Hornung's 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo

[Hornung418]

Holy shit you were out working on you car in that shit last night? That must of been painful. Our garage is always open for you bud :)
I quit at about 4:30. It was freezing rain and about 40 when I went in. Should have had pants on but oh well. Just an excuse to cozy with Rufus and watch some football.

[Hornung418]

Just dropped the car off at Porsche of Towson. They're gonna handle it from here. Hate tossing them the keys...but thats what's gonna get the job done while I can just focus on classes and work.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Good luck Justin.

Mine is pending pick up. Had to go. Life happens.

[Hornung418]

Good luck Justin.

Mine is pending pick up. Had to go. Life happens.
Bummer, dude. Did you make any cash on the sale?

[TheFinanceGuy]

Nope. Lost a pile.

[Hornung418]

Nope. Lost a pile.
:( Tough loss. Hope it wasn't anything crazy. Was maintenance up to date? That should count for something...

[TheFinanceGuy]

I brought most up to date. But the timing belt still needed to be done. I still got a good amount.
It's so sweat really. Twas extremely fun to drive while I had it!


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[Whitexi]

That sucks, hopefully it will be finalized and good for a while!

[ELCID86]

Just dropped the car off at Porsche of Towson. They're gonna handle it from here. Hate tossing them the keys...but thats what's gonna get the job done while I can just focus on classes and work.

Good call on the focus areas. Curious as to why you didn't go with an Indy shop?


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[Hornung418]

Good call on the focus areas. Curious as to why you didn't go with an Indy shop?


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The dealer is right next to work. And its close to my mothers job. I would have gone to an indy, but this dealership still has techs that work on this chassis. Im comfortable with the choice. I shouldnt have to frequent them more than a few times a year.

[Whitexi]

I'm curious but what exactly was the reaction you got when you went to the dealer? Were they cool or snooty? Also what does a hour of labor cost at the P shop?

[Johnmadd]

I'm curious but what exactly was the reaction you got when you went to the dealer? Were they cool or snooty? Also what does a hour of labor cost at the P shop?

Good question, what was the atmosphere?

[Hornung418]

I'm curious but what exactly was the reaction you got when you went to the dealer? Were they cool or snooty? Also what does a hour of labor cost at the P shop?


Good question, what was the atmosphere?
Receptionist is nice and welcoming. My service advisor is understanding and quick with a quote. Nice dealership and likes the PCA activities.

[Whitexi]

Sounds like keeper.

[Hornung418]

Paid for the work today. Not about that $145/hour labor rate though...but they were nice enough to only charge one hour, and I feel that my money was well spent as it took the tech a little more than an hour. So instead of messing with the assembly for 6-7 hours, they did it for me. I don't plan on frequenting them very often, but they won't turn an out of warranty car away, because that's what keeps them in business :)

Picking the car up tomorrow morning before my shift. I imagine this rain is doing wonders for my interior...small leaks on both the hatch glass seal and the sunroof seal.

[ELCID86]

It sounds like you made the right call.


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[Hornung418]

Ughhhh.

Picked the car up this morning and wouldn't ya know it, the nut is missing, and the stud isn't set fully in the head. Called the dealer and left a message. This process is becoming a real pain in the fucking ass! It's too cold to be dealing with this shit.

[TheFinanceGuy]

So what did they do.... Charge you $145 to babysit the car?


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[Hornung418]

So what did they do.... Charge you $145 to babysit the car?


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I mean...the stud is in place but there is no nut and the stud has loosened some. Thy did the work...but there must be some tightening technique that the tech is forgetting. So I'm assuming that this stud needs to be Loctite'd into place then the nut needs some torque value on it. My replacement studs came yesterday...but I didnt think I'd need them so quickly.

[Hornung418]

So the stud is bottomed out and a nut was replaced. The leak is gone for now but I need to torque it after my drive home from work.

[az3579]

So the stud is bottomed out and a nut was replaced. The leak is gone for now but I need to torque it after my drive home from work.

Why would you need to torque it? For $145 an hour they better do that sheeeeeet.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Why would you need to torque it? For $145 an hour they better do that sheeeeeet.

my thoughts as well.

[Hornung418]

Why would you need to torque it? For $145 an hour they better do that sheeeeeet.


my thoughts as well.
Because I just took the car to work and the nut has to heat cycle. My issue that I'm fearing the most is that the last bolt may have sheared off in the head, but it's bottomed out now and the nut is on it. I will check all bolts when I get home, and hopefully the leak will be gone. I also think the engine might be a bit retarded so when the belt is retensioned after it's 1,200 mile service I will double check the timing.

[Hornung418]

Nut is gone...again. gonna try putting Loctite red on the nut to keep it in place.

[danewilson77]

Unbelievable!

[az3579]

Unbelievable!

This.

[cakM3]

Nut is gone...again. gonna try putting Loctite red on the nut to keep it in place.

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/vEnwwHV_zpsyqxwgpdg.gif

Hope you get this issue fixed Justin...

[Hornung418]

Yeah...pretty frustrated with this nagging issue. If I have to pull the head to mount the exhaust headers, I will. I know how to do it and set the time and all that fun stuff...its just 27 degrees out with 20 mph winds...

[Johnmadd]

- weather it is very educational.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I think I would go back to the dealer. Have them re-fix it.


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[Hornung418]

I think I would go back to the dealer. Have them re-fix it.


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Yes I will be calling them...but I will need to make sure I don't lose the stud in the process of getting to work.

They said the stud was bottomed out...but I have a hard time believing that. The place I bought the studs from was kind enough to send me two sets just in case...it happens that I need them lol.

[Hornung418]

Car's at the dealer. Making it right and keeping my business. Also having them do a Maryland State Inspection...since it's over due...

[Sockethead]

Cool! Anything is better than freezing yer balls off outside...

[TheFinanceGuy]

Good to hear! This is the level of service I'd expect from a Dealer.

[Hornung418]

Got the car back!! Dealer bill totaled $770.32. But the work is certified and it drove fantastically!

It failed MD State Inspection however.

