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I have the most bizarre problem; #1 cylinder misses intermittently. The plug, plug wire and coil all check out according to TSRM, and each have been replaced to confirm that they're not the fault. When I put the timing lite around #1wire, it's showing abnormal spark. It's normal when the...

I have the most bizarre problem; #1 cylinder misses intermittently. The plug, plug wire and coil all check out according to TSRM, and each have been replaced to confirm that they're not the fault. When I put the timing lite around #1wire, it's showing abnormal spark. It's normal when the...

I have only cold air output from the heater regardless of the temp setting (up to 85). The water control valve is working properly and the 'out' pipe on the drivers side is hot. I've read all the threads I could find here, and have not found any solution, nor a similar issue. The...

Searching extensively here, Google, Local, Yellow Pages, etc has not revealed anyone in this area who does turbo balancing. A previous thread revealed GA & other 'back East' shops, but no one out here. Is there a shop here in the bay area that is known & trusted? I bought a turbo from a group...

I noticed a low speed miss leaving the office, & checked the plugs when I got home: (click the image to expand) #1 was oil-fouled severely & the rest were clean. The #3 head cover was replaced w/ drain plug gaskets & the gallery is dry - no oil on exposed part of plug nor the threads...

Noticed AFR 9.5 on an uphill grade & traced it to a blown bypass valve. Replaced it w/ a Porsche 110 valve - Problem Solved........not. Test drive up the same grade & 9.5 again! Pressure testing the intake end-to-end, I could hear a leak but couldn't find it; even w/ a smoking candle...

So, I changed my heater core over the w/e - entire dash out and cross-bar - and now the courtesy lites under the dash don't work. (88 M 3 Targa). Investigating I found attached to the driver's side LED wires a 2-prong yellow plug AND an in-line white plug coming off the firewall main harness w/...

My 88 MKIII has developed a clunk that I cannot find and I'm trolling for suggestions. The problem: Very low-pitched clunkety-clunk which is timed w/ the suspension movement (not the body), ie it's most noticeable on rough road at 20 to 30 mph. It sounds like a loose swaybar or strut...

Hi All, Thought I'd post up a few pics of my project car. I bought it new in 1988 and have driven it ever since; tho' tried to keep it outta snow/slush/salt back in IN. Drove it out to CA in 1989 where it's been languishing in the Norcal sun. In 90 I went for the HKS PFC FCON, FCD, EBC &...

Well last nite I fired up my engine after 6 weeks of evenings and weekends working on a BHG. I pulled the head with the engine in the car since it only has 90k on it (88 Turbo Targa - maroon, purchased new). The original hone marks were still in the cylinders and bore-gauge showed NO taper or...

I bought my maroon 88 turbo targa new and upgraded to HKS boost control, fuel control and FCD in '90... then HKS MLS, of course. Suspension = Eibach 1" drop springs and HKS shocks, HKS 65 mm catback & been driving it thus ever since (on nice days). 23 to 25 mpg @ 90mph on hwy 5; San Jose to Long...