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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-29-2023, 10:08 AM

Replies: 5

Engine compartment seals: Brand preference?

Views: 423

Posted By David S. Wallens

Thanks for the feedback. So by “good” ones, do we...

Thanks for the feedback. So by “good” ones, do we prefer “German” or “OEM” for the longer seal? Our host offers both.

Thanks again.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-28-2023, 05:54 PM

Replies: 5

Engine compartment seals: Brand preference?

Views: 423

Posted By David S. Wallens

Oh, and I missed the “German” option.

Oh, and I missed the “German” option.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

11-28-2023, 05:44 PM

Replies: 5

Engine compartment seals: Brand preference?

Views: 423

Posted By David S. Wallens

Engine compartment seals: Brand preference?

While the engine will be out of my 1984 Carrera, time to replace the engine compartment seals.

I see three options at three price points: Porsche ($$$), “OEM” ($$) and Üro ($).

Do I split the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-09-2012, 06:47 AM

Replies: 10

Wondering if Louie's oxygen sensor plug works?

Views: 1,338

Posted By David S. Wallens

Talk to Louie85 as the part came from him. Plus...

Talk to Louie85 as the part came from him. Plus I'm not even sure if the SC uses the same plug.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Replies: 10

Wondering if Louie's oxygen sensor plug works?

Views: 1,338

Posted By David S. Wallens

No problem. My friend, who is handling much of...

No problem. My friend, who is handling much of the engine rebuild, is a longtime Porsche mechanic who also used to teach Porsche technicians. He thought the product was very nicely done.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-07-2012, 10:52 AM

Replies: 3

Head Stud

Views: 573

Posted By David S. Wallens

Been there, done that. On the plus side, this...

Been there, done that. On the plus side, this will make an awesome magazine article. We have updates online, too. Go to 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Updates Page 1: Project Cars: Grassroots Motorsports...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-07-2012, 09:02 AM

Replies: 0

Grassroots Motorsports is hiring

Views: 424

Posted By David S. Wallens

Grassroots Motorsports is hiring

We have an opening for an in-house, full-time editorial person. Live the dream!

Details: Magazine associate editor Job in Holly Hill 32117, Florida US (http://bit.ly/ywokT6)

Thanks for looking.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

03-07-2012, 08:54 AM

Replies: 10

Wondering if Louie's oxygen sensor plug works?

Views: 1,338

Posted By David S. Wallens

Wondering if Louie's oxygen sensor plug works?

It does. It fits beautifully.

Quicky online review: Cottage Industry Support for Our Porsche: 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Project Car: Grassroots Motorsports Magazine...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

02-03-2012, 07:37 PM

Replies: 7

Carrera refurbish series at GRM

Views: 944

Posted By David S. Wallens

Thanks, Arne. Yes, no Hollywood magic here. Good...

Thanks, Arne. Yes, no Hollywood magic here. Good or bad, our project cars live in a place called reality.

And cool blog, too.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-30-2012, 02:15 PM

Replies: 77

2012 Rolex 24 at daytona-Pelican meetup

Views: 6,506

Posted By David S. Wallens

We had a few Pelicaners stop by our tent, too....

We had a few Pelicaners stop by our tent, too. Thanks for the visit. And wow, what a fun weekend. Hopefully my voice will return soon, too.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-25-2012, 07:50 PM

Replies: 7

Carrera refurbish series at GRM

Views: 944

Posted By David S. Wallens

Steve, thanks for the nice words. Louie shipped...

Steve, thanks for the nice words. Louie shipped his oxygen sensor plug today, and I can't wait to see it. It's nice to see the cottage industry making parts for Porsche.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-24-2012, 09:31 PM

Replies: 7

Carrera refurbish series at GRM

Views: 944

Posted By David S. Wallens

Thanks and yep, it's coming together. I must also...

Thanks and yep, it's coming together. I must also give some props to this board. The oxygen sensor is broken, and I tonight I ordered one of these:...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-24-2012, 09:29 PM

Replies: 77

2012 Rolex 24 at daytona-Pelican meetup

Views: 6,506

Posted By David S. Wallens

We'll again have the entire Grassroots...

