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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-30-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,938
Posted By tsniu
More kudos for dent removal

I also attended the dent removal day, and since the result was so pleasing, said I would share my experience.

Had a dent in the decklid. It was originally caused when the good old fashioned...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-06-2006, 08:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,006
Posted By tsniu
I hope that my suggestion to switch the wire...

I hope that my suggestion to switch the wire leads was not read as a suggestion to randomly interchange the polarity. Instead, either the unit I received from the parts house, or this particular...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-01-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,006
Posted By tsniu
I would imagine you could switch them at either...

I would imagine you could switch them at either connector. In my case, they were reversed at the other connector, what appears to be the white connector in your pics.

You might want to first...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-01-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,006
Posted By tsniu
Several years ago, I replaced the same green...

Several years ago, I replaced the same green distributor wire. And had the same problem with the new wire.

If memory serves correctly, the 78 year model differs from other models in that the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-06-2005, 06:25 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 128,269
Posted By tsniu
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads5/speedwayae...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads5/speedwayaerial1118107134.jpg

This photo depicts what others describe as the "children's play area." It certainly does seem unusual to construct that area...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-04-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 128,269
Posted By tsniu
A tragedy for two guys with families and a lot...

A tragedy for two guys with families and a lot more living to do.

Did anyone see a link to an nbctv(?) videocast which showed from a helicopter the long, long skid marks of the cgt. They were...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-14-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,748
Posted By tsniu
smog check v. test only. I believe that the...

smog check v. test only. I believe that the former station is authorized to make repairs while the latter is not. So, for our purposes, there is no practical difference, they both apply the same...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-01-2005, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,605
Posted By tsniu
We all need to visit Slider's smog tech who...

We all need to visit Slider's smog tech who inquired about the number of bolts in the air pump pulley!

Didn't someone once post a pic of a two-in custom muffler that included an aftermarket...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-31-2005, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,605
Posted By tsniu
Slider, interesting idea. I wonder how important...

Slider, interesting idea. I wonder how important that air injector is in the first place for emissions; i.e., can you pass without it, so long as the cat is in place? I know it is needed for the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-31-2005, 12:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,605
Posted By tsniu
I believe that the standard air injector rail...

I believe that the standard air injector rail will interfere with the shroud on the ssi's. It is not difficult to remove.

Also, on your model, I believe that there is an egr line that connects...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-14-2004, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 698
Posted By tsniu
In my opinion, well worth it if your car has over...

In my opinion, well worth it if your car has over 100,000 miles and you have made any modifications.

In fact, I wouldn't mind if you could refer me to your mechanic/smog guy, as I am facing this...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-25-2004, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,612
Posted By tsniu
If you broke down in or near Emeryville, you can...

If you broke down in or near Emeryville, you can get the cable at Easy which is located in Emeryville, but I would think that you need to get the car off the ground which might not be so appealing as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-26-2004, 02:52 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,408
Posted By tsniu
My subjective impressions, without any data, on a...

My subjective impressions, without any data, on a 3.0 78SC, with Leistritz 2 in 1 out muffler, was that:

1. The powerband was broadened, before the SSIs, the push would come at around 3,000 RPM,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-15-2003, 05:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,837
Posted By tsniu
I am not nearly sophisticated enough to...

I am not nearly sophisticated enough to understand the revenue models that the oil companies, usually conglomerates that use profits from one sector to offset losses in another, use throughout the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-15-2003, 01:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,837
Posted By tsniu
As for the neighboring Arco stations with...

As for the neighboring Arco stations with different per gallon prices, I believe that there must be something in the Franchise Agreement that protects the operators from competitors selling the same...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-15-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 745
Posted By tsniu
I recently replaced that piece. Formerly part...

I recently replaced that piece. Formerly part no. 999.136.008.00, known as crank union/adapter, now is part no. 999.136.008.09 @ $14.23 plus shipping from Stoddard, superceded part. Chuck...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-05-2003, 03:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,591
Posted By tsniu
If you had agreed to over pay for the car,...

If you had agreed to over pay for the car, regretted doing so and wanted to cancel the transaction, do you think that the car salesman would return any deposit that you might have made?

But, as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-30-2003, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By tsniu
I faced the exact same issue. Ronin was kind...

I faced the exact same issue. Ronin was kind enough to supply the remedy in the form of a photograph:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads2/SSI12041059613970.jpg

Apparently done with a soft...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-15-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 845
Posted By tsniu
Yes, as John Walker says, bend the lip on the...

Yes, as John Walker says, bend the lip on the SSIs. I had the same problem. If you looked closely at the clutch adjustment -- I think-- section of 101 projects you can see the SSI flange was...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-15-2003, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,832
Posted By tsniu
Thought I would throw in my experience since this...

Thought I would throw in my experience since this board has always been entertaining and informative for me.

Jim has some good ideas to start. When I heard rattling from my alternator/fan...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-04-2003, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 835
Posted By tsniu
SSI fitting/clearance

Began installing the beautiful set of SSIs on a 78SC.

Following the advice of Jim Sims in one of his previous posts, I trial fitted -- several times -- the heat exchangers before bolting them up...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-16-2003, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By tsniu
Kurt V, Island, Decolliber, and Toolman -- thanks...

Kurt V, Island, Decolliber, and Toolman -- thanks for the feedback.

Yeah, the threads were cut perpendicular to the thread, so I guess that while the threads may have lost some strength where...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-16-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By tsniu
over dremeled! cut threads oil case union

Woe is me, got carried away with the dremel. Put some cuts into the threads of the union that screws into the crankcase and connects the oil line

Feeling optimistic after successfully removing...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-07-2003, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By tsniu
WTB - used factory muffler, up to '73

Interested in buying 2 in, 1 out, used factory muffler, in decent shape. Will pay shipping to SF Bay Area. Please contact me at tom.niu@grubb-ellis.com with price, description, etc. Thanks. Tom
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-03-2003, 07:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,583
Posted By tsniu
I am interested in the muffler, if in good...

I am interested in the muffler, if in good condition, no rust or rattles, and factory part. You can email me at tom.niu@grubb-ellis.com
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