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[deshetlr]

Finally got the P-car where I feel it is presentable. Still working on a throttle that sticks at full-on but other than that ir's great to be back in the saddle after a 30 year absence from the Porsche scene.

[450knotOffice]

Well hello! Beautiful Guards Red Carrera you have there. I would say it's very presentable.

[imcarthur]

Yup. Lookin' mighty fine . . .

Ian

[dentist90]

Originally posted by deshetlr
... Still working on a throttle that sticks at full-on but other than that ir's great to be back in the saddle after a 30 year absence from the Porsche scene.

Beauty car, and that stuck wide open throttle thing would make a really (really, really) good 1st project! Don't need that much excitement in your life! VRRROOOOOOOMMMMMMM...... Welcome to the club.

[Natog]

Nice ride. What a great looking car.

[bmgmd]

Great looking Pcar! I love the Carreras!

[M491driver]

"30 year absence from the Porsche scene" so either your last Porsche was a HotWheels or you are an old guy like me.

[trj911]

Red ,very nice. Throttle sticking? What have you tried? Cable? Obstruction at the floor?

[deshetlr]

Tom I did the unthinkable and purchased her from a dealer in January with very little documentation. I did have a complete PPI performed however. I've been very gentle with her since then while I went through the PPI list. I upgraded shocks, engine mounts, tie rods etc. I was finally sure I had found all the bugs so we went for a more agressive ride.

Thats when I had the throttle stick. It only occurs at full throttle and only when I am pushing her hard. I checked for pedal obstructions and found none. I am checking cable issues this weekend. I have not gone into the pedal box. Any thoughts on now to de-bug the issue?

And yes Jim i'm an old guy! Had a '73 914 I showed and autocrossed back in Ohio before a career and family. Time now to pick up where I left off.

Thanks for all the kind words.

[jevvy]

I think you should start by looking at the throttle bell-crank which is on teh side of the gearbox. the bushes on these often clog up with crud over the years and make things a little sticky - stuck WOT is not a good thing!

I got mine working better by just spraying some lube on it then working it free for a bit - I re-greased it properly last time I had the engine out.

[911 in SC]

Looks very presentable! Nice looking car! What exhaust is on the car? Doesn't look stock...

[deshetlr]

Nice catch on the exhaust. It's a Bursch. Came on the car. Sounds great but I'm not sure it will stay. Any thoughts on alternatives?

[Netspeed]

Great looking Carrera! Welcome aboard!

[lars63]

Spiffy ride you have there

[BReyes]

Hello. Can you have the cables checked/lubricated at the shop that did the Porsche PPI? Nice P Car.

Regards,

[Paulporsche]

To quote John Sebastian, "Welcome back!"

I'm an old guy too (1948).

[stormmaster]

Nice looking car....Check out fellow Pelican member M&K exhaust....great quality....good price....and fantastic sound

[911 in SC]

I'll second the M&K exhaust. I have no first hand knowledge of the Bursch though. If you like it, I say keep it. Any pics from the rear? I think it looks nice from that angle.

Mike

[bigchillcar]

awesome coupe! welcome to the board! i'll third the suggestion on m&k..pelican members do you right.
ryan

[livi]

Gorgeous ! Guards red is still THE Porsche color. It combines the images of elegance and 'in your face'.