$1700 for a dealer installed windshield. Mine has a crack and a few chips. Fail. Going to call insurance and see what we can do for this.

$475 for new front tires. Cupping on the inside shoulders. Bought new wheels for $450 and Blizzak WS80 tires in 205/50/17 front, 225/45/17 rear. Will be mounted and balanced on Wednesday. Just in time for the snow.

$500+ for new fog lights. Cracks with holes and pitted glass. In rough shape from the get go. Using this opportunity to upgrade to the Euro Spec fogs with driving lights towards the center if the car. $400 local pick up. Guy I bought my wheels from has a new set.

And lastly needs a battery tiedown... $75 dealer cost. Will fab up something of my own for that. Not paying that much for a piece of metal.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

[Johnmadd]

Bungie cord the battery if needed for the time being. Good to hear it running good ��

[Hornung418]

Bungie cord the battery if needed for the time being. Good to hear it running good 👍
Nah gonna do it right. My issue is with the price. The part is a bolt down u shape that tightens over the center of the battery. Easy to make or find used.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

[az3579]

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

Huh??? Did John say something I missed??? :scratchinghead

[Hornung418]

Huh??? Did John say something I missed??? :scratchinghead
It's a quote that a manager recently used at a meeting we had. I felt it was very powerful. Just keep it in mind. It's my TT sig. Is it really that hard to read out of context material on the web? On the Tapatalks, it is in small, greyed out text below the body.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

[az3579]

It's a quote that a manager recently used at a meeting we had. I felt it was very powerful. Just keep it in mind. It's my TT sig. Is it really that hard to read out of context material on the web? On the Tapatalks, it is in small, greyed out text below the body.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

On the web it just shows as another line in your post, not separated by anything, so it was very confusing. Thanks for clarifying.

[Hornung418]

Gotcha. Thanks for the heads up.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

[danewilson77]

Looks like that in TT, and is not quoted. I thought it was your comment. ..lol.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/01/00c585fc6f02314e96e489ba61ca675c.jpg

"No flamesuit required"

[danewilson77]

Nah gonna do it right. My issue is with the price. The part is a bolt down u shape that tightens over the center of the battery. Easy to make or find used.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

As long as you're gonna do it right, making some shit yourself I guess its all good.....lol. wait...that's what a bungy is :)

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

Huh??? Did John say something I missed??? :scratchinghead
:wub

[Hornung418]

This is what I see. And while it's no big deal, I just felt it was a very thought-provoking quote and can be applied to almost any situation.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/01/0e209815b595c49f2f4f244307332733.jpg

Moving on though. A bungy wont work because it has nowhere to catch onto. So the new(er) piece will function as designed by Porsche.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

[danewilson77]

Got it.

"No flamesuit required"

[Hornung418]

Got it.

"No flamesuit required"
Now that I see yours, I can see where the confusion lies. Going to add quotation marks to further remove the quote from the body.

You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter.

[Johnmadd]

Haha, I was at no time offended but yeah italics and quotation marks make it easier to differentiate your sig. I like your sig quote. WU-TANG!

[Hornung418]

Haha, I was at no time offended but yeah italics and quotation marks make it easier to differentiate your sig. I like your sig quote. WU-TANG!
Figured you weren't. Testing out the new formatting.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Johnmadd]

Figured you weren't. Testing out the new formatting.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

Now quote it in a reply to your own post.

[Hornung418]

Figured you weren't. Testing out the new formatting.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."
Think its okay. The Bs and Is aren't showing up on my end.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Johnmadd]

Now you have to make it red or blue :biggrin :shifty

[Hornung418]

Now you have to make it red or blue :biggrin :shifty
...no. ;)

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

I just took my mom for a ride in the car...I can't say she enjoyed it, as we both enjoyed the ZHP better ride wise. But when the 17 inch wheels are on the car and the Konis are softened it will be perfection. Her reaction was priceless when we hit boost in 3rd gear.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[az3579]

I just took my mom for a ride in the car...I can't say she enjoyed it, as we both enjoyed the ZHP better ride wise. But when the 17 inch wheels are on the car and the Konis are softened it will be perfection. Her reaction was priceless when we hit boost in 3rd gear.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

:rofl

I could never drive like that with my mom in the car... I wouldn't hear the end of it.

[johnrando]

Glad the car is running better.

[kayger12]

I just took my mom for a ride in the car...I can't say she enjoyed it, as we both enjoyed the ZHP better ride wise. But when the 17 inch wheels are on the car and the Konis are softened it will be perfection. Her reaction was priceless when we hit boost in 3rd gear.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

:thumbsup

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[danewilson77]

I just took my mom for a ride in the car...I can't say she enjoyed it, as we both enjoyed the ZHP better ride wise. But when the 17 inch wheels are on the car and the Konis are softened it will be perfection. Her reaction was priceless when we hit boost in 3rd gear.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."
Nice Justin...


"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

Dat boost! :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

I'm noticing a serious lack of pictures...

[Hornung418]

Yeah...just got the car back Monday lol.

Here are the wheels in question.

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Firestone called me and said everything was ready to go. Asked for the bill and he told me it was $962.72...heart jumped out of my chest for a second. He didn't know the tires came from The Tire Rack...so after explaining that to him the bill is seventy-something dollars plus the cost for an alignment.

Gonna be a great winter! :-)

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

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"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[TheFinanceGuy]

:like

[Hornung418]

Even though that have a T rating, these feel a bit squishy. But I'm relieved that the ride is fntastic with 17s. I will probably go with a 17 inch set of Fifteen52s for the summer wheels.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[TheFinanceGuy]

No center caps?

[Hornung418]

No center caps?
Center caps are expensive!!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[cakM3]

Center caps are expensive!!

Porsche center caps...... are expensive...

[Hornung418]

Yeah I will roll with out caps like Magnus Walker...they're like $36 a piece.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[ryankokesh]

Yeah I will roll with out caps like Magnus Walker...they're like $36 a piece.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

Baller.


