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Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-08-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By Janspeed
sounds pretty normal to me as far as anybody can...

sounds pretty normal to me as far as anybody can judge it from a video recording.
Pistonslap is pretty harmless in these engines and they can do many miles with it.
Rodknock: you would know... it...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-03-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By Janspeed
oops, i must have been thinking of a 740 or 940....

oops, i must have been thinking of a 740 or 940. my bad.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-03-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,938
Posted By Janspeed
- the B230FK has an airbox with a restrictive...

- the B230FK has an airbox with a restrictive intake orifice. It's easy to open up an extra orifice to match the ease of breathing to that of the HPT (B230FT) airbox. While you are doing that you...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-03-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By Janspeed
You are probably X-threading it. The sending...

You are probably X-threading it.
The sending unit will have some sort of rubber seal that needs to be compressed by that bung nut.
I'd say, use some petroleum gelly to lube up the thread of the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-31-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 54,591
Posted By Janspeed
i've worked on a car from a collegue which had...

i've worked on a car from a collegue which had similar problems. In that case the return hole in the master brake cylinder had clogged.
The car braked fine but after 5-10min of driving the brakes...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-23-2020, 08:36 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,352
Posted By Janspeed
Not sure from a material and cooling passage...

Not sure from a material and cooling passage perspective.
But there are 2 things you do need to consider:
A. skimming an OHC head brings the cam closer to the crank.
But the belt lenght and teeth...
Forum: performance & modifications 11-17-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,352
Posted By Janspeed
maybe also have a go at gasket matching every...

maybe also have a go at gasket matching every transition going from intake >> head >> exhaust
Every edge standing proud in the airstream is an obstruction and will hurt flow.
I don't know if you...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-30-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,353
Posted By Janspeed
780: seat height mods?

I have owned and driven my 780 for a few months now and it's nice but there is one thing that is starting to annoy me slightly and that is the seat height of the drivers seat.
I am 6ft2 and the car...
Forum: projects & restorations 09-09-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,310
Posted By Janspeed
:lol: cool gif

:lol: cool gif
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-09-2020, 08:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,348
Posted By Janspeed
i watched your vid and your turbo does seem to...

i watched your vid and your turbo does seem to create boost. When you let go of the gas pedal you can hear the CBV dump the boost. If the car has no aftermarket boost controler then it all seems...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-09-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,136
Posted By Janspeed
Depends in what climate the car is being used....

Depends in what climate the car is being used. 15Wxx seems a bit viscous during long snowy/ice winter weather. Regardless how good that oil is.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-05-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,160
Posted By Janspeed
good idea. But make sure you torque the bolt to...

good idea. But make sure you torque the bolt to spec.
The piezo knock sensor is part of a feedback loop. If it's truely broken i think you should be able to see an error code in the EZK-diagnosics...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-05-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,693
Posted By Janspeed
When i still had my 940lpt i dropped a K-cam into...

When i still had my 940lpt i dropped a K-cam into the 530 head. I even used an adjustable cam pulley to advance the cam timing as much as possible, i believe 6degr. And still it would not pull as...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-05-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,729
Posted By Janspeed
Have you checked if the throttle bufferfly is...

Have you checked if the throttle bufferfly is actually properly FIXED inside the slot of the throttle axel?
I have experienced it coming lose after which it can move around inside the axel slot and...
Forum: projects & restorations 09-04-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 23,841
Posted By Janspeed
I just discovered your build thread. Very nice...

I just discovered your build thread. Very nice car! Gonna be an awesome ride when it will be finished.
Forum: showroom 08-10-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 176,285
Posted By Janspeed
We tried that manifold on an LH2.4 rally car. Not...

