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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-08-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By Klax
This is correct, its and AEM gauge that has an...

This is correct, its and AEM gauge that has an output signal for the DME in addition to the signal to the gauge itself.

I also tightened down the intake manifold and there were 3 or 4 bolts that...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-07-2024, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 306
Posted By Klax
Lean running ideas help

My car has recently started running excessively lean to the point that it barely runs at part throttle, as if I'm hitting fuel cutoff. However, if I floor it and trigger the WOT switch it comes...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-07-2024, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,128
Posted By Klax
What oil are you running? I've been using VR-1...

What oil are you running? I've been using VR-1 20-50 for years and I think it runs hotter than the synthetics I used to use.

I'm growing more convinced that the air here in Colorado is just...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-24-2023, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 323
Posted By Klax
Brake light switch(s)on the master cylinder is...

Brake light switch(s)on the master cylinder is probably gone bad.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-27-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By Klax
Wiring faults can cause the light to come on....

Wiring faults can cause the light to come on. Check the starter wiring connections and ground connections before digging into the alternator.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-10-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,215
Posted By Klax
I have about 500 miles on my rebuild with 20/21...

I have about 500 miles on my rebuild with 20/21 cams an d I have a pretty solid idle. I’ve just been using the mixture adjustment screw on the AFM to adjust and have the speed around 900. On my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-01-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 907
Posted By Klax
I just fired my 3.2 rebuild for the first time...

I just fired my 3.2 rebuild for the first time this week and the issue I had at first was that multiple injectors were not firing. This was despite the injectors being professionally refurbed and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-27-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By Klax
Looks like I'm going to be eating crow for trying...

Looks like I'm going to be eating crow for trying to be humorous with my sensational headline.

Car isn't running well, yet.

I have a new AEM 30-4110 wideband AFR gauge hooked up and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-27-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By Klax
Okay, crisis averted, I got the filter on. ...

Okay, crisis averted, I got the filter on. Thanks for all the tips. It was still a struggle this morning with my backup filter until i spread a little silicone paste around the outside of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-26-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By Klax
Engine Rebuild Nightmare 2020

I've spent the better part of the last year rebuilding my engine and refurbishing oil lines and cooler and the oil tank and fuel tank. I added an AFR gauge and removed the AC system which I haven't...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-08-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,157
Posted By Klax
Thanks for making these Roger! This tool takes a...

Thanks for making these Roger! This tool takes a lot of the stress out of cam timing.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 07-03-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,037
Posted By Klax
FWIW, I’m at the same stage of rebuild on my 87...

FWIW, I’m at the same stage of rebuild on my 87 Carrera and I don’t have spacers.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-22-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Klax
My calculated comp ratio is 10.16:1 at .8 deck...

My calculated comp ratio is 10.16:1 at .8 deck height, or if I add a .25mm shim, comp ratio is 9.89:1. I did CC my heads and they all came out at 91. The heads have been chamfered slightly for the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-17-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Klax
From what I read on here, it seems smaller is...

From what I read on here, it seems smaller is better than larger for reducing detonation potential while providing some enhanced performance via increased compression ratio. I think my choice is stay...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-16-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Klax
Okay, I just went back out and retired the cams...

Okay, I just went back out and retired the cams and got the clearances back to about where they should be. In the process I realized I disturbed the timing in between measuring the intake clearances...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-16-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Klax
I currently have the cams set at 2.05 and the...

I currently have the cams set at 2.05 and the card indicates a range of 1.8 to 2.2.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 06-16-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,507
Posted By Klax
Clearances and Cam timing advice

Hi
I’m in the middle of a test build of my 1987 3.2 engine and I have a couple things working against my intended plan and hoping some folks here have some thoughts on solutions. I just timed my...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-20-2020, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By Klax
I believe there are 2 versions of the clamp, but...

I believe there are 2 versions of the clamp, but check the PET. One version for the flex lines in the rear wheel well and a slightly larger version under the rocker covers. Even so, I recall the...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 01-03-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,509
Posted By Klax
I’m having the same issue with a set of new mahle...

I’m having the same issue with a set of new mahle cylinders for 3.2 to 3.4 conversion. Cylinders measure 85.07 +/- .01. I have an email into mahle awaiting a reply asking why that number. I too am...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-23-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 463
Posted By Klax
I just checked my 87 and the wires follow your...

I just checked my 87 and the wires follow your red line up and over torsion tube.
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 10-08-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,679
Posted By Klax
Thanks guys. I’ll reach out to Catorce. I don’t...

Thanks guys. I’ll reach out to Catorce. I don’t think these are reusable items, I drilled away the top edge of the barrels to pull out the piston and internals and in the drilling process marked up...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 10-07-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,679
Posted By Klax
Piston Squirter Bore Size

I pulled the piston squirters from my case and found that the bores in the case measure 6.25-6.30mm. Is this normal?

I was expecting something closer to 6.0mm as I've read here that that is the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-11-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 965
Posted By Klax
The brass line has a 30mm welded nut.

The brass line has a 30mm welded nut.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-11-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 965
Posted By Klax
I just pulled mine the other day. The big nuts...

I just pulled mine the other day. The big nuts are 36mm. I pulled the whole system off the car to get easy access to the nuts. Oil cooler back to thermostat all off in one piece. It’s very hard to...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 05-06-2019, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Klax
Ok, thanks guys.

Ok, thanks guys.
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