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  Topic: Drinking binges
angeloz

Replies: 23
Views: 12777

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:45 am   Subject: Drinking binges
I occasionally (since it's $170 per bottle) like to sip on the Johnny Walker Blue. It's damn good scotch and it's a good thing it costs that much or I might have myself a problem.
  Topic: So whats everyone doin
angeloz

Replies: 7
Views: 3568

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:40 am   Subject: So whats everyone doin
We just had a killer ice storm up here in NYS earlier this week and now I am dealing with electricians, tree services, and my insurance company (don't worry the 924 is ok - it's a rental property I li ...
  Topic: O/T pics. relaxation leisure time un-wind pics.
angeloz

Replies: 30
Views: 10445

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:43 pm   Subject: O/T pics. relaxation leisure time un-wind pics.
Well I don't know about the girl but I do have a relaxation picture to share - I visited Ft. Lauderdale Florida about a month ago and here is my relaxation:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6980/ ...
  Topic: Throwout Bearing failure
angeloz

Replies: 18
Views: 10221

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 12:34 am   Subject: Throwout Bearing failure
What Luck - I went to look online at the triple square Lizard mentioned and it looked familiar - then I remembered having done new CV joints on my early 85 944 I used to have. I looked in the toolbox ...
  Topic: Throwout Bearing failure
angeloz

Replies: 18
Views: 10221

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:46 am   Subject: Throwout Bearing failure
Thanks again Lizard - I did know about disconnecting the CV's however I did not know about the tool requirement. I'll be sure to get my grubby hands on one of those before I begin.

-Angelo
  Topic: OT- My other ride.
angeloz

Replies: 56
Views: 28360

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:25 am   Subject: OT- My other ride.
Yeah Lizard I hear you regarding the old Buells - things have changed a bit since the new ones came out back in 2001 now that HD is in the mix as part owners. They put alot of money into R&D. I ...
  Topic: Flywheel Bolts ('78 924, 2.0L)
angeloz

Replies: 10
Views: 7041

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:33 pm   Subject: Flywheel Bolts ('78 924, 2.0L)
gohim posted the following under throwout bearing failure in error I beleive:

My local hardware store carries M12-1.5 25mm bolts. But they're only grade 8.8, at $1.60 each.

I did a quick Web Se ...
  Topic: OT- My other ride.
angeloz

Replies: 56
Views: 28360

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:06 am   Subject: OT- My other ride.
1982 924 n/a garaged for the winter, awaiting new bearings
http://www.taffelhome.com/images/924.jpg

1990 928 S4 garaged for the winter, awaiting new fuel pump
http://www.taffelhome.com/images/928 ...
  Topic: OT- My other ride.
angeloz

Replies: 56
Views: 28360

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:54 am   Subject: OT- My other ride.
Lizard Wrote:
so with regards to the buell,
how much time has it spent in the shop, and how much on the street? and how many miles

Well Lizard it has been very good to me. The only thing it ha ...
  Topic: Throwout Bearing failure
angeloz

Replies: 18
Views: 10221

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:31 am   Subject: Throwout Bearing failure
Just one of these. Just be sure you get metric!



OK - one metric chicken - check. That must be required for beating myself in the head when I drop the transmission on my foot!

-Angelo
  Topic: Throwout Bearing failure
angeloz

Replies: 18
Views: 10221

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 8:01 am   Subject: Throwout Bearing failure
Wow Lizard sounds like you've done this a bit - I have all the normal tools, jacks, jack stands, etc. Are there any "funny" tools required? Example - I had an early 85 944 and I changed the ...
  Topic: Throwout Bearing failure
angeloz

Replies: 18
Views: 10221

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:39 am   Subject: Throwout Bearing failure
Thanks for all the input - I do have the tools and the warm garage so maybe I will give it a try, as for the time I guess I will have to make it-

If anyone has any advice on the job itself ...
  Topic: OT- My other ride.
angeloz

Replies: 56
Views: 28360

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:14 pm   Subject: OT- My other ride.
My collection includes both two and four wheels:

2006 VW GTI
1980 Porsche 924 (of course)
1998 Corvette

2004 Buell Lightning
2005 Suzuki DRZ-400 Super Moto
1984 BMW R80RT with sidecar

the ...
  Topic: plans for your car this year?
angeloz

Replies: 51
Views: 22673

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:58 pm   Subject: plans for your car this year?
I think I may try to replace my throwout bearing and then just drive it as it needs nothing
  Topic: Throwout Bearing failure
angeloz

Replies: 18
Views: 10221

PostForum: General Discussions   Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 11:17 am   Subject: Throwout Bearing failure
Hello All! - I went to start the car - and lets just say it's a good thing I step on the brake when starting or I'd be in deep - . I am getting a quote of $1250 USD for new bearing, clutch and they s ...
 
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