many holiday visitor jokes (can't drive it still? thought that was the story last holiday too, etc, etc)
finally got one from 928 intl after a 3 week wait, took another 3 weeks for my guy to slap it in. thought life was going to be good - until the right rear cyl hydrolocked two days later. oops.
not sure what was worse, covered in fuel/anti freeze mix or realizing what was next.
pulled the heads, found signs of detonation in 6 of 8 cyls, a nice nick on top of cyl that was leaking. guess it blew the gasket in the weak spot caused by the nick. also noticed pistons were twisting a bit in the bores. and a the water pump was ready to fail.
so - new stronger custom rods, a block resurface, working the heads a bit to cure the detonation, waterpump, gaskets, oil, etc... and she'll be better than before with a 6800rpm limit instead of a 6300rpm limit, maybe a bit more hair. should be good for a hoot or two.
gotta admit - this old boat has got more lives than most cats. I suspect most would have just parted it out on the 1st overhaul, this is the 3rd go round.
on the other hand, everything works flawlessly, and it does run like stink when it's on it's game. hated to see it go that way after all the work it took to get it that well modified and sorted.
guess it'll be worth it, again - and definately time for a drink...
02-25-2010, 11:07 PM
#917
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Thread Starter
02-28-2010, 01:58 PM
#919
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For those that have lost track of Eddy here, check out his latest build thread in the 9-one-one forum. Pretty damn cool if you ask me. Which no one did, but I'm putting it out there anyway.
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ild-redux.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ild-redux.html
10-29-2010, 11:02 PM
#922
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Thread Starter
Bump, for the hell of it.
What's everyone been doing?
Here, getting some local cars ready for 3rd Coast, mine included. Tossed an A/C belt tonight so should finally replace all my belts. It's kinda due, only been 5 years and I've not changed one since.
What's everyone been doing?
Here, getting some local cars ready for 3rd Coast, mine included. Tossed an A/C belt tonight so should finally replace all my belts. It's kinda due, only been 5 years and I've not changed one since.
10-30-2010, 12:07 AM
#925
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Had to bring this thread to the front and share. I can move this to OT if need be.
Here is a series of text messages with my wife today:
Me: Will you help me install a front shock tonight?
Wife: Sure
Me: I forgot to mention that you will have to be naked.
Wife: Exactly where do u think u r installing that front shock?
Me: In the rear end of course.
Wife: lol. u wuld have a better chance installing it in the front.
Me: It takes longer in the front.
Wife: i've seen ur shock. knowing my limits when sober u can only do a front install.
Shark shock party at my house tonight. Nobody is invited, however.
Here is a series of text messages with my wife today:
Me: Will you help me install a front shock tonight?
Wife: Sure
Me: I forgot to mention that you will have to be naked.
Wife: Exactly where do u think u r installing that front shock?
Me: In the rear end of course.
Wife: lol. u wuld have a better chance installing it in the front.
Me: It takes longer in the front.
Wife: i've seen ur shock. knowing my limits when sober u can only do a front install.
Shark shock party at my house tonight. Nobody is invited, however.
Justin Who?
It's amazing, just read through this and see how many of Sterlings posts are gone, reading posts from members that have come and gone, one who passed away not that long ago.
Think it's time to keep it going, so those that are here now, can post, and remember those that are no long here.
That and Sterling is a *****. That comment resulted in almost 100 pages that were deleted a few years ago.
10-30-2010, 12:23 AM
#926
Drifting
Since you guys seem to like the hot babes sprawled on your 928 I decided to find the winning picture for you.... ummm but I don't think I should post it here so
Do not click on this link unless you want to see a hot babe sprawled on a 928
K its gone
Do not click on this link unless you want to see a hot babe sprawled on a 928
K its gone
10-30-2010, 12:25 AM
#927
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Thread Starter
Ya might need to let everyone know that that link is NO SAFE FOR WORK or wifes. And pretty girl or not, I don't think we need to see some chick taking a **** out of the door either. WTF?
Since you guys seem to like the hot babes sprawled on your 928 I decided to find the winning picture for you.... ummm but I don't think I should post it here so
Do not click on this link unless you want to see a hot babe sprawled on a 928
http://attugirls.com/blonde/zuzana-z...rsche-928.html
Do not click on this link unless you want to see a hot babe sprawled on a 928
http://attugirls.com/blonde/zuzana-z...rsche-928.html
10-30-2010, 12:33 AM
#928
Chronic Tool Dropper
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Be warned-- My firewall lit up bigtime with incoming crap when I clicked on that link.
10-30-2010, 12:38 AM
#929
Drifting
I have a mac so I never noticed, Sorry.
I will be more discreet
OK this one is safe and I really like the chick in the cowboy hat
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-t...orsches-2.html
I will be more discreet
OK this one is safe and I really like the chick in the cowboy hat
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-t...orsches-2.html
10-30-2010, 12:50 PM
#930
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Had a busy week on my S4...
-Replaced leaking radiator with a rebuilt one that originally had 100k fewer miles than mine, new rad cap, fresh coolant
-Replaced leaking power steering cooler line, reservoir, reservoir return line, new fluid
-Repaired second cooling fan function
-Changed engine oil & filter
-Changed tranny fluid & filter
-Replaced wiper motor with one that only had 80k miles on it
It's back to being legal & reliable again... if only I had the finances to attend the 3rd coast event!
-Replaced leaking radiator with a rebuilt one that originally had 100k fewer miles than mine, new rad cap, fresh coolant
-Replaced leaking power steering cooler line, reservoir, reservoir return line, new fluid
-Repaired second cooling fan function
-Changed engine oil & filter
-Changed tranny fluid & filter
-Replaced wiper motor with one that only had 80k miles on it
It's back to being legal & reliable again... if only I had the finances to attend the 3rd coast event!