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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-02-2011, 04:47 AM
Replies: 977
Views: 257,123
Posted By chiplamb
Better late than never, sorry if this analysis...

Better late than never, sorry if this analysis seems too kind to the 'fraudulent' car in question, but we have to be careful in print.

rluciano, you are correct. The apple doesn't fall far from...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-28-2007, 09:33 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,477
Posted By chiplamb
Installed! Picked out the trash and the new piece...

Installed! Picked out the trash and the new piece basically slid in by hand, no pressing, hammering or anything else required. Column now tighter than it was, almost no slop (maybe .010"), less than...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-27-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 27,477
Posted By chiplamb
Just started doing it about 1/2 hour ago, got...

Just started doing it about 1/2 hour ago, got home, pulled wheel, see here: <img src="http://www.wmsbrg.com/porsche/columnbushing.jpg">

<p>Parts on order!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2007, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By chiplamb
Everyone who loves racing needs to watch the...

Everyone who loves racing needs to watch the Trackvision movie at the top of http://www.glennbunch.com/ - and that was just two practice laps. Check the speedometer, touching 180 on the back...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By chiplamb
The Challenger was built by my pal Glenn Bunch in...

The Challenger was built by my pal Glenn Bunch in the 1970s and run in IMSA GT during 1978-80. Recently resurrected from storage, Glenn has made it better than ever. It won its race and was not...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-20-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 992
Posted By chiplamb
No, it's water injection, silly. It's a kit. You...

No, it's water injection, silly. It's a kit. You install it and then put the water wetter in there. Trouble is, you go through so much of it for such little improvement, you might just buy a Steve...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-30-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,178
Posted By chiplamb
Fuel cell or stock tank? Pickup strainer? Bad...

Fuel cell or stock tank? Pickup strainer? Bad baffle?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-30-2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,111
Posted By chiplamb
Best score ever - was replacing the ignition...

Best score ever - was replacing the ignition switch on a mid-80s SAAB 900 turbo and came up with over $100 including a $50 bill under the center console (yes, the ignition switch was between the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-12-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 25,231
Posted By chiplamb
Last time I was in the woods in Finland (Hotel...

Last time I was in the woods in Finland (Hotel Ellivuori, near Nokia) a friend of mine and I were standing around in a parking lot when a Finn emerged from the woods with a little boy and kept...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 836
Posted By chiplamb
I imagine 3.2 tensioners were used on the...

I imagine 3.2 tensioners were used on the rebuild, if so, send for a PPI and see what gives. PM me for a referral if you are interested in getting it checked.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,184
Posted By chiplamb
My old man sold Porsches for 10 years in northern...

My old man sold Porsches for 10 years in northern NJ. I understand the religion comment. Some might not. No further expansion on this topic.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,184
Posted By chiplamb
Chuck - sounds good bud. I am sure OPS was...

Chuck - sounds good bud. I am sure OPS was blowing all the time just more at super high RPMs and exponentially more if you have the 2.5mm orifices for the cam towers. Like the Mastercard commercial...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By chiplamb
If you're spending a bunch of money on the car...

If you're spending a bunch of money on the car you need all you can get, CarFAX has nothing on us.

I work this whole region for Jason and do newer and older cars to the same critical level.

We...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2007, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By chiplamb
Jason Phillips - http://www.autoappraise.com/ -...

Jason Phillips - http://www.autoappraise.com/ - 810-694-2008 - tell them Chip sent you.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,138
Posted By chiplamb
Doug is correct, I just fixed this on my Cadillac...

Doug is correct, I just fixed this on my Cadillac after a bulb replacement. It's not just a P-car thing.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-10-2007, 06:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,184
Posted By chiplamb
You wrote "consumption", meaning it's being...

You wrote "consumption", meaning it's being sucked into the engine. A leak is not commonly referred to as oil consumption, it's just a leak.

Semantically yours,
Chip
89 911 440
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By chiplamb
This was apparently a compromise solution to keep...

This was apparently a compromise solution to keep from adding more weight to an already over-light left front. He worked the torsion bars quite a number of times. Since this is still a US ride height...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-09-2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 762
Posted By chiplamb
After corner balancing within 49.8% and a bunch...

After corner balancing within 49.8% and a bunch of tweaks to get it there (way way off) my RR arch is 2/3" higher than the LR. Fronts are nominally close. But you have to do what the scales tell you...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-06-2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,791
Posted By chiplamb
89 Carrera, 82,320 miles on the clock, not a drop...

89 Carrera, 82,320 miles on the clock, not a drop with M1 15W50, good temps, good pressure, still stock orifices. No problems!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-04-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 632
Posted By chiplamb
Corner balanced & aligned...

Very pleased with my Lemforder turbo tie rods (big improvement as usual over old stretched rubber inners), corner balancing and alignment. Got the car 49.9% thanks to tireless efforts of Glen Krynock...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-04-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By chiplamb
Kendall GT-1 (the real deal) can be gotten...

Kendall GT-1 (the real deal) can be gotten through your local Firestone. I buy GT-1 SAE 30 for my pre-war cars by the case. Good old green!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,549
Posted By chiplamb
There are also good and bad PPIs. Looks like...

There are also good and bad PPIs. Looks like Wayne got a good one, naturally, from a Porsche dealer. Should a P-car dealer not be in the area where your prospective purchase is, I recommend Jason...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 672
Posted By chiplamb
Find a friendly pal locally with a UPS account....

Find a friendly pal locally with a UPS account. Office Despot, UPS store et.al mark up their costs 2-2.5 percent.

Chip
UPS Worldshipper in Richmond, VA
89 911 440
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2007, 07:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By chiplamb
Might just have been handprints on your...

Might just have been handprints on your exchangers or similar leftover goo.

Glad to hear it stopped. Turbo covers are the only surefire way to correct warped NA covers. I double dog guarantee...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 894
Posted By chiplamb
Turbo valve covers and Blue Hylomar on the...

Turbo valve covers and Blue Hylomar on the gaskets. Don't overdo it. Silicone is for trucks.
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