OK - Revised Rules for 101 Projects Tech Quiz...

[Wayne 962]

Ok, after thinking about this for a little while, and checking with my local Porsche experts back at the shop, the quiz is a little hard.

So, with that in mind, I am changing the rules. All entries will be entered into a random drawing (feel free to include funny and humorous answers) for the five free books. If you have already purchased the book, we will refund you or give you store credit.

The person who actually has the most correct answers will receive a $50 Gift Certificate from Pelican Parts! Five winners of the book will be chosen at random from the entries received. I will still ask the winners to post a review to Amazon and B&N.

So, send me your answers!

-Wayne


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).]

[MarkY]

Now that's more like it. Thanks Wayne for softening your contest.

[Britwrench]

You Softened it? lmao

[cabman]

it looks like the same set of questions to me

[dtw]

Ran-Dom Drawww-wing

[Wayne 962]

Still taking entries to win!

-Wayne

[Eric Coffey]

Alright Wayne, My answers are in (check your email)! Since you already have my "entry", can you please email me the correct answers? BTW: Those were some tough questions!

-Eric

[Wayne 962]

Answers will be posted on Tuesday!



-Wayne

[David McLaughlin]

Ditto what freefly said. I tried to answer one seriously, but the rest... I'll read the book.

[Wayne 962]

Sorry for making it so hard - I guess I do know more than I give myself credit for.

My point was to point out that the book is a great source for answers to these questions. Needless to say, I think I made my point.

-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

Keep you entries coming - winners to be chosen Tuesday!

-Wayne

[Wayne 962]

Last chance, I've extended the deadline to submit your answers to me by email by tomorrow at midnite!

-Wayne