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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-24-2025, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 562
Posted By jlex
Haven't replaced the rubber-center clutch on my...

Haven't replaced the rubber-center clutch on my '88 yet, so am wondering if getting another rubber one may be a good idea. I understand the non rubber replacements are a bit noisy...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-02-2025, 05:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 337
Posted By jlex
Had similar sparkling material show up in my '70...

Had similar sparkling material show up in my '70 VW beetle oil. No filter on it... checked the heads and found the valves were a bit loose in the valve guides. Ended up replacing the heads to cure...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-25-2025, 09:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,560
Posted By jlex
Are you using a universal joint on that socket or...

Are you using a universal joint on that socket or is it connected directly to an extension? Sounds like a U joint configuration has become misaligned. If so, move the joint around to try different...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-06-2025, 10:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 442
Posted By jlex
Here in NW PA, I just use the ethanol free gas,...

Here in NW PA, I just use the ethanol free gas, then don't have to worry when I don't drive much or have to store it for winter. Costs more, but injectors and fuel pump will cost even more if the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-15-2024, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 388
Posted By jlex
I let my 911 sit all winter. Before starting it...

I let my 911 sit all winter. Before starting it in the Spring, I disconnect the coil, then crank it to allow the oil to circulate until the oil light goes out before reconnecting the coil and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-19-2024, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 511
Posted By jlex
The passenger door window on my '88 gives me...

The passenger door window on my '88 gives me problems from time to time.
While holding the switch up or down, open then slam the door shut to jar the motor. Works for me every time. Can also give...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-15-2024, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 473
Posted By jlex
When my '85 would do that intermittently, it...

When my '85 would do that intermittently, it turned out to be the braided ground strap beneath the engine.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-31-2024, 03:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,264
Posted By jlex
Could be a stuck injector. Put a long bladed...

Could be a stuck injector. Put a long bladed screwdriver on each injector and listen to see if each is clicking.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2024, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 351
Posted By jlex
Various troubleshooting posts... take your pick: ...

Various troubleshooting posts... take your pick:
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/search.php?searchid=26029765
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-25-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 351
Posted By jlex
Give this a try: ...

Give this a try: https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/621262-911-3-2-no-start-troubleshooting.html
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-31-2024, 06:47 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,484
Posted By jlex
Just finished the valve adjustment using Snapgap...

Just finished the valve adjustment using Snapgap on my '88 3.2. Had a bit of a problem getting into the groove to begin with (had to redo the first 2 cylinders). What was happening was when I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-22-2024, 04:10 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,484
Posted By jlex
I'd like to know as well. Bought the kit a...

I'd like to know as well. Bought the kit a couple of years ago and am planning on using it this summer. Received the extra parts as well before they became NLA.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-06-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,999
Posted By jlex
Bosch cautions that when installing a new fuel...

Bosch cautions that when installing a new fuel pump, the gas tank and fuel filter should be cleaned of debris that may clog the pump. Hopefully, you don't have corrosion in the tank that shortened...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-11-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,291
Posted By jlex
That's a rough looking negative cable. May want...

That's a rough looking negative cable. May want to think of replacing it. $10 item at a local FLAPS.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-18-2023, 06:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,705
Posted By jlex
If you do any swapping, try swapping the idle...

If you do any swapping, try swapping the idle control valve to see if it makes any difference. Sounds like the idle needs to be set (I would do this first). Take the ICV out of the loop using...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-05-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 622
Posted By jlex
Tires aren't perfect.... the new tires could...

Tires aren't perfect.... the new tires could possibly be out of round.
Back when I worked at a shop in college, they used a tire truing machine to make tires round when needed. For an out of round...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-30-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,008
Posted By jlex
Looks like a car excavated from Pompeii after the...

Looks like a car excavated from Pompeii after the Mt. Vesuvius eruption :eek:
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-17-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 656
Posted By jlex
Do some reading here: ...

Do some reading here:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1057339-stupid-belly-pan.html
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-07-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,986
Posted By jlex
Would one of those hand held induction heaters...

Would one of those hand held induction heaters have worked before the stud broke? Enough clearance here? Maybe it could have worked on the broken stud that was still protruding :confused:
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-16-2023, 03:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,747
Posted By jlex
Have to agree with Pmax.... I'd rather see a bit...

Have to agree with Pmax.... I'd rather see a bit of oil distribution with a few cranks before the engine starts. Don't they say most engine wear is at startup due to lack of oil pressure? I've...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-07-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 13,484
Posted By jlex
Sad to hear.... I got the kit last year and...

Sad to hear.... I got the kit last year and planned to do the adjustment this year at oil change time in the fall. Will have to look at the kit to see how many shims it has in anticipation of when I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-07-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,106
Posted By jlex
Pampadori's way of getting the car totally off...

Pampadori's way of getting the car totally off the ground doesn't require 2 jack pads and 2 jacks so its more economical. Because I have 2 jacks, I figure there's less weight being shifted from side...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-07-2023, 09:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,106
Posted By jlex
Yes.... when the jacks have the car up the points...

Yes.... when the jacks have the car up the points are perfectly centered. Think of a teeter totter... the car can dip forward or backwards with just a touch of the hand. Once it's high enough,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-04-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,106
Posted By jlex
I use 2 floor jacks to get the car into the air. ...

I use 2 floor jacks to get the car into the air. One in each jack slot on the sides. Raise each a couple inches at a time to keep things even, then lower it on to jack stands. Simple.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-01-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,204
Posted By jlex
It's the stock 214 hp engine with the catalytic...

It's the stock 214 hp engine with the catalytic converter. Chip is 28 pin.
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