elgreco

the measurement is from the flywheel to a bracket on the housing

Bill Ball

I'm not sure what you are measuring. You need to measure crank endplay at the flywheel, not the flex plate. If you are going to use a caliper instead of a dial guage, this guide by Tony Harkin will help. EDIT: OK, I just saw your new post....looks like your check is OK if similar to Tony's method.

http://members.rennlist.com/v1uhoh/cranksha.htm

elgreco

i think is safe but ill pull the pan for a better inspection once im done with the tranny

Bill Ball

"Pull the pan"? Do you know what's involved in doing that? This ain't no Chevy oil pan. Working alone, figure 10 hours off to back on. If the gasket is leaking (almost undoubtedly) or the motor mounts are collapsed, then this job should be on your list. It's one of the dirtiest, nastiest jobs on the car, especially with your back on the ground. But since you have already pulled the tranny, you're getting familiar quickly with some hard work. If the crank endplay is really only 6 thou and the pan gasket and mounts are OK, do something else. 6 thou is lowest I have heard, other than ZERO which is actually a very bad sign (crank is seized on the thrust bearing and will not move fore and after).

elgreco

well unfortunately pan is leaking and mounds are collapsed, and the rock is leaking so i figure kill three birds with one stone.

elgreco

this is not just a leak its aa EPA disaster

Imo000

Before pulling anything else, go to Harbor Freight and pick up a magnetic base dial indicator ($25) and measure the end play properly. Using a vernier "caliper" is not the proper way.

hb4

Might check tie rods as well, since the rack is coming out.

elgreco

tie rods ball joint, i might accually get the kit and rebuild the upper arms too
how bout the tt when i spin it by hand i can hear a litle noise comin from them

Mrmerlin

after you do some research on crank endplay you should be able to figure out how to measure the endplay correctly,
Since your getting advice I was figuring you know what your were actually measuring,
maybe thats not the case here

SMTCapeCod

The "school" is restless.

In the interests of helping- another write up:

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...shaft+end+play

Bill Ball

You will officially be a REAL 928 owner after you finish that job. It's a true rite of passage. I had to throw away the clothes I was wearing after doing it outside on the ground at Stanford student housing.

Podguy

Pull the motor it is easier. Get a silicon gasket and a stud kit from 928 Motor Sports. I am not understanding why the 89 trans will not fit?

elgreco

I was told that the linkage. For the kick down cable are not the same

SMTCapeCod

M, right. Throottle quadrant on S4 is up on the drivers side plenum, on the S3 it is on the arm that supports the clutch fan. Doesn't seem impossible to overcome but could be a hassle if cable length and travel are different.