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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-26-2020, 07:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
I get that, but at the same time we are no longer...

I get that, but at the same time we are no longer talking about a "used car"right? I'd wage a lot of us get an emotional attachment to some car this old and others of us understand that the query...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-26-2020, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
Well, no VIN search engine that I've found will...

Well, no VIN search engine that I've found will accept a 10 digit entry. And thank you 930dude, I tried the ebay entry just now, it spun on "look up" for a few seconds but never offered up any more...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-26-2020, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
Yes :)

Yes :)
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-23-2020, 04:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
🙂 Thanks!

🙂 Thanks!
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-21-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
That was about the only thing I ever farmed out,...

That was about the only thing I ever farmed out, took it off and shipped it to California to be re-covered. I did the gauges and the rest though
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-21-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
It can be a dicey subject, anyone who strictly...

It can be a dicey subject, anyone who strictly DIY's knows there's a chance something they "fixed" wasn't right. Even if you have the most wholesome intentions, we live in a world where everyone...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-21-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
If she still does it for you (even if it's not...

If she still does it for you (even if it's not all the time) hang on to her! Sadly I'm fairly sure that I probably can't afford to pay what someone would want assuming she's in the same state I left...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-21-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
Not sure if it was because I wasn't in the market...

Not sure if it was because I wasn't in the market for a car he didn't have or what but he as pretty matter of fact about the inquiry "I really don't have any info, I have sold hundreds of air cooled...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-21-2020, 06:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
Thanks Mark, I put 4 years of love into her to...

Thanks Mark, I put 4 years of love into her to get to that point. Bad lighting maybe but it was Polar Silver if I'm not mistaken.

I dug out the bill of sale and I was correct about the sale in...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-20-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,089
Posted By sobamaflyer
Tell me have you seen her?

In some of my darkest days I had to sell my 911, iirc to a gentleman in Michigan. I've just gone through 5 years of the ultimate targa thread hoping maybe a proud new owner might have posted but...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-27-2015, 07:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By sobamaflyer
Thanks all, each of the tools are sold and off to...

Thanks all, each of the tools are sold and off to new homes SmileWavy

Travis
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-18-2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By sobamaflyer
*SOLD* The actual CIS Pressure Tester :D ...

*SOLD* The actual CIS Pressure Tester :D

Nkowi has first dibs....

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Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-18-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By sobamaflyer
Oops, that was the Cylinder Leak Down - And...

Oops, that was the Cylinder Leak Down - And Lorne if you still want it given the find from Summit (I looked it up from here where I purchased it) I'll do $60?

Schmierung - Sold

....I do have a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-17-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 723
Posted By sobamaflyer
Cam Tools (P203 & 202) and CIS Pressure Tester Kit

*SOLD* Sir Tools Cam Tools P203 and P202, used twice, perfect shape - $75 (for both) plus shipping

*SOLD* [edit] OTC Cylinder Leakdown Kit (purchased here) used half a dozen times, also perfect...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-09-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 41,048
Posted By sobamaflyer
I have to 2nd the "pay to play" sentiment here. ...

I have to 2nd the "pay to play" sentiment here. I actually made a rear unit from a 996 work but it's fiddly at best due to the angle being slightly off so it wants to lock up regularly.

Similarly...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 05-06-2014, 04:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
Thank you all for the help and advice! The...

Thank you all for the help and advice!

The head gasket on 1 of the cylinders is actually broken (maybe a combo of the too loose all around and that too much back-pressure bone-head exhaust event? ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-05-2014, 05:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By sobamaflyer
WTB M&K 2 in 2 out

Looking for a lightly used M&K 2 in 2 out. Please PM me if you have one available.

Travis
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 05-05-2014, 04:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
-I had a little to go to get them to 24.5 so if...

-I had a little to go to get them to 24.5 so if 30 is right they were a good bit off.
-There is about 4k miles since I had this all shiny and clean and put together.
-I made it a point to put the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 05-04-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
I did/do see signs of combustion around the...

I did/do see signs of combustion around the cylinders that shouldn't be there, makes sense what I report I could have been hearing as a "leak". Is that too much to hope for, get some new seals and...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 05-04-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
I had the same impression about the sealing...

I had the same impression about the sealing surfaces, I put new copper gaskets on at the bases when I rebuilt but maybe I should replace them and the head gaskets too?

None were bad but I did have...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 05-04-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
Heads were a tad loose yes Valve I believe is...

Heads were a tad loose yes
Valve I believe is an optical illusion in the picture (looks odd on here to me too but not in person)
Rings upside down, got me?! I never took them out the first time...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 05-04-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
I've taken the left head and #1 & #3 pistons off....

I've taken the left head and #1 & #3 pistons off. I've studied the head for an hour and can't find anything that looks wrong at all with it, all the valves seat well, all the springs look fine.

I...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-27-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
The patient's heart is out of her body and on the...

The patient's heart is out of her body and on the stand, I'll report what I find this week as I proceed to tear it back apart :)
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-27-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
So here is where I am: -I opened up the...

So here is where I am:

-I opened up the valve covers, I double checked the valve adjustment on #1 & #2. I have sat and studied the springs as best I can for a good long while and don't "see"...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 04-24-2014, 06:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,848
Posted By sobamaflyer
thanks all, I got busy with work for a few days. ...

thanks all, I got busy with work for a few days.

Walt: My help has come from several sources on this board but largely from Howard Freeman. I'm going to repeat my test Saturday after opening the...
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