Related articlesElectrical trouble-shootingWheel repair I got chatting with some guys at work that have dirt bikes and started getting the bug again. Back in the UK my favourite bike was a 90 odd Suzuki RM125, I didn’t want to spend much money so when I saw this 1992 version going […]
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2002 Golf GTI – Back again
My kid wanted to learn how to drive a manual gearbox and the winter beater was rusting away so when I saw this going cheap, I jumped on it. To Do List New hood Fix rust over windshield 2 Replace parking brake cable Repair or replace damaged fenders Fix boost control […]
2005 RX-8 – Sold
Related articlesIntermittent power lossFuel pump removal August 2015I finally convinced myself to sell the Fiero and focus on the 924 Turbo but I foolishly didn’t put the money in the bank and put the envelope on my dresser instead. I was struggling to find seat sliders for the 924 and […]
1980 Porsche 924 Turbo
Related articlesCheck/adjust valve clearancesHeadlightsFuel level senderFuel pump(s) November 2014 – I wasn’t really looking for another project but I had been toying with the idea of one day picking up a front engine rear wheel drive vehicle like the old Ford Escort Mk II I used to have in the […]
Porsche 924T – Check/Adjust Valve Clearances
Check/Adjust Valve Clearances on a 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo This guide is for setting valve clearances on a 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo but the overall procedure will be similar for most engines although the adjustment is often made by installing new shims rather than using an adjustment screw. The first […]
Porsche 924T – Fuel Level Sender
Fuel Level Sender on a 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo Difficulty: SimpleWarning: Fuel is a hazardous chemical, take appropriate precautionsRecommended Tools: Allen key, pliers, multimeter The fuel level sender on the 1980 Porsche 924 Turbo is, as you might expect, located in the gas tank. It is better not to have […]
DIY Relay Testing
Relays allow the control of a high current circuit using a low current circuit, it is essentially a fancy, remotely operated switch. Using a low current circuit as the control means that the control circuit and associated components do not need to be big and heavy duty to take all […]
Dirt Bike Wheel Repair
Wheel Repair on a 1992 Suzuki RM125 Difficulty: MediumRecommended Tools: Vice, spoke key, can of lubricant with straw, chalk When I got my bike, the wheels had certainly taken a bit of a beating, the front wheel bearings were shot, both rims were buckled and the front rim also had […]
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Dirt Bike – Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Troubleshooting on a 1992 Suzuki RM125 Difficulty: Medium, can be tough!Warning: High electric currents can be dangerous, take appropriate precautionsRecommended Tools: Multimeter Dirt bike electrical systems are relatively simple and yet there is a lot of confusion around that can make troubleshooting tough. The 1992 Suzuki RM125 that I […]