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[Hornung418]

There is a special tool to remove the caps. They have two holes in them and you need to hook the tool into both and pull straight out to remove. It's too complicated for the hassle on winter rims.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Johnmadd]

There is a special tool to remove the caps. They have two holes in them and you need to hook the tool into both and pull straight out to remove. It's too complicated for the hassle on winter rims.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

Exactly!

[TheFinanceGuy]

Pictures are still lacking. I'll post one up for courage :)

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[Hornung418]

Pictures are still lacking. I'll post one up for courage :)

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Yeah holiday time in retail land is hectic!

Heres one for you!

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My breaks are bigger than this ones...

I'm pretty sure it was born a Fiero. ;-) Still cool none-the-less.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[TheFinanceGuy]

Nice!


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[Hornung418]

Car is at my Indy shop getting the belts and tensioners adjusted. They are resetting the timing. And we should have a smooth runing car once again. The car was gutless off of boost and wouldn't accelerate like it was before all the heinous repair work came into play. Hoping this is enough to last me the winter. I would like a trouble free winter experience.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

Called my mechanic today. Car is ready for pickup. Grabbing it tonight and will pay him on Monday as he understands this is my daily.

Videos of the drive home later tonight!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Sockethead]

Cool hoping you'll be able to enjoy driving it for a while trouble free! :)

[Hornung418]

Well all the videos I took keep crashing the app...so until I figure out how to upload to youtube and then link to here, just know that this far feels better than the day I bought it. The car isn't shaking my teeth out and the car stays at the correct temperature. Before I would need to blip the throttle to get the WP spinning enough to bring the coolant temp down. Turbo noises are endless fun and the spark cut rev limiter is really fun when you're in the left lane next to a jersey wall. I will definitely have go pro videos after the holidays ;-)

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[TheFinanceGuy]

Use Vimeo app. Easy from phone to upload.


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[Hornung418]

Use Vimeo app. Easy from phone to upload.


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Great! I didnt know they had developed a mobile app yet. Downloaded and will try to get some videos this morning.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

http://vimeo.com/115131892

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[danewilson77]

Lol....

"No flamesuit required"

[Oli77]

Lol even the camera felt the boost.

[Hornung418]

I need a GoPro...

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[TheFinanceGuy]

Lol even the camera felt the boost.

I now understand.

lol


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[Hornung418]

Is there an app for getting times aand measurements? 1/4 mile, 0-60 and 0-100 are things I'm interested in...

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[TheFinanceGuy]

I use the tourque app but you'd meet OBDII.

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[Hornung418]

I use the tourque app but you'd meet OBDII.

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Yeah...first problem is no OBD1 let alone OBD2 lol

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[Hornung418]

Looked at a garage last night with some friends. Stuart captured this super 80s shot of my car.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/eac1fa808c84766709ec4a9047f49d79.jpg

We are going forward with the rental. $600 a month between four of us. It has a lift and a full bathroom so when we get super filthy we can shower off. More pics of the space tonight when I put the deposit down.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[slater]

We are going forward with the rental. $600 a month between four of us. It has a lift and a full bathroom so when we get super filthy we can shower off. More pics of the space tonight when I put the deposit down.

congrats, that sounds like a deal! splitting it 4 ways makes it totally worth it. nice job!

peter

[az3579]

Loving those wheels.

[NoVAphotog]

Looked at a garage last night with some friends. Stuart captured this super 80s shot of my car.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/23/eac1fa808c84766709ec4a9047f49d79.jpg

We are going forward with the rental. $600 a month between four of us. It has a lift and a full bathroom so when we get super filthy we can shower off. More pics of the space tonight when I put the deposit down.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

Whoa whoa whoa...this is an awesome idea!! Did you find it on Craigslist?

[Hornung418]

Whoa whoa whoa...this is an awesome idea!! Did you find it on Craigslist?
Yeah it was a friend from DC who linked my buddy Tyler to the ad. We called and were able to go and meet the landlord on Monday and Tuesday I dropped off a check for $600.

It's a great space. Once we get more lights in there it will be a fantastic spot to store my junk and hang out with the gang. Of course it will be available for friends to use and do maintenance. We both can't wait to get moved in and settled.

Loving those wheels.
Thanks! They were such a steal!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Sockethead]

That's awesome you're getting a garage! No more laying outside! I really felt for you every time you posted about having to lay out side in the cold/wet etc.
I have one of these propane heaters to heat my garage, works great
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[Hornung418]

Dropped the car off to have it's windshield replaced. $465 total.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[cakM3]

The new wheels really make your Porsche look awesome Justin! Looking better and better!! :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

Thanks, Chuck!

Went to the garage space this morning to meet a guy for an estimate to fix the space. Quoted us $3000 labor and materials. Should be done in a week. Took $500 off the price if we let him do oil changes and regular maintenance on his car using the lift.

Just need to approach the landlady and ease her into doing the repairs.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[ryankokesh]

What are you having done to it?


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[Hornung418]

What are you having done to it?


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Need to get the water running. Replace one of the three garage doors. Luckily it's the cheapest. Get some heat in there. Add/Replace some portions of insulation. A host of things, but very reasonably priced.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[ryankokesh]

Nice. Bet you're excited to move in and get to work!


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[Hornung418]

Nice. Bet you're excited to move in and get to work!


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Not so much getting to work, but I cant wait to get a space to call our own to come and hang out. I'll get some pics uploaded when I have more time. It's a pretty nice space that needs some lovin.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[ryankokesh]

Lol, gotcha. Definitely in for pics!


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[cakM3]

Damn Justin! That garage will be set up nice by the time you guys get done! Yeah, pics once you're done setting it up :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Damn Justin! That garage will be set up nice by the time you guys get done! Yeah, pics once you're done setting it up :thumbsup
+1

"No flamesuit required"

[Hornung418]

Windshield is done. Gonna pick it up tomorrow. Hanging out in Towson to watch the Ravens crush the Steelers at a new bar.

Also funny note about the car. The leak in the sunroof has accumulated in the back seat footwell. I went out this morning and the floor was frozen!! Lol so I need to have that addressed. The windshield was also frosted over...from the indside!! That's not supposed to happen.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[johnrando]

Wow

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[Hornung418]

Wow

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Haha...just gotta get the rear headliner down, and attach the line. Then adjust the rear hatch so I don't have any/ a lot of air enter the cabin.

