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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-08-2026, 03:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 523
Posted By ammonman
+1 for 15" narrow body sizes like 195/65 and...

+1 for 15" narrow body sizes like 195/65 and 205/60. Only high performance ones I could find are Pirelli P6000.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-11-2025, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 882
Posted By ammonman
Put a thin smear of silicone grease on the rubber...

Put a thin smear of silicone grease on the rubber plug so it is easy to slip in and out. Without some lubrication the rubber will eventually come loose from the stainless rod.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 11-11-2025, 05:08 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 19,863
Posted By ammonman
When attaching the airflow meter to the airflow...

When attaching the airflow meter to the airflow housing be sure to run the screws down until the compression springs are fully compressed, then back the screws off 1-2 turns. This is the factory...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-02-2025, 03:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 903
Posted By ammonman
After the warranty replacement part from Porsche...

After the warranty replacement part from Porsche Marin failed I thought perhaps something about my car is causing them to fail so I bought one from our host in May. Discovered today that it too has...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-01-2025, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,042
Posted By ammonman
Shops that will work on "classic" cars period are...

Shops that will work on "classic" cars period are disappearing. The owners are retiring and there are not many younger folks getting into the trade or who have the passion to work on old cars. The...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-26-2025, 12:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,441
Posted By ammonman
There is an exhaustive thread about this topic ...

There is an exhaustive thread about this topic https://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-engine-rebuilding-forum/137346-re-ring-alusils.html...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-23-2025, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 361
Posted By ammonman
Tried to send a PM about the cruise actuator but...

Tried to send a PM about the cruise actuator but your inbox is full.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 10-18-2025, 06:15 AM
Replies: 459
Views: 19,863
Posted By ammonman
I may have missed it somewhere along the way but...

I may have missed it somewhere along the way but did your shop remove, clean, and re-install the oil spray tubes in the cam carriers? If so, be sure to verify the spray holes in the tubes are...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-01-2025, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 413
Posted By ammonman
On the 3.0 heads you can use a BigSert if a prior...

On the 3.0 heads you can use a BigSert if a prior repair failed and the hole is oversize for a standard TimeSert
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-02-2025, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 558
Posted By ammonman
+1 for Keys for Classics. I had them cut factory...

+1 for Keys for Classics. I had them cut factory blanks for my 911 and my 928 (a very unusual/difficult to cut key requiring special equipment) from a few hi-res digital photos. They include the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 07-12-2025, 02:43 PM
Replies: 459
Views: 19,863
Posted By ammonman
Using the 5 existing cylinders is completely...

Using the 5 existing cylinders is completely dependent on how they measure out for diameter, taper and oval. If they are all within acceptable tolerance and don't have any defects that will catch a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-28-2025, 07:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,094
Posted By ammonman
I use Simple Green Pro HD (purple) diluted 4:1 in...

I use Simple Green Pro HD (purple) diluted 4:1 in my parts washer. It is safe for all metals (when used as directed) and breaks down grease really well.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-25-2025, 06:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,094
Posted By ammonman
I bought the 1000lb unit from HF and it worked...

I bought the 1000lb unit from HF and it worked great. One slight mod a friend helped me make is to re-mount the folding handle so that it folds away from the table deck instead of towards. This...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 06-25-2025, 03:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,094
Posted By ammonman
+1 on getting a lift table if you can swing it. ...

+1 on getting a lift table if you can swing it. Makes dropping and putting back solo a breeze. Spend the coin on a good engine stand. Buy or borrow a proper adapter to mount the engine to the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-17-2025, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By ammonman
+1 for AshlockTECH. Bob is a stand-up guy.

+1 for AshlockTECH. Bob is a stand-up guy.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-14-2025, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 261
Posted By ammonman
I believe the Thermo Valve was used on all...

I believe the Thermo Valve was used on all non-turbo '78 and '79 and on '80-81 non-turbo except US, Canada, and Japan.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-14-2025, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 830
Posted By ammonman
Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-13-2025, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,445
Posted By ammonman
If you have the space I can wholeheartedly...

If you have the space I can wholeheartedly endorse a Challenger VLE10 two post. The arm design allows both symmetric and asymmetric lifting. You do need 12'-6" clear height to install. Mine easily...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-14-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 419
Posted By ammonman
I had to completely remove the pickup...

I had to completely remove the pickup coil/advance plate and get it working again as the unit on my '78 was completely frozen. I was able to clamp the base in a vise with padded jaws and apply...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-22-2025, 04:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,360
Posted By ammonman
Hello all, Just a little follow-up to...

Hello all,

Just a little follow-up to (hopefully) close out this thread. I believe the root cause of my problem was an intermittent fault in the alternator.

I had the original externally...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-22-2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 742
Posted By ammonman
See if you have a Tube N Hoses franchisee close...

See if you have a Tube N Hoses franchisee close by. You can search from their website https://www.tubesnhoses.com/system-locations. The one 30 minutes from my house was able to crimp on new...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-04-2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By ammonman
The 7.5 ET65 Cup 1 was also used on the front of...

The 7.5 ET65 Cup 1 was also used on the front of the 91 and 92 928 GTS.
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-09-2025, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 372
Posted By ammonman
Just as a data point. I put a set of used Alusil...

Just as a data point. I put a set of used Alusil cylinders with used good pistons and new Goetz rings on my stock 3.0 SC when I re-did the top end for broken studs about 1000mi ago. I honed the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-07-2025, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,176
Posted By ammonman
The lower seats arrived today. They were really...

The lower seats arrived today. They were really well packed and exactly as pictured. Thanks for a smooth transaction.

Mike
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 02-02-2025, 02:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,360
Posted By ammonman
Well, with the holidays and December/January...

Well, with the holidays and December/January weather behind me I finally got the 911 out today for a beautiful Sunday drive in the +65F sunshine to see if replacing the FP relay socket addressed the...
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