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Location: San Diego CA
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New guy looking for help in SLC
Hello,
First time poster. I just acquired a 1984 911 with a bad engine? It runs but crappy. Not sure if a engine rebuild is required. If required anyone in the Salt Lake City area willing to help with a rebuild? Thanks in advance for any help. Rick |
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12-11-2006, 04:26 AM
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Rick,
Welcome to our BBS. If you have some experience with engines, my first advice is to get a compression gauge and check your motor out. The crappy running could be internals or something not as serious. If the comps for all six cylinders are all within 10% of each other, I would look at ignition wires, rotor, cap, plugs. Then the mass air sensor signal. Head temp sensor and the 2 flywheel sensors. If you're not familiar with engines, you may want to check aroung SLC for a independent Porsche shop. Get in touch with the local PCA people, they can recommend trustworthy people.
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12-11-2006, 07:58 AM
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2.7racer thanks for the info. It starts fine and idles great but as soon as I give it some gas a load cluck starts like a bad rod bearing??? I am confused because no strange noise at idle.
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12-11-2006, 07:03 PM
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I am all for the KISS method..Like said -dont jump conclusions, do a Comp check- tell us what ya get . We all will help you threw a diagnostic so you will know , hope fully rather then guess......that can be $$
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12-11-2006, 08:57 PM
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I agree. I will do the check and get back. Thanks
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12-12-2006, 03:14 AM
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Rick
call Les at air power racing in ogden. Best air cooled shop west of the Mississippi..He's very fair and will save you a ton of time..
Matt BTW did you buy the silver car off craigslist? |
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12-25-2006, 03:18 PM
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Matt,
Thanks I will give him a call. Yes that's the one, its in good shape. The body is straight and interior is ok. I will try to drop the engine this week. Rick |
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12-25-2006, 05:04 PM
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