Ravens advance! Shit's off the chain!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

It rained really hard last night...my thoughts this morning were not of the good kind :-(

New glass is Sekurit! OEM with out the Porsche stamp. Super impressed with the quality.

The fact that Porsche wanted $1700 for just the glass is a fucking joke. The total cost for an oem windshield installed from Safelite was less than a third of the price of just the glass.

Gotta tackle that leak now. It's really cold here...still raining.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

Today was fantastic! The most fun driving a car in the snow. I plowed the roads at 6:30 this morning as I went to work. Confidence was through the roof. The WS80s performed flawlessly. They never slipped or lost traction once and held the road nicely. I passed a car on the while they were struggling with the hill leaving my neighborhood. That was a pretty strong indication.

I just get really frustrated when you have to deal with other drivers who are ill-equipped for nasty weather. A two car accident had me backed up for a mile on back roads. An eagle eyed Subaru WRX STI got tangled up with a last gen Toyota Celica GT-S. Gave the Subaru owner a little rev-matched down shift as I passed by and smiled ;-) Got him 'mirin, bruh.

Anyway. Hope everyone is having a good snow day!!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

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"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[az3579]

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"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

Lo and behold... a picture! :biggrin

[Hornung418]

Get on the Instagrams!! I post all the time ;-)

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[az3579]

Get on the Instagrams!! I post all the time ;-)

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

That's just yet another account to juggle that I'll never check. lol

[Hornung418]

That's just yet another account to juggle that I'll never check. lol
Well, then you can see them on FB, as my accounts are linked. :)

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[az3579]

Well, then you can see them on FB, as my accounts are linked. :)

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

That's weird; it doesn't give me notifications when you post. :dunno

[danewilson77]

That's weird; it doesn't give me notifications when you post. :dunno
Maybe you're not his friend.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

Maybe you're not his friend.

"No flamesuit required"

There's a checkmark saying "Friends". :dunno

[danewilson77]

Cool.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Hornung418]

There's a checkmark saying "Friends". :dunno
Everyone I know from here goes into a sorted list called "ZHP Mafia." I click that and see y'alls updates without the rest of my friends in the way.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[TheFinanceGuy]

Great looking picture!

[Hornung418]

Great looking picture!
Thanks, Patrick!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[TheFinanceGuy]

Makes me miss my short lived 944...

[Hornung418]

Makes me miss my short lived 944...
Believe me...my first car was an '84. Had to wait 7 years to get back into one. And this one is amazing.

Getting the emissions done today. Then an inspection tomorrow. Then I can put the test pipe on and delete the catalyst. Can't wait for WOT redline shifts. Need to get video of the spark-cut rev limiter.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

Passed inspection! Finally driving a legally registered car. Been on expired temp tags for three months...stuck to back roads and never had to deal with the Staties or local LEOs.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[az3579]

Passed inspection! Finally driving a legally registered car. Been on expired temp tags for three months...stuck to back roads and never had to deal with the Staties or local LEOs.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

I know how you feel... I drove my ZHP on the previous owner's tags (which were no longer valid) for 2-3 months because the Massachusetts RMV is incompetent and doesn't know how to send a title. They managed to lose it so I had to go through the process of requesting a duplicate. :facepalm

[TheFinanceGuy]

That is a relief!

[Johnmadd]

:thumbsup

[Sockethead]

Congrats :)

[Hornung418]

Thanks guys!!!

Also while I was at it. I wanted to find out why my rear floor was frozen solid...

I took the rear headliner panel out to find that my sunroof drains are still connected. I notice an access port to the hatch hinges, it looks like there is space for an extra bolt. So I take my screwdriver and slot it up through the hole and it goes about two centimeters before it bottoms out. I contorted myself (I'm in the back seat mind you) so I could gaze out the hole and there is daylight.

My rain water was leaking into the cabin by way of two missing cap screws. A trip to the hardware store and two dollars later, I have hopefully fixed my leak. I don't have a hose handy to test it, and frankly I don't feel like finding out. Hoping this is the last of my winter woes.

Stay warm guys, my feet are freezing through my wigwam socks!!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Hornung418]

Get to rebuild my rear axles pretty soon. This will be fun. Sounds like the inboard passenger rear CV joint is running dry. Rhythmic clicking while the car is in gear, but it disappears when load is removed. Scared the hell out of me this morning.

[Sockethead]

I'm not that familiar with those cars... they have a transaxle and torque tube?

[Hornung418]

I'm not that familiar with those cars... they have a transaxle and torque tube?
Yep. Axle rebuild is budgeted at 8 hours for all four joints. Experienced techs can do it in 4. Hopefully we have the garage by this weekend would love to actually get something done with paying for labor.

Brett just did this job on his father's boxter, which is a fairly common failure point at 100k.

[Hornung418]

So my axles have been quiet lately. I attribute the noise to the cold. In other news my oil level has been consistant, but the moisture in the crankcase has been freezing making cold starts show the level as low. Come up to temp and turn it off and back on, the light goes away.

And I firmed up my Saikou Michi Catch Can order. $126 shipped for the best catch can on the market. I went with the S3-OOC. It's made right here in the USA and comes in multiple shapes and sizes.

http://www.saikoumichi.com/

Chech them out for all your catch can needs! The lead time for the product is at 8 weeks. So this will give me time to get the garage in order and prep for my Air Oil Separator reseal and new hose install. Since the Manifold will be coming off I will clean the ICV and rebuild the throttle body.

Love it when a plan comes together. The reviews on the Saikou Michi product come highly recommended and from all the awesome customer service I received, I can sing nothing but praise right now.

Happy motoring!

[KevinC]

Check out this tasty 22k-mile '89 944 S2.. this thing is DECENT!!

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-porsche-944-s2/

[Hornung418]

Check out this tasty 22k-mile '89 944 S2.. this thing is DECENT!!

