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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

03-03-2018, 09:49 AM

Replies: 6

Need opinion on whether I need to check deck height

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Posted By some_german_guy

Need opinion on whether I need to check deck height

I'm in the (very slow) process of restoring my '79 SC and need you guys to tell me if I should perform a deck height check or not. I'm getting ready to put my motor back together and got my heads...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-09-2017, 08:26 PM

Replies: 15

How do I remove that darn Woodruff key?

Views: 2,135

Posted By some_german_guy

Yep, drivers side. Too bad I already ordered a...

Yep, drivers side. Too bad I already ordered a replacement from dcauto. You wouldn’t happen to have a good passenger side one for a 79 sc? My passenger side cam has a bit more pitting than I like it...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-08-2017, 06:25 PM

Replies: 15

How do I remove that darn Woodruff key?

Views: 2,135

Posted By some_german_guy

Alright, they finally came out after some not so...

Alright, they finally came out after some not so gentle tapping...I’m glad Pelican sells replacements, the old ones are way beyond re-using...

On a more nasty note, here’s what happens when you...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

11-07-2017, 04:32 PM

Replies: 15

How do I remove that darn Woodruff key?

Views: 2,135

Posted By some_german_guy

How do I remove that darn Woodruff key?

I’m in the process of taking the cam towers / heads off my ‘79 SC to get them rebuilt and the two Woodruff keys have me stumped. From what I’ve read the Woodruff keys need to come out for the cam...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

05-11-2017, 09:35 AM

Replies: 11

How in blazes is this exhaust nut supposed to come off?

Views: 1,016

Posted By some_german_guy

I like the way you're thinking..... Went to...

I like the way you're thinking.....
Went to Sears and bought a set of deep offset box wrenches but they wouldn't do the job (the angle is just too severe with the SSIs, but should do for stock...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

05-10-2017, 05:23 PM

Replies: 11

How in blazes is this exhaust nut supposed to come off?

Views: 1,016

Posted By some_german_guy

I guess whoever installed the SSIs for the...

I guess whoever installed the SSIs for the previous owner failed to leave the wrench with the car....
That is one odd looking wrench. I'll hit home depot and buy an offset box wrench and take it...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

05-10-2017, 03:19 PM

Replies: 11

How in blazes is this exhaust nut supposed to come off?

Views: 1,016

Posted By some_german_guy

How in blazes is this exhaust nut supposed to come off?

My 79 SC is on the lift and I'm removing all the bits and pieces around the engine, trying to strip as much as possible before dropping the motor and rebuilding it.
All the Allen and hex bolts...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-26-2017, 07:05 PM

Replies: 16

3.0 engine compression figures after 1+ year of not running

Views: 961

Posted By some_german_guy

Good point, but the throttle body is off the...

Good point, but the throttle body is off the intake and there shouldn't be anything restricting air inflow into the cylinders as far as I can tell....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-26-2017, 06:55 PM

Replies: 16

3.0 engine compression figures after 1+ year of not running

Views: 961

Posted By some_german_guy

The car has around 65k miles on it. Before...

The car has around 65k miles on it. Before driving it I was planning on dropping the engine and replacing all fuel and vacuum lines(and whatever else needs fixing), just to be on the safe side. I...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-26-2017, 06:22 PM

Replies: 16

3.0 engine compression figures after 1+ year of not running

Views: 961

Posted By some_german_guy

Pretty sure, I hooked it up to two compressors...

Pretty sure, I hooked it up to two compressors and the gauge was showing the same readings as the compressor itself....

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-26-2017, 05:16 PM

Replies: 16

3.0 engine compression figures after 1+ year of not running

Views: 961

Posted By some_german_guy

3.0 engine compression figures after 1+ year of not running

Have a question for you engine gurus here on the forum....I bought a '79 SC a few months ago and just got around to getting a closer look at the engine in the car. The prior owner told me that the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

11-10-2016, 06:56 AM

Replies: 2

FS-Rear seat belts and folding seats, will seperate

Views: 636

Posted By some_german_guy

I'm interested in the seat pads and back rest if...

I'm interested in the seat pads and back rest if they haven't sold yet. Would also take the rear belts if they haven't been spoken for. Send me a message and we can work on the details. Thx

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

10-29-2016, 11:56 AM

Replies: 9

Newbie here

Views: 589

Posted By some_german_guy

Newbie here

Hello fellow PelicansSmileWavy! Since this is my first post here (after lurking in the shadows for a few years), let me introduce myself.....Born and raised in Frankfurt / Germany, I've been living...

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