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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-24-2025, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By Packin4
Glad it was a success! I'm out of the area but......

Glad it was a success! I'm out of the area but... I really appreciate John's advice and insight on this forum and wanted to say THANKS for all he does.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2025, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By Packin4
Before you mess with it you should call R&S and...

Before you mess with it you should call R&S and ask their advice. The bushing shouldn't be that loose. Maybe it's a defective part? You might want to test fit the shaft to the inner bushing before...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-05-2025, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 388
Posted By Packin4
I got these recommendations from a car audio...

I got these recommendations from a car audio website but I have not used either one (yet). Both supposedly both are good....

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-24-2025, 10:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By Packin4
Interesting about the release bearing lube. From...

Interesting about the release bearing lube. From what I've researched here they say grease the release bearing IF the inside is metal but no grease if the inside surface is plastic (ie. updated...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-23-2025, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By Packin4
How Much Grease on Trans Input Shaft?

I know you don't want to put too much grease on the input shaft or clutch disc splines but I've never seen a "quantity" listed. How much is "enough" without getting flung off? I will be using...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2025, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 435
Posted By Packin4
Not sure if your case has been drilled or not but...

Not sure if your case has been drilled or not but R&S makes their current kit to work with either drilled or un-drilled case. I recently bought the latest R&S shaft kit and it now comes with Torlon...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2025, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 301
Posted By Packin4
Boot missing

You are missing a rubber boot which helps prevent shorting to ground on that o-ring connector. Uro makes a repro boot, our host carries it.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-24-2025, 12:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 141
Posted By Packin4
G50 Clutch Parts?

Evidently R&S has moved away from bronze bushings (and original needle bearings) for the clutch fork shaft. They have gone to Torlon bushings which need no lubrication and appear to be a good...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-24-2025, 12:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,787
Posted By Packin4
Trailing Arm Bushings

Some additional things learned:
1. Heat did not help release the aluminum arm from the death grip of outer casing of the bushing.
2. As others have said, be very careful if cutting the outer...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-29-2025, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 700
Posted By Packin4
Don't resurface g50 flywheel

I’ll try to resurface the original flywheel, but if it’s beyond saving, the AASCO lightweight flywheel is a solid backup option for under $600.[/QUOTE]

Per the factory, G50 flywheels should not be...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-13-2025, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By Packin4
CV joint C-clip Removed, Won't Come Apart

Trying to replace a torn boot on my low mile '87 CV axles with 4 new boots. The inboard CV (bolts to trans) c-clip is removed but the cage/bearing assembly refuses to slide off the splined axle. I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-08-2025, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By Packin4
Trailing Arms Nuts Re-usable? (not bolts)

Anybody know if the trailing arm nuts (22mm socket, near the trans tunnel) are one-time use? They appear to be the "self-locking" type.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2025, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By Packin4
I'm talking nuts (not bolts). Specifically the...

I'm talking nuts (not bolts). Specifically the 32mm axle nut (at the end of the outboard CV axle) AND the nuts at the trailing arm bushing (near the trans tunnel).
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2025, 03:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 681
Posted By Packin4
Nuts: Are these "one-time use"?

Getting ready to order some parts and can't recall where I read this but... are these "one-time use" nuts on '87 Carrera:
1. Trailing Arm nuts (near trans tunnel)?
2. CV Axle nuts (32mm, outboard...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 03-29-2025, 06:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,340
Posted By Packin4
Torque Spec?

Several posts suggested this Cam Line Oil Restrictor upgrade. Maybe the spec exists somewhere, however, I couldn't find a torque spec in Bentley, Porsche spec book, or other searched posts other...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-17-2025, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 488
Posted By Packin4
Trailing Arm Bushings While on Rack?

I'm thinking of replacing my original TA bushings "while I'm in there" dropping the engine to do fuel lines on my '87. The bushings look fine (38k) but are original. The car is sitting on its tires...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-26-2025, 05:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,373
Posted By Packin4
Regarding your alternator...on a cabriolet there...

Regarding your alternator...on a cabriolet there is an "engine stabilizer" mini shock absorber thingy that's part of the engine mount. It effectively forces you to drop the engine to get the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-21-2025, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 276
Posted By Packin4
That looks like it's from Griffiths, been doing...

That looks like it's from Griffiths, been doing it quite a few years.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-21-2025, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 685
Posted By Packin4
My '87 is in the same situation as yours and I...

My '87 is in the same situation as yours and I thought the same solution but have a few other items to address first. Hopefully somebody with experience will be chiming in....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-15-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 400
Posted By Packin4
3.2 Injector Seals

Doing some preventive maintenance, seals, TOD, fuel lines, etc. Wondering if my 38 year old injector seals/0-rings should be replaced or injectors serviced? Runs fine, only 36k miles and no sign of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-18-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By Packin4
Which Engine Oil Cooler?

Looking for suggestions on which engine oil cooler to get for an '87 Carrera. Stock? CSF? Others? (Not the fender cooler)
TIA for any guidance!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-05-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By Packin4
3.2 Engine Oil Cooler Seals

Should the seals be installed with a light coat of engine oil to swell (like most "rubber" seals) or installed dry? Sorry for the question but couldn't find the answer via my lame search abilities....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-29-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 331
Posted By Packin4
My original "87 has the open end of the "U" shape...

My original "87 has the open end of the "U" shape facing the valve cover (rotate your shield 90 degrees clockwise).
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-02-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 793
Posted By Packin4
...and if you don't pass smog the first time run...

...and if you don't pass smog the first time run some Cataclean through it (follow directions). It has repeatedly done some amazing results for me in my '80's cars.
Forum: Boxster & Cayman Forum 08-02-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,054
Posted By Packin4
Great job and step-by-step! The stereo/audio...

Great job and step-by-step! The stereo/audio rabbit hole can be as deep as you want it. "They" say install is very important ie. use CLD, foam rings to direct sound out the door card, sound...
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