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-porsche-944-s2/
Super clean!!! It needs sport seats, a euro rear bumper and I would call it complete. Thing of beauty, that engine. Absolutely massive!!

[Hornung418]

Pictures inbound when I get to a computer. Got new axles and had my oil consumption looked into at a trusted shop near work. $728.67 later I learned I need an engine rebuild which runs about $10k if they do it. Great news.

So looking into alternatives will be the focus for the next couple months.

[Johnmadd]

Wow, man that sucks. What are your options?

[Hornung418]

Scope shots from inside cylinder one, scoring indicates pre-detonation and there are visible chunks missing from the piston top.

18129

18130

18131

18132

18133

18134

As far as options go, I'm going to start by getting a daily driver with a warranty...then tear the engine down and send the block off to be over-bored from 100mm to 100.50mm and Nikasil plated. when I receive the block back it will be completely sealed using new hardware and fasteners. I'm dreading this but the car runs and gets me to work for now. I can handle the hard parts now that I have a lift.

[Johnmadd]

E30 dd? I have some "stuff" to help you.

[Hornung418]

E30 dd? I have some "stuff" to help you.
Let me know what ya have.

I just sourced an engine for $250. Gonna pick that up on March 1. It's an N/A engine but the block is the same. Only difference is compression ratio. So this will be stripped bare and built to turbo spec...so my dream of building an engine came a little earlier than I anticipated...but this will be a fun learning experience.

Until next time.

[Hornung418]

Real quick before bed.

Right rear transaxle hub.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/aee884af62616f67c958bd06b3ac71dd.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/cccd97141e71f0b718329cd54ba71161.jpg

Left rear transaxle hub

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/020ac3554b0bd6fae9174dd9c304f2f4.jpg

Big-ass brakes.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/6cd35b96c13954102a1867a6b8243ad1.jpg

[TheFinanceGuy]

Ouch man.


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[Hornung418]

Ouch man.


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Indeed.

Pics of the N/A engine from the seller.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18137&stc=1

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18136&stc=1

[spatchel]

I just spent some time looking through your build. I have always thought that the 944 was an interesting car. The turbos can be really fast and apparently fragile in some cases too. I heard that 911's can be difficult to deal with if things go wrong, but you have really been through the ringer with this one. Good luck to you and I hope you get it finished the way you want it.

Paul

[Hermes]

What fuel injection is this running, is it Jetronic like the Volvo 740 turbo?

[cakM3]

Justin, just caught up on your build thread. Sorry to see you run into all these problems man.... I know you're making the best of your current situation....work thru the issues Justin and you will eventually have an awesome ride! :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

What fuel injection is this running, is it Jetronic like the Volvo 740 turbo?

Motronic > Jetronic lol

[Hornung418]

What fuel injection is this running, is it Jetronic like the Volvo 740 turbo?


Motronic > Jetronic lol
Motronic for the 1985.5 944s

[Johnmadd]

Motronic for the 1985.5 944s

Mmmmm, I have multiple spares if you could do something with one.

[Hornung418]

I just spent some time looking through your build. I have always thought that the 944 was an interesting car. The turbos can be really fast and apparently fragile in some cases too. I heard that 911's can be difficult to deal with if things go wrong, but you have really been through the ringer with this one. Good luck to you and I hope you get it finished the way you want it.

Paul


Justin, just caught up on your build thread. Sorry to see you run into all these problems man.... I know you're making the best of your current situation....work thru the issues Justin and you will eventually have an awesome ride! :thumbsup
Thanks guys. The car drives and runs fine for the time being. The busted CV joints were giving me a headache. The chatter and the vibration made the transmission and in-turn the shifter shake and rattle. Now that I have silky smooth grease and new joints the ride is supple again. The engine options are limited to stock options for the moment. If the new block is crap, I will have it wet sleeved. Looks like that can be done for around $3000 all said and done. Then putting the stuff back together will probably be another $3000.

Details for when I actually cross that bridge really. My wallet is screaming right now.

[Hornung418]

Guy sold the engine to another right out from under me. Super pissed right now.

[cakM3]

That sucks Justin....sorry to hear....

[brettbimmer]

If it helps, I can put you in touch with the Porsche mechanic over in Oxford. Long time P guy who may have some connections if needed. 4th Power Racing is his shop - one man show who had his shop at a farm.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Guy sold the engine to another right out from under me. Super pissed right now.

While I agree this does suck. Did any money exchange hands? I often sell things on a cash and carry basis (when using Craigslist anyway). So, perhaps the other guy just got there first? Price seemed really good.
Sorry to hear man.

How about your friend who helped do the timing belt? He have any leads? I'm sure you've thought of this already...


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[Hornung418]

That sucks Justin....sorry to hear....
Thanks , Chuck.

If it helps, I can put you in touch with the Porsche mechanic over in Oxford. Long time P guy who may have some connections if needed. 4th Power Racing is his shop - one man show who had his shop at a farm.
Thanks for the heads up. I will pick his brain and see if he has any cores or leads.

While I agree this does suck. Did any money exchange hands? I often sell things on a cash and carry basis (when using Craigslist anyway). So, perhaps the other guy just got there first? Price seemed really good.
Sorry to hear man.

How about your friend who helped do the timing belt? He have any leads? I'm sure you've thought of this already...


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Yeah. If I was thinking right, I would have paypaled a deposit. I only thought that he would have it for me because we agreed on a pick up date.

Now I'm looking for a parts car that's under $1500. I can sell the goodies and then scrap the shell at Crazy Rays.

[ELCID86]

FYI ;-)
http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-brings-navigation-to-older-classics.html


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Hornung418]

FYI ;-)
http://www.leftlanenews.com/porsche-brings-navigation-to-older-classics.html


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.
Whoa! That's way cool! Also pricey...

[Hornung418]

What is the difference between Knocking and Pinging? This is a great article I found, while researching my engine build options, that discusses how tuning and over-boost influence detonation and pre-ignition.

http://www.944enhancement.com/html/knock_ping.html

[Hornung418]

Keys to the garage are finally mine!!! We're gonna do some cleaning this weekend and I'm finally gonna get the cat delete pipe in place. Pics of the space will be uploaded on Saturday. If you have any unwanted posters or flags or banners, send 'em my way!!

