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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-23-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By Ski
Oh, how I've come to hate DME relays! PO...

Oh, how I've come to hate DME relays! PO installed a Kaehler in February, barely drove the car in interim before I purchased in April. Turns out after all other tests done, including what PO and I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-23-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By Ski
Just unpacked RPM sensor. Also, bought second to...

Just unpacked RPM sensor. Also, bought second to replace TDC sensor.

As I'm new to using a multimeter, and to ensure I'm testing correctly the sensors still in the car, thought I'd test the new...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2017, 04:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By Ski
Bruce, forgot to ask about "carrier"?

Bruce, forgot to ask about "carrier"?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2017, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By Ski
The PO had engine cleaned when top end was done...

The PO had engine cleaned when top end was done and kept compartment crystal clean as well, so removing heat box is probably very doable. I can see how that will help with making process at a least...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-19-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 729
Posted By Ski
Time and process to replace RPM sensor

Hello all!

I've been working with Ingo Schmitz to troubleshoot crank no-start, and after eliminating fuel filter, fuses, DME, DME relay, and having RPM sensor come back with range of 2800 to 3200...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 03-27-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Thanks for the info. As for not getting a lot of...

Thanks for the info. As for not getting a lot of replies, I should have just made a new thread. Will also check the old threads you called out.

Good advice, as always, especially "good to have...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 03-26-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Road Trip to Pick Up First Porsche

Hey all!

Well, I pulled the trigger on a GP White 87 Carrera Coupe. Flying to CT to take delivery from a fellow Pelican on 4/2, and will be road tripping it back to MN with my 77 year old father...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 778
Posted By Ski
Got it. Thanks much for the insight and info!

Got it. Thanks much for the insight and info!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-25-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 778
Posted By Ski
Nope! I was thankfully cautioned about some...

Nope! I was thankfully cautioned about some details of engine work it needed. I just hope the buyer had found the issue and paid a price in line with the work required.

Thanks again for reaching...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-20-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 778
Posted By Ski
Appreciate the insight and advice. Complete...

Appreciate the insight and advice. Complete agree...especially about the need for patience.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-20-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 778
Posted By Ski
Questions about 89 Targa in Atlanta GA area

Hey all,

A fellow Pelican recommended I start a thread about this Targa in the Atlanta area to see if someone knows the car, was interested and looked at it, and/or can take a look for me.
...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-18-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Will do. I'll even sound like I know what I'm...

Will do. I'll even sound like I know what I'm talking about! :)
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-18-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Yep, that's the one. Would you mind checking it...

Yep, that's the one. Would you mind checking it out? He seems a bit hesitant to share the compression test numbers and didn't offer the leak %'s, so concerned about that a bit. Less concerning is...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-17-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Got it. Will get those. Thanks for...

Got it. Will get those.

Thanks for clarification......and patience. :)
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-17-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
I'll see if I can get that metric. I got the...

I'll see if I can get that metric. I got the sense I wasn't getting the right numbers when he shared "180s" and "140", but no matter the exact numbers, I was and am concerned about the difference in...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-16-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Just spoke with seller-for-owner of 89 Targa with...

Just spoke with seller-for-owner of 89 Targa with 59K mi and selling for 49K. Said lead down/compression test showed 5 cylinders at 180, but one at 140. From all I've read, having the one cylinder at...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-15-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/1986_driv...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/1986_drivers_side_rear_wheel_fender1487212044.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/1986_Blue_Garage_frt1487212044.jpg...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-14-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Hey all Took a look at the 86 Iris Blue...

Hey all

Took a look at the 86 Iris Blue Targa with 109K mi, and talked with the owner a fair amount. As mentioned above, the exterior was brought to the metal, repainted, seals replaced and targa...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-06-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
I mentioned I'm also looking at an 86 Targa with...

I mentioned I'm also looking at an 86 Targa with around 109K miles for 42.5K. Seller purchased from widow for 15K and then put 20K into exterior glass out respray, etc. I'm going to see it this...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-06-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Did that issue show up in the PPI? If not, is...

Did that issue show up in the PPI? If not, is there a tiering of PPIs offered where one can pay to have them look "deeper" into the engine? Then again, it's a matter of with such low miles, would...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-06-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Just also read a few "what to look for" articles...

Just also read a few "what to look for" articles authored by Wayne and one of them was all about the studs and Dilivar, and to your point, how its use spans across SO many models. Getting Yellow...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-02-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Appreciate the comparison info. Crazy that you...

Appreciate the comparison info. Crazy that you were able to get one with only 37K miles, and then for good price of 45. Interesting that the head studs needed work? I thought the head stud issue was...
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-02-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Really appreciate the thorough, yet concise,...

Really appreciate the thorough, yet concise, checklist - especially callouts on gaps and NEEDS NOTHING.

Thanks!
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-02-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
Thanks for all the info. Much appreciated! ...

Thanks for all the info. Much appreciated!

Turns out a few more have popped into view particularly an 87 Blue Targa with 83K miles which belongs to a neighbor of one of my "Porsche Coaches" :)....
Forum: Porsche Marketplace Discussion 02-01-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,001
Posted By Ski
I've always loved the Targas even though Coupes...

I've always loved the Targas even though Coupes offer more rigidity and cleaner lines.

I've been looking at 84s as well. A buddy threw a white one my way today with 85K on it for 38,900. Going to...
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