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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-09-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By Ken Mikos
Thanks for the reply Glen. I have over 1000 miles...

Thanks for the reply Glen. I have over 1000 miles on the tires so any coating is worn off by now.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-09-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By Ken Mikos
Sloppy steering advice

My 1985 911 has 50,000 miles. 4 years ago I replaced the front struts, rear shocks and had a 4 wheel alignment, the car handled great. Earlier this year I replaced all four tires using Continentals...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-09-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,938
Posted By Ken Mikos
Chisel with a big f’n hammer and it came right...

Chisel with a big f’n hammer and it came right off with minimal damage to the cap.
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 08-28-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 765
Posted By Ken Mikos
Chain Tensioners Advice

1998 Boxster with 51,000 miles. I purchased the car with 5,000 miles and have changed oil using Mobile 1 0-40 yearly. Oil filter pleats are clean of any fragments. IMS has not been replaced.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,067
Posted By Ken Mikos
Fanaudical, First gear sometimes grinds unless...

Fanaudical,
First gear sometimes grinds unless I am at a complete stop. In addition, I cannot get the shifter to engage smoothly into the first gear slot.
I can down shift from 3rd to 2nd without...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,067
Posted By Ken Mikos
915 Shifting issue

1985 911 with a 915 tranny, 51,000 miles.

Replaced engine and transmission mounts, all linkage bushings with fresh grease and Swepco gear lube, added a Stomski Coupler and adjustment shifter per...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-26-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,576
Posted By Ken Mikos
Out for a beautiful fall drive with the wife,...

Out for a beautiful fall drive with the wife, push in the clutch and hear a sound that stops your heart.

I was able to return home, do some research, diagnose that the helper (horseshoe) spring...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-08-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,270
Posted By Ken Mikos
Very useful information, thanks for the detailed...

Very useful information, thanks for the detailed clarifications.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-08-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,722
Posted By Ken Mikos
Not a Porsche, but its Brown (Russet Brown). 1972...

Not a Porsche, but its Brown (Russet Brown). 1972 Triumph TR6 with a factory hardtop. Almost as much fun to drive as my 1985 911....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-24-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Ken Mikos
Thanks for the reply PF... Unfortunately D...

Thanks for the reply PF... Unfortunately D Morris’s site has limited information and it didn’t mention the top has to come off before installing the cover. I was hoping it was similar to the 986...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-22-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3,471
Views: 1,026,371
Posted By Ken Mikos
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/18BBD24A_...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/18BBD24A_EB7A_4D9E_9703_3202B45DAF971611344765.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/8A9BC4E6_0A0B_42A9_BEC8_08181ECC90721611344832.jpg

1985 911...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-22-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Ken Mikos
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/F84418D6_...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/F84418D6_BDE5_4BCC_BD8B_BB79CA109FB31611336837.jpg

Only picture i could find with the Cabrio Beach Cover attached. Looks similar to the Speedster.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-21-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,061
Posted By Ken Mikos
Cabrio Beach Speedster Cover by Moris

Considering one of these covers for my 911. Has anyone purchased the Cabrio Beach Speedster Cover from D Moris for their 3.2 Cabrio 911? Also, what did you think of the quality and install of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-20-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 18,280
Posted By Ken Mikos
Which Oil to Use

First oil change on my new 1985 3.2 with a Cat Bypass. Thinking about using 20-50Wt Brad Penn. Any other suggestions. Thanks in advance, Ken
Forum: 911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum 10-29-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 828
Posted By Ken Mikos
Convertible Top

Any recommendations on which Black Convertible Top best matches the OEM Top for a 1985 911. Thanks
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-05-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 341
Posted By Ken Mikos
Still available ? Thanks

Still available ? Thanks
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-13-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By Ken Mikos
Rear Height Adjustment Nuts, 1985 911

Loosened the retaining nut and the height adjustment nut on the torsion plates. Not able to turn the head of the 36mm eccentric nut to adjust the height. Feels like its binding.
What am i doing...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-28-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By Ken Mikos
Exhaust / Rear Shock Clearance

Just installed a M and K Cat By Pass and have new Rear Bilstein HD Shocks mounted. I just noticed that they are lightly rubbing (maybe .16”).
Is there anything i can do to move the muffler...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-21-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,123
Posted By Ken Mikos
Completed my project. 1. New Motor and...

Completed my project.
1. New Motor and Transmission mounts
2. New Shifter and Rod bushings
3. New Stomski Coupler

RESULT.... It shifts like a NEW CAR. I am very happy with the results....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-20-2020, 05:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,068
Posted By Ken Mikos
Thanks for all the replies. All I need to do now...

Thanks for all the replies. All I need to do now is place the order.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-19-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,068
Posted By Ken Mikos
COCo Mats, What color

Ok all,

Dumb questions, wife bought me a gift card for a set of Original COCO Mats. The Car is a 86 Gaurds Red Cab with Black interior.

Don’t really like the Red on the Red and Black Mat,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-18-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,123
Posted By Ken Mikos
Working on this project now. Remove all screws...

Working on this project now. Remove all screws from the console and the passenger side foot rest (1 screw) then lift the Leather shifter boot and rubber donut up onto the shifter rod, pull and place...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-31-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 799
Posted By Ken Mikos
Took the unit off again for anther cleaning and...

Took the unit off again for anther cleaning and tap (banging). Reinstalled and to my surprise its now working. Buzzing like a bee and the idle is smooth,
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 799
Posted By Ken Mikos
Yes... What unit would you suggest i replace it...

Yes... What unit would you suggest i replace it with new, used, Bosch $$$, after market?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 799
Posted By Ken Mikos
It’s not... Thanks

It’s not... Thanks
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