New to Pelican with new toy!

[Cherry Bomb]

Hello everyone!

My name is Darryl and I live in Connecticut. I recently aquired a 1983 911SC Cabriolet (steel widebody) with tasteful updates. It has been in and out of storage since new and driven just 26,483 miles till now. The engine has been replaced with a factory new 3.2l with just a few thousand miles logged since install. This SC will require proper brake work/upgrades(?), filters and fluid changes and for the sake of being thorough, plugs and other bits. It is an A/C car as well.

I will be tearing into it this weekend to get a list of needed parts to make it safe to enjoy. I am looking foward to cruising this summer.

Thank you.

[motorcop]

Hey Darryl, congrats on the purchase, she looks great! I have an 84 cab and love it as well. You may want to consider the age of the fuel in the tank if the car has been sitting a while, change the fuel filter, check....and re-check everything. Keep your trips close to home for a while until you "feel" her out. Once she's dialed in drop that top and LET HER RIP!!

[Cherry Bomb]

Thank you MC. The fuel is just three years old, tank 3/4 full. :-(

I have much to do, but overall it's in near driver condition sans fluids and brakes. Some days I just park it at the perfect angle and stare...lol...I love the classic lines, very pleasing to the eye!

[Bob Kontak]

Welcome.

Do the standard brake maintenance and see how you like it this summer. SC's stop pretty well. Probably new brake flexible lines are in order.

[dshepp806]

That fuel should be drained ASAP,..if three years old.....fuel filter a given,...a good lood of BG44K or Techron...then get fresh oil and filter in it afterwards.

Any reason for a new engine with such low miles?

Nice ride,..welcome!

Doyle

[don gilbert]

As Doyle said, that fuel is now junk. Todays fuel will collect a lot of moister sitting for just one yrs. Moister is not good for your CIS fuel system. When i get one thats been sitting for yrs, I disconnect fuel lines and gently blow out the old fuel, there is a lot of fuel in the system even after the tank, makes for easier first starts. When you get it going, run a bottle of techron through it, and then change your main fuel filter again. (cut it open and you will see why) Looks good, I like custom 911 if done tastefully, but that is a matter of opinion of course. Have fun.

[Bob Kontak]

I will try to find you the size of the female hex hole in the bottom of the tank. I would listen to these guys re fuel.

[Bob Kontak]

Here is a thread. Looks like you can cheat and use a spark plug turned backwards.

I had a heavy all metal chisel that has a six sided shank that was 7/8's. Put it in the hole and used a big crescent wrench.

Fuel Tank Screen Allen Size?

[Cherry Bomb]

Thank you all, for the warm greeting and helpful tips. I syphoned approximately 11gallons out of the tank and need to get another container...lol.

The front calipers are sticking tightly and the rears have lost fluid through the seals. The res is now empty as I just parked it where I can jack it up and perform surgery. I will be looking into the Pelican brake kit that has the rotors, caliper rebuild kits, hoses, pads , etc.

The oil pipes to the Trombone cooler have suffered "dumb mechanic" syndrome. They need to be heated and popped out with air or replaced with ER finned pipes. (?)

Front and rear sway bar bushings could use a replacement. The suspension components look and feel fine for now. It has Bilstein Greens front and back, so it should be good for a while.

The tub has no rust, just offroad scars and/or improper jacking points...idiots! The only rust is light surface at the fuel tank. This SC came from So-Cal around 2002 and has been garaged since.

The transaxle has a slight leak, very minor. The clutch cable may need an adjustment and I can't wait to upgrade the shifter!!

Lastly and not so important would be to aquire a set of 16x9" Fuchs so I can move the current 16x8" rears to the front and retire the front 16x7" for spares. This will fill the wheel wells nicely with room to move.

Have a fun and safe Memorial weekend!

[JJ 911SC]

Looking good. Glad to see another first run 911 Cabriolet on the road.

Do you have the Owners Manual and the Cabriolet supplement?

What is your VIN last four digit? Actually PM your full VIN as there was no US Turbo Cabriolet in 83, unless you already know if its a RoW or a Canadian model.

[Cherry Bomb]

Originally Posted by dshepp806

That fuel should be drained ASAP,..if three years old.....fuel filter a given,...a good lood of BG44K or Techron...then get fresh oil and filter in it afterwards.

Any reason for a new engine with such low miles?

Nice ride,..welcome! Doyle

Yes, it was abducted and mistreated when in California. As you could imagine some popular parts were removed and the drivetrain most likley suffered a "Ferris Buelers' Day Off" road test!

It actually works fine for me as the lost bits were replaced with newer 84-89 upgrades and the better more powerful factory new 3.2L and a fresh 5spd trans. The "Turbo" lid misrepresents the year, but fits well with other reclaimed pieces. I will source the proper 911SC badge for my own satifactiion at some point. I have the original 915 trans as well. The silver lining is a beautiful rust free tub and straight accident free body work. It just needs cosmetics sorted out to be "excellent."

[Hugh R]

Sweeeeeeeet!

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Cherry Bomb

... The "Turbo" lid misrepresents the year...

Good because the 83 Turbo's were not Cabriolet.

[Cherry Bomb]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

Good because the 83 Turbo's were not Cabriolet.

Indeed. I could add the turbo instead of swapping labels...;-)

[Bob Kontak]

I would rather see you install the Carrera oil cooler in the front fender vs the finned lines. But the the stock SC engine runs pretty cool so maybe just repairing the trombone would suffice.

Nice looking car.

[Cherry Bomb]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

I would rather see you install the Carrera oil cooler in the front fender vs the finned lines. But the the stock SC engine runs pretty cool so maybe just repairing the trombone would suffice.

Nice looking car.

Thank you Bob. It has a 3.2 now with oil cooler in the wing as well as trombone. If my lines pop out from crushed I will consider the Carrera cooler.

[Bob Kontak]

OK - forgot you had a 3.2 in it.

You sure the cooler in the tail is an oil cooler? The AC condenser has some pretty fat lines running to it and if you are brand new to 911 ownership you might be looking at part of the AC system.

[Cherry Bomb]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

OK - forgot you had a 3.2 in it.

You sure the cooler in the tail is an oil cooler? The AC condenser has some pretty fat lines running to it and if you are brand new to 911 ownership you might be looking at part of the AC system.

That's quite possible. I haven't been able to investigate the entire car yet, so yes, I haven't a clue on some areas. I am into ACVW's and laugh everytime I recognize a part on the 911 that bolts directly to my Beetle, lol. It's too damn hot outside to go wrench on it now, so later tonight I will give it another inspection.

One of my Porsche eaters waiting for a fresh long block.

[Bob Kontak]

Nice

[Cherry Bomb]

That's an original paint '69, former Auto-stick, Beetle. It's now 4spd with near 200hp/trq and weighs just 1740# w/o me. I just aquired the D90's and bolted the original fenders/bumpers back on for a sleep-ish look. Here it is with wider fenders and 16x7/8" one piece BBS wheels.