[928uk] Scary bits and a great map

[Mike Stoane]

Thanks John.
16 inch original wheels with 225/50 on front and 245/45 on rear.

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On 26 Feb 2012, at 11:11, "JDSPorsche" <info at jdsporsche.com> wrote:

> Hi Mike
> Ah yes, Mike Crowther. He had a new MAF at the same time I think ?
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> Not sure if you wanted to copy your repay to the list ? I've copied this reply to list...
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> Are the wheels 17" or 16" ?
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> I think the garage may have meant that the plating on one of the camwheels or oil pump gear was getting thin.
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> You do need to release the tension on the flexplate, and also check the crank endfloat when released. ASAP !!
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> See
> http://members.rennlist.com/v1uhoh/pinch.htm
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> and
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> http://members.rennlist.com/v1uhoh/cranksha.htm
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> I higfhly recommed ther PKLamp available from Roger Tyson at 928sRus.
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> Regards
>  
> John Speake
> www.jdsporsche.com
> UK 07002 928 928
> or   01223 709915
> INT 44 7002 928 928
> or    44 1223 709915
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Stoane
> To: JDSPorsche
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 10:47 AM
> Subject: Scary bits and a great map
> 
> The previous owner is Rob Crowther. You did remap it in March John.
> 
> The thrust plate was adjusted and the bolt re-torqued in November, along with replacing the torque tube.  From what I have read and you guys advise, I will be religiously checking this every year. 
> 
> The cam timing belt was changed in December 2010 though on the garage receipt I read a comment that the (or one of the) sprockets is worn.  I guess it depends on how worn but I should probably keep an eye on this.  Any thoughts?
> 
> Regarding the mpg disbelief, I simply read what the computer told me.  Rob said he could reach 27mpg cruising at 65.  I was cruising at 72.  I will manually check though, using the trip counter and a calculator.  If it is correct, it is certainly better than normal and must be a great advert for that engine management remap.
> 
> New shocks, even better handling.....now there's a thought!
> 
> Sent by Mike Stoane's Pad
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> 
> On 26 Feb 2012, at 09:48, "JDSPorsche" <info at jdsporsche.com> wrote:
> 
>> I must have remapped it - who was the previous owner, Mike  ?
>>  
>> Regards
>>  
>> John Speake
>> www.jdsporsche.com
>> UK 07002 928 928
>> or   01223 709915
>> INT 44 7002 928 928
>> or    44 1223 709915
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Paul
>> To: Mike Stoane
>> Cc: 928uk at lists.928.org.uk
>> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 1:31 AM
>> Subject: Re: [928uk] S4 is now mine, wheel spacers and first gear.
>> 
>> Congratulations on your purchase.
>> 
>> Engine mapping, on a car from Cambridge, perhaps JDS would like to comment.
>> 
>> 26mpg - as others have suggested, perhaps a miscalculation...
>> 
>> S4 Brake discs are not so expensive, I think about £130 (front pair) from ECP.
>> 
>> Auto boxes - I know nothing other than the deadly Achilles Heal that they introduced - TBF. Do not underestimate the potential for uneconomic repairs if your car suffers Thrust Bearing Failure.
>> 
>> Similarly the other type of TBF, if the timing belt lets go, the car effectively has no value.
>> 
>> I'm not familiar with the Heriot - Carlisle road, but I really do like the A6 through Shap, despite it's deadly reputation. I'll have to check out the B709 next time I'm in the area.
>> 
>> After the preventative maintenance mentioned above, you're most likely to appreciate an investment in new shocks considering the B roads you enjoy.
>> 
>> Paul
>> 87 S4 Manual
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