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Topic: 1980 931 idle mixture problem |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 7
Views: 4429
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:01 am Subject: 1980 931 idle mixture problem |
| And I put in a new frequency valve. They can be bought quite inexpensively, but you will need to put the old fitting ans new plastic hose on the new one. Takes a special CIS tool. |
Topic: 1980 931 idle mixture problem |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 7
Views: 4429
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:59 am Subject: 1980 931 idle mixture problem |
| I discovered a lot of things bringing my basket case back to life. The sensor plate assembly in the fuel metering housing can stick if there is any corrosion or varnishing on any of the surfaces. A ... |
Topic: What does a catalytic converter cost for a 931... |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 5
Views: 2717
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:47 am Subject: What does a catalytic converter cost for a 931... |
| I took a chance on one at Automotion for only $235.00 !!! I can't wait to see if it really is a 931 replacement or a cruel joke. If the box is the wrong size it gets refused at the door! Might be a ... |
Topic: 82 931 Catalytic Converter |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 2
Views: 2500
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Forum: 931 Discussion Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:40 pm Subject: 82 931 Catalytic Converter |
| I did a high setting and a low setting on the mixture and have determined that the cat is dead. Has anyone had any luck with replacing the media inside the cat itself, or is the only option an open c ... |
Topic: Any 968 Owners out there? Or know much about them? |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 14
Views: 6096
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:59 pm Subject: Any 968 Owners out there? Or know much about them? |
| I think I will end up buying one before the summer. It is just too nice of a car not to share the garage with the 931. |
Topic: cone air filter on a 84 944?? |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 3
Views: 4388
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Forum: Performance Upgrades Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:33 am Subject: cone air filter on a 84 944?? |
| A well known engine builder tested all those filters 10 years ago in the BMW Car Club and they do not protect the engine as well as a stock filter. As they get dirty, their efficiency thankfully incr ... |
Topic: What does a catalytic converter cost for a 931... |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 5
Views: 2717
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Forum: 931 Tech. Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:36 pm Subject: What does a catalytic converter cost for a 931... |
| Mine's toast. Anyone have any work around ideas? |
Topic: Any 968 Owners out there? Or know much about them? |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 14
Views: 6096
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:51 pm Subject: Any 968 Owners out there? Or know much about them? |
| I like my 82 turbo so much that I started looking at 968's. Anyone know what sort of things to watch out for on them? I want a tiptronic only because it is going to be my business car and I see a lo ... |
Topic: Mobil 1 eating synchro's ? |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 9
Views: 5773
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:43 pm Subject: Mobil 1 eating synchro's ? |
| I heard the best reason not to re-engineer the lubricants of a sealed gearbox from accomplished racer and engine builder Steve Dinan. Think about it, a gear box is designed to maintain tooth clearanc ... |
Topic: Buyer beware! |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 13
Views: 4965
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:38 pm Subject: Buyer beware! |
| That is why I moved from Detroit to Oakland, CA 20 years ago! RUST |
Topic: Pictures from underneath |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 7
Views: 4557
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:37 pm Subject: Pictures from underneath |
| If the car runs and drives reliably, put some miles on it and figure out what your version of the ideal one is. Then save your pocket change and a bit more and buy something better later. Throwing g ... |
Topic: Electrical Test, or how to start a fire in the weirdest way |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 6
Views: 2779
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:32 pm Subject: Electrical Test, or how to start a fire in the weirdest way |
| Actually the weak link was the swedged connection and that heated up and caught fire. As for the equations, glad we have people on staff to figure that stuff out and keep us out of trouble! |
Topic: what can i replace the fuel accumulators with |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 5
Views: 2365
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:11 am Subject: what can i replace the fuel accumulators with |
| I got a used one for $75 at Parts Heaven. The Bosch P/N 0-438-170-024 accumulator only fits the 79-82 924 and the 80-82 931 |
Topic: Electrical Test, or how to start a fire in the weirdest way |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 6
Views: 2779
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:25 am Subject: Electrical Test, or how to start a fire in the weirdest way |
| Ok, so I spent the last few weeks acquiring parts to replace my intake elbows, WUR and cycle valve. Got it all done last night and go to start it. new battery, only a few months old and it won't cra ... |
Topic: Still here... electrical/fuel question |
RonDwyer82-931
Replies: 4
Views: 2598
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:47 pm Subject: Still here... electrical/fuel question |
| I have an 82 and live in northern california also. Plus I have a factory manual for the car. I built mine from a truckload of boxes. Let me know if you'd like to have me look at it and show you som ... |
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