Pelican Parts
Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   Pelican Parts Forums > Porsche Forums > Porsche 911 Technical Forum


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Rate Thread
Author
Thread Post New Thread    Reply
Registered
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: WV
Posts: 117
77' 911S gauge problem

Hey guys needs some imput.

every once and a while the 1st 2 gauges on my 77' 911S will fog up like crazy. It is a non-AC Targa and it is the fuel/oil level and the oil tank level/temp gauge that are the culprits. Is this something I should be concerned about or just let it go and be thankful I do not have larger problems.
thanks in advance,
Chris

Old 09-06-2006, 03:02 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #1 (permalink)
Registered
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Snohomish, WA
Posts: 1,699
Garage
cfarmer,

I have read that this happens to a lot of cars. Someone suggested drilling two small holes in the back of the gauge and using a hair dryer to air it out.
__________________
Rex
1975 911s and 2012 Range Rover Sport HSE
1995 BMW R1100RS, 1948 Harley FL
Old 09-06-2006, 04:22 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #2 (permalink)
Registered
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Capistrano Beach, Ca.
Posts: 7,235
cfarmer,

I get the same situation with the oil temp/pressure gauge on my 75S, on occassion. Usually it's comes on an especially damp morning, or when my slightly damp car cover is in the trunk. I think it is typical of our cars as the trunk area isn't air tight, and the back of the gauges may not be either. The "fog" usually disappears after driving awhile. Like you said, if you're going to have a problem, this is one to have!
__________________
L.J.
Recovering Porsche-holic
Gave up trying to stay clean
Stabilized on a Pelican I.V. drip
Old 09-07-2006, 05:55 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #3 (permalink)
Registered
 
kach22i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 53,987
Garage
Typical condition, don't let it bother you.

fog up like crazy

Mine is just once in a while, and just a little bit.
__________________
1977 911S Targa 2.7L (CIS) Silver/Black
2012 Infiniti G37X Coupe (AWD) 3.7L Black on Black
1989 modified Scat II HP Hovercraft
George, Architect
Old 09-07-2006, 06:05 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #4 (permalink)
Registered
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: WV
Posts: 117
thanks to all you replied.
C
Old 09-11-2006, 06:27 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #5 (permalink)
Registered
 
Zeke's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Long Beach CA, the sewer by the sea.
Posts: 37,772
Turn the running lights on and crank up the brightness on the gauges. No? Then I'll go sit down.

Old 09-11-2006, 06:31 PM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #6 (permalink)
 
Reply


 


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:12 PM.


 
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2025 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page
 

DTO Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.