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Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-01-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,847
Posted By chris prack
IIRC, Max Crawford's daughter who was an...

IIRC, Max Crawford's daughter who was an aerodynamicist for Jordan while they were in F1 said a modern car with full areo could drive inverted at roughly 100mph. IIRC.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-24-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,263
Posted By chris prack
Check your grounds. Engine to body ground and...

Check your grounds. Engine to body ground and battery to body. Perform voltage drop tests. Very common source of charging and voltage issues on these cars. If those test good and you don't find a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-24-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,841
Posted By chris prack
If you go to a real parts store like Fairfax Auto...

If you go to a real parts store like Fairfax Auto Parts or JK Auto Parts they will have what you want. It is made by Everco or Four Seasons and used to seal heater cases and blower housings on older...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 01-24-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,516
Posted By chris prack
Tested plenty of these over the years. The only...

Tested plenty of these over the years. The only way to get an accurate test is by back probing the AFM with an oscilloscope. I have seen to many test "good" with a DVOM only to be replaced and fix...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-22-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,355
Posted By chris prack
AFM, coolant sensor, vac leak, FPR. There are...

AFM, coolant sensor, vac leak, FPR. There are several possibilities. Should be a pretty easy fix. I wouldn't let it stop you for buying the car.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-22-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,658
Posted By chris prack
I used to work for a guy in Alexandria who's...

I used to work for a guy in Alexandria who's basement looked a lot like that.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-22-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,355
Posted By chris prack
Nope. The DME provides additional enrichment for...

Nope. The DME provides additional enrichment for cold start.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-22-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,107
Posted By chris prack
I quit working there in Oct. of 08. As far as I...

I quit working there in Oct. of 08. As far as I know it is still there. Don't know if it is sorted or not. I know some of the issues with the car when I left but have not heard anything about it.
...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-22-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,107
Posted By chris prack
It is a BMW factory color that was an option for...

It is a BMW factory color that was an option for the M3. E46 M3 IIRC. It is called "Laguna Seca Blue". The factory code is 448.

I have hundreds of pics of the car is all states of the build. Is...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-16-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,722
Posted By chris prack
There are no slip connections in the OE exhaust....

There are no slip connections in the OE exhaust. Manifolds (8 nuts), cat pipe (6 nuts/bolts) then muffler pipe (3 nuts/bolts). There are two hangers under the center and two at the muffler in the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-09-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,223
Posted By chris prack
What prevents you from having yours repaired?...

What prevents you from having yours repaired? What is wrong with it?
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-07-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,603
Posted By chris prack
He stated previously that it would not turn over...

He stated previously that it would not turn over at all. Which means valve to piston contact to me.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-07-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,603
Posted By chris prack
This could be arranged.

This could be arranged.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-07-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,603
Posted By chris prack
I was certain that was the case. You need to do a...

I was certain that was the case. You need to do a leakdown test on the engine.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-30-2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,603
Posted By chris prack
You have the valves improperly adjusted. The...

You have the valves improperly adjusted. The firing order is 1-6-2-4-3-5 not 1-2-3-4-5-6. You can't adjust them that way. You also need to measure the clearance at the valve not the cam.

The...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 11-26-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By chris prack
Be careful purchasing inexpensive cats. Most of...

Be careful purchasing inexpensive cats. Most of the time they will not work well enough to do the job. I have seen this many, many times. I have a 88 911 at one of the shops right now that has a...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-15-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,220
Posted By chris prack
Garage find?

So I spent all weekend at a BMW body systems class in Gaithersburg. While eating lunch I was talking to a guy from outside of Philly that owns a shop. He asked about my back round and after finding...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-12-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,559
Posted By chris prack
Just for you info, switching to the steel arm is...

Just for you info, switching to the steel arm is no guarantee you won't end up with an unexpected failure. And that is true whether you use the early factory steel arms, Fabcar arms, Charlie arms or...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-09-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,276
Posted By chris prack
What you have there is an air/oil separator. It...

What you have there is an air/oil separator. It is an aftermarket piece installed by a PO.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 11-01-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,643
Posted By chris prack
Having used a vacuum bleeder for about 20 years I...

Having used a vacuum bleeder for about 20 years I can tell you this is normal. If you don't want to see the bubbles then you need to remove the bleeder screws and put teflon tape on them. The bubbles...
Forum: Professional Help 10-28-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,955
Posted By chris prack
If you go to Curry's they have a shop in...

If you go to Curry's they have a shop in Chantilly. Close to the airport. Ask for Shannon. He used to work with me at IMA and can do the required service on your car with no problems.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-25-2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,319
Posted By chris prack
The new part comes as a complete housing with the...

The new part comes as a complete housing with the electrical part included. Change the whole thing and be done with it.
Forum: Professional Help 10-25-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,955
Posted By chris prack
There is no Curry's in Dulles anymore. It is only...

There is no Curry's in Dulles anymore. It is only the corporate offices. Sorry.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 10-20-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,405
Posted By chris prack
Helmet bag of course!! ;)

Helmet bag of course!! ;)
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-20-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 27,285
Posted By chris prack
Just curious as to why metal material in the...

Just curious as to why metal material in the filter condemns the intermediate shaft?
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