We'll again have the entire Grassroots Motorsports gang manning our giant circus tent. We're right next to Lake Lloyd, and of course all of you are invited to stop by, hang out, watch the race feed,...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-25-2011, 06:05 PM

Replies: 51

Time for a new project - A $2010 GRM Challenge Car

Views: 7,350

Posted By David S. Wallens

Very cool. Look forward to seeing it in...

Very cool. Look forward to seeing it in Gainesville.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-23-2011, 08:12 AM

Replies: 63

Brooklyn Dine & Drive Aug/25th

Views: 4,053

Posted By David S. Wallens

Just seeing if there's any Porsche stuff going on...

Just seeing if there's any Porsche stuff going on in Brooklyn the weekend of October 1-2. I won't have my Porsche with me, but I have a MetroCard.

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

08-04-2011, 06:10 PM

Replies: 6

Porsche Year 1983-1984 for Sale (Signed by Author)

Views: 624

Posted By David S. Wallens

I don't need another book, but I can't say no. PM...

I don't need another book, but I can't say no. PM sent.

Forum: Porsche Autocross and Track Racing

07-28-2011, 06:58 PM

Replies: 21

Cool! Building a Continental Challenge GS Cayman

Views: 2,660

Posted By David S. Wallens

Yeah, BGB builds a nice car. Plus their shop is...

Yeah, BGB builds a nice car. Plus their shop is here in beautiful Ormond Beach, Florida.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-23-2011, 12:56 PM

Replies: 6

Snapped stud

Views: 780

Posted By David S. Wallens

We're replacing the original studs with ARPs. In...

We're replacing the original studs with ARPs. In fact, we're in the middle of the job right now--just finished cleaning the old Loctite from the stud holes.

JB Racing did our heads, and they...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-22-2011, 07:16 AM

Replies: 6

Snapped stud

Views: 780

Posted By David S. Wallens

Yeah, this is the 3.2 Carrera. Looking back, if...

Yeah, this is the 3.2 Carrera. Looking back, if just replacing the stud, we're not talking a ton of parts: new studs and then the gaskets. But while you're in there....

I'll let you guys know when...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-21-2011, 06:25 PM

Replies: 6

Snapped stud

Views: 780

Posted By David S. Wallens

Snapped stud

Well, for all of you who have found snapped head studs, I now officially feel your pain. While doing a valve adjustment we found a snapped stud--actually, it was more like the end of it was missing,...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-26-2011, 04:15 PM

Replies: 170

2011 24 Hours of Daytona - Who's Going? Pelican Meet-Up?

Views: 12,108

Posted By David S. Wallens

Spent some time at the track today, and the...

Spent some time at the track today, and the garages look full. Our tent is up, too, and of course everyone is invited to stop by--slot car races, paddock tours, etc., etc. We're in our usual spot,...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-07-2011, 05:47 PM

Replies: 170

2011 24 Hours of Daytona - Who's Going? Pelican Meet-Up?

Views: 12,108

Posted By David S. Wallens

Two local hotels are offering discounts to our...

Two local hotels are offering discounts to our readers. One is near the track, and the other is on the beach. Details are on our site: 2011 Grassroots Motorsports Experience at the Rolex 24 at...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-07-2011, 01:53 PM

Replies: 170

2011 24 Hours of Daytona - Who's Going? Pelican Meet-Up?

Views: 12,108

Posted By David S. Wallens

Oh yeah, some members of our local PCA are...

Oh yeah, some members of our local PCA are meeting at the Panera across from the track at 9:00 am tomorrow for coffee.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-07-2011, 01:51 PM

Replies: 170

2011 24 Hours of Daytona - Who's Going? Pelican Meet-Up?

Views: 12,108

Posted By David S. Wallens

I'll be there tomorrow as well. Just picked up my...

I'll be there tomorrow as well. Just picked up my pass.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-04-2011, 11:47 AM

Replies: 170

2011 24 Hours of Daytona - Who's Going? Pelican Meet-Up?

Views: 12,108

Posted By David S. Wallens

You can still hang out in our area, play darts,...

You can still hang out in our area, play darts, race slot cars, go on the tours, etc., etc. We're just booked for parking and dinner.

And I need to check my schedule for this weekend. I'll be...

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