Exhaust overrun vids will happen soon.

I found a seller who is gonna part out a locked engine. Bearing spun on no.2 is my guess. Hoping he parts with it for a couple bucks under $300. Should have everything I need for an engine rebuild in a spread sheet soon and will be chipping away at it a couple bucks at a time.

[Johnmadd]

Bimmerfest party J dawg?

[Hornung418]

Bimmerfest party J dawg?
Too far off to plan. Remember, my Garagemates are Bimmer owners as well as at least 10 others that we are friends with. So parking is limited as the space is essentially attached to the landlords house.

[Johnmadd]

Too far off to plan. Remember, my Garagemates are Bimmer owners as well as are at least 10 others that we are friends with. So parking is limited as the space is essentially attached to the landlords house.

:(

[Hornung418]

So...Here is my garage!!! Here's a virtual tour.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18329&stc=1

It came with some "extras" that were found while cleaning up.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18330&stc=1

That's a one-hitter used for smoking pot or possibly small amounts of crack.

But this made us laugh the most...and also slightly disturbed.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18331&stc=1

[TheFinanceGuy]

Links don't work via TT....


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[Hornung418]

Aww shoot. I will save them and reup.

[Johnmadd]

Can't see pics man.

[Hornung418]

So...Here is my garage!!! Here's a virtual tour.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/2a595f1b59651d29427ec769d7b42612.jpg

It came with some "extras" that were found while cleaning up.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/a3ff8de70ca515160f6c26033fb82495.jpg

That's a one-hitter used for smoking pot or possibly small amounts of crack.

But this made us laugh the most...and also slightly disturbed.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/a625d5baa40d54c77e0278fcf28a1ccb.jpg

[TheFinanceGuy]

Beauty!

Who is uh, getting that. Unmmmm video....


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[Johnmadd]

Hahahaha

[Johnmadd]

Nice spot Justin.

[Hornung418]

Thanks guys! Cant wait to get building. Found plans for a work bench to build for under $100. Gonna get crackin next week.

[Sockethead]

I say you put the ass tape in the silent auction at the meet this year...:biggrin

[Hornung418]

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[Hornung418]

Buddy FB messaged me saying he has a turbo engine for sale...

$3,500 and it dyno'd 300+ HP.

Thinking that I will go this route and extend my loan for the car.
That or claim it needs an engine rebuild (which it does) and then go from there)

Pretty excited about this good news considering that the shop that did the axles quoted me $10k for a full job.

[Johnmadd]

300hp=rocketship :biggrin

[Hornung418]

300hp=rocketship :biggrin
Yeah that's what I toldn Jeff...

I will have more details next week. I could have the engine at my garage by next friday.

[cakM3]

That's awesome news Justin!!! Hope it works out for ya :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Yes! Are you going to refresh any hard to reach stuff before you install it?

[Hornung418]

That's awesome news Justin!!! Hope it works out for ya :thumbsup
Thanks, Chuck. I really dont want to spend $3,500. But in the end the engine is worth much more than that. Jeff needs to make a quick buck on this car so I potentially win.

Yes! Are you going to refresh any hard to reach stuff before you install it?
I will have Jeff go over it with a fine-toothed comb. If the bores are scored or the rings aren't gapped correctly I will pass over it. If the oil consumption is high...pass. I have a bitchin head installed on an engine that burns oil so we will make sure that I can profit on that and use it with the new engine.

[Hornung418]

Looking at this thing tomorrow @ 11am.

http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/4921904589.html

[TheFinanceGuy]

Looking at this thing tomorrow @ 11am.

http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/4921904589.html

Looks rough. But an entire shell for five hundo is a great deal.
Sell that rear hatch for $200 and the wheels. Then almost free engine.

Good luck!


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[Hornung418]

Looks rough. But an entire shell for five hundo is a great deal.
Sell that rear hatch for $200 and the wheels. Then almost free engine.

Good luck!


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Thanks Patrick. I just need a trailer to get her home if it checks out.

The body is a lot of surface rust. Doesn't look like it was in any accidents. My guess is since the paint was stripped off, the galvanized coating was removed in some places inducing the cancer to metastasize. Shame really, but there are lots of parts I can use.

The hatch glass can be removed from the frame I want to make a lexan window with this one.

[Hermes]

Good plan. In other news I saw an E30 with those wheels... it looked very weird

[Hornung418]

They are 15s...so they cant be my new winters...but will make some easy money as they are in good shape. Easy to repair.

The car overall is in great shape. It has been in dry storage with a lot of stuff removed. The engine has some mold on it...but there was oil in the crankcase. Looks like it would make a great shell for a racecar build.

[Hornung418]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/11/a5cd1b36794ce4565ebe2da572ab254b.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/11/5cfa700b86ede393048b1fc3a003eeb1.jpg

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http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/11/a4eddf0c0f1afef6d6b5e6b32cd3ba2b.jpg

[TheFinanceGuy]

Soooooooo........ Did you take it?
Looks worth every bit of the five hundo asking price.


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[Hornung418]

Soooooooo........ Did you take it?
Looks worth every bit of the five hundo asking price.


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Yup. Left the seller with a $100 deposit. I will be back sometime next week to pick it up. Need a trailer.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Excellent!! Congrats man.


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[Hermes]

Excellent!! Congrats man.


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+1

[Hornung418]

So the parts car is home now. It was quite the ordeal.

The car needed to be turned 90 degrees, and there was no key, steering wheel or battery. The wheels were locked pointed slighty off to the left...so we drug it through the mud with towstraps and prayed. Took three big guys 2 hours to get the fucking thing loaded up. But finally, we had it tied down.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/15/b5fa0fc68a31281ca534d16ecdd63126.jpg

Made it 50 miles home from Wilmington, DE. But it took us another 30 minutes just to off load the car and move it out of the way. We discovered a technique to change directions by bouncing the front end and pushing it the direction we wish to face.

