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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-23-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,831
Posted By travels68
Yea.. I thought the 'banana arm bushing' term was...

Yea.. I thought the 'banana arm bushing' term was a bit strange. And they didn't specify which ones.

I'm going to get under the car and take a close look back there to see what looks new and what...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-15-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,831
Posted By travels68
Well crap - after all the corner balance nay...

Well crap - after all the corner balance nay saying I'm back to state of many likely causes again (including corner balance).

I was reading over the shop charges and they replaced the rear 'banana...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-14-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By travels68
My apologies for poor board selection here - I...

My apologies for poor board selection here - I thought I was posting to the technical forum.

Having said that, I appreciate the feedback and it's been good.

Darrin - I ping'd you on my related...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-14-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,831
Posted By travels68
Thanks for the comments - the feedback has been...

Thanks for the comments - the feedback has been very useful. I'm developing a plan of attack with a focus on the corner weights, especially given the recent ride height change. I just think it's not...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-14-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,831
Posted By travels68
Unfortunately they never thought it necessary to...

Unfortunately they never thought it necessary to give me the corner weights, or any alignment specs. I'm sure that info is long gone.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-14-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,831
Posted By travels68
So I had the car out for an extensive drive today...

So I had the car out for an extensive drive today and the behavior in long sweeping right hand turns (270 degree onto freeway) is that acceleration tends to 'push' the car out of the turn...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-14-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,831
Posted By travels68
Sorry... should have been more clear. Under...

Sorry... should have been more clear.

Under acceleration the car goes left, let off the gas at high RPM and the car pulls to the right.

I had what appeared to be a sticking front right brake...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-13-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,831
Posted By travels68
1986 Carrera Targa 3.2 pulls left under accelleration

Hi All,

I've been scratching my head on this annoying issue for months now and so far have been unable to find the cause.

The problem:

When I accelerate on a straight flat road the car moves...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-13-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By travels68
Thanks... they are definitely a performance...

Thanks... they are definitely a performance oriented shop and I struggle with them to keep the car stock as they are very into 'upgrades' - something I'm resisting to keep the car as original as...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-08-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By travels68
... forgot to add that I have new shocks/struts,...

... forgot to add that I have new shocks/struts, Upper strut mounts in front, steering rack re-greased, new turbo tie rods, new ball joints on the car. Tires seem to be the major issue.


Thanks...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-08-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,847
Posted By travels68
Tires for 6's and 7's on 16" wheels

Hello all,

I'm running a set of new Conti Extreme Contact DW's on my 1987 911 Targa with factory Fuchs 6x16 and 7x16's and the car handles like a boat. The sidewalls on these tires seem very soft...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-13-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By travels68
As a followup - I replaced alternator with the...

As a followup - I replaced alternator with the Pelican high output unit and now no more worries. While I was at it I took the Fan and cowl to have them powder coated. See pic!
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-27-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By travels68
Ouch.. what a pain. The good news is that this...

Ouch.. what a pain. The good news is that this one wasn't my goof - I double checked the invoice and I ordered the correct part so they shipped the wrong unit.

I hope the return doesn't become a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-26-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By travels68
OK... so I took the thing out of the shroud using...

OK... so I took the thing out of the shroud using a gear puller and compared it to my OEM unit.

It looks like I'm missing some spacers but no sign of anything on the Pelican website about this as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-26-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 764
Posted By travels68
1896 Carerra Pelican High Output alternator replacement fitting issue

Hi all,

I'm in the process of replacing the original alternator in my 86 Carerra with the Pelican High Output unit. Unfortunately after tightening the 6 alternator bolts to the fan shroud the fan...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-29-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By travels68
Next step, I'm going to remove the alternator and...

Next step, I'm going to remove the alternator and have it tested. Will let you all know the results.

-Kale
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-27-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,583
Posted By travels68
If you can (speed-shift with the throttle full...

If you can (speed-shift with the throttle full open) the car from first to second without damaging your gears (or at least having the gearbox protest with a loud grinding noise) than it's probably a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-27-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By travels68
Regarding bad charging circuit does that include...

Regarding bad charging circuit does that include alternator or just wiring and or voltage regulator?

Kale
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-27-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By travels68
Thanks all. I should have included this bit of...

Thanks all. I should have included this bit of info before I posted as my diagnostics were well underway before asking about accessing the Alternator.

Here's why I'm fixated on that part of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-25-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By travels68
How to access alternator/VR test points with car running

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Hi all,

I'm troubleshooting my 86 Targa not charging (light doesn't come on even with Key in On position and engine off).

Before...
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