We tried that manifold on an LH2.4 rally car. Not much better then the original 2.4 manifold.
It only got better when we installed a throttle body from a B234F. (flows enough air for 159hp stock)...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 05-30-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,088
Posted By Janspeed
well, the camshaft does turn more difficult when...

well, the camshaft does turn more difficult when a camlobe has to push down a valve against the valvespring tension. repeat for each valve. that is normal

however, the camshaft should not bind to...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-04-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 206,358
Posted By Janspeed
stumbled onto another site that offers some kjet...

stumbled onto another site that offers some kjet info:
http://www.ferrari400parts.com/kjetdownload.php
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 04-03-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By Janspeed
Maybe a Mazda RX8 will do the trick? , you know ,...

Maybe a Mazda RX8 will do the trick? , you know , with those suicide rear doors....
Forum: showroom 02-12-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,045
Posted By Janspeed
nice car. the price seems OK to me. it seems the...

nice car. the price seems OK to me. it seems the nice 900's have bottomed out with regard to prices. it sure is the case on mainland Europe
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 02-09-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,142
Posted By Janspeed
on a car as old as yours (1992?) you might want...

on a car as old as yours (1992?) you might want to check the ground strap between the block and the battery. These straps are exposed to the elements and slowely corrode. And a corroded electrical...
Forum: showroom 02-07-2019, 06:57 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 176,285
Posted By Janspeed
exhaust looks good! that heatshield is notorious...

exhaust looks good! that heatshield is notorious for rattling when it gets old
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-28-2019, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,880
Posted By Janspeed
has the correct throw out bearing been installed?...

has the correct throw out bearing been installed? I mean, if it does not have the correct lenght it will take to much of lever throw to free the clutch.
also, has the clutch fork been connected...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-28-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,088
Posted By Janspeed
did you put the cam bearing caps back in the...

did you put the cam bearing caps back in the original position? They are numbered.
The cam bearing journals and caps are line bored during production. Each cap has it's specific location and must...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-23-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Posted By Janspeed
sometimes you need to get some revs before the...

sometimes you need to get some revs before the alternator is 'excited' enough for it to start charging and the dashlight light to go out.
other possibility: lightbulb popped? bad ground to the gauge...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-17-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
Posted By Janspeed
without oil seals and pistons the lubed and...

without oil seals and pistons the lubed and torqued crank in the block should turn easy using very little effort. All binding of any sorts is no bueno.

A fully assembled shortblock should still...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-17-2019, 06:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,386
Posted By Janspeed
those crank journals where the rods go, did you...

those crank journals where the rods go, did you measure those over the full width of the journals?...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-15-2019, 05:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,959
Posted By Janspeed
Dracos were OEM on 740 and 940 and they were...

Dracos were OEM on 740 and 940 and they were fitted with 195/65x15 tires. It's a common size.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-31-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By Janspeed
i don't think it's the rack, those fail in other...

i don't think it's the rack, those fail in other ways like power assistence in one direction but no power assistence when steering in the other direction.

The pump could be a problem but you are...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-21-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,419
Posted By Janspeed
what John said. in addition also make sure the...

what John said.
in addition also make sure the bracket between downpipe(s) and bellhousing is still there and attached. If it's missing the weight of the exhaust will be cranking on those manifold...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 12-03-2018, 06:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,312
Posted By Janspeed
lubing up all linkages will help. The geardrive...

lubing up all linkages will help. The geardrive inside the wiper motor housing also needs to be lubed, it's probably a worm drive. In old wiper motors the grease has often dried out resulting in gunk...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-24-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,501
Posted By Janspeed
you can only mount it in 8 different positions....

you can only mount it in 8 different positions. So each position is another 45 degrees
before removing the gbox and messing with the flywheel again use another method to make sure nr1 is at TDC, do...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-22-2018, 05:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,501
Posted By Janspeed
It is keyed but it is made up of 2 metal parts...

