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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

01-07-2026, 09:27 PM

Replies: 25

Starter fitment issue with 915 trans

Views: 697

Posted By mycastle

starter

I have two, one off of a 78 915 and the other off of a 82 915 if you still want one.

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

01-03-2026, 09:33 AM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

The previous owner was building a show car and...

The previous owner was building a show car and figured he would start at what he thought was the expensive end - the engine. So he did put a lot of new into the engine and worked with a Porsche shop...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

01-02-2026, 07:08 PM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

I was a Navy Nuc - Reactor Operator - Retired...

I was a Navy Nuc - Reactor Operator - Retired from Navy in 1998. I did work at Hanford until 2021 when I "retired" again. Now doing part time consulting, part time travel, part time tinkering with...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

01-02-2026, 12:17 PM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

John, thanks for that insight. Now that I know...

John, thanks for that insight. Now that I know there is a technical difference, I went and looked a bit closer using a brighter light. There are three black and one brown.

I am a bit worried...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

01-02-2026, 09:37 AM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

Great questions and perspective - appreciate them...

Great questions and perspective - appreciate them all.

I hear you - "Right" is a relative term :). For me, do what is necessary and correct to keep the engine reliable so I can enjoy it. Not...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

01-01-2026, 10:21 AM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

Pete, While we all have a budget, doing it...

Pete,

While we all have a budget, doing it right is the first priority. That said, no need to spend if I don't need to. Yes, keeping her as a streetcar.

I bought the engine in 2009 to replace...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

12-31-2025, 04:00 PM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

Leak mystery becoming apparent

So, got the cam towers off and ran into a challenge and a surprise removing the barrel nuts on the head bolts. First I encountered several that took very little convincing to come loose, as in I...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

12-29-2025, 06:11 AM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

Thanks for the clarification on the Allen Nuts -...

Thanks for the clarification on the Allen Nuts - as a Nuclear Operator I often encountered configurations during maintenance activities that were not apparent during normal operations. I learned...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

12-28-2025, 09:01 PM

Replies: 18

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

Views: 472

Posted By mycastle

Another Engine Reseal - but it is my First :)

So, I have been living with oil puddles (not drips, but puddles) under my 78 SC for some time. To the tune of about 1/2 cup of oil in my drip pan every two weeks. After putting her up on the quick...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

05-24-2025, 10:46 AM

Replies: 1

Refurb black Fuch center caps (on the cheap)

Views: 513

Posted By mycastle

I am inspired now. Was just about to search for...

I am inspired now. Was just about to search for who does the repaints professionally, but for the price of the testers paint and artisan brushes, I am willing to give it a go. Thanks for sharing...

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

02-19-2024, 03:54 PM

Replies: 4

WTB: Taillight diffuser

Views: 238

Posted By mycastle

OK - thanks for the update

OK - thanks for the update

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

02-18-2024, 07:36 PM

Replies: 4

WTB: Taillight diffuser

Views: 238

Posted By mycastle

Well, I guess that makes sense :). I must have...

Well, I guess that makes sense :). I must have USA assembly with my euro lense so I see the ugly bulb and wiring.

could also explain the ugly wiring job that was going to that bulb I discovered...

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

02-18-2024, 07:29 PM

Replies: 4

WTB: Taillight diffuser

Views: 238

Posted By mycastle

WTB: Taillight diffuser

looking for the diffuser insert that fits into the rear taillight cover. the wraparound lens cover forward end is smooth and one can see the light bulb and wiring through the lens. I have noted on...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-11-2023, 11:05 AM

Replies: 4

front shock replacement

Views: 633

Posted By mycastle

After further inspection...

Pulled the mounts - unless there is a whole bunch of distortion after assembly, there is no way these two pieces can be used to rebuild the mount - 2 on order through PP!

That leaves the plastic...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-11-2023, 09:29 AM

Replies: 4

front shock replacement

Views: 633

Posted By mycastle

Thanks Tad - appreciate the response. I did read...

Thanks Tad - appreciate the response. I did read that the plastic piece is to prevent a hydraulic lock in the event of a full travel of the shock - a rare and unlikely occurrence. My original BOGE...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

09-10-2023, 12:23 PM

Replies: 4

front shock replacement

Views: 633

Posted By mycastle

front shock replacement

Could use a little guidance here. Replacing my front inserts and ran into a couple of issues.

1. the plastic spacer came broken (bought these two years ago and just now opened them up)

2. KONI...

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

08-28-2023, 06:39 AM

Replies: 15

FS: 15 x 7 and 15 x 8 Fuch set with Perelli tires

Views: 1,274

Posted By mycastle

Found a set, so take me off the list of...

Found a set, so take me off the list of interested parties.

Thanks

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

08-28-2023, 06:35 AM

Replies: 68

Black Aluminum Lug Nuts

Views: 5,824

Posted By mycastle

anodized lug nuts

I will take a set.

Thanks,

Mike

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

08-22-2023, 08:06 AM

Replies: 92

O2 Sensor connector

Views: 20,974

Posted By mycastle

o2 sensor plug

I could use one - PM details (cost/shipping/etc)

Mike

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-23-2023, 07:39 AM

Replies: 15

FS: 15 x 7 and 15 x 8 Fuch set with Perelli tires

Views: 1,274

Posted By mycastle

Just saw you were willing to remove tires and...

Just saw you were willing to remove tires and ship for 3K. I am interested.

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-23-2023, 07:37 AM

Replies: 15

FS: 15 x 7 and 15 x 8 Fuch set with Perelli tires

Views: 1,274

Posted By mycastle

If you change your mind on shipping, i will buy...

If you change your mind on shipping, i will buy them.

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

07-01-2023, 11:55 AM

Replies: 7

Fuchs 15 7/8

Views: 807

Posted By mycastle

They look nice, do you have a sense of what...

They look nice, do you have a sense of what shipping would be to US zip code 99352?

Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

03-20-2023, 03:35 PM

Replies: 7

Fuch 15 x 7 , and 15 x 8 wheel SET $2,250

Views: 429

Posted By mycastle

Please ship!

I will take them if you ship. 99352. for clarity, I will pay the shipping

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

10-30-2022, 07:17 AM

Replies: 6

Targa Top Latch Repair/Rebuild

Views: 1,767

Posted By mycastle

WRT the tabs, not sure if you are asking if they...

WRT the tabs, not sure if you are asking if they could be bent straight instead of grinding or if they should be bent straight after grinding.

If question is before grinding, I don't think you...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

10-29-2022, 06:01 PM

Replies: 6

Targa Top Latch Repair/Rebuild

Views: 1,767

Posted By mycastle

1. Placed pin over a large socket in a vice and...

1. Placed pin over a large socket in a vice and used a punch to tap the pin out (2 lb maul used as a tapper)
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