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Forum: Off Topic Discussions 11-28-2023, 05:09 AM
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Views: 40,713
Posted By MotoSook
Wow….got an email notice out of the blue for this...

Wow….got an email notice out of the blue for this thread…haven’t been on here in ages. But! I now have a 996 too, but I still have the Original Bastard. Of course now a bastardized old aircooled 911...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 05-22-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,180
Posted By MotoSook
Cliff, you might know Chris Streit and I have...

Cliff, you might know Chris Streit and I have been going on these international riding trips...we have available slots for a trip to Morocco and Spain in late October! 4 days in Morocco, one day of...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 05-10-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,278
Posted By MotoSook
My entry level techs (2 year junior college...

My entry level techs (2 year junior college electronics degree) makes about 68K (in 3-4 yrs they will earn over 100K/yr with overtime and bonuses). The last engineer I hired was a C-student, but had...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 05-10-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,278
Posted By MotoSook
With just this these two sentence and you are...

With just this these two sentence and you are struggling to find employment in Houston, you are doing it all wrong or your expectations are too high for an entry level job.

Last I looked there...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 10-04-2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,689
Posted By MotoSook
To answer your topic question: yes it will...

To answer your topic question: yes it will eventually fall apart.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 10-04-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,689
Posted By MotoSook
If that area needs repair so will the other brick...

If that area needs repair so will the other brick area over time. I assume it is just the front walls. Anything can be fixed but how much are the sellers going to Discount and is it worth your risk?
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 10-04-2018, 06:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,689
Posted By MotoSook
Structurally it may be fine but unless the seller...

Structurally it may be fine but unless the seller is willing to pay or discount the price to cover a proper repair I would say screw it. Once the bricks are pulled away you may find additional repair...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-12-2018, 05:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,890
Posted By MotoSook
I would be interested in just the rear calipers...

I would be interested in just the rear calipers if you will separate.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-26-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
Ha! I saw Elbow Saturday night and told him I'm...

Ha! I saw Elbow Saturday night and told him I'm going to learn to TIG weld aluminum using his trailer since he's late on the rent. Always good for some laughs that guy.

Exactly the theory on the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-26-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
Believe me I had my reservations, but I'm not the...

Believe me I had my reservations, but I'm not the first to do this to a case.

Kevin - I'll put the patina back, but i'm going to powder coat the inside of the engine!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
I hear you John. The utmost care will be taken...

I hear you John. The utmost care will be taken before I assemble this.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
I understand. I had concerns and that’s why I...

I understand. I had concerns and that’s why I left some parts on the case. In the end care or carelessness makes or breaks a project.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
Here’s a shot of the case breather surface. ...

Here’s a shot of the case breather surface.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/A22EB978_A625_4899_9CA1_A4F90C4D08DC1519601700.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
The blasting doesn’t erode the machined surface....

The blasting doesn’t erode the machined surface. You can still see the mill marks from the originally milling after casting. With proper care this isn’t something to be afraid of. I’ve seen guys do...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
Obviously this is a cleaning. No one in their...

Obviously this is a cleaning. No one in their right mind would reassemble an engine without taking additional measures to prep the case. The head studs are going to be replaced, but I left them there...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
I was also concerned about the mating surfaces....

I was also concerned about the mating surfaces. Although my case has been split I intentionally had it blasted with the halves bolted together. After watching them do it and seeing the surfaces it’s...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
I believe it is very fine glass beads, John. The...

I believe it is very fine glass beads, John. The operator can choose different grades.

The shop I used, Fluid Motor Union, is in the Chicago burbs, but there is one near you. Vapor Hone I think...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
Music to my ears (eyes)! I was wondering how...

Music to my ears (eyes)! I was wondering how well the finish would hold up. Glad to hear it.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
Don’t know if this video will post right but her...

Don’t know if this video will post right but her it is in action.

https://instagram.com/p/BfoQjYpDOwt/
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
It’s a combination of water, media and air....

It’s a combination of water, media and air. Gentle to the metal surface and leaves a micro shotpeened like surface. Much better than the original surface.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 08:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
That’s the same machine. Nice.

That’s the same machine. Nice.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,230
Posted By MotoSook
Smile Vapor honing, vapor blasting engine case porn

Figure you guys might enjoy this. I have a crusty 3.0 case that’s gonna get built for my backdate project. I finally found a shop local to me that got a machine and wow! This is going to be a new...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-22-2018, 07:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,934
Posted By MotoSook
Nevermind. Just saw your ad for the wheels.

Nevermind. Just saw your ad for the wheels.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-22-2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,934
Posted By MotoSook
Looks like you have a set of Ronal...

Looks like you have a set of Ronal wheels....selling those?
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-12-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By MotoSook
Damnit! LOL

Damnit! LOL
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