It is keyed but it is made up of 2 metal parts with vulcanised rubber sandwitched in between. It's the rubber that can let lose (common problem) and as a consequence the outer metal part can shift in...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-22-2018, 04:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,201
Posted By Janspeed
agreed. If you are able to move a u-joint freely...

agreed. If you are able to move a u-joint freely by hand it is good enough to not bind while in use. (unless it's mounted wrongly)

The driveshaft is made of 2 parts, have you seperated those at...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-10-2018, 06:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,672
Posted By Janspeed
there is a coolant pipe running under the exh...

there is a coolant pipe running under the exh manifold between the back of the waterpump and the hose to the heatercore.
That pipe or hose connection might have failed spraying coolant on the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-06-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,766
Posted By Janspeed
sometimes systems that don't seem obvious can...

sometimes systems that don't seem obvious can have vacume leaks like the brake booster, EVAP system, HVAC-system as far as it's controled by vacume lines.

Maybe do a smoke test on the intake,...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-05-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,656
Posted By Janspeed
have you checked the wiring between ECT and ECU?...

have you checked the wiring between ECT and ECU? continuity, clean uncorroded connections.
don't know if it is the same deal on the 240 but on LH2.4 7/9's there are large wiring loom connectors...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 11-04-2018, 04:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,558
Posted By Janspeed
cold ambient temps means longer use of cold start...

cold ambient temps means longer use of cold start mixture straight after you start up the cold engine. It means higher fuel consumption.
Forum: showroom 10-23-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,497
Posted By Janspeed
back in the early and mid 70's bmw did this to...

back in the early and mid 70's bmw did this to improve aero on a 3-box designed car: ...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-22-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,935
Posted By Janspeed
just to complete that^^ list: 7. oil pump...

just to complete that^^ list:
7. oil pump pick-up tube seals (partly)blown out.

but i would suspect the sensor wiring first
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-19-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,032
Posted By Janspeed
^^ this is not a fix. The engine needs...

^^ this is not a fix.
The engine needs boostcontrol, not run-away-boost.

Did you verify if the boost solenoid valve actually works? I think it's mounted near or next to the airbox. ...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 10-16-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,009
Posted By Janspeed
If the PCV hose on the plenum part of the intake...

If the PCV hose on the plenum part of the intake manifold has cracked or slipped off it will produce the symptoms you describe.

You can test a rotor with an Ohm meter . stick one probe in the...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 09-25-2018, 03:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,391
Posted By Janspeed
by reading your post i suspect the ETM...

by reading your post i suspect the ETM (electronic throttle module) is bad. The cause is the 2 TPS's , they wear out and consequently the ECU starts trying to compensate the idlespeed resulting in...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-24-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 143,140
Posted By Janspeed
recently i stumbled on a YT presentation by Gale...

recently i stumbled on a YT presentation by Gale Banks. You know, from bankspower.com (https://www.bankspower.com/magazine/gale-banks-titan-turbos/) He mentioned that he once was commisioned by Volvo...
Forum: performance & modifications 09-12-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,612
Posted By Janspeed
or maybe those -2,5mm from the head were not...

or maybe those -2,5mm from the head were not compensated at the cam? (timing)
Forum: showroom 09-04-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 667,959
Posted By Janspeed
because summer is about over and because Russia: ...

because summer is about over and because Russia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJNbE1bjI2c
Forum: showroom 08-17-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 176,285
Posted By Janspeed
about the cruise control: I remember retro...

about the cruise control: I remember retro fitting a complete set into my 940lpt.

in a CC equiped cars there is a cut-out (vacume?) switch below the brake pedal.
In a manual trans car the clutch...
Forum: performance & modifications 08-17-2018, 06:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 24,000
Posted By Janspeed
Francevic 240T racing action. ...

Francevic 240T racing action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lf83CX_xHw
Francevic and Bowe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xblpljI1blc
Forum: showroom 07-26-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 176,285
Posted By Janspeed
i don't see any oil. so cam seal likely OK. ...

i don't see any oil. so cam seal likely OK.

It's probably the waterpump seal between pump and head . I seem to remember that you can get them separately (without the pump)
Remove pump (might as...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 07-26-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 20
Poll: 240: Opinion: Steelies
Views: 3,975
Posted By Janspeed
a pressed steel rim. Most common on stock base...

a pressed steel rim. Most common on stock base model cars.
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