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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-11-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By TurboPooch
Ha! Spring tension is a bitch! Glad to help.

Ha! Spring tension is a bitch! Glad to help.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-27-2024, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By TurboPooch
I have not seen that particular diagram before....

I have not seen that particular diagram before. Regardless, parts manual only lists the roller for an S2. Probably needed for the different angle that the belt has to travel to get to the cam gears....
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-25-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 416
Posted By TurboPooch
Post the diagram you have. It sounds like you may...

Post the diagram you have. It sounds like you may have the diagram for the early cars that don't have the automatic tensioner for the timing belt. There is an adjustable cam pulley roller in the spot...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 02-15-2024, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 423
Posted By TurboPooch
I was thinking something similar only using metal...

I was thinking something similar only using metal conduit or black pipe to make a "non-bouncy spring". It will be about .2" too big in diameter but you could build up the spring perch with an O ring...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-14-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By TurboPooch
These are all great. Who needs a therapist when...

These are all great. Who needs a therapist when you have a heated garage and tools? Although the therapist would be much cheaper, wouldn't be nearly as effective and satisfying..... but on certain...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-13-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 451
Posted By TurboPooch
It's cold and windy....time to work in the garage

Started doing my winter maintenance on the race car. Last year was a new motor (not by choice and yes you can still get brand new blocks from Porsche), this year it is going through the setup and...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-18-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 536
Posted By TurboPooch
Post the sizes. Someone may take them for rollers.

Post the sizes. Someone may take them for rollers.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 11-09-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 254
Posted By TurboPooch
Iris blue one? We can be twins! Pic please!

Iris blue one? We can be twins! Pic please!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-30-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 994
Posted By TurboPooch
I had a machinist pal make me a tool specific to...

I had a machinist pal make me a tool specific to Porsche sealed RWB that is something like this set...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 10-30-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 945
Posted By TurboPooch
^^^ Yep. Keep the ugly side hidden. Wide flange...

^^^ Yep. Keep the ugly side hidden. Wide flange top rivets for maximum force dispersal. If this were me I'd probably make something out of a little bit stronger steel as there is a good bit of pull...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 10-04-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By TurboPooch
Talk to one of the local dealers. There is a...

Talk to one of the local dealers. There is a company that comes around with a mobile trailer that has all the equipment in the trailer. I had bought a CPO Audi that had some curb rash on two of the...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 08-23-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By TurboPooch
When I instructed autocrossers I told them to...

When I instructed autocrossers I told them to take the belt and move the hasp back a couple inches and twist it a couple of times and then plug it in the receptacle. Keeps the belt from loosening and...
Forum: Tools Needed/For Loan 08-20-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By TurboPooch
The Harbor Freight Icon split beam is a really...

The Harbor Freight Icon split beam is a really nice piece for us hacks that don't make a living with our tools.
...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-06-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By TurboPooch
If it doesn't get fixed As mentioned above,...

If it doesn't get fixed As mentioned above, Enterprise Truck will rent you one. I rented an F250 one time when my truck was down. It had the smaller motor in it and struggled on the mountains but did...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 07-23-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,833
Posted By TurboPooch
I'm surprised Colin forgot to mention the white...

I'm surprised Colin forgot to mention the white Turbo Cup Magnesium wheels in the lightening episode. There appears to some hanging on the wall and they are super rare and expensive. I had a set of...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 07-18-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,833
Posted By TurboPooch
Cool stuff. I enjoyed watching all of these.

Cool stuff. I enjoyed watching all of these.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-11-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By TurboPooch
Tempting.....but I spent my limit and then some...

Tempting.....but I spent my limit and then some on the new turbo engine. Would be nice to have as a spare for the two 968's I have laying around. You won't have it long. I know Rob Branthover needs a...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 07-10-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By TurboPooch
I'll take it. I'll pm you for how to get it out...

I'll take it. I'll pm you for how to get it out of your way.
Forum: Track Talk 05-30-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,227
Posted By TurboPooch
I sleep in the trailer but have stayed at the...

I sleep in the trailer but have stayed at the Microtel in Beaver Falls and it was nice and clean. The Ramada and Super 8 that are close to the track have had a sketchy past.

And as others have...
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 04-27-2023, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By TurboPooch
These are iridium plugs and the electrodes look...

These are iridium plugs and the electrodes look like that when new. In my opinion they look pretty good for 80+k miles. They appear to have brown soot on the electrode with is a good sign of proper...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-23-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 186,096
Posted By TurboPooch
Very clever! I'm stealing that idea....

Very clever! I'm stealing that idea....
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-08-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,139
Posted By TurboPooch
I have the following spares: 1-4 and full set. PM...

I have the following spares: 1-4 and full set. PM me with an offer on which you might want. Both are in nice shape other than the discoloration. Not much available on the internets and I can bring to...
Forum: Porsche & BMW Parts For Sale/Wanted 04-04-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,139
Posted By TurboPooch
Let me check my spare parts shed. I know I have a...

Let me check my spare parts shed. I know I have a couple sets but need to check condition.I recall having a 2-3 develop a crack and the 1-4 was still good.
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-24-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,259
Posted By TurboPooch
Subscribed and can't wait to see how this...

Subscribed and can't wait to see how this progresses!
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-21-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,973
Posted By TurboPooch
Hat's off to you Dan for this post. It's good to...

Hat's off to you Dan for this post. It's good to see a young man learning how to fix things himself and get into working with their hands for something more than just tapping a cell phone. Having...
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