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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-17-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Charlie V
Be prepared for the challenge in reinstalling the...

Be prepared for the challenge in reinstalling the glass. I'll just say it is not easy. But, removal is the right choice.
Forum: Canada 02-27-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 1,052
Views: 117,601
Posted By Charlie V
Does anyone know a shop in Canada - prefer...

Does anyone know a shop in Canada - prefer Vancouver area - that rebuilds 1982 911 power brake booster??
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-02-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,256
Posted By Charlie V
Congrats. Good looking car. Have fun with...

Congrats. Good looking car.

Have fun with it - I find wrenching to be just as enjoyable as driving it. Once sorted, these cars are like tractors. They just keep running and get the job done. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-06-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,561
Posted By Charlie V
If I can ask, what is the significance of the...

If I can ask, what is the significance of the skeleton Pegasus??
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-28-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 215,308
Posted By Charlie V
I have had success with various plugs at my local...

I have had success with various plugs at my local parts supply store. I have a small local chain that I frequent and have formed a relationship with them and they are always helpful in suggesting...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-28-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 215,308
Posted By Charlie V
An example ...

An example

https://www.amazon.ca/Piece-Flush-Mount-Assortment-Caplugs/dp/B00PP7XU1E?th=1
Forum: Pacific NorthWest -US (WA/ID/OR/UT/HI/AK) 02-01-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 1,836
Views: 223,681
Posted By Charlie V
Hey Jeff Higgins, did you get to work on the last...

Hey Jeff Higgins, did you get to work on the last 747??
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-20-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,006
Posted By Charlie V
Winter maintenance and repairs over the last few...

Winter maintenance and repairs over the last few weeks.

- Changed oil and filter
- Replaced front wheel bearings (~120,000 kms)
- Flushed brake fluid
- Replaced right transmission output shaft...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-01-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By Charlie V
Yup, what John said.

Yup, what John said.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-21-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 224,885
Posted By Charlie V
This is about as close as she gets to snow. Too...

This is about as close as she gets to snow. Too much salt on the roads.

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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-19-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 934
Posted By Charlie V
My URO fuel level sensor has always a little off....

My URO fuel level sensor has always a little off. I have learned to "work with it".

The 1st 1/2 tank is slow and the last 1/2 is fast. Driving in remote areas, I need to be a little mindful to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-04-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By Charlie V
I always carry some emergency spares. CDI...

I always carry some emergency spares.

CDI box
Green wire
fuel pump
spare wire and wire nuts
multimeter
fuses/relays
fan belt
zip ties
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-11-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,006
Posted By Charlie V
How does it feel?? I need to do something with...

How does it feel?? I need to do something with mine.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-06-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2,880
Views: 1,039,284
Posted By Charlie V
Haven't posted in awhile.... Earlier this...

Haven't posted in awhile....

Earlier this year, out for a 10 hour rip with the guys.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads26/IMG_20220810_084242236_HDR1662502590.jpg...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-25-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 20,027
Posted By Charlie V
Good to know. I only street and highway...

Good to know.

I only street and highway drive mine with some spirited canyon carving. I try to be "gentle" with the shifts and never abusive with launches.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-25-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 20,027
Posted By Charlie V
I understand the upper limit of a good 915...

I understand the upper limit of a good 915 transmission is 350 hp.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-11-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,191
Posted By Charlie V
I tried the plating route with a local machine...

I tried the plating route with a local machine shop that repairs aircraft landing gear. They know their stuff and plated/machined the outer surface of the press in bearing race. That is when the egg...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-11-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 12,784
Posted By Charlie V
Sean, clean the engine and find the leak. Then...

Sean, clean the engine and find the leak. Then make a decision.

I would repair the leak before jumping immediately to a full rebuild.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-07-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,191
Posted By Charlie V
Used CMS back in early 2019 to repair the pinion...

Used CMS back in early 2019 to repair the pinion bearing hole.

After some 325,000 kms the hole was egg shaped. Had both input shaft and pinion shaft holes repaired.

CMS provided great...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-12-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By Charlie V
I have some 20,000 kms on mine and love it.

I have some 20,000 kms on mine and love it.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-14-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,006
Posted By Charlie V
Got Rosie on the road again after 7 months of...

Got Rosie on the road again after 7 months of winter hibernation and engine out fixes.

Getting the shifter linkage adjusted was a bear. Getting my brain to think in mirror image was taxing for my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-11-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,006
Posted By Charlie V
Cleaning up some problems created by others - I'm...

Cleaning up some problems created by others - I'm slowly getting the car together again.

I'm way behind on my 20/21 winter wrenching - got the freaking Covid in February and then got some obscure...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 965
Posted By Charlie V
I have found you need to tighten the clamps again...

I have found you need to tighten the clamps again after the rubber "settles".
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-30-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By Charlie V
Airflow in a 911 is already rather restricted -...

Airflow in a 911 is already rather restricted - IMO. Adding something to further restrict the airflow is not in the cards for me.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-31-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11,386
Views: 1,626,006
Posted By Charlie V
Dropped the engine/transmission due to oil leak...

Dropped the engine/transmission due to oil leak on rear main seal. The clutch disc with only 15,000 kms on it and is oil soaked. Damn it!!
...
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