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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-25-2025, 02:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 834
Posted By Balisong
My last acquisition had active leaks when I...

My last acquisition had active leaks when I bought it.
Drained the oil and noticed it was synthetic.
Went back in with Valvoline VR1 (zinc) 20W/50.
Bone dry now.
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 07-26-2025, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By Balisong
When I ordered my chip from another vendor they...

When I ordered my chip from another vendor they asked me if I had a LWF. Seemed to me if I had said yes they would have adjusted the tune for it.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-19-2025, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 961
Posted By Balisong
I like 2.7s but someone else paid to make mine...

I like 2.7s but someone else paid to make mine good. If I were faced with that decision, I think I’d find a running 3.0 SC motor and get back on the road. You could sell that 2.7 for something.
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 07-17-2025, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,022
Posted By Balisong
I’m having the same problem. I read this thread...

I’m having the same problem.
I read this thread regarding the rubber bumper and when I asked my parts supplier about that they just said they were only aware of the check strap itself. I do see a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-15-2025, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By Balisong
Hopefully it fixes all the bugs in the media...

Hopefully it fixes all the bugs in the media playback from usb or sd card.
Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum 07-14-2025, 08:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 349
Posted By Balisong
A friend had the same diagnosis. Shop wanted to...

A friend had the same diagnosis. Shop wanted to pull engine….big bill expected.
We asked the shop to try new gasket set with grommets.
Like:...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2025, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,049
Posted By Balisong
I bought a 964 Targa that I thought just had a...

I bought a 964 Targa that I thought just had a Porsche Classic radio in it.
Found out once it arrived that it also had Focal Speakers in the doors and rear deck and a Mosconi amp under the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2025, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 823
Posted By Balisong
Legal punishment is severe. I understand they...

Legal punishment is severe. I understand they subject you to the Dutch Oven.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-20-2025, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5,544
Views: 1,226,892
Posted By Balisong
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_87821...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_87821745157397.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-18-2025, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Balisong
I did last year. Specifically asked for a paint...

I did last year. Specifically asked for a paint meter to be used to test for original paint…made sure this was put in the notes for the order before they sent the “technician”. They didn’t bring...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-13-2025, 07:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,242
Posted By Balisong
This was in the parking lot at Eurofest in...

This was in the parking lot at Eurofest in Greenville, SC. Cooler than anything in the actual show. I asked them to try to find the owner to tell him his lights were on.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-11-2025, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Indeed. My local shop technician saw the video...

Indeed. My local shop technician saw the video and he thinks the mechanical gauge is showing too much pressure.
He suggested we check the relief valve.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-10-2025, 02:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Made a visit to Harbor Freight. Perhaps this is...

Made a visit to Harbor Freight. Perhaps this is not the gold standard in mechanical gauges but I think it’s good news. Pressure is high but this is cold start (20w/50 cold).

Handheld pressure...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-10-2025, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 529
Posted By Balisong
Do you mean that one of the oil lines under the...

Do you mean that one of the oil lines under the car has been crushed? Fairly common from the car being jacked up. Can you post a picture?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-09-2025, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By Balisong
Consider calling Crutchfield to ask what they...

Consider calling Crutchfield to ask what they recommend but I think the answer is yes you can do this.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-09-2025, 06:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Yes, very nice offer. Thank you. I’m in SC. I...

Yes, very nice offer. Thank you. I’m in SC. I think I should buy a mechanical gauge for future use.
Stow, I think your plan above makes sense. I’ll do so.
Thanks to all.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-09-2025, 01:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Thank you. Yes I would say I’ve never seen the...

Thank you. Yes I would say I’ve never seen the green light until this oil change. I do not know how long the hose was kinked.
I have done all the oil changes and I’m pretty surgical and careful...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-09-2025, 07:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Wanted to ask for recommendations on a mechanical...

Wanted to ask for recommendations on a mechanical pressure gauge with the correct fittings.
Thanks
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-08-2025, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Thank you It was an 11K mile engine. Engine...

Thank you
It was an 11K mile engine.
Engine work was done before I purchased the car.
I don’t see any mention of the oil pump.
Says case was checked for bypass mod.
Not sure about...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-08-2025, 04:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Meant to post my triangle of death photo. ...

Meant to post my triangle of death photo.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_85771744158758.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_85781744158758.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-08-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
I’d love that. I did test the gauge by removing...

I’d love that. I did test the gauge by removing the lead from the pressure sender. The gauge pegged to the top like it’s supposed to.
The car runs and sounds fine so I’d like to hope it’s just...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-08-2025, 07:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Thanks for the info. There are some videos in my...

Thanks for the info. There are some videos in my post that show how the gauge isn’t moving during acceleration. Also there is a video of the engine bay that shows the sender and tensioner setup. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-07-2025, 08:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
Thank you. But given the oil level is above the...

Thank you. But given the oil level is above the half way mark (on the gauge and the dipstick) my oil pressure should be higher and it should fluctuate with rpm, and the green oil light should not be...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-07-2025, 02:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,028
Posted By Balisong
2.7 Low Oil Pressure

Hello all. This is a very low mile 2.7 that was rebuilt and resealed on due to oil leaks from age. It was rebuilt by a reputable shop and received the typical 2.7 updates that you would want (case...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-02-2025, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 738
Posted By Balisong
Having the same problem. Pic below. Elephant...

Having the same problem. Pic below. Elephant Racing support was kind enough to email me and suggest that I loosen the connections and angle the bent end of the hose downward and to try to create an...
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