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MunkPuppy · Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:38 am Post subject: WOW!

I have FINALLY taken to task and completed the needed repairs to get my 931 mobile again. I have to say, I have dearly missed driving my 931, and now I remember why.

Repairs completed:
Transmission replacement (
Axle shaft CVs rebuilt
Replaced most of the seals in the intake from turbo to TB
New shifter bushings (made my own) and a Heim Joint for the lower linkage
short shifter (also made myself)

The big improvement was first the replaced shifter linkage bushings... I've never felt such a tight shift in any car I've ever driven...
and second, sealing up the pressure tubes properly. I made my own gasket using gasket material donated by Lizard, and also replaced the turbo-to-lower pressure tube O-Ring.

Now, when I push the loud pedal while out of gear, I actually read boost on the gauge! Even better, while driving, rather than reading 5 Lbs of boost at 4000RPM, boost starts to read at 2400RPM, full boost comes in at 2900RPM, and 3000RPM = HANG ON!

WOW WOW WOW!!!

I love it more than ever!

To Do:
replace:
cam oiler tube elbow (read my post in the Parts section)
windshield
right fender
seal all oil leaks at turbo
radiator
heater valve
coolant reservoir (944-style)
tires
seats
carpets

rebuild:
turbocharger
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numbbers · Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

Well Munk, glad you are back on the road.
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Paul · Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 1:54 pm Post subject:

Congrats, head on out to the twisties and drive it like you stole it....
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Raceboy · Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 2327 Location: Estonia, Europe

Did you change your trans to a used dog-leg one or did you convert to Audi-style?
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MunkPuppy · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject:

Chrenan · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 3903 Location: Canada

931Tony · Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Lawrence, KS

Munk,

How did you make your own shifter bushings? I'd love to see that as a how-to. I'm going to have to do mine soon! Thanks.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Oddly my G31 only grinds 2nd on the upshift, it downshifts fine.
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Paul · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 2:42 pm Post subject:

Time to replace the bushings in the rear coupler of the shift rod....
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Paul · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject:

Is there anyone else here?
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Hmm so my sync is OK and I need bushings, eh. I hear its possible without dropping the tranny, what do you think?
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Oh, and sorry to hijack, Monk, CONGRATS! I know the feeling. . .my 31 was parked for a while, too, and it is a JOY to be wheeling it again!
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Paul · Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject:

It is not an easy job, I have never tried it with the tranny in the car. Some of us have cut a hole in the floor to access it, but I highly recommend avoiding that method.

How far does your shift lever move left to right when in neutral? How far does it move left to right when the car is in second gear?
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White 87 924S "Ghost"
Silver 98 986 3.6l 320 HP "Frank N Stein"
White 01 986 "Christine"
Polar Silver 02 996TT. "Turbo"
Owned and repaired 924s since 1977
Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.

Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

I presume we are talking about parts not shown exploded in this diagram?

Weird, eh? 911 424 223 03 isn't even listed in the 24 PET...
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