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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-06-2019, 06:55 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

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Posted By 55rag

I swapped out the sensors today and the car...

I swapped out the sensors today and the car started right up. Thanks everyone for your help getting this thing going. I need to replace one CV boot and then I'll be on the road again....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-04-2019, 04:01 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

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Posted By 55rag

I got a spare 30 minutes to work on the car today...

I got a spare 30 minutes to work on the car today and was able to get the sensors out of the bracket with minimal cussing. I had to use a regular allen wrench on the top sensor since the engine tin...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-03-2019, 07:40 AM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

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Posted By 55rag

Very cool! Thanks for the write up. I didn't see...

Very cool! Thanks for the write up. I didn't see that thread when I was searching but maybe I didn't read far enough down. That will help out a lot.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-02-2019, 07:14 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

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Posted By 55rag

Thanks Jlex, I'll hopefully be able to get under...

Thanks Jlex, I'll hopefully be able to get under there and take a better look this weekend.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-02-2019, 06:27 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

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Posted By 55rag

I got the car home and got it jacked up after...

I got the car home and got it jacked up after work today. I took a quick look under the car to look for the speed and reference sensors but don't see them. Do I have to remove this engine tin under...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-23-2018, 06:29 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

Views: 3,639

Posted By 55rag

I'm going to order those sensors and get the car...

I'm going to order those sensors and get the car towed to my garage. Hopefully those will fix it up.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-23-2018, 12:44 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

Views: 3,639

Posted By 55rag

Thanks everybody for the responses. I worked on...

Thanks everybody for the responses. I worked on the car a bit today and found that I have both no spark and no fuel pump. I get no spark when I plugged in a spare plug and no combustion from spraying...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-20-2018, 06:37 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

Views: 3,639

Posted By 55rag

Thanks for that. The engine did crank over pretty...

Thanks for that. The engine did crank over pretty well but I'll bring cables and give that a try also. My list of things to try and check is growing so I'm sure we'll be able to figure it out this...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-19-2018, 02:24 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

Views: 3,639

Posted By 55rag

It originally had an alarm but it's been...

It originally had an alarm but it's been disconnected for years.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-19-2018, 10:12 AM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

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Posted By 55rag

Oh no, it sounds like this could turn into a can...

Oh no, it sounds like this could turn into a can of worms. Thanks for the link Proporsche. I do have the white terminal with two prongs in it.

I'm meeting my dad at the car this weekend so i can...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-19-2018, 08:37 AM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

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Posted By 55rag

So I did read in one of the posts I was...

So I did read in one of the posts I was researching that tach needle should move while cranking the engine over and mine does not move at all. I don't have the Bentley manual on me but I didn't read...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-18-2018, 08:03 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

Views: 3,639

Posted By 55rag

No I didn't use any additive before I stored it....

No I didn't use any additive before I stored it. I really didn't expect it to sit for so long but one thing leads to another. Old fuel will probably be an issue but at this point the pump isn't...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

12-18-2018, 06:02 PM

Replies: 35

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

Views: 3,639

Posted By 55rag

1985 911 crank no start issue after sitting

Hello All,
I am hoping to get some direction from the experts on a starting issue I'm having. I've been working on my bug for the past 9 months so the 911 got put in storage and hasn't been started...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

04-09-2018, 04:14 PM

Replies: 14

3.2 engine rebuilding questions

Views: 1,359

Posted By 55rag

Really appreciate the replies and the...

Really appreciate the replies and the confirmation on budget. I'm planning on starting the rebuild next year so that gives me time to build up my bank account and do some more research.

Thanks...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

04-07-2018, 08:37 AM

Replies: 14

3.2 engine rebuilding questions

Views: 1,359

Posted By 55rag

Thanks for the responses. I do have the book...

Thanks for the responses. I do have the book along with the Bentley manual. It says a typical budget is $6000 for a basic rebuild but that was for a 2.7l. Does that amount still apply to a 3.2 with...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

04-06-2018, 10:52 PM

Replies: 14

3.2 engine rebuilding questions

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Posted By 55rag

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The car. I love it.

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

04-06-2018, 10:50 PM

Replies: 14

3.2 engine rebuilding questions

Views: 1,359

Posted By 55rag

3.2 engine rebuilding questions

Hello all,
I have an 85 911 with 265,000 miles on the engine. The thing still runs strong but it burns some oil and smokes on startup. It has started to smoke even after warm-up lately. I would like...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-07-2012, 12:23 PM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

I get that but from a purely economical...

I get that but from a purely economical standpoint it's a poor investment. If I'm keeping the car forever and really enjoy it then it may be worth it to try to do it myself if it can be kept in the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-07-2012, 10:43 AM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

Yes it's every two years and I'll just run it...

Yes it's every two years and I'll just run it until it doesn't pass so I may have awhile before I need to do anything. Of course if it starts burning oil or isn't performing then I will need to do...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-07-2012, 10:05 AM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

8 to 10 thousand is an awful lot of money for a...

8 to 10 thousand is an awful lot of money for a simple rebuild no matter how much the car is worth. I'm going to have to start thinking about what I want to do with it. I am definately not going to...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-07-2012, 09:40 AM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

Wow, I better start doing my research. Thats...

Wow, I better start doing my research. Thats about what the car is worth so it's basically a throw away unless you have really deep emotions about the car.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-07-2012, 09:22 AM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

Does anyone know how much I could expect to pay...

Does anyone know how much I could expect to pay for an overhaul on a good running engine in Orange County? Is it basically bearings and machine work if everything else is in good shape. Are P/C's...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-06-2012, 08:43 PM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

Thanks for everyone's advise and offers to help...

Thanks for everyone's advise and offers to help out. I didn't find anything unplugged or loose so I went for a blast on the freeway and went in for smog today. Couldn't believe it when it came back...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-04-2012, 10:41 AM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

I will check that tonight when I get home. Thank...

I will check that tonight when I get home. Thank you.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-04-2012, 09:25 AM

Replies: 46

Failed smog. Need mechanic

Views: 3,008

Posted By 55rag

Thanks, I'll look that up and lower it a little....

Thanks, I'll look that up and lower it a little. I'm going to try to retest tomorrow after doing a warmup on the freeway. Wish me luck.

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