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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

08-04-2018, 03:00 PM

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Valve Spring Compressor for 964

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Posted By John McM

Valve Spring Compressor for 964

I’m onto my second rebuild and this time I will do the heads (last time was essentially a reseal as the top end had already been done).

What size valve spring compressor tool should I order? Are...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-24-2018, 05:06 AM

Replies: 18

Missing spline for 3.2 Carrera steering wheel ?

Views: 933

Posted By John McM

I sold a 1982 928 four spoke wheel to a SC owner....

I sold a 1982 928 four spoke wheel to a SC owner. The wheel fitted his car, so they must be swappable.

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

04-14-2018, 11:57 PM

Replies: 7

964 AWD system vs 993 AWD

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Posted By John McM

You make it sound like a C4 is an understeering...

You make it sound like a C4 is an understeering pig. That isn’t my experience e.g. recently I was 3rd at an autocross only beaten by a couple of GT4s

It’s very predictable at the track...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

04-05-2018, 07:36 PM

Replies: 101

964 Revival after 15 years in storage

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Posted By John McM

Best tool purchase so far...

Best tool purchase so far https://youtu.be/z7bItwgq9lk

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

04-01-2018, 05:11 PM

Replies: 101

964 Revival after 15 years in storage

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Posted By John McM

There’s no way to link apart from copying and...

There’s no way to link apart from copying and pasting URLs. Best to choose one place for each thread.

Re the fuel pump, you can remove the cover under the car and apply voltage directly. I’d do...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-31-2018, 12:44 PM

Replies: 101

964 Revival after 15 years in storage

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Posted By John McM

Looking at the posts on Pelican, it’s very strong...

Looking at the posts on Pelican, it’s very strong on the 911, not nearly as much on the 964. If you want more timely help it may be best to cross post on Rennlist.

Re the oil leaks, it’s likely...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-27-2018, 07:07 PM

Replies: 2

rocker panel seal replacement on 90 964 cab

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Posted By John McM

It is not difficult, but three important points...

It is not difficult, but three important points to note:

1. Understand where the fasteners are and how they undo. Most broken shark fin clips are due to people not understanding they are fastened...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-23-2018, 11:40 AM

Replies: 101

964 Revival after 15 years in storage

Views: 15,977

Posted By John McM

Great writing and story. It’s a pity it isn’t...

Great writing and story. It’s a pity it isn’t shared on the Rennlist site as there are a lot more 964 nuts who’d like to read this.

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-14-2018, 09:54 PM

Replies: 7

Porsche 964 Engine noise on startup, any input???

Views: 1,755

Posted By John McM

Agree, that looks like Steam not smoke. It’s very...

Agree, that looks like Steam not smoke. It’s very hard to isolate sounds when we can’t use two ears to triangulate. It could well be the fan belt sensor wheel. Alternatively the alternator bearing is...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-12-2018, 02:46 AM

Replies: 9

While You're In There - Engine Out

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Posted By John McM

I stumbled on this thread. What can I say but the...

I stumbled on this thread. What can I say but the Project got away on me :)

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

12-24-2017, 03:20 PM

Replies: 24

First start jitters - advice requested

Views: 2,111

Posted By John McM

We have start up. First time, if you count the...

We have start up. First time, if you count the sequence of starts as one event ;) https://youtu.be/KcP9FwBFBh8

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

12-09-2017, 05:00 PM

Replies: 24

First start jitters - advice requested

Views: 2,111

Posted By John McM

Alternator and fan to install, then reconnect the...

Alternator and fan to install, then reconnect the throttle and it’s time to turn the key. I’m back in the Country next weekend so it’s close. Btw having a spare car is a bonus and and a pain in that...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-26-2017, 01:31 AM

Replies: 24

First start jitters - advice requested

Views: 2,111

Posted By John McM

Will do, the engine and transmission are back in...

