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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-20-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Tompickett
The leak area is the black area you have...

The leak area is the black area you have indicated. I am going to give it a try with aluminum and see if that helps, I've been using copper. I also may put a brand new restrictor in as well.

I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-19-2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Tompickett
Leaking cam oil restrictors

I Have a 1988 Carrera with cam oil restrictors. I have had a persistent leak coming from the base of the right side restrictor. No matter what I do, loctite 271 or none, new copper washers each time,...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 09-28-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,845
Posted By Tompickett
I have an '88 Carerra in which I used 98mm JE...

I have an '88 Carerra in which I used 98mm JE pistons and Nickies cylinders supplied by Charles Navarro; the car is driven mostly on track around 200 miles a day. I have 26,000 miles on the engine...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-11-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By Tompickett
It was running real smooth prior to testing, but...

It was running real smooth prior to testing, but then again it was running on an OEM chip and it is a 3.4 l engine that runs on a Wong chip normally...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-11-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By Tompickett
I took the car back over and had it tested this...

I took the car back over and had it tested this morning. Results were the same as the pre-test, and it passed with flying colors. The tech suggests that perhaps something didn't work momentarily he...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-11-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By Tompickett
I have not seen values like that before on my...

I have not seen values like that before on my car, not the 2.18 or .85...
It has always been quite clean since I rebuilt it 3 years ago...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-10-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By Tompickett
There was a couple of minutes between the tests...

There was a couple of minutes between the tests during which time the car ideled. Temp was toward the high side of normal, the car had been run for about 30 mins before the first test. ambient temps...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-10-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By Tompickett
Failed Smog Check

I took my 1988 3.2 Carrera over for a smog check today, failed, and I am suspicious of the results. On a pre-test I got HC and CO readings of:

HC (PPM) CO (%)...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-05-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,362
Posted By Tompickett
Excellent thanks! I think I will try 30/34 as...

Excellent thanks!
I think I will try 30/34 as my suspension is modified, and much stiffer than stock. I run mostly onn the track but I am using the 16-inch wheels for occasional street use. On the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-05-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,362
Posted By Tompickett
Tire Pressures for 245/45R16 RE11

What is the appropriate tire pressure for a Carerra running 9-inch Fuchs on the rear and 7-inch Fuchs on the front?

I have 245/45R16 Bridgestone RE-11s on the rear and 205/55R16 on the front of a...
Forum: 911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum 06-07-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,940
Posted By Tompickett
Got my 245/45-16s RE11s yesterday from Tire...

Got my 245/45-16s RE11s yesterday from Tire Rack...took 4 days from order to delivery!
Mine were made in the 14th week of 2012, so they are FRESH.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-17-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,561
Posted By Tompickett
It is almost tempting to buy a set of RA1s and...

It is almost tempting to buy a set of RA1s and run them all year--I mean I live in California for Pete's sakes! ;-)

The Nexon N3000 looks okay...Anyone have any experience with them?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-17-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,561
Posted By Tompickett
Looking it over it would appear that Kumho no...

Looking it over it would appear that Kumho no longer makes a 16 inch tire any bigger than 225 50...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-17-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,561
Posted By Tompickett
Tires for 16x9 Fuchs

Just acquired a couple of 16x9 Fuchs and checked on Tire Rack for tires, and I was surprised to find that there is nothing in the appropriate size (245/45R16) except R-rubber tires...

I use...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-24-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 898
Views: 106,999
Posted By Tompickett
The question I have is if the diagram that hcoles...

The question I have is if the diagram that hcoles posted is accurate for the standard A/C on a 84-89 air cooled 911? I think it would be good to have an accurate diagram of the stock system when we...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-08-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By Tompickett
Actually I am running RA-1s 225/45R15 on the...

Actually I am running RA-1s 225/45R15 on the car...on the track that is
I am running RE-50As on the street on 16x7 and 16x8 BBS RS wheels...

I have two 16-inchx7 Fuchs and am planning on adding a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-07-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By Tompickett
It certainly feels like there is more torque...

It certainly feels like there is more torque using 15s and that is what a lot of owners use for auto X. on the other hand, I don't know for sure and I don't have figures for it...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-07-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By Tompickett
What's better for track: 15-inch or 16x9 inch?

I'm just trying to figure out what the advantage is on a road racing track--running 15-inch x 7 and 8, or 16-inch 7 and 9s?

I have been running 15-inch for years, but now have a smidgin more power...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-05-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By Tompickett
Here is what I found after removing the...

Here is what I found after removing the undercoating form the area...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads18/IMG00107+20110205+10371296936563.jpg

I am talking to a fellow who does...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-05-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By Tompickett
Actually I know of someone who could do it--he...

Actually I know of someone who could do it--he restores old cars as a hobby...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-05-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By Tompickett
I am thinking about striping the insulation off...

I am thinking about striping the insulation off and taking a look underneath to see if the metal is okay...what you can see in the pictures is insulation only...

As far as repairing it if needed I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-05-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 792
Posted By Tompickett
Cracks in engine Bay

I took my engine out recently to fix some oil leaks and have found cracks in the insulation on the structure adjacent to where the members meet at the front of the engine bay.

Should I be worried...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-19-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,342
Posted By Tompickett
1. Dedes 2. galis 3. MH911 4. hcoles 5....

1. Dedes
2. galis
3. MH911
4. hcoles
5. MattKellett (I inserted my name above UrQuattro and moved the rest of you guys down a notch to make it seem like I'm cooler than UrQuattro.... )
6....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-12-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,101
Posted By Tompickett
I went off track at Buttonwillow Raceway a couple...

I went off track at Buttonwillow Raceway a couple of weeks ago...first time all year, and of course I had a student with me...Wound up in a mud bog. I am still cleaning mud (clay) off the bottom of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-12-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,101
Posted By Tompickett
I even track my Carrera in the rain!

I even track my Carrera in the rain!
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