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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

08-28-2023, 04:34 AM

Replies: 151

1976 911S almost on its way.

Views: 18,734

Posted By almico

I'd rather not drill. This is happening in...

I'd rather not drill.

This is happening in the heat of summer, yes, when humidity is high. I got caught in a little rain the other day and it made it worse. It sat out all day in the sun...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

08-27-2023, 10:26 AM

Replies: 151

1976 911S almost on its way.

Views: 18,734

Posted By almico

2 of 5 gauges fogging up. Fix? ...

2 of 5 gauges fogging up. Fix?

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-14-2023, 05:20 PM

Replies: 151

1976 911S almost on its way.

Views: 18,734

Posted By almico

I have to get the new seats dirty first.

I have to get the new seats dirty first.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-14-2023, 04:37 PM

Replies: 151

1976 911S almost on its way.

Views: 18,734

Posted By almico

Seats done. Not a perfect color match, but not...

Seats done. Not a perfect color match, but not bad for $1000 including labor, new foam bottoms and leather seat covers.

I'm going to miss the sheepskin...
...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

07-08-2023, 08:06 AM

Replies: 151

1976 911S almost on its way.

Views: 18,734

Posted By almico

Finally getting around to doing the seats on this...

Finally getting around to doing the seats on this car.

I have a nagging feeling that after I get brand spanking new leather installed, the carpets will look like crap. I took the floor panels out...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

06-27-2023, 04:39 AM

Replies: 15

1996 993 check engine light.

Views: 2,312

Posted By almico

For yucks and giggles, I called my local P dealer...

For yucks and giggles, I called my local P dealer to get a quote for a plug/wire and cap change.

5 hours @ $225ea to change the plugs
8 hours to changes the wires
$27 x 12 for the plugs
$127 x...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

06-26-2023, 04:45 AM

Replies: 15

1996 993 check engine light.

Views: 2,312

Posted By almico

2008 @ 72K miles. A little over 100K now.

2008 @ 72K miles. A little over 100K now.

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

06-25-2023, 06:33 PM

Replies: 15

1996 993 check engine light.

Views: 2,312

Posted By almico

30K miles.

30K miles.

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

06-25-2023, 04:51 PM

Replies: 15

1996 993 check engine light.

Views: 2,312

Posted By almico

1996 993 check engine light.

I recently had the car in for service: new suspension and post purchase inspection.

At the same time I had them install a pair of Fister Stage IIIs that I had Darin do for me.

When I went to...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

06-21-2023, 02:21 PM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

Finally got this car on the road. It spent a...

Finally got this car on the road. It spent a couple of weeks in the shop getting the suspension installed and a good going over. It was pretty original so it needed some TLC e.g. MAF sensor, control...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

04-03-2023, 10:41 AM

Replies: 8

993 Alternator issue

Views: 1,721

Posted By almico

Bingo! I assumed the exciter had to be a switched...

Bingo! I assumed the exciter had to be a switched lead, but I didn't read any voltage when the car was keyed on.

To compound the issue I was dang sure I "copied" the wiring correctly. Shoot, it's...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

04-02-2023, 05:39 PM

Replies: 8

993 Alternator issue

Views: 1,721

Posted By almico

I found this on a Rennlist thread. ...

I found this on a Rennlist thread.

https://rennlist.com/forums/993-forum/1163212-charging-problem.html

...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

04-02-2023, 03:29 PM

Replies: 8

993 Alternator issue

Views: 1,721

Posted By almico

Everything is apart again. I need to...

Everything is apart again.

I need to confirm that the exciter wire is supplying 12v to activate the alternator. The exciter wire and big charging wire are conjoined inside a big terminal lug. I...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-23-2023, 06:41 AM

Replies: 8

993 Alternator issue

Views: 1,721

Posted By almico

I found the electrical diagram in the service...

I found the electrical diagram in the service manual and it seems the exciter wire gets its voltage off the positive terminal on the starter. The starter works, so it is not a fuse issue. I'll tear...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-22-2023, 04:50 PM

Replies: 8

993 Alternator issue

Views: 1,721

Posted By almico

993 Alternator issue

I just replaced my fan/bearing and while it was out, had the alternator rebuilt. The car has 110k miles so I thought it prudent. It was working fine before the job.

I got it all back together...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-13-2023, 07:37 AM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

It's remarkable how clean the rest of the engine...

It's remarkable how clean the rest of the engine bay is. It seems it's only the fan that degraded..odd.

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Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-12-2023, 01:25 PM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

I feel pretty fortunate that I made it the hour...

I feel pretty fortunate that I made it the hour home from the seller. I haven't started the car since it went into the garage a couple of weeks ago. "If it weren't for bad luck"...as the song goes....

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

03-12-2023, 11:10 AM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

I’ve been avoiding the fan hub bearing...

I’ve been avoiding the fan hub bearing replacement job with the excuse of cleaning out and setting up the garage. I was nervous about pressing out the existing bearing.

Well, looks like I was...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

02-27-2023, 01:30 PM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

"Comfortable" might be too strong a word! But...

"Comfortable" might be too strong a word! But hopefully with a little help from our online Porsche friends, I can get it done without an abundance of bloodshed.

Start of the tool collection....

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

02-27-2023, 11:44 AM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

Thanks! I think. I haven't driven the car...

Thanks! I think.

I haven't driven the car since I brought it home. I need to replace the fan hub bearing and I don't want to explode the fan before I get the job done.

Bearing came and it's...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

02-19-2023, 04:18 AM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

I think so. It doesn't look like anything major...

I think so. It doesn't look like anything major was done to it. Steering rack and a transmission service. Had a clutch put it at 70k. The bad news is at 110k miles, lots of things will need to be...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

02-18-2023, 09:37 AM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

So I don’t see anywhere in the service records...

So I don’t see anywhere in the service records that the alternator was ever replaced. While I have the alternator and fan out to replace the fan hub bearing, do I want to just put a new alternator...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

02-18-2023, 06:04 AM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

Fan blade looks good. I might take on the hub...

Fan blade looks good. I might take on the hub bearing project myself and will check it thoroughly when the blade is out. I don't want to drive it again until that is addressed.

Just ordered a top...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

02-17-2023, 05:24 PM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

Fan hub bearing is shot. Just ordered one as well...

Fan hub bearing is shot. Just ordered one as well as a set of Koni Special Active Struts and Eibach springs. Tirerack has the Konis on special.

And so it begins again...

Forum: Porsche 964 & 993 Technical Forum

02-17-2023, 12:46 PM

Replies: 25

Do I want a triple black '96 993

Views: 2,248

Posted By almico

NPD Since nobody jumped up to talk me out of...

NPD

Since nobody jumped up to talk me out of this thing, I picked it up today.

Front struts are gone.
Fan making some contact to shroud. Needs adjustment.
Brakes good
Interior excellent....

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