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Originally Posted by Gunter View Post
Grinder, Mirror, Allen key, Torque wrenches are a must for a DIY working on a Porsche: 1/2"-drive for the Lug nuts (96 ft-lbs) and 3/8"-drive for other stuff.
And of course, the Bentley SC Repair Manual.
Well, I got the book, mirror, a lot of Allen keys and a torque wrench so I'm almost there. =) I think I'll start with another trip to my car (it's in a garage ~15 min on bike from me so every little thing take its time) and measure exactly how long it needs to be and to get a feel for how it's all looking IRL - take the guesswork out of it a bit.

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Originally Posted by kach22i View Post
I did not have to make any tool to tighten down the head studs. I did have to make several stops to my favorite hardware store which carries everything though.
That sounds promising, I've have not yet seen anyone that carries straight Allen keys but I guess they should exist. Or did you use any other combination of tools?

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Originally Posted by 911pcars View Post
Here's a cross section of a typical cam lobe:

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Hope this helps,
Sherwood
It does, very interesting! Wow, this is really half of the joy of owning this car - learning all the stuff, both the theory and how to wrench it.

Thanks guys (and gals?)!

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