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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-05-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By glenncof
That's correct. I rocked the car yesterday...

That's correct.

I rocked the car yesterday and could see the crank-shaft pulley rotate. I used this technique when doing valve adj so the engine is not locked-up, seems normal.

The starter...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-04-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By glenncof
The battery voltage drops to 9.6V. The...

The battery voltage drops to 9.6V.

The voltage from the + terminal at solenoid to engine case bounced around a lot.

So I measured from +battery terminal to +solenoid as 1.4V.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-04-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By glenncof
battery to starter cable - 1.4V drop ?

I just replaced a fuel pump in a 1985 911 (198K miles)

I used the car's jack to raise it as high as the jack would go to put 4x4" block under front wheel.

After completing this, the car would...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-27-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,264
Posted By glenncof
I got my '85 Cab in 1991. It had 17K miles, a...

I got my '85 Cab in 1991. It had 17K miles, a Porsche company car.

I have driven it daily for 17 years and yesterday was the first day it really left me stranded. Always got were I was going. It...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-24-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,139
Posted By glenncof
Sorry for late reply. I believe I have the...

Sorry for late reply.

I believe I have the Valeo on a 2005 Ford as OEM original. They are still going after FOUR years (!!). I read that they are good for 500,000 wipes. I did not find 13" Valeo...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-29-2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,345
Posted By glenncof
My 1985 just turned 193K w/o engine opened. <915...

My 1985 just turned 193K w/o engine opened. <915 tranny is another story...>

Oil consumption appears to be 550miles/qt in summer w/20W50 and 630miles/qt in winter w/10W40.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-07-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,414
Posted By glenncof
My experience on a 1985 - my first CV joint went...

My experience on a 1985 - my first CV joint went out at about 185K miles. The other 3 are still original at 190K.

When I replaced one <it was clonking on light deceleration> the high temp grease...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 02-14-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By glenncof
Thanks John. The problem was the rebuilt...

Thanks John.

The problem was the rebuilt starter had it solenoid replaced but the replacement was not good. It would not retract enough to get 12V to the motor, ie. weak.

I know they changed...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-23-2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By glenncof
interferance starter pinion & ring gear

I'm not a engine builder but trying to solve starter problem.

It appears the starter pinion gear is hitting the ring gear on my 1985 911 with 187K miles on original starter/engine (yea, hard to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-22-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,790
Posted By glenncof
3.2 CAB, I have a 1985 with 187K original...

3.2 CAB,

I have a 1985 with 187K original miles.

I have intermittent start and measured the yellow wire to be 8.6V at solenoid on original starter pulling 1.7 Amps. I used a short jumper to a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By glenncof
Swepco 201 is unusual stuff. I would just check...

Swepco 201 is unusual stuff. I would just check the level with an allen wrench.

If I was forced to mix I would replace fluid after trip.

If your is 915 tranny avoid synthetic, bad for syncro's.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-31-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 27,035
Posted By glenncof
1985 Cab. is now at 185K with original engine, no...

1985 Cab. is now at 185K with original engine, no work on engine.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-07-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 86,593
Posted By glenncof
qcwang, You have it right to my...

qcwang,

You have it right to my understanding. ZDDP problem is break-in 'only' for stock, non-race applications.

Wil,

Planning to break-in your engine ? Yea, the older stuff probably has...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-14-2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 839
Posted By glenncof
I ordered paint from Levine Auto a few years ago...

I ordered paint from Levine Auto a few years ago for 1985 911. Matched almost perfectly, Platinum Metallic.

About 1.5 years later I ordered again and it was off. Fortunately I kept the original...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-14-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,032
Posted By glenncof
Just a quick note. I had plugs in for 50K on...

Just a quick note. I had plugs in for 50K on 1985. Measure the gaps and not too bad (but I am old enough to have done plugs in ignitions with points).

One plug snapped off at the base due to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-14-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By glenncof
This is the biggest. I have also used...

This is the biggest. I have also used rennlist.com/forum (porsche) and automotiveforums.com. This second one covers all makes and models of cars and trucks.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-09-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,680
Posted By glenncof
To know 'precisely' the battery voltage the...

To know 'precisely' the battery voltage the voltmeter should be connected directly to the battery terminals. Any place else you can have voltage drop (called IR drop = current (I) x resistance (R))....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-02-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By glenncof
Read this thread. ...

Read this thread.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=325884&highlight=temperature
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-01-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,537
Posted By glenncof
Paul, The temp guage has "really" small...

Paul,

The temp guage has "really" small numbers on the inner lip in degree C.

Search this forum or rennlist for details on this but my '85 runs just below the first mark and just above after...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,478
Posted By glenncof
Last spring I saw a car at my kids school with...

Last spring I saw a car at my kids school with the hood up. Some young guys were in it, and I thought I may help out.

There was no lights on in passenger compartment and car was dead.

They...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-11-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 24,203
Posted By glenncof
Short answer: NO

Short answer: NO
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-09-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 627
Posted By glenncof
See my post here: ...

See my post here:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=329444


I think it depends on what models the '84 and '88 are. But I think it's unlikely., possibly with...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-02-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By glenncof
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads10/bilsteint...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads10/bilsteintool1183388327.jpg

Here is the picture of bilstein tool.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-29-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,680
Posted By glenncof
On my '85 I was driving 70MPH when one battery...

On my '85 I was driving 70MPH when one battery terminal let loose due to corrosion. Engine 'immediately' died and there was no damage. So I'm surprised you can run with battery disconnected.

I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-29-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 996
Posted By glenncof
At least for the Boge replacement inserts, I...

At least for the Boge replacement inserts, I thought there was a Bilstein tool that is to come included with the inserts. I've got a picture somewhere and seem to recall it has a sq. hole for a...
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