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Topic: Transaxle noise diagnosis help |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 3
Views: 8995
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:38 pm Subject: Updates |
| When I went in to access the clutch I discovered that the pilot bearing was completely destroyed. Replacing the pilot bearing was a huge, painful ordeal for me. Now that it is all put back together wi ... |
Topic: pilot bearing removal |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 20
Views: 79737
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:51 am Subject: pilot bearing removal |
| My bearing was completely destroyed before I pulled the thing apart (only the outer casing of the bearing remained inside the sleeve, basically fused in there), so the old style sleeve had to come out ... |
Topic: pilot bearing removal |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 20
Views: 79737
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:52 am Subject: pilot bearing removal |
| Even if I could just buy something like that, I don't think it would have worked in my situation. |
Topic: pilot bearing removal |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 20
Views: 79737
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:30 am Subject: Pilot bearing success (x-posted with thread in “how to”) |
| It’s worth noting that the early style 924 NA pilot bearing does not have the threads at the inner end; it is an open cylinder with no provision to remove it. With the engine still in the car, I pul ... |
Topic: Win the Battle With Your Pilot Bearing |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 21
Views: 139621
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Forum: How-To Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:28 am Subject: Plot bearing removal: complete |
| It’s worth noting that the early style 924 NA pilot bearing does not have the threads at the inner end; it is an open cylinder with no provision to remove it. With the engine still in the car, I pul ... |
Topic: Transaxle noise diagnosis help |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 3
Views: 8995
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:21 am Subject: Transaxle noise diagnosis help |
| Yes, I think I need to replace the throwout bearing. I had thought it was coming from the transaxle, but there's no mechanical explanation for how it could be. I think the torque tube is probably &quo ... |
Topic: Transaxle noise diagnosis help |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 3
Views: 8995
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:14 am Subject: Transaxle noise diagnosis help |
Hello, everyone, and happy 9/24 Day. I’m hoping you all can help me diagnose a transaxle noise.
The car is a 1978 with the four-speed. The noise occurs when the clutch is in and the car is in a ... |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:43 pm Subject: Wheel fitment question |
| Thanks, guys. The rears really fill out the wheel well—reminiscent of a fat-tired 928. I’m not totally happy with how far the fronts stick out (second picture). The body really tapers up front and ... |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:57 pm Subject: Wheel fitment question |
| First photo https://photos.app.goo.gl/wV3tV3hDL5MrZMjU8 |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:36 am Subject: Wheel Spacer Source |
| For anyone else looking for four-bolt spacers, I am having https://www.motorsport-tech.com custom build a set for me. They were great in the order/spec process. They're machining to my preferred thick ... |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 10:01 am Subject: Source for spacers |
Looks like I will need 20mm spacers (or 25mm to be safe). Can anyone suggest a vendor, especially in the US?
I've found several with m12 bolts and many that have undefined center bores (I can use ... |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:00 am Subject: Wheel fitment question |
| The wheels have arrived, but we have a problem I didn’t anticipate. The car’s hub center (spindle?) sticks out about 65mm, but the wheels opening into which the spindle inserts is about 46mm deep. ... |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:32 am Subject: Wheel fitment question |
| Yeah, I’m thinking 205/60r15 at this point. I’ll probably end up with a performance-oriented all season tire, so I don’t have to worry too much about temperature. Tire Rack is thin on selection ... |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:31 am Subject: Wheel fitment question |
| The wheels are en route. I've vacillating between 205/55r15 and 195/60r15 tires. |
Topic: Wheel fitment question |
DentalFlossTycoon
Replies: 26
Views: 16846
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2021 2:43 am Subject: Wheel fitment question |
| I think I am down to be the guinea pig here. The seller sent a message that indeed they are all 115mm backspaced. So, I think I'll take the risk. |
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