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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-24-2025, 10:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,258
Posted By kyngfish
I was told that the reason for this is that at...

I was told that the reason for this is that at idle is when vacuum is highest and it can pull oil though the valve worn valve guides.

It’s funny because I was always under the impression that it...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-23-2025, 09:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,258
Posted By kyngfish
Mine at 100k miles never smoked on startup or...

Mine at 100k miles never smoked on startup or decel. But it started smoking when I would stop at stoplights and idle. Leakdown showed percentages all in the 90s. But a leakdown doesnt show if it...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-20-2025, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,003
Posted By kyngfish
I recently had to do this - and I have a few...

I recently had to do this - and I have a few recommendations - feel free to ignore:

1. When you remove the fan, check the housing, I found my housing to have significant cracks and was actually...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-01-2025, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By kyngfish
looks great!

looks great!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-01-2025, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 371
Posted By kyngfish
Getting an alternator rebuilt or getting a new...

Getting an alternator rebuilt or getting a new one usually isn’t too pricey as far as p cars go. If it has any kind of mileage on it I would just do it to remove it from the equation. Ask me how I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-01-2025, 08:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 351
Posted By kyngfish
Replaced fan and shroud - learned a few things

Just figured I’d post this in case it helped anyone. I’ve been noticing some bubbles on my fan and sure enough - about a month ago I saw one of the blades had a piece missing. I ordered a new fan and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-21-2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 167
Posted By kyngfish
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-21-2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 167
Posted By kyngfish
Alternator Fan While I’m in there?

Found a chunk missing from my alternator fan - so I ordered a new one. In removing it I noticed the shroud was broken near one of the bolts that hold the spark plug wires in place.

So I ordered a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-01-2025, 04:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 539
Posted By kyngfish
I don’t see a sender replacement on the parts...

I don’t see a sender replacement on the parts list in the rebuild. Point me to a thread on how to measure the pressure with a mechanical gauge?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-01-2025, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 539
Posted By kyngfish
Don’t see anything about that on the rebuild...

Don’t see anything about that on the rebuild sheet. Rebuilder is a reputable dude as well.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-01-2025, 09:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 539
Posted By kyngfish
Newly rebuilt engine only shows past 4 bar oil pressure when cold

As it says in the title. Before the engine was rebuilt - at cold idle the oil pressure would peg at 5 and when the car would get hot - I’d roughly get 1 bar per 1k rpm and it would top out pretty...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-24-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 142
Posted By kyngfish
Rear quarter glass seal replacement near Portland OR

I’ve tried twice and torn two seals. I think I could eventually get this given unlimited time and seal budget. But to be honest I’d rather just find someone. I don’t know if the best shot is to find...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 226
Posted By kyngfish
Replacing Rear Quarter Glass Seal 3.2 Carrera

I had to take the window out of my car and now I’m putting it back. The previous deal had a bunch of rubber sealant looking compound both between glass and seal and seal and body. Especially at the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By kyngfish
Yeah. I’ve had the car for about ten years and...

Yeah. I’ve had the car for about ten years and never had the key go missing and constantly thought about getting a spare and never did. Bad idea as it turns out.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-29-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By kyngfish
Basically my central locking is not working. They...

Basically my central locking is not working. They couldn’t get something on the knob to rotate it. And he said he couldn’t pick the lock because it was too complicated. Not sure I believe that last...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-28-2024, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 254
Posted By kyngfish
Feb 2023 Porsche Panorama Rear Quarter Install?

Anyone have the feb 2023 version of the magazine and can scan the installation instructions for me? According to another thread this edition has a great walkthrough.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-28-2024, 11:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By kyngfish
Just to close the loop. Called a locksmith. They...

Just to close the loop. Called a locksmith. They could not unlock the car. So I cut the rear quarter seal and pulled the window out.

They made me some keys. I have a few spares now. I’m so...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-28-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By kyngfish
Called some locksmiths. They can’t cut a key for...

Called some locksmiths. They can’t cut a key for that car is what they said. Also my driveway is at a reasonably steep incline. If I can get the front wheels somewhat straight I can use the floor...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-28-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By kyngfish
Locksmith can open the car. Can’t do anything...

Locksmith can open the car. Can’t do anything about the steering column.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-28-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,089
Posted By kyngfish
Lost Key - Car stuck

Hey all. Out and about today and lost my key.

My 86 Carrera is in the driveway and as I see it I have two issues.

How do I unlock the car and how do I roll it to the garage if the steering...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-11-2024, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By kyngfish
I don’t actually see anything to indicate a...

I don’t actually see anything to indicate a ground. I guess I’ll open it up and see if the bulb is grounding to the housing.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-10-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By kyngfish
Cibie Fog Light Wiring?

I got a set of Cibies to replace my fog lights. I see some people that have made a similar change but not recently.

They only have a single wire coming out of the back - just wondering - are...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-07-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 797
Posted By kyngfish
Maybe I’ll go too if it’s not too crowded.

Maybe I’ll go too if it’s not too crowded.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-02-2024, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By kyngfish
For what it’s worth I sold my quickjack after a...

For what it’s worth I sold my quickjack after a few years. Some people swear by them but I found that the setup took so long (even after making some spin up pads) that it was just not worth it over...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-02-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,252
Posted By kyngfish
Yeah you’re not kidding about the price going up....

Yeah you’re not kidding about the price going up. It’s nuts. Hoping they have some kind of Black Friday discount but to be honest as soon as my bonus comes in I’m getting it anyway. I’m too old to be...
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