T-Man Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 Removed the front bumper to try and improve the alignment and reposition the rubbers. Massive PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 Removed the front bumper to try and improve the alignment and reposition the rubbers. Massive PITA. Like opening a can of worms, most times looks easier than it is. Good on you for giving it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 924 has been a bit hard to start, running rough. Having pulled the fuel pressure reg apart previously , that wasn't it. Cold start valve works fine . Found the air sensor plate was sticky , ended up pulling the fuel distributor off and checking the control pistons , gave it a bit of a clean. All seemed OK , even the tiny tiny filters inside the unit. I had to guess at the mixture setting. Still wouldn't start. Refurbed some old wires near the coil, did some electrical checks and hmm , ignition rotor is out of spec. 1.3 ohms not 5. That might be the problem all along...I'll replace before going any further. And I've just finished installing Kyle's new improved shifter on the 944. May do the short shift kit tomorrow, though I have a show and shine to attend/judge/eat pizza at. And try to get a new rotor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIG Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 Had a spare half hour, pulled my engine & gearbox... felt like giving it a spring clean & will re-powder coat the tins whilst out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 that gearbox is huge for running a 4 cylinder lol, i'd love to see it next to a VW box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie944S Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 And I've just finished installing Kyle's new improved shifter on the 944. May do the short shift kit tomorrow, though I have a show and shine to attend/judge/eat pizza at. And try to get a new rotor. Tazzieman, Shifting with kyles short shift kit is amazing, I haven't upgraded the shifter yet as I'm not sure it needs it. Best $90 I've spent in a while. cyberpunky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 What did my Porsche do today? Changing the title of this thread for my post. It made a hell of a weird sound for around 2 seconds on cold startup. Was like a metal sound and vanished as quickly as it started. Then she sounded normal again. It was a little unnerving. I'll see how it is tomorrow. Might put camera on tripod and film it - just in case it happens again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 checked your oil lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 checked your oil lately? Yep! All good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 15June, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 was it while still cranking Amanda ? Could it be starter motor ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 was it while still cranking Amanda ? Could it be starter motor ? No I don't think so but might be wrong, it started immediately and kinda sounded exhaustish and high metal scratchy sound - I'm going to start it in the morning and see if it does it again. I'll put my DSLR at the back and will film it just in case. Once the engine was running it was fine. So maybe it is starter motor or something else that comes on when it starts. Oh stuff it, I'll go start it now. EDIT: it's fine now. Oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 Tazzieman, Shifting with kyles short shift kit is amazing, I haven't upgraded the shifter yet as I'm not sure it needs it. Best $90 I've spent in a while. My shifter was only a bit worn , but what's a few $? The new design with roller bearings will see this car out. I look forward to the shorter shifting , not that the 944 has a long throw compared to the 911 . Aussie944S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 15June, 2013 Report Share Posted 15June, 2013 Had a spare half hour, pulled my engine & gearbox... felt like giving it a spring clean & will re-powder coat the tins whilst out Poor engine's got a bad cold SteveF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 16June, 2013 Report Share Posted 16June, 2013 After attending the VW association show and shine on a rainy cold afternoon warmed by wood fired pizzas cooked on site I lay under a greasy gearbox in the dark and installed the short shifter on the 944 It's a nice bit of kit , as M. De Cadenet would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 16June, 2013 Report Share Posted 16June, 2013 No I don't think so but might be wrong, it started immediately and kinda sounded exhaustish and high metal scratchy sound - I'm going to start it in the morning and see if it does it again. I'll put my DSLR at the back and will film it just in case. Once the engine was running it was fine. So maybe it is starter motor or something else that comes on when it starts. Oh stuff it, I'll go start it now. EDIT: it's fine now. Oh well! This happens a lot with "new mums". You'll get to know your baby's noises soon enough and the nervous panic will subside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 17June, 2013 Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 This happens a lot with "new mums". You'll get to know your baby's noises soon enough and the nervous panic will subside. Hasn't made the noise again. I think she was protesting because I hadn't driven her in about 5 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 17June, 2013 Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 kinda sounded exhaustish and high metal scratchy sound - The cat was probably underneath the car when it started.....boy, was she scared!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 17June, 2013 Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 The cat was probably underneath the car when it started.....boy, was she scared!!!! I don't have a cat.. I wonder who's cat it was then????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 17June, 2013 Report Share Posted 17June, 2013 I don't have a cat.. I wonder who's cat it was then????? Does it really matter? One less cat is a bonus Aussie944S and FlatSix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 20June, 2013 Report Share Posted 20June, 2013 Replaced transaxle oil in my 944, took about 2.7litres, filled it till my finger got wet in the fillerhole. Any body else find that the transaxle takes more than book stipulates, or should I only put in recommended amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 20June, 2013 Report Share Posted 20June, 2013 Replaced transaxle oil in my 944, took about 2.7litres, filled it till my finger got wet in the fillerhole. Any body else find that the transaxle takes more than book stipulates, or should I only put in recommended amount. Every person who has refilled that transaxle over the years has done what you have. The only way to overfill it is to tip it on its side or pressure fill and quickly pop the plug in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 20June, 2013 Report Share Posted 20June, 2013 I'd put in the recommended amount through fear of the oil being frothed up by being submerged in the gears and not lubricating as it's meant to but it's an interesting debate, every show I watch they put in oil until it's coming out of the lower hole (which I assume is low enough to stop you being able to overfill) edit: beaten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 20June, 2013 Report Share Posted 20June, 2013 I put in about the same amount that came out and that was filled last time by a Porsche mech so I guess I'm pretty safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie944S Posted 20June, 2013 Report Share Posted 20June, 2013 I put in about the same amount that came out and that was filled last time by a Porsche mech so I guess I'm pretty safe Mate did the same thing took out the old fluid which was around 2.5-2.7L mark and put in about 2.5-2.7L. That's over 4 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 20June, 2013 Report Share Posted 20June, 2013 All good then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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