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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-08-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
That's what I'm hoping it is, which is why I'm...

That's what I'm hoping it is, which is why I'm systematically trying to eliminate issues. Unfortunately I have a justified reputation of running into "funny, I never saw that part go wrong" type...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-08-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Thanks for your insights re the Autothority MAF -...

Thanks for your insights re the Autothority MAF - I still remain unimpressed with it.

I did measure the coil cold. That said, until I disconnected the O2 sensor, the "misfires" (quotes because I'm...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-03-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
That's definitely part of the plan. Currently I'm...

That's definitely part of the plan. Currently I'm working down the list of items that I already have, but in absence of a smoking gun I'll probably swap back to the original AFM and airbox.

The...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-03-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Thanks - I was planning to do that and check for...

Thanks - I was planning to do that and check for the typical kinds of "old computer damage".
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Thanks for the tip regarding the potentiometer. I...

Thanks for the tip regarding the potentiometer. I wouldn't be surprised if that's slowly giving up the ghost on my car as well.

I'm definitely also planning to check the DME and open it up to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
In between fixing up stuff the local motorcycle...

In between fixing up stuff the local motorcycle dealer touched, trying to get out of the house for a bit and emergency repairs to the roof of my shop, not much has happened.

I did clean some more...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-30-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By TimNiceBut
For me they usually seem to show up in batches of...

For me they usually seem to show up in batches of five a day. I pretty much don't answer phone calls from numbers I don't recognise anymore. Mostly the scammers are trying to be "smart" and use a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-23-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
I would in a heartbeat if I had one....

I would in a heartbeat if I had one. Unfortunately the car didn't come with any of the parts that were taken off by whoever did the conversion.

If I can't trace the running issues to other...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-22-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Thanks Mike, appreciate it!

Thanks Mike, appreciate it!
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-22-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,052
Posted By TimNiceBut
Used to live in Carson City until last year... ...

Used to live in Carson City until last year...

There isn't a no-op status like there is in CA, you basically return the plates to the DMV and be done with it. I've certainly had very non-op...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-19-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
I pulled the MAF out last night. I'm a bit...

I pulled the MAF out last night. I'm a bit surprised by the setup - this is the unit with the filter removed:

http://www.unix-consult.com/car/911-build-13.jpg

The odd thing is that the "outlet"...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Looks like I have a non-working driver's door...

Looks like I have a non-working driver's door interior light switch. That might explain a thing or two.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Thanks, will check - I wasn't aware of this...

Thanks, will check - I wasn't aware of this feature.



I'm pretty sure it's been more than a few miles since it's been last cleaned, so that makes a lot of sense. I also don't have a ton of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-13-2019, 05:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Yeah, removing and redoing the add-on electronics...

Yeah, removing and redoing the add-on electronics is pretty high on the todo list. It's just a matter of picking my battles right now. Hear you regarding the battery. I hope it's not as bad as my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-12-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
All the plugs looked very similarly worn so based...

All the plugs looked very similarly worn so based on that I wasn't able to figure out if it's dropping only one cylinder or a random cylinder at any time.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-12-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Thanks! Will check the coil if it's...

Thanks!



Will check the coil if it's still within spec. I suspect the failure is heat related which might be harder to track down, though.

The main need for the Battery Tender is because...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-12-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,632
Posted By TimNiceBut
Carrera 3.2 stutter/misfire/surging on car with MAF conversion

I did have a good look around the forum and have read a bunch of threads about these not uncommon issues with the C3.2 so I think I have the beginnings of a handle on how to try and diagnose the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-07-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 200
Posted By TimNiceBut
WTB: Carrera 3.2 front and rear lower valance panels, drivers door card

As subject, I'm looking for good used front and rear lower valance panels, ideally guards/india red.

Front valance on my car is pretty dented, rear has been cut for a dual exit exhaust so I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-20-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,026
Posted By TimNiceBut
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 08-03-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 571
Posted By TimNiceBut
Apologies to all who replied, I have to put the...

Apologies to all who replied, I have to put the search on hold for the moment as I just found out that I might be losing my car storage soon :(.
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 07-30-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 571
Posted By TimNiceBut
WTB: 996 C2 Coupe, 6MT, less than 100k miles, up to $24k

Pretty much as subject, I'm looking for a 996 C2 Coupe in good shape with less than 100k miles on it. Must have manual transmission. Uprated IMS or RMS a bonus.

Car really needs to be West of the...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 11-28-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By TimNiceBut
WTB: 924S in good condition, preferably not guards red

I'm looking for a nice condition - not "show condition", just a well looked after car - 924S out West, basically within a 2-3 flying radius of Reno, NV.

As the intended use is as a "nice day" car...
Forum: 911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum 08-15-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,290
Posted By TimNiceBut
Enjoy your trip! That sounds like a much more fun...

Enjoy your trip! That sounds like a much more fun way to travel to the UK than flying.
Forum: 911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum 08-14-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,290
Posted By TimNiceBut
Especially in the UK, as it probably has one of...

Especially in the UK, as it probably has one of the most grey import friendly legislations for car importation in Europe.
Forum: 911 / 930 Turbo & Super Charging Forum 08-14-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,290
Posted By TimNiceBut
That doesn't surprise me much. When I had a lowly...

That doesn't surprise me much. When I had a lowly 924 about 10 years ago in London, the insurer insisted on it being garaged even though it was worth about GBP1500...

Their reasoning? "It's a...
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