So what did you do to your 928 Today......
06-20-2011, 11:20 PM
#1276
Replaced Vacuum lines with pieces and parts from Roger's Vacuum kit. Effort went reasonably well except I had to omit replacing 3 lines that terminated somewhere under the intake manifold. I'll tend to these when I get around to rebuilding the top end. Wayne's site was invaluable in providing background info.
On 89 A/T's there is a 5 way splitter that has a connections to the Fuel Pressure Regulator, Fuel Dampener Front, Fuel Dampener Rear, Transmission and a termination under the intake manifold. The kit calls for (3) T connectors with associated additional lines. I ran into the Transmission line only having 2 CH's of slack which made it really challenging to reconnect the line to T connector but I eventually got it. The line from 5 way in to the intake manifold was very short and had some kind of braided mini hose clamp on it which did not want to come lose. After further thought I decided to leave the connection intact and plumb the 5 way into the new parts. Additionally, the probability of getting a good connection even if I got the original off was remote unless I dis-assembled the top end. This meant I needed to plug 3 of the 5 way lines. Being a good ole boy from NC I put 3 short sheet metal screws to use - problem solved.
The best part of the session was my accidental drop of the old vacuum elbow from the flappy valve solenoid into the Timing Belt Assembly. It's hard to do but I did it successfully. Initially I could not see the elbow so I cranked the engine a few turns and the elbow became visible. I fetched it out as shown in the picture(this is exactly how it came out).
My tranny had been a little erratic with shifting and with the new vacuum lines it is much improved. I'll be doing the top end rebuild in the next few months and will complete the lines and elbows that were unreachable along with removing the redneck 5 way splitter - sheet metal screw plumb job.
On 89 A/T's there is a 5 way splitter that has a connections to the Fuel Pressure Regulator, Fuel Dampener Front, Fuel Dampener Rear, Transmission and a termination under the intake manifold. The kit calls for (3) T connectors with associated additional lines. I ran into the Transmission line only having 2 CH's of slack which made it really challenging to reconnect the line to T connector but I eventually got it. The line from 5 way in to the intake manifold was very short and had some kind of braided mini hose clamp on it which did not want to come lose. After further thought I decided to leave the connection intact and plumb the 5 way into the new parts. Additionally, the probability of getting a good connection even if I got the original off was remote unless I dis-assembled the top end. This meant I needed to plug 3 of the 5 way lines. Being a good ole boy from NC I put 3 short sheet metal screws to use - problem solved.
The best part of the session was my accidental drop of the old vacuum elbow from the flappy valve solenoid into the Timing Belt Assembly. It's hard to do but I did it successfully. Initially I could not see the elbow so I cranked the engine a few turns and the elbow became visible. I fetched it out as shown in the picture(this is exactly how it came out).
My tranny had been a little erratic with shifting and with the new vacuum lines it is much improved. I'll be doing the top end rebuild in the next few months and will complete the lines and elbows that were unreachable along with removing the redneck 5 way splitter - sheet metal screw plumb job.
06-21-2011, 01:50 AM
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I just had my 84 auto trans rebuilt... so I am curious/envious...
06-21-2011, 01:57 AM
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Sharkfin on a car. Not mine.
Sorry for the ****ty pics.
Sorry for the ****ty pics.
06-21-2011, 06:46 AM
#1280
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Hi James, Yup just about plug and play. Just need to change the spades for the positive and neg to the clock. The clock is the same size as the opening, easy BUT the clocks are very expensive. I had one squirreled away. Mine had faded hands so I repainted them with florescent orange as original. Very happy with the way it turned out.
06-21-2011, 08:53 AM
#1282
Three Wheelin'
Dropping off at Sean's so he can do the top end refresh, install of powder coated intake, valve covers and water bridge along with timing belt and water pump.. <sigh> no shark till the weekend!
06-21-2011, 03:08 PM
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Nordschleife Master
Hi James, Yup just about plug and play. Just need to change the spades for the positive and neg to the clock. The clock is the same size as the opening, easy BUT the clocks are very expensive. I had one squirreled away. Mine had faded hands so I repainted them with florescent orange as original. Very happy with the way it turned out.
06-21-2011, 04:52 PM
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The change in gears gave the car a whoe new persona. The 86 cams make power on the low end compared to the GT, so it feels very quick on the bottom. Throws are short and very positive. You give the stick a push and it snaps into he next gear. Oh yes I can downshift into 1st while rolling with confidence now. It feels quicker than my GT but I know it isn't. The GTs lungs make up for the bottom end.
06-21-2011, 04:58 PM
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The change in gears gave the car a whloe new persona. The 86 cams make power on the low end compared to the GT, so it feels very quick on the bottom. Throws are short and very positive. You give the stick a push and it snaps into he next gear. Oh yes I can downshift into 1st while rolling with confidence now. It feels quicker than my GT but I know it isn't. The GTs lungs make up for the bottom end.
06-21-2011, 04:59 PM
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The change in gears gave the car a whole new persona. The 86 cams make power on the low end compared to the GT, so it feels very quick on the bottom. Throws are short and very positive. You give the stick a push and it snaps into he next gear. Oh yes I can downshift into 1st while rolling with confidence now. It feels quicker than my GT but I know it isn't. The GTs lungs make up for the bottom end.
06-21-2011, 07:50 PM
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Used Dwayne's excellent tutorial to replace the rear rotors and pads on my 89 S4. Thanks dwayne, your write ups are an indispensable resource for a newbie like me. Awesome work.
Though even with gloves I did not stay anywhere near as clean as your hand model.
Murray
Though even with gloves I did not stay anywhere near as clean as your hand model.
Murray