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Forum: Pacific NorthWest -US (WA/ID/OR/UT/HI/AK) 05-05-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,867
Posted By Sizzle
respecting the limits of traction

There's a little 'kink' turn on sb Westlake there...it'd be real easy to overcook that one at 50-55 in the wet you'd be done-fer. I'd tiptoe thru there in my Carrera for this very reason. ...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 12-15-2006, 11:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,325
Posted By Sizzle
Thumbs up 1984 3.2 Carrera coupe $15k

great car. Approx 145,000 miles. I had the engine dropped by John Walker -- he gave it steel studs, rebuilt the valve train, new valves, rebuilt 1st/2nd gear interface "while he was in there" -(about...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 11-06-2006, 02:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,355
Posted By Sizzle
1984 Carrera for sale

I think I need to sell my 911. Yes, I will miss it. I simply need something more practical at this time, with 2 little kids and a heavy-handed wife....I owe her one, so I think my car has got to...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 11-06-2006, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,702
Posted By Sizzle
1984 Carrera for sale

I think I need to sell my 911. Yes, I will miss it. I simply need something more practical at this time, with 2 little kids and a heavy-handed wife....I owe her one, so I think my car has got to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2006, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
Posted By Sizzle
Smile here's to great cars with poor records!

Terry -- I finally jumped-in with both feet and bought an 84 Carrera last summer with a suspect history and 4 previous owners -- the car has turned out to be a gem. Seeing that I plan to keep the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,441
Posted By Sizzle
912s in Seattle

Darryl -- there's a guy out in Ballard with 2 912s in his backyard. You should take them off his hands -- he isn't going to ever do anything with them, that I can tell. One is a gold '68 with a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-27-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,085
Posted By Sizzle
My first 911 experience was in a meticulously...

My first 911 experience was in a meticulously maintained european '74 and that experience (back in 1985) stuck with me big-time. I'd hunt for a clean chassis, and don't be afraid of the 75,76,77...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-01-2005, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By Sizzle
thanks Bill.

thanks Bill.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2005, 10:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 784
Posted By Sizzle
Painting rear bumber valance sheet metal

Has anyone found a decent spray paint to resemble "guards red"? I am waiting to install my new rear bumper valance sheet metal 'til I can get some red on there. I'm not very picky -- this car is...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2005, 09:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 39,911
Posted By Sizzle
I use some Colgate on a Scotch-brite and it works...

I use some Colgate on a Scotch-brite and it works like a champ.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2005, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sizzle
Smile Everything sorted out with the lights now -- the...

Everything sorted out with the lights now -- the famous 'Sucro' relay kit went in like a champ (thanks Marcus), got the rubber tab / doohickeys re-attached onto the h4 headlight alignment screws;...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-11-2005, 01:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sizzle
Is the only source for that Sucro kit the guy...

Is the only source for that Sucro kit the guy here on the forum, 'flatsix' somthing or other? If that's the preferred route, that's ok, but I like options. Will my current contacts last even a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-11-2005, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sizzle
c4s -- are my headlights pulling too much juice...

c4s -- are my headlights pulling too much juice (thus causing the meltdown in the switch)? What does the Sucro relay kit do for the system?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-10-2005, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sizzle
thanks Bill--- slow yet thorough learning taking...

thanks Bill--- slow yet thorough learning taking place here.....I successfully swapped out my dimmer switch from the stalk (no snipped wires!) and all is well -- a little black plastic thing melted...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,194
Posted By Sizzle
i'm troubleshooting my fogs as well (84 carrera),...

i'm troubleshooting my fogs as well (84 carrera), and, yes there is a relay for them. I believe it is the 5th one from the left. (I have the thick manual for the car, thankfully). I'm pretty sure...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 63,702
Posted By Sizzle
Newbie here -- so, the gist of this procedure is...

Newbie here -- so, the gist of this procedure is that the crankshaft-driven fan is completely adequate to divert a little air over the exchangers without some cheesy electric 'blower motor' clogging...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,491
Posted By Sizzle
I bought a new old stock Hirschman on ebay for...

I bought a new old stock Hirschman on ebay for about 30 bucks, but Its not 'deploying'......is there a critical 'ground' connection under the fender that I may have not quite solidified? The old...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By Sizzle
Rockafella -- I've been troubleshooting my stereo...

Rockafella -- I've been troubleshooting my stereo in my 84 for some time now (installing a simple Kenwood 235), and I'm in good shape with one last missing piece -- My power antenna on the right...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sizzle
to 'Nine9six' -- the H4's were in there, and...

to 'Nine9six' -- the H4's were in there, and something seems a bit askew -- I can get the trim ring off just fine, but when I try to remove the 2 screws holding the rubber rings (under the metal...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sizzle
'points welded together' -- hmmmmm......come to...

'points welded together' -- hmmmmm......come to think of it, I did smell somthing funny last week..........I'm on it. Thanks! gb
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By Sizzle
H4 headlight / switch issue?

When I pull my light switch, I only get highbeams now. And when I push the light switch in just a bit (to get 'parking light mode'), the left headlight is on in a very low 'simmer' sort of mode. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-07-2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By Sizzle
thanks Wil. I'm sleeping much better now.

thanks Wil. I'm sleeping much better now.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-25-2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By Sizzle
SoCal -- thanks for the re-assurance. gb

SoCal -- thanks for the re-assurance.

gb
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-25-2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 889
Posted By Sizzle
VIN #*issue*....

My car's got multiple VINs.........imagine that! I bought it under the impression that it was car WPOABO910ES120113. Under the hood, just above the spare is the code WPOZZZ91ZES120113. God knows...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-19-2005, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 886
Posted By Sizzle
No pulled studs! JW gave it a once over and...

No pulled studs! JW gave it a once over and snugged down all my head nuts and its running much better, especially when giving it a footfull of throttle. Yeah, I have something amiss up high in the...
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