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Just wanted to follow up.

I took the exhaust manifold to a local machine shop and they took 6/1000's off the flanges. Hopefully that does not cause the flanges to crack. The shop charged me $50 - ...

Thanks for all the replies. I had some time this weekend and was able to remove the manifold. I took a length of 2x4, wedged one end against the flange of the manifold where it connects to the downp ...

Well, I have confirmed that you cannot just remove the studs and slide the new exhaust manifold gasket in on the #1 cylinder. There is not enough room.

Now I am unable to remove the manifold from ...

Clarks Garage and Paragon-Products.com both have good write ups for removing the wheel bearings.

I was able to remove the bearings on my 944 without removing the trailing arms or using the $300 too ...

The exhaust manifold to head studs on my #1 cylinder have started to loosen. I am thinking I should replace the studs, nuts and the gasket on this cylinder before I drive the car any further. Can I ...

Manning, thanks very much for the info.
Yes, the car has aluminum trailing arms. I thought perhaps a PO had put it back together improperly in order to jury rig the brake. Now I can continue to p ...

I am looking for some help with the installation of the long parking brake cable on my 85.5 944. I know it is a '44 but part numbers appear to be the same and good advice abounds on this board.

He ...

That's what I was looking for thanks. I will pick up a set of external snap ring pliers. I only have internal and they were not helping.

I understand re. the reverse wear and planned to swap si ...

Is there a secret to putting the locking ring back on the end of the axle? I recently removed my c.v.'s, cleaned and regreased and now I need to reassemble. I feel like I need a third hand to hold e ...

I am reporting back in case anyone else has an intermittent problem with a brake pedal that sinks at stop lights/stop signs.

As per the above advice, I tried to rule out possible causes before I sh ...

Performance Products has a 15% discount for PCA members. I have found they are pretty competitive when you factor that in. Shipping is still steep but you know they sell decent quality parts.

Does your fan stay on after you shut the car down? If not, this could be heat soak. If the car is good and hot and then you shut it down and the fan does not stay on, the coolant in the expansion ta ...

Thank you for the replies.

I will check the pedal supports.

I am not loosing brake fluid. I did not replace the seals on the calipers before I installed them. I know... The person I bought ...

I have noticed recently that my brake pedal sinks slowly when I stop at a light. I have already bled the brakes with a pressure bleeder and replaced the flexible lines to the calipers. I also conver ...

I just put my check in the mail today for Saturday October 8th. Assuming the green run group has not filled up and the car passes Tech Inspection, I will look for you.

Sounds like I need a fire ex ...