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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-04-2025, 04:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
Also…it does burn some oil. I haven’t measured...

Also…it does burn some oil. I haven’t measured specifically though. I just check the dipstick every few months (~750-1k miles) and add as needed…usually a quart.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-04-2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
It was cool - 50’s. May have been a little...

It was cool - 50’s.

May have been a little humid from recent rain, but it’s generally not humid this time of year in STL.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-04-2025, 03:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
Poor wording on my part. The injectors were...

Poor wording on my part.
The injectors were rebuilt and installed by a Porsche-classic certified mechanic.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-25-2025, 03:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
Yep. FWIW, leakdown was done October 2023 /...

Yep.

FWIW, leakdown was done October 2023 / 4k miles ago. All was good at that point.

Appreciate all of the insight.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-24-2025, 05:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
October 2023 the valves were adjusted and new...

October 2023 the valves were adjusted and new injectors installed. About 4K miles ago.

Valve guides have not been done. Valve guides seems to be where this is headed.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-24-2025, 05:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
This is very similar to my situation. Often at...

This is very similar to my situation. Often at stoplights I’ll get the cloud of smoke blowing by,
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-23-2025, 12:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
Car is driven regularly. Yesterday’s drive...

Car is driven regularly.

Yesterday’s drive was 15 minutes each direction with a 20-30 minute stop in the middle.

It doesn’t smoke like that at cold start.

Injectors are new.

Smoke is...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-23-2025, 08:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,266
Posted By mziggy16
3.2 Smoke…

My 3.2 with 156k on the clock started to smoke recently.

https://youtu.be/eGOJauaNRr4?si=tyVuhuOq5QN0eQ8a

I think I know where this is going, but figured I’d tap into the brain trust.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-18-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By mziggy16
I ran 28mm spacers from our host on the rear of...

I ran 28mm spacers from our host on the rear of my ‘87 3.2 with 6’s and 7’s. I thought they did a great job of filling out the wheel well. See pics.

I would still be running them but bought a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-30-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By mziggy16
Yep, that’s it. I wasn’t seeing that in the pic...

Yep, that’s it. I wasn’t seeing that in the pic but pulled everything out this evening and the rest of the bushing fell out.

New parts ordered.

As always, appreciate the help here.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-30-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By mziggy16
This is all very helpful; thank you. One...

This is all very helpful; thank you.

One clarification:

If you look closely at the linkage where the bushing goes it looks like there might be a brass bushing in place (see attached image).
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-30-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By mziggy16
Helpful; thank you. Some more specific...

Helpful; thank you.

Some more specific questions:

Can I replace the throttle bushing that is causing the side-to-side play with the cluster in the car? I'd prefer to rebuild the whole cluster...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 780
Posted By mziggy16
‘87 Carrera Throttle Pedal Linkage

On my way home from work I encountered unintended acceleration from the throttle pedal being stuck down. Fortunately I was able to dump the clutch to avoid too much speed, turn to a side street and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-29-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By mziggy16
Helpful, thank you!

Helpful, thank you!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-29-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By mziggy16
Fan is in good shape, just dirty. Planning to...

Fan is in good shape, just dirty. Planning to have it powder coated.
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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-28-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 523
Posted By mziggy16
Fan Shroud Crack: Keep or Replace?

Just pulled the fan assembly to replace the alternator. Upon pulling the fan and housing I noticed cracks in the housing. I also noticed a spot where the fan is rubbing the housing. I assume what...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-23-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 350
Posted By mziggy16
Just went for a drive with one of those digital...

Just went for a drive with one of those digital voltage gauges and got two more pieces of evidence:

1. Readings were consistently in the 11’s and no higher than 12.4, including under load and on...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-23-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 407
Posted By mziggy16
If the evap is freezing you might try turning the...

If the evap is freezing you might try turning the temp control up one, maybe two clicks when the temp begins to climb.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-22-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 350
Posted By mziggy16
Interesting. The only other strange thing...

Interesting.

The only other strange thing was that my reverse lights randomly stayed on after a drive. They turned off after I restarted the car and put it in gear.

How do I tell if this if...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-22-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 350
Posted By mziggy16
Ground strap looks okay. It was cleaned and...

Ground strap looks okay. It was cleaned and re-snugged last summer as well.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-22-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 350
Posted By mziggy16
A little bit more evidence that should confirm...

A little bit more evidence that should confirm it:

9.6v on crank

Had the battery tested at my FLAPS:
Rated 760 CCA, measured 567CCA
11.63V
Battery is good but not fully charged.

Of course...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-21-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 350
Posted By mziggy16
Additional Evidence from the drive home from...

Additional Evidence from the drive home from work:

The car has been taking an extra crank and the most recent crank felt a little weak.

The radio remained off the whole ride home.

I put the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-21-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 350
Posted By mziggy16
Intermittent Radio & Power Surge

A few days ago while driving to work (~10 min commute) my radio began to intermittently cut in and out of power.

The next drive was normal with the radio operating properly.

Today, while...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-08-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By mziggy16
I used Reid for a PPI several years ago and he...

I used Reid for a PPI several years ago and he helped me avoid a money pit.

I’ve also used them several times for other service and do not plan to return. Long story, but Reid is less involved...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-11-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By mziggy16
Momo Competition Steering Wheel 350mm

***SALE PENDING***


Momo Competition 350mm steering wheel

In very good condition with fewer than 3,000 miles of use. I needed a deeper dish so I swapped this one out.

Everything that came...
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