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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-17-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Bushing replaced, and wow I wish I did this...

Bushing replaced, and wow I wish I did this earlier. All the remnants of the hard plastic bushings were in the boot around the coupling. Thanks all!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-11-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Wow, great advice folks. I think we have a clue...

Wow, great advice folks. I think we have a clue in the back-seat coupler... new bushings ordered.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_06441697053397.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-08-2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By BrokeMyCar
This is great advice, I totally wasn’t thinking...

This is great advice, I totally wasn’t thinking of the linkage. I’ll inspect it over the next couple of days and hopefully post pictures too. Thank you!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-08-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Rebuilt transmission… broken during smog check?

Hi folks,

About a decade ago, with much help from this forum, I rebuilt gears 1-2 of my 915 transmission. Happy driving ensued, though of course not as much as I’d like until the kids got a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-03-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Thanks all. I replaced the hose - there’s no way...

Thanks all. I replaced the hose - there’s no way I would have been able to do it by feel without your image AIKidd, thank you. I didn’t have time to drive it around but did start it. The first...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-01-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Thanks so much AIKidd! The picture of the...

Thanks so much AIKidd! The picture of the connection of the red hose to the TB in particular will be so helpful as I’m fumbling around back there.

As an aside, I’ve always wondered about...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-01-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By BrokeMyCar
vacuum line from distributor?

Hi folks,

I think I discovered why I've been starting rough, and barely passed smog despite all my other tune ups: a vacuum line was nibbled off at the back of the engine! Can anyone help guide...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-25-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,218
Posted By BrokeMyCar
I never was able to remove the pin in mine, but I...

I never was able to remove the pin in mine, but I did separate the engine and transmission when I rebuilt the transmission years ago. Unfortunately I don’t remember the particulars.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-08-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Thanks all - these are very helpful! It's not...

Thanks all - these are very helpful! It's not easy to find the .312, but I finally found them on digi-keys. Much appreciated -

Babak
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-04-2017, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By BrokeMyCar
thermo switch connectors?

Hi all, a rat ate through my thermo time switch connection (see pic). Does anyone have any specs on the types of terminals I need to buy to redo this connection?

Thanks -
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-18-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 800
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Some models (like mine, an 82SC) have a small,...

Some models (like mine, an 82SC) have a small, frustrating pin at the end of the shaft that's holding it in place.

Babak
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-12-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 542
Views: 123,961
Posted By BrokeMyCar
thank you

Thank you Grady, for your insight and generosity.

Babak
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-14-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 868
Posted By BrokeMyCar
That's exactly how I described my tensioners...

That's exactly how I described my tensioners failing in this thread:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/264616-idle-now-sounds-like-diesel-truck.html
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 01-30-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 8,778
Posted By BrokeMyCar
It's not that the occurrence is too high (1-2%...

It's not that the occurrence is too high (1-2% are the latest estimates), but that VW isn't taking proper ownership of the problem. For example, when BMW had HPFP issues it sent a letter to all...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-21-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,857
Posted By BrokeMyCar
This sucks, I'm sorry to hear it. If you do fix...

This sucks, I'm sorry to hear it. If you do fix it up then you should consider fixing it up "and then some." Otherwise you're spending a whole lot of money to get right back to where you were,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,403
Posted By BrokeMyCar
+1 for freezing - I put it in a baggie so it...

+1 for freezing - I put it in a baggie so it wouldn't get wet, then kept the baggie on ice from the freezer to the garage. It was still a pain, but less of a pain.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-04-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Hi folks, I have working brake lights! It...

Hi folks,

I have working brake lights! It was a combination of:

-polishing the attachments at the fuse
-the wrong fuse was there! Swapped 8A for 16A
-disconnected the unused cruise control...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-31-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Thanks for the suggestions, keep 'em coming! The...

Thanks for the suggestions, keep 'em coming! The problem occurs even with only one of the light assemblies connected, and the lights don't go on even with the brake switch jumpered. 12V is at the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-31-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By BrokeMyCar
brake lights - current draw?

Hi folks,

Both my brake-lights don't turn on, though the running lights from the same bulb do work and I'm seeing 12V on the correct paddles when I short the pressure-switches.

I tried...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-08-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,933
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Hi folks, Thanks for the suggestions! ...

Hi folks,

Thanks for the suggestions!

@Walt: The caliper wasn't loose when I was working under it, the car is an SC, I was able to get the piston retracted, but it was a little proud of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-05-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,933
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Caliper/rotor alignment?

I replaced my front brake-pads today and was surprised to find that my front right caliper was off-center from the rotor. So much so that I couldn't fit in a new brake pad there!

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-05-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,846
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Thanks guys - I tried oxygen sensor on/off,...

Thanks guys - I tried oxygen sensor on/off, various idle settings, etc.. but was still getting backfires when the engine was warm (not hot). I finally asked John at Valhalla check the mixture. It...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-02-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,846
Posted By BrokeMyCar
I'll look for the test lead, so I can easily make...

I'll look for the test lead, so I can easily make the measurements with the Oxygen sensor connected. Thanks! Do you know what voltage corresponds to a dwell of 50%?

No visual signs of vacuum...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-02-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 783
Posted By BrokeMyCar
Thanks Ed, I think my retainer (#26) was upside...

Thanks Ed, I think my retainer (#26) was upside down. I put it back the same way, it's easier to access it seems. I spun the clevis and took up a lot of the slack and was then able, for the first...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-02-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,846
Posted By BrokeMyCar
CIS mixture with Oxygen Sensor, questions

Hi folks,

I have my car, an 82 SC, in a pretty good spot now. Just rebuilt the transmission, new catalytic converter, new oxygen sensor, valve adjust, etc... I just set the timing/idle/mixture,...
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