Happy New Year everyone! Well I have done a few things since before the holidays. I reinstalled my auxiliary air valve and the engine seemed to run the same. Very rich and stinky. I had adjusted it to supply a bit more air than before. I understand how it operates now, so that is always a good thing.
Today the weather was warm again and the snow was melting so I decided that I would finally re-connect my O2 sensor. The original connector was broken (recall Post #1), so I followed Jason's detailed instructions (
944 Forum - Broken O2 sensor wire connector?) and it runs way better now. The smell has pretty much disappeared and it seems to run like a normal car now. Yippee!
I decided that it was time to try and drive it up and down the driveway. The car was sitting for a few years before I got it, so the shifter was a brute to move. I sprayed the linkage at the transmission with Kroil to loosen things up. I was able to get it to move backwards and forwards one time, but then couldn't get it into reverse again. I will have to spend some more time under the car and clean-up the linkage assembly and lubricate it properly. Overall I am happy with my progress. Take care.