Engine Drop - Stealth Mode

[911pcars]

Guenter,
Regarding the leaking banjo bolts. I had to remove and replace them recently for a test fitting for some AN fittings, but I didn't have any new gaskets. So I applied Loctite 574 on both sides of each gasket, reinstalled them, then let it sit overnight. Next day, I energized the pump and pressurized the system to check. No leak. I would also lube the banjo bolt threads with anti-seize to minimize galling.

Sherwood

[aigel]

Saubere Arbeit, Guenter! Mensch, bei der Qualitaet kannst Du meine naechste Kupplung auch reparieren! Und jetzt kauf Dir endlich ein Haus, sonst muessen wir Dich zurueck nach Schwaben schicken! Auffischungkurs im Bereich "Schaffe schaffe Haeusle baue"!



Georg

[turborat]

Outstanding work! This has been one of the best threads to track. I now live live in Georgia with lots of space. But, I spent 12 years in Foster City/San Mateo living in confined situations, I can really appreciate your covert operation.

[buster73]

Originally posted by 911pcars
... I applied Loctite 574 on both sides of each gasket... also lube the banjo bolt threads with anti-seize to minimize galling.

Sherwood

Thanks Sherwood,

I had applied some oil to bolts and gaskets but seems these hard gaskets do not seal anything shy of a perfect surface. I will try some sealant.

[buster73]

Originally posted by ZOANAS
Awesome, you'll be just in time for a Mines Road Pelican run.

Any plans yet ?? Just cruised Mines with the bike during the weekend and the road is clean and almost free of gravel (for this time of the year). Lots of deer on the road though. Better mount those cow-catcher-bars.

[aigel]

Guenter:

No plans I heard of, but it is as simple as posting a date and seeing who is up for it.

Key to get the deer count down is not to start before 10:30 am! I am in this weekend, if you want to go!

George

[buster73]

Originally posted by aigel
I am in this weekend, if you want to go!

George

Thanks Goerge, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this weekend, but count me in for the next run.

P.S. regarding your earlier message:
War nur fuer einige Jahre in CA und werde Ende des Jahres sowieso wieder nach Deutschland zurueckziehen, wo schon 140 qm Garage auf meinen 911 warten. Allerdings in der Pfalz und nicht in Schwaben, aber bzgl. "Haeusle baue" sind die Traditionen dort recht aehnlich - nur der Wein ist besser.

[buster73]

All's well, that ends well. Finally everything is completed. Took quite long, but I just had no time to work on the car and with all the rain we had in Norcal lately there was no urgency to rush anything anyway. After the initial carb synchronisation, I realized that I had to adjust my float levels. With all floats set to the correct specification it was quite easy to get a good carb balance. Engine runs smooth and idle has never been stronger. As the car was running far too rich before, I tuned it somewhat lean this time (idle circuit anyway). Still runs great under load, but immedeatly start backfiring when I back off the throttle. Will have to watch for a while and check my spark plugs to make sure it is not too lean. The Banjo fittings are also not leaking anymore. I took them apart and realized that the inner diameter of the new outer gaskets was slightly too small causing the gaskets not to seat properly. With new gaskets (checked the diameter before this time) the fittings sealed right up. While working on the carbs, the engine lid kept crushing down on my head approx. 100 times. After a while I was so fed-up, that I installed carbon fiber lid struts (Seine Systems, for both engine lid and trunk lid to keep things balanced). It seems even the forever leaking oil thermostat is tight this time. If this leak is sealed permanently, I will post a seperate thread on what I did (still can't believe it really works). With the carbs set and all leaks sealed I took the car out for a first spin. Was pleased that everything works great. Clutch works fine and shifting is surprisingly smooth (not sure if that's a result of the new rubber mounts ??). Engine runs great and pulls from 2,000 to redline without any hesitation. Spring has now officially arrived and I will take the car out for some shake-up runs during the next days. Thanks everyone for your input and advice - and by the way my neighbor is still clueless on what was going on in the garage. His Passat is starting to leak some kind of coolant - really disgusting.

