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How should I learn??
I am trying to learn to do more of my own work on my 85 carrera. I am trying to be as self sufficient as possible- one because my 2 different shops I use are over 75miles away, and second because I enjoy it.
I can do the basic stuff, brakes, filters, oil etc. I am trying to learn to do valves and rotors for now- this stuff isn't hard- I just feel better if someone is there the first time to show me the right way. I have a standing offer at 2 shops for a mechanic to come over and help me out, for which I was offering $100-150 an hour. Both shops do not allow their mechanics to do work on the side, so I have no takers. The other porsche owners in town won't even change their own minds. How did the rest of you learn this secret stuff?? |
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02-02-2001, 04:40 PM
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Stick around here and get the manuals. The folks on this board have a wealth of Knowledge to share in all areas of repair and maintenence and Porsche folklore and history. Thanks everybody.
I have been lucky , I jettisoned my old mechanics for sub par performance and condescending answers( PS they were wrong)and hooked up with a new guy. I'm encouraged to come into the shop and the guy loves to talk Porsches and share knowledge. He knows that I will do certain tasks(mostly minor mechanics and cosmetics) and provides info readily. Between this board , my local PCA and my new mechanic I feel pretty lucky. So stick and learn from these guys. This sure helps with the winter blues!!!!! ------------------ Bob 1982 911SC Targa PCA - Founders Region [This message has been edited by ras911 (edited 02-02-2001).] |
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02-02-2001, 05:24 PM
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Get the factory manuals and read this BBS. Plan your projects ahead of time and read as much as you can get your hands on, including the archives of the BBS.
Think about looking in the paper for an old VW motor and tranny. Rebuild them on the bench. Minimal investment and you will learn a ton! Back when I was a teenager, my dad bought me such a setup for $50. Tore it down and built it all up and sold it for $600. Motivated me to go on and work thru college as a wrench with a great shop owner with an eye for detail and doing things right who was willing to teach me as I worked. Made money and learned alot! Good for you for wanting to learn more. People say that those of us who maintain our own vehicles are a dying breed. Something about newer cars being too complicated. I say BS. If anything newer cars are simpler than ever, just more electronic. Repairs are far more predictable than on older cars. Keep hope alive!! Nick. ------------------ __________ Nick Shumaker 1982 911SC Coupe |
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02-02-2001, 05:41 PM
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To be sure, owning and racing a VW Beetle, and doing all of the work on it for 9.5 years prior made for an extremely easy transition to a 911! And, truthfully brake work on a 911 is easier than on a Beetle!
The best way to learn is to read a bunch of books and manuals, then just dig in and go to it! The books I have and would recommend are: 1. The factory service manuals 2. The Haynes service manual 3. The Bentley service manual 4. The factory 'spec book' 5. Bruce Anderson's Porsche 911 Performance Handbook 6. Paul Frere's Porsche 911 Story To get you through the 'learning curve' for adjusting your valves, I would recommend getting the assistance of a VW Beetle owner who does his own valves! ------------------ Warren Hall 1973 911S Targa |
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02-02-2001, 05:54 PM
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