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Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 08-07-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By B.Green
I don't have compression numbers - just leak...

I don't have compression numbers - just leak down.
And yes, all cylinders last checked between 3 and 4%.

Number five spark plug generally is more black than the others when checked after a smokey...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 08-05-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By B.Green
No doubt will have to acquire / borrow some...

No doubt will have to acquire / borrow some tools. Investment..
Smoking and oil useage I expect to be 3.2 valve guides. Fairly recent (by mileage) leak down at Schnieder's was 3's and 4's. 110K...
Forum: 911 Engine Rebuilding Forum 08-05-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,013
Posted By B.Green
Engine mentor - Ventra to Santa Maria CA?

Struggling with decisions on smoking 88 3.2
Done lots of work on car with the help of Pelican forums, but hesitating on engine work because of lack of experience, but would love the satisfaction of...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-15-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,894
Posted By B.Green
Just received a set of new "OE" tail light lens...

Just received a set of new "OE" tail light lens where I thought I was paying for premium reproductions based on our hosts descriptions. Waited on a back-order for a fair amount of time.

Upon...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-30-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Don't mean to go in circles. Trying to answer...

Don't mean to go in circles. Trying to answer questions people are asking and responding as I think it relates to my problem.

To be very clear, I do not care what the car looks like - side to...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-29-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
So, would you expect a stock (with stiffer T/B's)...

So, would you expect a stock (with stiffer T/B's) car that was level side to side before corner balancing to be 1/8" low on the drivers's side(front and back) after corner balancing? And I am...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-29-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
This car is not a dedicated track car. Not even...

This car is not a dedicated track car. Not even close. That having been said, it is for fun driving. So between that and occasional AutoX and driving lessons, I do not expect long tire life. ...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-29-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
You are all probably all sick of this thread...

You are all probably all sick of this thread poping up, but I am trying to respond to questions being asked. I thank you all...

Thank you for informing me that my 16 x 7's have the same offset as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-29-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Car currently has 16 x 7 in front. Car was...

Car currently has 16 x 7 in front. Car was purchased with 15 x 7 in front. Apparently, the offsets are different enough (according to the tech, 16 x 7 were meant for Turbo Look cars). Of course,...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-26-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Thanks to all - I am afraid I misrepresented...

Thanks to all -

I am afraid I misrepresented the problem at the start of this thread. Height and balance are likely proper - though it seems driver side ought to be a bit higher (especially with...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-26-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Would you offer up a suggestion for an aggressive...

Would you offer up a suggestion for an aggressive street front camber?
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-26-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Been away so I could not answer questions. I do...

Been away so I could not answer questions. I do appreciate your responses.

First, the alignment / balance date shows 49.98 cross balance and 59.78 rear at 3074 lbs - with 185 lbs in driver's...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-18-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Drivers rear is 1/4" lower (by fender arch - I...

Drivers rear is 1/4" lower (by fender arch - I know - bad, but will also also crawl under to get real numbers).

Driver's front is 5/16" lower.

Car started out level side to side before corner...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-18-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
If I did not make it clear in first post, I set...

If I did not make it clear in first post, I set the resto height and level using the proper TB measurements. I ended up with good fender comparisons enough that I could use them for rough "before...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-18-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Bridgestone RE-11 205-55-16 on 7" Fuch fronts. ...

Bridgestone RE-11 205-55-16 on 7" Fuch fronts. So would not have expected issues.

I will get up inside well and look for rubbing signatures on the inside too. Thanks.

I too expect that...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-17-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Thanks for the replies. All appreciated. I did...

Thanks for the replies. All appreciated. I did get a printout but am away from it. I will try to comply.

As for driving / braking versus "looks", I am ok with the results - just surprised that...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 03-16-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,710
Posted By B.Green
Corner balance expectations vs. results

After resto of all suspension bushings (ER stuff) and changing to aggressive street torsion bars, I painstakingly researched and set to Euro height for 88 Carrera and was level side to side. Car...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-08-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By B.Green
Thanks for the opinion. The rest of the lips are...

Thanks for the opinion. The rest of the lips are pretty smooth except a few spots and tool marks. I suspect these May have been chromed (thus the lip corrosion) and stripped / polished.

Any...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-08-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By B.Green
How bad are Fuchs lip - photos

How bad are the inside lips in these areas?

Car is intended for street, some Auto X and ultimately driver education. Nothing competitive, just learning.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-23-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By B.Green
Next in line? PM sent Bob

Next in line?

PM sent

Bob
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-17-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By B.Green
While I have seen plenty of mention of 9x16 (and...

While I have seen plenty of mention of 9x16 (and impressive prices), I see what you mean by few tire choices - which is the reason for getting away from 15" wheels.

So if you can get a 225/50...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-17-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,148
Posted By B.Green
Question about 16x8 Fuchs

I am thinking about giving up on my 15' wheels (7 and 8's) for lack of tire selection - 88 Carrera. Been starting to look for 16 x 7&8's and don't see much now or in history compared to others.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-08-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By B.Green
How tight should the gap between valve cover and...

How tight should the gap between valve cover and oil cooler shroud be? Should I be able to clearly see oil cooler fins through gap? Seems large for controlling airflow in air cooled situation.
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-08-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By B.Green
Picture

picture shows "soot stain" near corner of engine compartment side wall and front wall. Subtle from this angle, but it was a pretty good indicator of something "going on". Thanks
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 09-08-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By B.Green
Soot in engine compartment near #6 plug

In cleaning prep for removing valve cover, I was surprised to see a strong "soot" signature in engine compartment near #6 spark plug and oil cooler shroud. I am not that experienced (3rd valve...
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