So because there are no windows or doors, the wind was forced out of the roof insert...which was consequently missing when we got home. I hope no one was hurt when it flew off. We had no idea it flew off.

My arms and back are killing me. Much more labor than I anticipated. More updates on Wednesday.

[Johnmadd]

Classic stuff, I have similar stories. The parts car will pay out in the long run. :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

Fantastic!! Glad this came through.
What did you pull the car with?


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[Hornung418]

Fantastic!! Glad this came through.
What did you pull the car with?


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Thanks Patrick. It was a 1995 Ford Bronco. Not my cup of tea...

[TheFinanceGuy]

Lulz
I love those old Broncos!

Are you going to rebuild this engine to swap into your car?


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[Hornung418]

Lulz
I love those old Broncos!

Are you going to rebuild this engine to swap into your car?


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I liked it...but it leaked oil real bad and had a side exit exhaust with no mufflers. We were all deaf by the time we were home. Then it broke down...felt bad because we definitely worked it harder than its been worked before.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I liked it...but it leaked oil real bad and had a side exit exhaust with no mufflers. We were all deaf by the time we were home. Then it broke down...felt bad because we definitely worked it harder than its been worked before.

Whose truck? Sounds all nascared out!

I work with a guy who restores Broncos.


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[Hornung418]

Whose truck? Sounds all nascared out!

I work with a guy who restores Broncos.


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Not mine...brother of a guy I work with. It needs a new oil pan and I suggested an external transmission oil cooler. My drinking buddy had a Bronco that was bought new as his father's work truck that was smashed into while parked by a drunk driver. It was sad.

[Sockethead]

I had an '85 Bronco... man, I loved that thing. One of the best and favorite vehicles I've ever owned.
I pulled a big ass boat and plowed with it for years. Original C6 trans and second motor in it... until about 6" of the cam broke off and came out of the back of the motor and grenade the transmission at 211k. I was very sad too

[Hornung418]

Snuck off to the garage with my Dremel and cut a slot in the top of the bolts securing the ignition to the column. Then I used a flat head screw driver to turn them out.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/029b9ae58aa9730c01294fc5f8bd535b.jpg

I ended up cutting the remains of the dashboard out for removal purposes. The PO had cut rectangles off the top for something...left me with small cuts to remove the whole thing.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/e8c886d41b51e678be585b6c72880215.jpg

Now I can manuver it to a spot out of the way.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/18/52d01b811fe9011289f2829dc3833e13.jpg

More tomorrow.

[brettbimmer]

Nice work bud! Looking forward to the obligatory photo of the Vise-grip steering wheel mod.

[Johnmadd]

Nice work bud! Looking forward to the obligatory photo of the Vise-grip steering wheel mod.

:rofl

[Hornung418]

If you can see them, there are VG marks on the column where we tried to bust the lock. I forgot to grab my steering wheel when I went to remove the lock.

[Hornung418]

ICYMI

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/21/12e60f63edec6791fba245510f41c5cf.jpg

[Johnmadd]

ICYMI

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/21/12e60f63edec6791fba245510f41c5cf.jpg

Plate?

[Hornung418]

Plate?
Huh?

[TheFinanceGuy]

Huh?

Guessing asking about the missing front tag?

Anyway. So nice... But dirty!


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[Hornung418]

Guessing asking about the missing front tag?

Anyway. So nice... But dirty!


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Oh yeah. It's in the hatch. Haven't had it on since purchase. No place to put it. Haven't been harassed or pulled over in this car yet.

And I can't keep her clean. I have washed her once since August. The ass end gets covered in oil and gas because she's running rich and burning oil lol.

[Hornung418]

Put the test pipe on today.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/22/360f70e3b86dd0cf781f71ae8b5cdb78.jpg

Changed my oil as well. This lift makes doing anything a friggin' breeze. Oil of choice for warm months is Valvoline VR1 20W-50. Hoping if I keep out of boost I can extend my consumption interval...but I bought a case of it at $5.99ea.

Teardown of the parts car will begin this week!

[Sockethead]

Man, You must be loving life with that lift....You definitely paid your dues laying in the street all those years :)

[Hornung418]

Man, You must be loving life with that lift....You definitely paid your dues laying in the street all those years :)
So many memories...the header install was my favorite. Followed closely by the engine/trans mount replacement.

[Sockethead]

Lol I don't know whether to pat you on the back or call you crazy :biggrin

[Hornung418]

Lol I don't know whether to pat you on the back or call you crazy :biggrin
Lil of both. Love a challenge. The headers left me with a sweet sunburn on the shins. The mounts were just rewarding after all the work put in.

[Sockethead]

Yea I remember those days... we do what we have to do, eh?

[Hornung418]

So I changed my spark plugs today. I've been getting a high RPM misfire. Like 5k+ so I couldn't wind it out like I want to. The engine is blown so what's the worst that can happen to it? It's already condemned to it's fate.

Stock plugs were Bosch WR6DC+, so I went with a colder plug and narrowed the spark plug gap to 0.026". The gaps on the old plugs were around 0.032". Plugs #1 and #2 were covered in oil. Plugs #3 and #4 were white with some scale build up. Must have been where I was misfiring.

Started her up and she was blowing smoke for a little bit, but when she warms up the thicker weight oil fills the gaps. Can't wait to start prepping the parts car for engine removal.

[Hornung418]

Took her to redline and she backfires like she's supposed to on gear change. Gonna be a fun weekend with Newjack_ and the Powell gang ;-)

[Johnmadd]

Sounds like fun!

[Hornung418]

Hung some lights today. Wired them and fired up the lamps. Its incredibly bright in here now. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/25/7611c2b9af4511e4d596cb13df34a175.jpg

[Sockethead]

Cool looks good! I hate shitty lighting... It's hard enough to see at my age :)

[Hornung418]

Cool looks good! I hate shitty lighting... It's hard enough to see at my age :)
So sad news...the Porsche is staying home and Rob and I are cruising in the ZHP. My car is running hotter with the colder spark plugs. So until I figure that out, I'm not leaving the state or the proximity of my shops lol.

