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Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 05-03-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,092
Posted By DSgraham
Long story shot, the motor needs a rebuild. We'll...

Long story shot, the motor needs a rebuild. We'll just leave it at that....
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 05-02-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,092
Posted By DSgraham
BUMP, updated with photos and status change of...

BUMP, updated with photos and status change of parts. Car has been parked since late last year on diagnosis of Head Gasket failure, still no signs that the coolant got into the oil.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-15-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,843
Posted By DSgraham
I'm saddened to hear of this. He did some great...

I'm saddened to hear of this. He did some great work on my 944T earlier this year while Pitstop was still in Alexandria. Fixed a lot of small issues he found in the car for free as well.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-06-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,888
Posted By DSgraham
*ditto

*ditto
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-06-2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
Okay... So I've been up 36+ hrs, now... I REALLY...

Okay... So I've been up 36+ hrs, now... I REALLY liked the 525i. Clucth was great, engine like silk, brakes strong, shifted well.... but the Title is what held things up. It wasn't in the name of the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 09-05-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 135,237
Posted By DSgraham
:-O My '74 never did that... I'll have to...

:-O

My '74 never did that... I'll have to call the old man, he had a Tangerine '72 1.7.

Was it a failure so to speak, or a failure to tighten something?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-05-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
Today I will also be checking out an 86 325 in...

Today I will also be checking out an 86 325 in Laurel, then a 91 525i 5-speed over in Silver Spring. If anyone BMW knowledgeable would not mind coming along/meeting me there, please give me a ring at...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 09-05-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,092
Posted By DSgraham
WTS/Part 1986 951 UPDATE/pics 2 May 2010

Greetings! This here is a Sell/Part Out thread for my Alpine White 1986 944 turbo with 114K miles. The motor has a leaking head gasket, and rear main seal.


The bad/known issues:
Head Gasket...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-04-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
190E got snapped up before I could go look at...

190E got snapped up before I could go look at it... How about an 86 BMW 325? What are obvious things I should look for?
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 09-04-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,539
Posted By DSgraham
Well damn... I was going to try and head up there...

Well damn... I was going to try and head up there this Saturday... Shift work for the Govt. you see.. Oh well.
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 09-04-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,539
Posted By DSgraham
Ooh, wait, did someone already snap it up?

Ooh, wait, did someone already snap it up?
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-03-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
UPDATE: The 951's headgasket is the culprit of...

UPDATE: The 951's headgasket is the culprit of the milkshake in my coolant... Not the oil cooler seals, which I first got fixed. So yeah, 951's down for the count.

So far my list of options, that...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-01-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,071
Posted By DSgraham
Anyone's 914 at Curry's in Chantilly?

...If so, it seems that congratulations would be in order, should the owner be here. Seems they finished the motor transplant yesterday, got a muffler in today, and I believe she's getting picked up...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-01-2009, 05:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
I don't actually have a bike endorsement or any...

I don't actually have a bike endorsement or any of that stuff. I'd have to go do that (which would mean time I need to be working for right now). I have considered something like that though, as much...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-01-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
It seems there's a consensus.. Don't use a 951...

It seems there's a consensus.. Don't use a 951 for a DD LOL. IF one could make it reliable, I love the highway cruising, turbo fun, and since I go to work when there is no traffic, it gives the on...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-01-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
Thought about a bike... But then again I like my...

Thought about a bike... But then again I like my body parts where they are. I already don't trust drivers in this area enough... Plus any bike I really want is about the same price as my 951 was. IF...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-01-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
My roomie has an SVT hatchback focus.... Lately...

My roomie has an SVT hatchback focus.... Lately has had some issues, but otherwise I've driven it around a bunch, and it is high on my options list. Thing is, I enjoy driving quite a bit. I have...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-01-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,884
Posted By DSgraham
I need a Daily Driver

Since my 951 has yet AGAIN pooped in my lap, I need to get a good line on a daily driver, soon. I had read around, and heard from a number of people that the BMW 318 could be a good, reliable daily...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-30-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,190
Posted By DSgraham
Tdatk: I'll try and have them check that...

Tdatk: I'll try and have them check that tomorrow. All of my belts have been recently done, and this just started up a week ago...

smo: no, the A/C is off. I also JUST got the A/C overhauled.. new...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 08-30-2009, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,190
Posted By DSgraham
I just cut my PS Pump belt for nothing...

For starts, car's an 86 944 turbo, 112K plus miles. Belts/water pump done at 107k miles, oil cooler seals done like 200 miles ago(just in time too, got milkshake coolant, clean engine oil)

Ever...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-30-2009, 02:11 AM
Replies: 5,282
Views: 1,657,594
Posted By DSgraham
Spotted a silver 944 pulled over on the left...

Spotted a silver 944 pulled over on the left side, westbound 66 at 123. So, I pulled across 4 lanes and pulled over. Turned out to be a small, 1/4 inch nick in the radiator hose at the rear of his...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-25-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5,282
Views: 1,657,594
Posted By DSgraham
White 968 headed east on 66 past 495... I was in...

White 968 headed east on 66 past 495... I was in a white 944 T, we had a wave moment :p
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 06-21-2009, 02:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,597
Posted By DSgraham
Steve, you had the CV joint cover rip, right?...

Steve, you had the CV joint cover rip, right? shame something seemingly small as that can fail ya for an event... And those are a pain in the reproductive organs to replace...

Turned out my car...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 06-20-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,597
Posted By DSgraham
I'll be showing up... No DE event for me, but I...

I'll be showing up... No DE event for me, but I apparently have critical rust in my passenger side doorsil/rocker panel.... I hear Charlie's THE 944 guy to see about stuff like that.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 06-13-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,185
Posted By DSgraham
We're meeting back up at the resturaunt at 4pm....

We're meeting back up at the resturaunt at 4pm. Myself and Kevin were out cruisin in my 944 (actually, getting coolant) for a bit. We'll be back at about 4 to make sure we still have a screen for...
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