Hi Pelicans,
Finally got around to my first oil change on the 911s. Read some forum post. Knew about the oil tank being a gusher, and to drain it first. Had my 12 Qt drain/catch pan correctly placed and up on some 4x4s to reduce the amount of splash. Removed the drain plug and was impressed by the flow, until I realized the oil was building up in the top section faster than it was draining into the reservoir. Doh! Shortly thereafter oil overflowed the pan and I rushed to grab the kitty litter before it spread too far. PSA: Don't forget to open the vent on your catch pan prior to pulling the drain plug. Turned what should have been a 30 min. job into a 2 hr. clean up project.
Spend some time wrestling with the CSV. That was fun. /S Been having rough running when the car is cold and smells pretty rich. Pressures have been checked so I suspected the CSV might be over fueling. Man it took a bit to get it out, in fact I was about to abandon the effort after only loosening one of the two bolts that hold the CSV in place because I was concerned I would be able to get it back together.
I was having difficulty getting the one bolt back in but got my second wind.
With it finally removed was able to test it with compressed air and it held 50 psi. so felt better about its condition. Cleaned it up with some brake clean and fired it up with my 12v power supply. Good spray pattern. Went back in the car much easier than the removal.
Also ran some techron through the car. It's running great. Took it for a drive around town enjoying sounds and sensations of a vintage 911. Life is sweet!
Take care,
Roger