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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-18-2012, 08:15 PM

Replies: 10

84 Carerra started, then stalled after storage

Views: 602

Posted By matt curtain

Update #2. I added a can of Seafoam to the...

Update #2.
I added a can of Seafoam to the tank (about 2 gallons in the tank), and took the car for a ride at night to burn off oil in the exhuast. Not a mile from home the local finest stopped me...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-14-2012, 03:17 PM

Replies: 7

Brake fliud flush - question

Views: 710

Posted By matt curtain

I tried pretty hard to pry it out with my...

I tried pretty hard to pry it out with my fingernails.
Next time I'll take a srewdriver to it.
The price was 19.50 per pint.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-14-2012, 08:41 AM

Replies: 7

Brake fliud flush - question

Views: 710

Posted By matt curtain

Brake fliud flush - question

Since I found some Motul 600 brake fluid at a Honda motorcycle dealership (a little pricey) ( southern New Jersey), I decided to flush the brake system.
Following sound advice, I went to draw down...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-13-2012, 11:46 AM

Replies: 51

911sc nasty noise after storage

Views: 6,601

Posted By matt curtain

I stored my Carrera for a couple years without...

I stored my Carrera for a couple years without using it, and once I pulled it out for use, the throw out bearing made a "tick" noice every time I pushed the clutch. After about 50 miles of driving...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-09-2012, 08:13 PM

Replies: 64

Your SC or 3.2 experience, one year later

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Posted By matt curtain

I had an '80 SC for about 6 years when I was...

I had an '80 SC for about 6 years when I was single. Good timing on my part.
When I bought it, the sychros were tired. A buddy of mine who got me into the 911s talked me in to pulling the trans &...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-09-2012, 08:33 AM

Replies: 10

84 Carerra started, then stalled after storage

Views: 602

Posted By matt curtain

Warren, Thanks for the advice on Seafoam. I...

Warren, Thanks for the advice on Seafoam. I haven't heard of any news on that product.
Update #2 - I started it again this morning, and it ran for 6 minutes at idle with no smoke. In the short term...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-08-2012, 02:12 PM

Replies: 10

84 Carerra started, then stalled after storage

Views: 602

Posted By matt curtain

update - I found the head temp sensor was not...

update - I found the head temp sensor was not plugged in all the way. I must have loosened it when I had installed the new speed and reference sensors.
I also put in a couple fresh gallons of high...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

06-07-2012, 05:26 PM

Replies: 10

84 Carerra started, then stalled after storage

Views: 602

Posted By matt curtain

84 Carerra started, then stalled after storage

The car sat for years, and when I tried to start it, no spark. After checking grounds, replacing sensors, coil, & checking wires, I sent DME out for rebuild. With fresh DME, the car started right...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

01-23-2012, 08:24 AM

Replies: 4

1984 911 ignition question

Views: 548

Posted By matt curtain

1984 911 ignition question

I replaced the clutch after the car sat for a few years and the throw out bearing siezed. Now the engine won't start - no spark. I've done a lot of trouble shooting and the grounds are fine, one...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-28-2010, 10:44 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

I did gap the speed sensor. It looked to be the...

I did gap the speed sensor. It looked to be the tough part of the sensor replacement, but since the sensor is magnetic - it was a breeze. Just find a sheet of metal shim = .8mm thick, cut it to the...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-28-2010, 10:30 AM

Replies: 10

rust on rotors

Views: 1,211

Posted By matt curtain

Loctite makes a version of it. It's available at...

Loctite makes a version of it. It's available at Home depot or auto stores. sometimes a spray, or in a liquid. It's a latex solution with some kind of chemical that turns the iron oxide rust into...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-28-2010, 07:12 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

All three ground points on the engine have been...

All three ground points on the engine have been checked multilpe times.
Sounds like the DME relay is next to be replaced. I thought the relay switched on the fuel pump?
I've got no spark out of...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-28-2010, 06:51 AM

Replies: 28

'84 911 no start (no spark & no pulse at coil)

Views: 8,394

Posted By matt curtain

Jamie, I have the exact same problem with my 84...

Jamie, I have the exact same problem with my 84 Carerra. Although mine sat for about 7 years while I took my time putting in a new clutch.
I checked all grounds, fuel pressure, and then started...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

04-27-2010, 06:41 AM

Replies: 5

Oil breather hoses , where do they all coonect?

Views: 792

Posted By matt curtain

Tom, the pictures are great! I found the...

Tom, the pictures are great!
I found the larger hose connects to the back of the air filter box. ( i think that's what Flat6pac was suggesting.)
The only one left is the grayish brown braided...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-27-2010, 06:34 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

Had time this weekend to replace the speed...

Had time this weekend to replace the speed sensor. The old one was frozen in the holder.
The engine still just turns over & won't start.
I checked the coil and it's in spec.
I'm hoping it's not...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-17-2010, 10:29 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

Ok, I tested the speed and position sensors for...

Ok, I tested the speed and position sensors for continuity according to Doug's tech article about Carrera engine starting troubleshooting.
The index sensor checked out ok, but the speed sensor is...

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-17-2010, 07:26 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

I switched the speed and indexing sensor wires,...

I switched the speed and indexing sensor wires, nothing.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-17-2010, 06:43 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

In between engine removal and re-install there...

In between engine removal and re-install there was a set of twins added to the mix. Mom insisted.

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-17-2010, 05:44 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

I never removed the speed or indexing sensors, so...

I never removed the speed or indexing sensors, so I didn't gap them. I'll check the connectors, although they were labeled to avoid mixup.. Is there any risk in just reversing them?

Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum

04-17-2010, 05:23 AM

Replies: 18

Engine won't start after new clutch

Views: 776

Posted By matt curtain

Engine won't start after new clutch

84 Carerra -I just put the engine back in after 6yrs. It cranks like crazy but won't kick over. I checked fuel pressure -good at ~ 40lbs. Engine grounds are good. Then checked spark - when the...

Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum

04-07-2010, 10:44 AM

Replies: 5

Oil breather hoses , where do they all coonect?

Views: 792

Posted By matt curtain

Oil breather hoses , where do they all coonect?

I am re-installing the engine in my 84 Carrera after it's been sitting in my garage for two years! I put in a new clutch & dressed it up a bit. (Twins!)
But I forgot where all the waxy braided...

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