HERE IT IS: 101 Projects Tech Quiz - WIN A FREE COPY!!!

[Wayne 962]

101 Projects for your Porsche 911 Tech Quiz

Answer these questions correctly, and you can win a free copy of my new book! All you need to do is to agree to write a 1500-2000 word review of the book, and place it on Amazon.com and Barnes & Nobles (bn.com), and also email it to me, so that I can place it on the Rennlist, the Pelican Parts BBS, and the official home page for the book, http://www.101projects.com.

Ok so what are the questions? The answers to all these questions can be found somewhere inside the book (gives you an idea of what information is inside). All questions are for a 1982 911SC, unless there is another specific year mentioned.

1. How many fasteners hold in the front dash pad on a 1973 911? Please answer with the total number of plastic snaps, and the total number of embedded studs.

2. On a Mechanical Fuel Injection pump, which direction do you turn the low-rpm or idle mixture adjustment screw to richen up the mixture?

3. What is the part number of the aftermarket points that fit the older Marelli distributors?

4. In what year, did Porsche use a 340 F degree oil temperature gauge module in the dashboard?

5. From 1965-89, how many different production 'tails' were implemented, and what were their commonly-referred to names?

6. Old-style sunroof cables are no longer available. What modifications must be done to the newer 964 cables in order to install them in an 911SC?

7. How many bushings are replaced when upgrading to the bronze pedal bushing kit (non-power brake 911)?

8. What is the best way to fix rocker arm oil leaks? What is the part number that is used in this fix?

9. Which one is the brown chain ramp?

10. Why do you need to place the engine at Top Dead Center (TDC) for cylinder #1 when installing the Carrera Chain Tensioner kit?

11. What is Porsche tool 9191, and what is it used for?

12. How many shims total should you have on your fan pulley?

13. How can you usually tell the difference between a Factory Turbo Look, and a conversion?

14. What popular "office supplies" product is invaluable for installing your headliner? (not glue)

15. What is the difference between the original rear spring-plate bushings, and the replacement ones?

16. On the rear trailing arm of the 911SC, what are the four adjustment nuts used for? (also specify their location from back to front)

17. Besides the engine, list 5 specific differences between the early 912s and the 911.

18. What tool should you always use to disconnect hard brake lines from the car?

19. 'Y' tires are rated for what maximum speed?

20. What issue of Consumer Reports did an indepth overview of motor oils and how they affect your car's performane?

I will be very impressed if someone gets all of these correct. All of the answers are available elsewhere, but you will have a hard time looking them up, if you don't know them in your head, or don't have a copy of my book. (of course the whole point is to show how much useful info's inside the book)

So, anyways please email your answers to wayne@pelicanparts.com. I will compile them, and pick the people with the top scores early next week. If there are any ties, I will randomly pick winners from those who are tied with the top answers!

Thanks everyone and GOOD LUCK!!!

-Wayne
http://www.101projects.com
http://www.pelicanparts.com


[This message has been edited by Wayne at Pelican Parts (edited 09-20-2001).]

[Fishcop]

So if I can't yet buy the book, how do I give you the answers?

By the way, pick me for an Australian book review!

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John Forcier
69 911T

[rstoll]

If I knew all those answers, I wouldn't need the book.

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Robert Stoll
83 SC
83 944

[Mark Lintott]

Nice try Wayne!
I go along with the others; if I had even half an idea of what you're asking I would either have the book in front of me or I'd be a pro / full time wrench.
I suggest you give the freebie to the poor sod who thinks he knows it all but gets the whole lot wrong - he seriously needs it!
I'm going to buy the book anyway and would be happy to review it wherever you like.
Mark Lintott

[lsolon]

I had tests that are easier then this quiz.

[MarkY]

I ordered a book so I don't much care about winning a free one.

But give people a chance Wayne. That "quiz" is completely rediculous. Why don't you just ask what color underwear Dr. Porsche was wearing when he first thought of the 911.

Not even worth trying. I'll bet people are just running off to their local library to find the issue of Consumer Reports that reports on oil.

[cabman]

"Why don't you just ask what color underwear Dr. Porsche was wearing when he first thought of the 911."

That's an easy one. they were leopard stripes.

I agree, though, that quiz is completely ridiculous. In addition to that, you ALSO need to write a 1500-2000 word essay for Amazon.com

who the hell has time and patience to write an essay! I was pissed off in college every time I had to write an essay I vowed never to write another essay in my life. and this to just save 30 bucks on a book?

I suppose when you have something to sell to make money, you'll do unordinary things. If I had a book to sell, maybe I would do all these things too.

[pbs911]

No one told me math would be involved!



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Paul
78SC Targa

[9eleven]

someone with way too much time on their hands will seriously try to look up and answer all those questions.
never overestimate people.

[dtw]

Oh come on, it's not that bad. If you read the tech stuff just on this bulletin board you should know a lot of them. Now part numbers, that's another story. Foul!!!

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Dave
'72 911T to '73 RSR Replica Project

[Wayne 962]

Yikes, I didn't know I would have to put on my asbestos suit. I didn't want to make it too easy!

Seriously, I don't expect everyone to get them all correct, so just answer as best as you can, and you have nothing to lose.

Essay? I didn't say anything about an essay. If I'm going to be giving away free copies of the book, I would like the people getting those copies to review it for all to see. I'm not asking you to write an essay on the reconstruction era.



-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

Hey, but just think! If all of these tough questions are clearly answered in the book, then think of how useful it must be!

One person did run off to find the correct issue of Consumer Reports.

I'm trying to have a little fun here.

-Wayne

[pwd72s]

Just let us know when Pelican is actually selling the book, okay? As soon as my wife approves the purchase , I'll make a call...

[Wayne 962]

Pelican IS actually selling the book. Called the warehouse yesterday, and they told me that my 300 copies are in UPSs hands. They should be shipping out on Tuesday or Wednesday. We've already presold almost that many - I will have to order some more!

-Wayne

[adgx]

OK See how close I come.
#1: 7 and 7
#2: clockwise
#3: 901.602.932.00
#4: 1982
#5: Duck tail, Whale tail, sc spoiler, Turbo tea tray, 78-88 turbo, 84-89 carrera
#6: install upgraded sunroof cable guide rails
#7: 7
#8: I'm not sure where you mean- arm ends? expanding ends with cones?, housing? dow corning RTV 730?
#9: 1976 turbo
#10: to align the crankshaft with the camshafts so timing will be correct
#11: cam holder- to hold the cam in place
#12: 6
#13: I guess one way would to feel under the rear wheel arch to see what the flares are made of and whether they are attached. I'm sure there are a quite few ways
#14: Spring or butterfly clips or clothes pins
#15: originals are vulcanized on and are rubber, replacements slip over and glue on and are of several different materials including neatrix and plastic
#16: (front) toe-in adjust and (rear) camber adjust get help with these
#17: suspension, guages, steering wheel, dash trim, exterior badge, wheels, oil tank, cost less, goes slower,...
#18: Crescent wrench that wraps around fitting & a cool head
#19: 186mph
#20: July 96

[Wayne 962]

Hmm, some of these answers are correct. Keep sending me emails, I'm going to pick the winners on Tuesday!

-Wayne