[aigel]

Someone close by should have an LM1. You shoudl borrow it. That way you don't have to guess!

Looks great!

George

[buster73]

Originally posted by aigel
Someone close by should have an LM1. You shoudl borrow it. That way you don't have to guess!

Thanks and sure I will double check a.s.a.p. From my past experience it is amazing how accurate one can adjust Weber carbs by "ear and feel". Thats one of the things I like with the older cars. You really can get away with some basic tools and don't need a lot of special equipment. But of course it is much easier and faster with modern equipment.

[ianc]

His Passat is starting to leak some kind of coolant - really disgusting.

Ha, that gave me a chuckle.

Did you bring this car from DE Geunter, or buy it here? If you did buy it here, no doubt you will want to bring it back with you, nicht wahr?

Very beautiful!

ianc

[buster73]

Originally posted by ianc
Did you bring this car from DE Geunter, or buy it here? If you did buy it here, no doubt you will want to bring it back with you, nicht wahr?

Bought the car here in CA immediately after arriving from Germany (still my only private transportation in the US, beside my bike). Almost impossible to find an affordable "rust-free" early 911 in Germany. In contrast you can still find great cars in CA on almost every corner, although prices have picked up quite a bit over the years. Of course I am planning to take the car back to Germany one day. Will be interesting to see if it still can hit redline in 5th gear on the Autobahn after 33 years of speed limit ?

[ianc]

Will be interesting to see if it still can hit redline in 5th gear on the Autobahn after 33 years of speed limit ?

I've often fantasized about driving my car on the autobahn. Lucky you!

ianc

[Hoss3.0]

Wayne, maybe you should start a "Pelican of the Year" award to the member who best shows the Porsche spirit of desire for performance through form and function. I nominate Guenter for this years award. What a great thread.

[buster73]

Originally posted by Hoss3.0
Wayne, maybe you should start a "Pelican of the Year" award to the member who best shows the Porsche spirit of desire for performance through form and function. I nominate Guenter for this years award. What a great thread.

Thanks for the nomination, but I think almost everyone on this forum would be a good candidate. A really great bunch of "crazy" guys (and some girls). Always found a fast answer to any problem I encountered. Have not seen any other online forum (car related or others) which even comes close.

[Hoss3.0]

What make are the fuel filters and where did you get them? My other question is whether those are three or six inch K&N filter elements.

[buster73]

Originally posted by Hoss3.0
What make are the fuel filters and where did you get them? My other question is whether those are three or six inch K&N filter elements.

Fuel filters are Purolator/Fram G2 (universal 5/16"). Stocked by most Auto part stores such as Kragen, Pep Boys or Autozone and dirt cheap (also available as G3 = 3/8"). I like the transparent ones, because its easy to check fuel flow and see when its time for a replacement. Only for carbureted engines of course (not for CIS/EFI). My K&N filters are 3 1/4". Big enough for a standard 2.4 .

[Hoss3.0]

Thanks for the info. I too have carbs on my 2.4. Webers to be precise. I like the convenience of the clear filters as well. It looks very "LeMans". As for the K&N, that's something I'm planning.

[yelcab1]

I do have a LM1, if you want to borrow it. Just up the street in San Carlos.

[fastbacker]

I've got another example of a stealth rebuild.

In college, I pulled my 2.0 liter from my VW bus in the fraternity's parking lot. Tore it down on a tarp and cleaned everything with a bucket of gasoline. After everything was cleaned, I took the parts as I needed them up to our two bedroom apartment condo (shared between four guys). Then, after several weeks of running parts and assembling the engine on the kitchen table, it was ready to go back to the fraternity for the install - fully dressed with exhaust.

It took three or four of us to carry it out of the apartment and we ran into the condo manager who had a real puzzled look on his face as we walked by him.


Craig Backer