[Sockethead]

That's ok You guys can take my ZHP for a spin!

[Hermes]

So sad news...the Porsche is staying home and Rob and I are cruising in the ZHP. My car is running hotter with the colder spark plugs. So until I figure that out, I'm not leaving the state or the proximity of my shops lol.

That sucks

[Hornung418]

Think I have air in the cooling system. Car is a hoot to drive as long as there's no traffic.

[Hornung418]

Parts car update

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/fb9934ce678819abaf750406b60b6895.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/9eb64abfa7bd893d84452802f6027098.jpg

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Engine parts are being ordered by my builder. Looks like a 6-8 week lead time for the pistons. Then he will have all the pieces ready for machining. That means I have 6-8 weeks to get the block shipped to NY.

Pumped! Horney, out.

[Hermes]

Think I have air in the cooling system. Car is a hoot to drive as long as there's no traffic.

Air cooled conversion???

jk... honesty, your radiator probably needs to be cleaned out

[Whitexi]

Where in NY are you shipping it?


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[Hornung418]

Air cooled conversion???

jk... honesty, your radiator probably needs to be cleaned out
That's been on my mind. When I pull the engine, I plan on cleaning the core.

Where in NY are you shipping it?


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It's going to 944 Enhancement in Marietta, NY. Next to Otisco Lake.

[Sockethead]

The park bench on the back of that Miata...:facepalm

[Hornung418]

The park bench on the back of that Miata...:facepalm
Dude. It's so awesome. It was a former Spec Miata now owned by one of the guys on the team. It's got a worked over 13B with a turbo. The front of the engine sits over the front axle. Its a front mid-mounted engine. The owner is using our space to get the car wired together and then go sliding with it. It's hilarious.

[Hornung418]

Ordered some Redline MT-90 for my transaxle. Should be here tomorrow before 8pm. Would like to install my short shifter kit at the same time and hopefully my increased shifting efforts will be no more.

[ELCID86]

Ordered some Redline MT-90 for my transaxle. Should be here tomorrow before 8pm. Would like to install my short shifter kit at the same time and hopefully my increased shifting efforts will be no more.

I just got a bottle of Redline 75w90 from Car Quest took them a few days to get it but it was local and reasonably priced.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Hornung418]

I just got a bottle of Redline 75w90 from Car Quest took them a few days to get it but it was local and reasonably priced.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.
MT-90 is for transaxles. The 75w90 is specifically for differentials. The slipperiness of the fluid can cause extreme synchro wear.

[ELCID86]

MT-90 is for transaxles. The 75w90 is specifically for differentials. The slipperiness of the fluid can cause extreme synchro wear.

Yep. I'm doing both and have the over I hand. Sorry for confusion.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[Hornung418]

Yep. I'm doing both and have the over I hand. Sorry for confusion.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.
No worries. They all look alike. Makes for very confusing shopping if you aren't reading the fine print.

[ELCID86]

No worries. They all look alike. Makes for very confusing shopping if you aren't reading the fine print.

Yep, the clerk at C/Q tried to sell me MT-90.

[Hornung418]

Yep, the clerk at C/Q tried to sell me MT-90.
Yeah...that would have been bad news bears after several thousand miles.

[Hornung418]

New alternator came today and I put on the used center caps today. One of them broke...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/08/8918e531d8a3ae31fc09be13649e73aa.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/08/d19cf09020d491bb3f873919ca81acfb.jpg

[Oli77]

^ fixed!

[Hornung418]

Had to have the car towed to the garage today...after poshing it into the lift bay and lifted her up I discovered why I couldn't select any gears...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/d4a655e67b1855665eaad0ae5117c5e4.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/69ac1e229b12ddd6d938e36b13ee7aa2.jpg

This are supposed to be one piece...

After fighting with the limited space for a few hours, I got the top parts out.

The shifter was on hand. Bought it when I purchased the car back in August. Never installed because the new shift rod fixed all the slop.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/cd1014852b4f7bbe02c71197e7c373cb.jpg

But the after-effects of this install will prove to be well worth it!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/9962ad31d49d8172845718e869aa88b2.jpg

INSTALLED!!

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/18ecbdfc2721ac6c4818173ebdfb9a0c.jpg

https://vimeo.com/124999371

[danewilson77]

Nice work Justin. Please pay for your shirt if you can.

"No flamesuit required"

[Hornung418]

Nice work Justin. Please pay for your shirt if you can.

"No flamesuit required"
Oh shoot! I forgot that was due. I'm only going to spring for one shirt due to some unforseen expenses coming up shortly.

[danewilson77]

Oh shoot! I forgot that was due. I'm only going to spring for one shirt due to some unforseen expenses coming up shortly.

Ok. I'll update the list.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Hornung418]

Stopped by the dealer for new battery cables...

I cleaned my grounds chasing a poor idle / misfiring. Found this when I was cleaning the main battery ground on the block :-(

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/17/eed4cba57e3e94a1a063e834d295889f.jpg

[Hornung418]

BTW...$210 for the set of pos and neg cables :-(

[johnrando]

Dang!

[Hornung418]

Dang!
30 y/o Porsche can't complain that they only lasted that long. But it was bound to happen in the future for the swap. Check it off the list.

[johnrando]

:thumbsup

[Pip]

30 y/o Porsche can't complain that they only lasted that long. But it was bound to happen in the future for the swap. Check it off the list.

Wish things like that lasted longer but I had a 2005 car negative cable erode due to corrosion which is super early.

[Pip]

Thanks for all the pics btw. I really like machine parts like the shifter you installed. They just make me happy.

[Hornung418]

Thanks for all the pics btw. I really like machine parts like the shifter you installed. They just make me happy.
Yeah anytime. I will have much more when the engine comes out of the parts car. Its already torn down partially. Need to order a stud puller for the head studs.

[Pip]

Yeah anytime. I will have much more when the engine comes out of the parts car. Its already torn down partially. Need to order a stud puller for the head studs.

Seems like a cool little tool. Double nut method could be a cheaper alternative but I don't know the condition of the studs etc.