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Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-22-2025, 01:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By wprater
The parts are in Marina Del Rey.

The parts are in Marina Del Rey.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-27-2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By wprater
Sold.

Sold.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-21-2025, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By wprater
Here are a couple. The others were to large from...

Here are a couple. The others were to large from my mobile phone.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-21-2025, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By wprater
Yes, it’s still available. I’ll try to post them...

Yes, it’s still available. I’ll try to post them again.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-19-2025, 03:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
Comprehensive test, thanks for sharing. I...

Comprehensive test, thanks for sharing.

I just did a 30 min drive and 5 mins of idling.

I confirmed that both the inlet and outlet lines from the thermostat were at ambient temperature...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-15-2025, 03:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,044
Posted By wprater
I’ll check with him. Came across an issue with...

I’ll check with him. Came across an issue with the color I need to resolve and need some expert advice.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-13-2025, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,334
Posted By wprater
Does anyone have a reference on how to adjust the...

Does anyone have a reference on how to adjust the long spring that pushes back on the handle switch used under your finders? I see there is an adjustment, and my left-handed mechanism is smoother...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-13-2025, 11:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,334
Posted By wprater
I used Wurth HHS Plus to lightly lubricate the...

I used Wurth HHS Plus to lightly lubricate the cylinder and moving areas. I found the plastic spacer was not correctly installed into the cylinder, which caused the binding. Everything is tight and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-12-2025, 04:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,334
Posted By wprater
I found that the new VW one makes the lock...

I found that the new VW one makes the lock difficult to turn unless you set the screw with the proper tension and then use blue Locktite. I did not try adding a bit of lubrication to the o-ring,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-10-2025, 02:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
Thanks for looking into this and verifying the...

Thanks for looking into this and verifying the temps over various operating conditions and being so thorough.

I will do similar tests when I get the car back down from the lift to fix a few...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-05-2025, 02:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
Thanks for the clarity; I was misrepresenting...

Thanks for the clarity; I was misrepresenting that. There is pressure, but no flow.

I will double-check the plumbing to the thermostat.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2025, 11:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
It will constantly flow through the cooler, but...

It will constantly flow through the cooler, but only go back to the tank after temp (around 180F) opening an annulus. Here is a great description and illustration of how the aux thermostat works.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2025, 10:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
There is no engine thermostat installed as the...

There is no engine thermostat installed as the oil flow is forced through the filter console with 930.107.767.02. Used on the 964 Turbo which also had a secondary oil filter console.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2025, 09:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
Lots of air flow. I’ll try blocking it off and...

Lots of air flow. I’ll try blocking it off and report back.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2025, 09:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
@rwest I have been using an Fluke IR thermometer...

@rwest I have been using an Fluke IR thermometer to test in various places. It should be pretty hot when exiting the engine before flowing through the thermostat. But the cooled (90F) oil coming...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2025, 08:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
I switched to a thinner oil (30 wt) after...

I switched to a thinner oil (30 wt) after rebuilding the thermostat. Temps may have risen 5 deg, but nothing substantial.

The low temperatures per the gauge are just barely at the top of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-03-2025, 08:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,223
Posted By wprater
Front Center Oil Cooler is keeping my temps too low

Hi,

I'm concerned that my large Setrab 172 center-mounted cooler is keeping my oil temps too low. This is driving around in 60-70°F ambient temperatures in city or spirited canyon driving.

I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-31-2025, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By wprater
Going to throw out the shark fins. Still have...

Going to throw out the shark fins. Still have front bumper and rear center, anyone need these?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2025, 10:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,044
Posted By wprater
Happy Halloween 🎃 ...

Happy Halloween 🎃

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2025, 10:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,044
Posted By wprater
Walnut shells were used. It won't remove the tar...

Walnut shells were used. It won't remove the tar etc., you need to burn that off. I left it. If you really wanted everything, you may need to dip the car? I didn't want to go that route after...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2025, 10:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,044
Posted By wprater
For the underside, I followed the factory...

For the underside, I followed the factory patterns (from what I can gather) of body color wheel wells, rockers, and overspray in the other areas of the pan, etc. We Epoxy primed the whole shell,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-29-2025, 11:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By wprater
Yes, I just sent you a DM.

Yes, I just sent you a DM.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-29-2025, 04:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,044
Posted By wprater
Car is painted! Now to add some black accents on...

Car is painted! Now to add some black accents on interior etc., polish and start to re-assemble.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_68121761780989.jpg
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-29-2025, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By wprater
Here are the shark fins. They will need some...

Here are the shark fins. They will need some repair.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-28-2025, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By wprater
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