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Posted By steve84

I think I have finally identified the cause of my...

I think I have finally identified the cause of my crank but no start condition.

I tested the fuel pressure at the fuel pressure port by jumpering sockets 30 and 87b at the DME relay socket and the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-27-2023, 04:40 AM

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Fuel Pump Relay Bypass

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Posted By steve84

Instead of your rivets, I used 14 gauge...

Instead of your rivets, I used 14 gauge uninsulated butt connectors in my test jumper switch. I crimped one side of the connector onto the end of the 14 gauge wire and left the opposite end as is....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-22-2023, 06:33 AM

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Posted By steve84

Wazz, I agree with everything Len just posted....

Wazz, I agree with everything Len just posted. Here’s a picture of the inside of the 12Mx1.5 adapter and you can see there’s a spherical element with a passage through it which would hold your ball...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-21-2023, 02:27 PM

Replies: 14

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Posted By steve84

Thanks for your comments/suggestions Tony & Dave....

Thanks for your comments/suggestions Tony & Dave. I bought a new Maddox Deluxe Fuel injection service kit, which has a separate 12Mx1.5 adapter, so I didn’t have to rely on the double-ended CIS rig....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-20-2023, 06:54 AM

Replies: 14

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Posted By steve84

Good morning Tony and thanks again for the...

Good morning Tony and thanks again for the advice. I used the CIS test rig with the two 12Mx1.5 female connectors that came with my test kit, with the isolation valve closed on the line not connected...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-17-2023, 08:08 AM

Replies: 14

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Posted By steve84

Thanks Tony. My Betooll kit does have a separate...

Thanks Tony. My Betooll kit does have a separate set-up for CIS testing and I’ll take a look at it when I get home later today. Last night I search around for the Porsche special tool P378 mentioned...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-17-2023, 07:45 AM

Replies: 14

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Posted By steve84

3.2 Carrera Fuel Rail Pressure Testing

Has anyone actually measured the fuel pressure on a 3.2 Carrera at the test port on the end of the driver’s side fuel rail? Yesterday, I was finally able to remove the cap over the male threaded test...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-16-2023, 10:26 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By steve84

Long overdue update: I’ve been following the...

Long overdue update: I’ve been following the Bentley’s Manual religiously. The first step for measuring fuel pressure is to remove the driver’s seat and check the DME relay. With the ignition key...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

10-15-2022, 01:22 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By steve84

Thanks Tony. I’m reading up on that now in the...

Thanks Tony. I’m reading up on that now in the manual, and will be ordering a pressure gauge shortly.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

10-14-2022, 09:42 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By steve84

Sorry for the delay in following up, various...

Sorry for the delay in following up, various house DIY projects intervened. I tried to use my old multimeter to get a resistance reading, but the values were jumping all around. I ordered a new...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-21-2022, 02:03 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By steve84

Lol, thanks Darrin, very tricky; the clip is...

Lol, thanks Darrin, very tricky; the clip is wire-like and I didn’t see it until I aimed a high-powered light right at it! I’m heading out to dinner now and will give it another go tomorrow morning.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-21-2022, 01:00 PM

Replies: 16

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Posted By steve84

I feel like an idiot asking this, but is there a...

I feel like an idiot asking this, but is there a trick to separating the white connector for the CHT sensor so I can an ohmmeter on it? I’ve been tugging on it and trying to put a small screw driver...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-21-2022, 11:30 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By steve84

Thank you for the suggestions. I just tried...

Thank you for the suggestions. I just tried swapping out the DME relay and no change. It do hear a buzzing noise when I first turn the key one position which I understand to be the fuel pump...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-21-2022, 10:24 AM

Replies: 16

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Posted By steve84

3.2 Carrera Only Starts With Starting Spray

My 1984 Carrera died in my driveway and would turn over but not start. I haven’t used it much over the past several years and suspected that old gas turned bad. I drained the old gas, replaced the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-06-2022, 06:39 AM

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What did you do to your 911 today?

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Posted By steve84

I replaced the stock engine bay fuse panel with...

I replaced the stock engine bay fuse panel with the Classic Retrofit bladed-fuse panel. The most difficult aspect was holding the 7mm nuts while removing the two screws holding the stock fuse panel...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-06-2022, 06:32 AM

Replies: 530

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Posted By steve84

I recently installed the Rennline steering wheel...

I recently installed the Rennline steering wheel bushing and am pleased with the results. I’d add 2 points to the above-posted video. First, before removing the steering wheel, make a mark using...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-16-2022, 08:11 AM

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Posted By steve84

When there was no bushing in place, the steering...

When there was no bushing in place, the steering shaft could be easily moved with my fingers. When I put in the new white replacement bushing, I couldn’t move the steering shaft with my fingers. I’m...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-16-2022, 07:20 AM

Replies: 530

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Posted By steve84

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to finally...

A couple of weeks ago, I decided to finally undertake installing dashboard LED lights that I ordered many years ago. While installing the LEDs, I notice about 1/4 inch play in the steering wheel, up...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-13-2022, 05:56 AM

Replies: 530

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Posted By steve84

Thanks for your input Reclino; very helpful and...

Thanks for your input Reclino; very helpful and informative!

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-12-2022, 02:21 PM

Replies: 530