Will do, the engine and transmission are back in the car. I’m about 3/4 of the way so far. Lots of connections, some of which are unique to C4s....

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-22-2017, 01:21 PM

Replies: 24

First start jitters - advice requested

Views: 2,111

Posted By John McM

I took 7 quarts of Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W 40 out...

I took 7 quarts of Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W 40 out of the system and have 15 quarts of 15W 40 Mineral high zinc Running in oil ready to go in to dilute the remaining oil and do an initial change after...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-22-2017, 12:52 AM

Replies: 24

First start jitters - advice requested

Views: 2,111

Posted By John McM

Thanks everyone. Good suggestions, especially the...

Thanks everyone. Good suggestions, especially the fuel danger. I have extinguishers and a camera. I’ll video the process. Whether it ever gets shown is another matter!

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-21-2017, 02:17 PM

Replies: 24

First start jitters - advice requested

Views: 2,111

Posted By John McM

First start jitters - advice requested

After a long rebuild I'm installing my 964 engine and will soon be ready to start it.

The engine was manually turned over many times during the cam and tappet timing phases, so I'm relatively...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

10-21-2017, 11:44 AM

Replies: 7

964 Cylinder Head Removal

Views: 990

Posted By John McM

I didn’t need to lock the flywheel to undo the...

I didn’t need to lock the flywheel to undo the cam chain sprockets. The tool holds the sprocket while you undo the nut. The crankshaft is not moving.

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

10-10-2017, 03:07 AM

Replies: 14

993 sputters when cornering hard

Views: 1,458

Posted By John McM

That’s what we tried with the 964. It worked...

That’s what we tried with the 964. It worked immediately after changing the relay so we figured it was the relay. However, it was changing the relay that moved the loose wire under the replay board...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

09-29-2017, 06:19 PM

Replies: 14

993 sputters when cornering hard

Views: 1,458

Posted By John McM

We had a 964 keep cutting out on a road trip. It...

We had a 964 keep cutting out on a road trip. It turned out to be a loose connection underneath the front fuse/relay box. I suspect something is moving on corners, cutting out a connection. Is it...

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

09-15-2017, 11:23 PM

Replies: 6

Perfect condition grand prix white 964 decklid, motorized

Views: 1,005

Posted By John McM

Hi, is it still available?

Hi, is it still available?

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

09-02-2017, 12:45 PM

Replies: 23

What the latest on break in oil considering new formulations?

Views: 2,972

Posted By John McM

Down under we don't have those oils. This seems...

Down under we don't have those oils. This seems like it fits what's being said though. Penrite Oil | RUNNING-IN OIL 15W-40 (Mineral)...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

08-31-2017, 07:14 PM

Replies: 21

2 oil leaks post rebuild help needed

Views: 2,328

Posted By John McM

I just realised what was unusual about the...

I just realised what was unusual about the picture. I put the 574 on the right hand side of the case and lowered the left side on top of it. I suppose there are many ways to skin the proverbial...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

08-17-2017, 07:21 PM

Replies: 6

Cam Thrust Plate Bolt Torque on 964

Views: 1,039

Posted By John McM

I used the P fix it torque setting after noting a...

I used the P fix it torque setting after noting a M6 bolt 8.8 has the same generic rating elsewhere

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

08-10-2017, 08:11 PM

Replies: 393

So...Someone is manufacturing new 3.6 cases...

Views: 53,631

Posted By John McM

Famous last words as I've yet to start the motor,...

Famous last words as I've yet to start the motor, but I thought a set of matched pistons and cylinders was a bargain from Autobahn at $999. Sounds like I'd better get in quick if I want any more.

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

08-06-2017, 11:12 AM

Replies: 1

Flywheel end crankshaft seal position - help

Views: 597

Posted By John McM

Flywheel end crankshaft seal position - help

After installing my seal at full depth when I had the case split I have seen posts that advise against this. I have a theory why and I'd like some experienced help before I pull the seal and replace...

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