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 Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
 Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:49 am Subject: HUGE thank you to everyone! |
| HUGE thank you for everyones' support, ideas, and help!
Massive shout-out to Parts Heaven who were gathering up parts (GORGEOUS head!) that THEY already knew we would be needing before Duane even g ... |
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| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:57 am Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| Yep....
Fuel injectors are still spraying perfect and uniform. Valves get pulled today Sheesh (hummm almost a haiku) |
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| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:41 pm Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| 4, or closest to the firewall. | |
| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:46 am Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10204858012627492&set=a.1784260523683.2105580.1154601427&type=1
Here is a link (I hope) to the image of the engine with the head off (Duane had it ... |
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| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:42 pm Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| Welp.... it is ugly.
I have a photo of the pistons with one obviously destroyed.... need help with posting it for the non-squeemish. ONE piston fried to a crisp, no, actually melted on the top, the ... |
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| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:33 am Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| If an injector is plugged and fails to provide enough fuel, you can run that cylinder lean and burn a piston fairly easily.
On mine the exhaust valve shattered, likely due to the cracked manifold ... |
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| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 4:44 am Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| Is this a turbo or a NA?
1979 NA How can a piston be fried? Let's just say that a piston (I don't know which) got hot and bothered enough that it's no longer acting like a piston. ... |
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| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:39 am Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| All I know right now is that Duane called (he was heading in from AZ) "somewhere south of Sacramento" and said "MAJOR problem.... piston fried..."
Right now he is trying to rent a ... |
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| Topic: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
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| jeanette Replies: 18 Views: 8952 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:13 am Subject: well darn... after 300K+ miles, the engine throws a piston.. |
| Hi everyone,
I am in freakout mode... the trusty '79 just had major engine meltdown 300 miles from home. Need some advice on buying a replacement engine, and where to even start. jeanette Tot ... |
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| Topic: I just want to drive, but can't. Anyone like me? |
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| jeanette Replies: 7 Views: 4054 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:08 pm Subject: I just want to drive, but can't. Anyone like me? |
| It has been roughly six years that I have not been driving "Herr Arnold" (AKA 1980 931S) much more than around the block every month or so.
Arnold is fine, but I am having to re-learn his s ... |
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| Topic: needed: Front Euro bumper rubber "bumperettes" |
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| jeanette Replies: 6 Views: 4854 |
Forum: Body and Interior Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 9:05 am Subject: needed: Front Euro bumper rubber "bumperettes" |
| Has anyone recently bought the rubber parts for the 924 Euro front bumper?
Euro bumper is painted and fitted to the '78 (lordie.... it looks SO much better than the US version), just need the rubber ... |
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| Topic: Bonehead award (car not starting) |
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| jeanette Replies: 0 Views: 991 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 1:09 am Subject: Bonehead award (car not starting) |
| Yep... I be stupid.
Some years ago I think I posted a wee problematic no start issue with my '78 924. Folks were polite and helpful. And then when I thought that I would have to become one with a ... |
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| Topic: Need advice on long term storage of my 1980 turbo |
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| jeanette Replies: 14 Views: 10909 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 11:33 pm Subject: Need advice on long term storage of my 1980 turbo |
| Sorry for the "entertaining" misspellings and less than entertaining improper use of words in my last posting... BIG cat wanted attention (likeseriouslyrightaway), so instead of hitting &quo ... | |
| Topic: Need advice on long term storage of my 1980 turbo |
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| jeanette Replies: 14 Views: 10909 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 2:34 pm Subject: Need advice on long term storage of my 1980 turbo |
| Hi Russ!
For the past 6 years I have been taken care of my Mom (she died this last December) so I know the drill...my 931S got driven....basically around the block every month....maybe more... mayb ... |
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| Topic: Ouch battery shorting on Bonnet / hood |
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| jeanette Replies: 20 Views: 12262 |
Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:55 am Subject: Ouch battery shorting on Bonnet / hood |
| Thanks Stefan! | |
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