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by disturboed
Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:23 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: FS: 1989 929 Luxury sedan V6
Replies: 0
Views: 19786

FS: 1989 929 Luxury sedan V6

Selling my old 929 Luxury sedan. Sitting in my driveway taking up space. Has the V6 motor but wont run. It turns over really well and almost starts, but just doesn't quite get there. The motor is probably toast anyways. Apart from that, the car is in relatively good nick, all straight panels, only v...
by disturboed
Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:05 am
Forum: Maintenance Works
Topic: Radius Rod bushes - where to get?
Replies: 1
Views: 4974

Radius Rod bushes - where to get?

OK, so my 89 929 failed rego due only to the front radius rod bushes being worn. My mech. is having quite some difficulty in sourcing some replacement ones. Without going genuine parts which apparently cost in the order of $240 EACH SIDE! Has anyone else had this drama, and if so where did you sourc...
by disturboed
Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Maintenance Works
Topic: can you bypass the heating system?
Replies: 6
Views: 10733

Re: can you bypass the heating system?

Okey dokey, a lot of what your saying is making sense. So, if the system was properly pressurised, the steam wouldn't be there? I will look into a new rad for sure. Definately have to look at doing that burping thing too, my cold idle is like over 2000rpm! And after a short run, the idle goes crazy ...
by disturboed
Tue Jun 08, 2010 1:13 am
Forum: Maintenance Works
Topic: can you bypass the heating system?
Replies: 6
Views: 10733

can you bypass the heating system?

OK cool, I did try removing the hoses, but geez there isn't much room down there, I could barely get the pliers in for those horrible clamps. I might end up just cut them to join them up (but i will make sure i can get replacements first!). I'm only fairly basic level mechanicals and tools so I baul...
by disturboed
Mon May 31, 2010 4:11 am
Forum: Maintenance Works
Topic: can you bypass the heating system?
Replies: 6
Views: 10733

can you bypass the heating system?

hi there, i'm a bit of a 929 newb, i inherited my pop's 1989 929 V6 after he passed away last year, and this year i decided to get it going again and use it as my daily driver. anyhoo, to cut a long story short, I have got it reregistered, but am having a little trouble with the cooling/heating syst...